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Q: Why is the flag folded 13 times at a military funeral?
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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.


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.


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


Who is the flag given too at a military funeral if their are only children left?

The oldest.


Is the American flag given to the family at a military funeral?

Yes. it is given to the next of kin.


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.


What is the meaning of placing rounds of ammo in the folded flag at a military funeral?

AnswerIt is not a common or accepted practice. but the brass from rifle saluteswas often collected and saved in that manner.While not regulation it is tradition in many units, especially Army and Marine Corps combat units, that three highly polished brass cases (taken from live ammo, not the blanks fired by the salute), is folded into the flag by the burial detail.


How should the US flag be folded for storage?

The us flag should be folded in a triangle and stored in a glass box!


How many times is the American flag folded?

I don’t remember if there is a set number of times you’re supposed to fold it or not. When I’m folding into triangles, I just kept folding until I tuck the tail in, and just made sure that the stars show all around. You can probably just find a video though.


Why does is the flag folded into a triangle?

Hhhh


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?