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Category Archives: Flag Etiquette

Blog #7: US flags at funerals: What is the size of a burial flag? What is the size of a casket flag?

Blog #7: US flags at funerals What is the size of a burial flag? What is the size of a casket flag? -The dimensions for a US interment (burial or casket) flag is 5’x9.5’ If you have a question about flags and flag etiquette email me at egadow@tuffflags.com and perhaps your question will be featured!

Blog #5: Proper US Flag disposal: How do you properly dispose of a US Flag? What do I do with an old, worn US Flag?

Blog #5: Proper US Flag disposal How do you properly dispose of a US Flag? What do I do with an old, worn US Flag? -Never, ever throw away a US Flag. Instructions on disposing of an old US flag are as follows, according to the VFW: 1. The US Flag should be folded in […]

Blog #3: Vertical Flag Display: How do I display a US flag vertically? How do you hang an American flag vertically?

Blog #3: Vertical Flag Display How do I display a US flag vertically? How do you hang an American flag vertically? -The US flag may be displayed vertically or horizontally. When hanging the US flag vertically like a banner, inside or out, the union (stars) should be at the top to the observer’s left. When […]

Blog #2: Proper Flag Lighting: Is it true that a US flag has to be taken down at sunset? Do I have to take my US flag down at sunset? Can I fly a US flag in the dark?

Blog #2: Proper Flag Lighting Is it true that a US flag has to be taken down at sunset? Do I have to take my US flag down at sunset? Can I fly a US flag in the dark? -This is a common question that not many people know the answer to. I mentioned this […]

Blog #1: Flag Flying Etiquette: How to hang a flag? How do I properly fly a US flag?

    Blog #1: Flag Flying Etiquette How to hang a flag? How do I properly fly a US flag? -Flag code in the United States was adopted by the National Flag Congress on June 14th, 1923 but not officially passed into public law until June 22nd, 1942. US Code outlines the appropriate use of […]