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RETIRE FLAGS WITH HONOR
Click on Link below to be directed to the US Department of Defense Website
The United States Flag Code states: "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning."
"Bring Us Your Retired Flags"
Wright Funeral Home and Crematory is collecting worn, tattered or torn American flags and will use its facilities to provide a respectful retirement tribute.
Wright Funeral Home and Crematory, the only certified crematory in Henry County, Alabama, is starting this dignified campaign to assist the residents of Headland, Henry County, and the entire Wiregrass Region. "The Retire Your Flag Program' allows us to not only dispose of the American flag in the proper way, but to also honor our veterans," said Derek Wright, Owner and Funeral Director. "We will properly destroy the flag by including it in the cremation process of a U.S. veteran. Help us show our appreciation to our deceased veterans and our respect to retired American flags in the most patriotic way. Both have proudly served our country! Honor our Heroes!"
Drop off between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Wright Funeral Home and Crematory, 15579 US Hwy 431 South, Headland, Alabama 36345.
FLAG ETIQUETTE
The flag...
...should never be in the dark
...should not be used for any decoration in general
...should never be used for any advertising purpose
...should not be used as part of a costume, except
...as part of a military, fireman, policeman uniforms
...should never have any mark, insignia, letter,
...word, number, etc. placed or attached onto it
...should never touch the ground when lowered
...and received into waiting hands and arms
...should be folded appropriately when stored
...when a flag is no longer fit to serve, it should be
...destroyed by burning in a dignified manner
This commemorative measure honors those Americans who have served to promote peace for fellow countrymen living under the high-flying flag. . . In the land they love. . . the home of the free and the brave. Wright Funeral Home and Crematory is proud to be the first and only funeral home in our area to offer such a dignified tribute to both the Flag and a deserving veteran.
