Posted on Dec 9, 2021

I have a friend who died from covid this week and he is a Navy vet. Who does his family need to contact to get a flag for his coffin?

SPC Michael Brink

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SPC Nancy Greene

Posted 3 y ago

Sorry for your loss SPC Michael Brink.
When my Dad passed, I called the VA and they assisted with the Military burial.
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CPT Lawrence Cable

Posted 3 y ago

The funeral home director normally takes care of all of that. However, the Flag is available at your Local Post Office free of charge, just fill out the form. Funeral Honors for the Army can be arranged through Casualty Assistance at Ft. Knox. Ask for or Google Funeral Honors. They can supply an Honor Guard, perform the Flag Folding, sound Taps and provide a Firing Party for Volley Fire.
Here is the same assistance from the Navy. https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrsw/om/funeral-honors/u-s--navy-regions.html

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CPT Lawrence Cable

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One further comment. Funeral Directors seem to like to use Veteran groups to perform the Funeral Honors. My experience is that can be hit or miss. Some are very good, some I wanted to scream and run up and take the Flag away and fold it right. I have not had a similar experience with Service Provided Honor Guards. Your Mileage May Vary.

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