{"id":695,"date":"2013-10-16T09:06:59","date_gmt":"2013-10-16T13:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gettysburgflag.com\/blog\/?p=695"},"modified":"2024-11-21T10:06:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T15:06:41","slug":"american-flag-on-the-casket-of-a-firefighter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gettysburgflag.com\/blog\/american-flag-on-the-casket-of-a-firefighter\/","title":{"rendered":"American Flag on the Casket of a Firefighter?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Q:<\/span> Is it appropriate to cover a casket with an American Flag<\/span><\/a> for a deceased firefighter? Line of duty and not line of duty.<\/p>\n

A:<\/span>\u00a0The answer to your question isn’t a simple one. If the firefighter was also a military member then the answer is always yes. I found an article online talking about funeral procedures for firefighters and is seems that different states handle things differently. Here’s the link to that article.<\/p>\n

On page 13 it says “(Some states have passed a Firefighters’ Memorial Flag
\nAct to honor firefighters who have died in the line-of-duty and have
\nissued a directive prescribing standards and requirements for the use,
\ndisplay, distribution, and return of the Firefighters’ Memorial Flag.
\nConsult your state firefighter’s association or local officials to see if this
\napplies in your jurisdiction.”<\/p>\n

We do offer a Fireman’s Casket Drape<\/span><\/a> that can be used in place of an American Flag<\/span><\/a> if your state doesn’t require a specific memorial flag<\/a><\/span> or the American Flag<\/a><\/span>\u00a0for the firefighters that you are honoring.<\/p>\n

If you have any flag or flagpole related questions, please contact Gettysburg Flag Works<\/a><\/span> and we will do our best to get your accurate answers. \u00a0Have a banner day!<\/em><\/p>\n

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