Upon arrival at the church, we were informed by a deacon that the church has a policy of not honoring the American Flag or rendering special honors to deceased veterans.  Messages were left with the family contact and funeral director however calls were not returned.
We were advised by the deacon who was in contact with Mr. Richardson's wife that she was unaware of the request for our presence.  Flag support and riders were dismissed with the exception of the DSC, MRC and RCIT who upon arrival of the funeral coach, assisted in transferring Rev. Richardson from the coach to the vestibule of the church.  Coach driver removed the flag from the casket.  The RC and RCIT remained to await the family's arrival, presenting the Certificate of Appreciation to Rev. Richardson's widow through the window of the limousine.  I brought up the subject of the procession and committal service scheduled for  Monday with Mr. Richardson's son and he promised to call in the afternoon.  The funeral director also promised to confirm and call.  No calls were received by late evening, so the decision was made by the RC to stand down from the procession and interment service scheduled for Monday. 
