2nd November 2025
The military funeral of the late Colonel R.A.N.P. Ranaveera of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment took place at the General Cemetery, Kottawa, on 01 November 2025.
In accordance with military traditions, troops received the remains and paid tribute near the cemetery entrance before placing the coffin on the gun carriage, which was draped with the National Flag.
As the funeral procession reached the main entrance of the cemetery, a representative group of Senior Officers formally received the coffin and began escorting it towards the crematorium, with family members and Officers following behind.
The formal Special Part I Order, issued by the Adjutant General of the Sri Lanka Army, was then read out to the mourners. Troops, in keeping with military traditions, saluted the deceased and presented a symbolic gun salute, the highest honour a military Officer receives upon his demise.
Following the Last Post bugle call, signifying that the great soldier had gone to his final rest, the remains were taken to the crematorium.
Afterwards, Major General U.K.D.D.P. Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc, the Commander Security Forces (West) and Colonel of the Regiment of the Gajaba Regiment, together with Major General J.K.R Jayakody RWP USP, Deputy Commander Security Forces (West) and Colonel of the Regiment of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, presented the bereaved family with the decorations and medals earned by Colonel R.A.N.P. Ranaveera during his distinguished military career, in keeping with tradition.
Senior Officers, Officers, family members, and other mourners were present to pay their respects to the late Senior Officer.
Below is the Part I Order that was read out at the funeral:
