[dsher63]

My husband and I are going to respectfully burn and bury and old tattered flag today that we have now replaced. Does anyone know of a ceramony that we should use?

[NAVA1974]

Originally Posted by dsher63

My husband and I are going to respectfully burn and bury and old tattered flag today that we have now replaced. Does anyone know of a ceramony that we should use?

Some organizations have developed ceremonies for burning worn flags but none are sanctioned by the United States Flag Code. Indeed, the code used to say the flag should be burned, preferably in private. However Boy Scouts, veterans organizations, and the like wanted to use the occasion to instill patriotism, etc., so they developed ceremonies involving historical readings, poetry, prayers, cutting the flag into pieces, and so on.

None of that is necessary or really desirable. A simple 'campfire' would be more dignified than throwing the flag into a burning trash heap, of course, but the keyword is simple.

Regards,
Nick

[dsher63]

Thanks Nick. I looked up some ceremonies and came up w/ a very simple version of a respectful ceremony. Have a blessed day