if the U.S. flag is used to cover a casket at a funeral can the flag be lowered into the grave?
The flag should be placed smoothly and gently around the casket; the stars should be at the bottom of the casket and the d trips are at the top,
Yes, the Christian flag can be used to cover a casket as a symbol of the deceased's faith and Christian beliefs. It is a common practice at Christian funeral services for the flag to be draped over the casket during the service.
Yes, My great grandfather was a three star general and died about a year ago and we went to his funeral at Arlington. When he was buried, his casket was covered with an American flag, although they took it off before he was buried.
A funerial flag is 5 x 9.5.
Cloth-covered caskets are generally softwood, composite wood, or high strength cardboard covered in felt
Why was the flag removed from casket unfolded and refolded and carried to the back.
only when a police officer or a navy{army,milatary}person dies!!:'(
Military, presidents, and former presidents for sure. The law does not forbid anyone from draping the flag over a coffin.
THE UNION IS AT THE HEAD AND OVER THE LEFT SHOULDER!!
Another name for it is a casket. It is a box where people are put after they die. The casket is then lowered into the ground, and covered in dirt. People usually then put a grave stone on top, with the person's name engraved in it.
If a police agency like the F.B.I. or C.I.A. sure. otherwise taps, flag draped coffins are confined to the Military services proper.