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Burial Flag for a Veteran or Reservist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
United States burial flag honoring an eligible Veteran or Reservist.
How to get help
Complete VA Form 27-2008 and bring it to a funeral director, VA regional office, or participating United States post office. Call a post office first because not every location stocks burial flags.
Who this service helps
A next of kin or close friend may request a flag when the deceased Veteran or Reservist meets one of VA's listed wartime, active-duty, post-1955, peacetime, Selected Reserve, or qualifying Philippine service conditions.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide; available to eligible residents of the listed West Texas counties.
A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.
Location and contact
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
No cost.
About this service
VA provides a United States flag to drape a casket or place with an urn in honor of an eligible Veteran's or Reservist's military service.
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