What size is a burial flag case?
When folded into the traditional triangular shape, a 5′ x 9’6″ burial flag measures roughly 11″ tall and 22″ across the base. In practice, a little length and width for the flag are lost in the folds, and a nice fitting flag case often will measure 21.5″ x 10.75″.
What should I engrave on a burial flag case?
Most people honor departed veterans by engraving the name of their loved one, birth date, date of their passing and their military service. For living veterans you may want to include their name, branch of service and years of active duty or any message of your choosing.
Do all veterans get a flag at their funeral?
2. Who Is Eligible to Receive the Burial Flag? Generally, the flag is given to the next-of-kin, as a keepsake, after its use during the funeral service. When there is no next-of-kin, VA will furnish the flag to a friend making request for it.
What size American flag is used for military funerals?
5ft x 9.5ft
American Memorial Cotton Flag- 5ft x 9.5ft Also known as a burial or internment flag, this is the standard American flag that is used for retirement or memorial services of US veterans.
What are the angles for a flag case?
The base corners of a traditional flag case feature 45-degree angles, so each piece must be cut to a 22.5-degree angle, which looks like a knife’s edge compared to a traditional 45-degree angle cut used for most miter joints.
What do you do with a burial flag?
Generally, the flag is given to the next-of-kin, as a keepsake, after its use during the funeral service. When there is no next-of-kin, VA will furnish the flag to a friend making request for it.
Who is entitled to a flag draped coffin?
It is appropriate for any patriotic person to make and be granted the same honor as military to have a flag drape the coffin. Only those who served in the military, however, are provided the flag for free.
What family member gets the flag at a military funeral?
Who is presented with the military burial flag? At the funeral, the flag is presented to the deceased’s next of kin. The next of kin is the person who is most closely related to the veteran. After receiving the flag, it is tradition among the family members to preserve for display in the house, usually in a frame.