Use of the Flag

Question 1

Center the flag on the casket so that the blue field is at the head and over the left shoulder of the deceased

Answer 1

Closed Casket

Question 2

On an open half couch casket, arrange the flag in three layers to cover the closed half of the casket. The blue field will be the top layer on the deceased’s left. Tuck the white margin along the hoist of the flag under so that only the blue field and the stripes show

Answer 2

Half Couch Casket

Question 3

Fold the flag into a triangle and place it in the casket cap just above the left shoulder of the deceased

Answer 3

Full Couch Casket