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re: Is it OK to fly a flag used for a funeral?
Posted on 7/25/21 at 6:23 pm to East Coast Band
Posted on 7/25/21 at 6:23 pm to East Coast Band
Fly it. May not comply with whatever rules are out there, but there is no disrespect intended or implied, and that is what is most important. If there are veterans truly offended by that then you can have that discussion with them and pull it down if needed. My Dad served in Korea, and my mother received a flag when he passed. I guarantee he would smile big if my mom chose to raise that flag and let it wave. He fought so people could be free and happy, not guilty and sad. He loved God, his family, and his country, and he wanted the absolute best for everyone. He would support any gesture that aligns with that philosophy.
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Posted on 7/25/21 at 6:32 pm to East Coast Band
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What say you?
What would your father say?
That’s really the only opinion that matters.
Posted on 7/25/21 at 6:34 pm to East Coast Band
No you’re gonna to let what honored your father Roy away in the weather??? Jesus Christ.
Posted on 7/25/21 at 6:38 pm to East Coast Band
I have had the flag that draped my Dad's casket since 2003. It remains in the same case in which the funeral home provided it to my Mom and I do not intend to ever change that.
This post was edited on 7/25/21 at 6:49 pm
Posted on 7/25/21 at 6:56 pm to East Coast Band
Casket flags are longer than your standard flag. It will look weird being flown.
Posted on 7/25/21 at 6:58 pm to East Coast Band
It's your dad and your flag now.
Do what feels right to you.
Do what feels right to you.
Posted on 7/25/21 at 6:59 pm to East Coast Band
Imo yes, why let it go to waste.
Posted on 7/25/21 at 7:04 pm to LSU Coyote
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why let it go to waste.
Some would probably say it laying on your father's casket was the purpose.
Posted on 7/25/21 at 7:05 pm to East Coast Band
The Avenue of Flags in Lake Charles flies over 1,000 casket flags of US Veterans donated by the deceased families.
Pretty awesome to see and many 48 star flags are among them.
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I think my Dad would be proud to have his flag surrounded by other Veterans.
Pretty awesome to see and many 48 star flags are among them.
LCH Avenue of Flags
[/img] [/img] [/img] I think my Dad would be proud to have his flag surrounded by other Veterans.
This post was edited on 7/25/21 at 7:29 pm
Posted on 7/25/21 at 7:06 pm to East Coast Band
Display case over your mantel.
Posted on 7/25/21 at 7:12 pm to East Coast Band
We have one from my dad's funeral. We don't really see it as a flag in terms of something to be flown. It has its place. You don't want to put that flag in the weather elements, just buy an American flag to fly.
Posted on 7/25/21 at 7:14 pm to East Coast Band
Fly it if you want and be proud when you do but the weather in the south is unforgiving.
Posted on 7/25/21 at 7:15 pm to Obtuse1
I’m not saying couldn’t be folded but you’ll never get those sharp creases and folds back.
Posted on 7/25/21 at 7:21 pm to East Coast Band
I wouldn’t fly it. Too much sentimental value to let it get damaged by the weather. Display case to hang somewhere in your home or leave it in the pouch
Posted on 7/25/21 at 7:39 pm to East Coast Band
Display it, don't fly it.
Posted on 7/25/21 at 7:42 pm to Btrtigerfan
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Casket flags are longer than your standard flag. It will look weird being flown.
Casket flag dimensions are 60-1/8" in the hoist by 114" in the fly. That works out to 5'x 9'-6". those are proper ratio dimensions for a flag to be flown. Several other posters are correct in saying that
1) Casket flags are not made of all weather material. They are made of cotton which will quickly fade and deteriorate when exposed to heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. (The US flag should not be flown in rain.)
2) It is significantly larger than the typical flag that would be flown to display at a private residence. It would require a HUGE flagpole.
3) There is nothing in flag code ro flag etiquette that prohibits a casket flag from being flown for display, however, doing so has several drawbacks which are explained clearly by several previous posters.
In the end, it's the owner's decision whether to display it and how it will be displayed. Most people choose to keep a casket flag folded and kept in the manner it was original presented at the conclusion of the funeral.
Posted on 7/25/21 at 7:45 pm to East Coast Band
I wouldn’t. He still served his country wartime or not. Get a nice wooden display case for it to honor his service. 
Posted on 7/25/21 at 7:52 pm to East Coast Band
A couple years ago I put up a 30' flagpole, complete with low voltage lighting so I could leave it out all night. My neighbor would tell me how much he enjoys seeing my flag wave. I change the flag every year. A couple months ago he asked me if I would mind flying the flag that was on his uncle's casket. I told him that it would be my honor and I know how much he would enjoy it. I knew his uncle and I think he would be proud also.
Posted on 7/25/21 at 7:57 pm to East Coast Band
I would just buy a new flag. My mom has my dads in one of those flag cases/frames. I never considered flying it but I guess maybe would be cool on his birthday but I doubt I would ever do that.
Posted on 7/25/21 at 8:03 pm to East Coast Band
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I'm wondering would it be considered acceptable to fly the flag? Or would you leave it folded in its pouch?
We are leaving my dad's in the case. But you bring up an interesting idea. I think some families would see it as a tribute to their lost family member who served our country.
But when it gets tattered and worn, what then?
This post was edited on 7/25/21 at 8:04 pm
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