Ask The Funeral Expert:
Jill – If parents are divorced and the father dies, who should the flag be presented to at the cemetery?
Funeral Expert Reply:
Jill,
I believe protocol dictates that the flag go to the current spouse. If there is not a spouse it goes to the oldest child.
I believe protocol dictates that the flag go to the current spouse. If there is not a spouse it goes to the oldest child.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if I can assist with anything else.
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