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Who is the flag given too at a military funeral if their are only children left?
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Is the American flag given to the family at a military funeral?
Yes. it is given to the next of kin.
Can you give more than one flag at a military funeral and how would they do that?
YES, they will give you more than one flag BUT you must request it before the funeral.
What public ceremony is held to give away a flag?
A funeral for someone in the military
Why is the flag folded 13 times at a military funeral?
For the thirteen original states.
Can we fly a flag that was given to our family after the funeral of our father who was a veteran?
Yes.
Is the flag flown somewhere before used in a military funeral?
Most flags used in military funeral were flown over the Capitol in Washington DC for just a moment before being packaged for military funerals.
When the us flag is folded at military funeral why is there no red showing?
Proper flag protocol dictates that whenever the flag is properly folded (not just military funerals) it is folded so that the Union (blue with white stars) is on the outside and showing.
If the us flag is used to cover a casket at a funeral can the flag be lowered into the grave?
if the U.S. flag is used to cover a casket at a funeral can the flag be lowered into the grave?
What to do when military color guard drops flag while ceremonial folding during funeral?
Do nothing, the color guard knows the proper protocol.
Who should get the flag over a coffin at a military funeral?
The Flag is provided by the US Military during a military funeral. All US Servicemen/women who were honorably discharged or Generally Discharged under Honorable Conditions from service are entitled to have Military honors at their burial. This service is provided by the US Military, and a detail can be provided by the nearest military installation if available. When one cannot be provided, an honor guard can be arranged with the Local chapter of the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) chapter. MORE SPECIFICALLY -- The funeral home typically obtains the flag from the Department of Veterans Affairs, but through the local U.S. Post Office. A flag request form must be presented. The family may also submit this form directly and request delivery.
Why does the US Military refuse to present a same-sex spouse with the folded flag that was draped on the servicemember's coffin at a military funeral?
This policy has changed effective February 11, 2013. A same-sex widow or widower is now eligible to receive presentation of the flag of the United States.
What did Gibbs whispered at mike franks' funeral?
There is a lot of speculation as to what was whispered to Mike Frankâ??s daughter during the funeral. Since it was a military funeral, and Gibbs is military, it could be assumed that he was whispering the thank you that is said during the folding of the flag.
