United States Flags for the Funerals of Veterans
Aug 4, 2007 9:22:11 GMT -6
Post by Moderator on Aug 4, 2007 9:22:11 GMT -6
UNITED STATES FLAGS FOR THE FUNERALS OF VETERANS
Generally, veterans with other than a dishonorable discharge are eligible to have a burial flag provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, including ...
Persons not eligible for a burial flag include ...
To apply for a burial flag, complete VA Form 21-2008, and submit it to a funeral director or a representative of the veteran or other organization having charge of the funeral arrangements or acting in the interest of the veteran. When burial is in a national, State or military post cemetery, a burial flag will be provided.
You may get a flag at any VA regional office or U.S. Post Office. Provide a copy of the veteran's discharge documents that shows service dates and the character of service, such as DD Form 214, or verification of service from the veteran's service department or VA. If the claimant is unable to provide documentary proof, a flag may be issued when a statement is made by a person of established character and reputation that he/she personally knows the deceased to have been a veteran who meets the eligibility criteria.
Only one flag may be issued for each deceased veteran. Generally, the flag is given to the next-of-kin as a keepsake after its use during the funeral service. The flag is given to the following person(s) in the order of precedence listed ...
When there is no next-of-kin, VA will furnish the flag to a friend making a request for it. If there is no living relative or one cannot be located, and no friend requests the flag, it must be returned to the nearest VA facility.
The flag cannot be replaced if it is lost, destroyed, or stolen. Additionally, a flag may not be issued after burial unless it was impossible to obtain a flag in time to drape the casket or accompany the urn before burial. If the next-of-kin or friend is requesting the flag after the veteran's burial, he or she must personally sign the application and explain in the "Remarks" section the reason that prevented timely application for a burial flag.
When used to drape the casket, the flag should be placed as follows ...
Half-Couch (Open) ... When the flag is used to drape a half-couch casket, it should be placed in three layers to cover the closed half of the casket in such a manner that the blue field will be the top fold, next to the open portion of the casket on the deceased's left.
Full-Couch (Open) ... When the flag is used to drape a full-couch casket, it should be folded in a triangular shape and placed in the center part of the head panel of the casket cap, just above the left shoulder of the deceased.[/ul]
During a military commitment ceremony, the flag which was used to drape the casket is held waist high over the grave by the pallbearers and immediately folded after the sounding of Taps.
The flag should not be lowered into the grave or allowed to touch the ground.
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This information is copied from Page 29 and Page 30 of the United States Flag Manual, a publication distributed by the Military Salute Project. Click the following link to view or download the complete manual ...
militarysalute.proboards.com/thread/737/united-states-flag-manual
Generally, veterans with other than a dishonorable discharge are eligible to have a burial flag provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, including ...
Persons not eligible for a burial flag include ...
To apply for a burial flag, complete VA Form 21-2008, and submit it to a funeral director or a representative of the veteran or other organization having charge of the funeral arrangements or acting in the interest of the veteran. When burial is in a national, State or military post cemetery, a burial flag will be provided.
You may get a flag at any VA regional office or U.S. Post Office. Provide a copy of the veteran's discharge documents that shows service dates and the character of service, such as DD Form 214, or verification of service from the veteran's service department or VA. If the claimant is unable to provide documentary proof, a flag may be issued when a statement is made by a person of established character and reputation that he/she personally knows the deceased to have been a veteran who meets the eligibility criteria.
Only one flag may be issued for each deceased veteran. Generally, the flag is given to the next-of-kin as a keepsake after its use during the funeral service. The flag is given to the following person(s) in the order of precedence listed ...
When there is no next-of-kin, VA will furnish the flag to a friend making a request for it. If there is no living relative or one cannot be located, and no friend requests the flag, it must be returned to the nearest VA facility.
The flag cannot be replaced if it is lost, destroyed, or stolen. Additionally, a flag may not be issued after burial unless it was impossible to obtain a flag in time to drape the casket or accompany the urn before burial. If the next-of-kin or friend is requesting the flag after the veteran's burial, he or she must personally sign the application and explain in the "Remarks" section the reason that prevented timely application for a burial flag.
When used to drape the casket, the flag should be placed as follows ...
Half-Couch (Open) ... When the flag is used to drape a half-couch casket, it should be placed in three layers to cover the closed half of the casket in such a manner that the blue field will be the top fold, next to the open portion of the casket on the deceased's left.
Full-Couch (Open) ... When the flag is used to drape a full-couch casket, it should be folded in a triangular shape and placed in the center part of the head panel of the casket cap, just above the left shoulder of the deceased.[/ul]
During a military commitment ceremony, the flag which was used to drape the casket is held waist high over the grave by the pallbearers and immediately folded after the sounding of Taps.
The flag should not be lowered into the grave or allowed to touch the ground.
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This information is copied from Page 29 and Page 30 of the United States Flag Manual, a publication distributed by the Military Salute Project. Click the following link to view or download the complete manual ...
militarysalute.proboards.com/thread/737/united-states-flag-manual