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<blockquote data-quote="dennishoddy" data-source="post: 2672031" data-attributes="member: 5412"><p>Quite acceptable if done properly.</p><p></p><p>Flag Disposal:</p><p></p><p>1. The flag should be folded in its customary manner. </p><p>2. It is important that the fire be fairly large and of sufficient intensity to ensure complete burning of the flag.</p><p>3. Place the flag on the fire.</p><p>4. The individual(s) can come to attention, salute the flag, recite the Pledge of Allegiance and have a brief period of silent reflection.</p><p>5. After the flag is completely consumed, the fire should then be safely extinguished and the ashes buried.</p><p>6. Please make sure you are conforming to local/state fire codes or ordinances.</p><p></p><p></p><p>If burning is not possible, burying is an acceptable alternative.</p><p></p><p>Bury and/or shred the flag. If, for some reason, you cannot burn a flag, you may choose to bury it. Contrary to popular belief, burning is not the only way that a flag can be disposed of. The United States Flag code dictates that burning is only the preferred method of disposal - as long you retire the flag with respect and dignity, an alternate method is acceptable. To bury the flag, begin by finding a dignified wooden box - it should be of good quality and construction, as this box will serve as the flag's vessel as it is interred in the ground. Fold the flag respectfully and place it in the box. Bury the flag in the earth. You may choose to mark the burial location of the flag with a small, respectful wooden or stone marker.</p><p> •Before burying the flag, you may also shred the flag. Shredding an American flag may at first seem violent or undignified. However, if burning the flag isn't possible, the US Army's Heraldry institute recommends shredding as an acceptable disposal method, provided it is done with reverence.[5] Use scissors to slowly and methodically separate the thirteen stripes, leaving the blue star-spangled field intact. After the flag is completely cut into pieces, place it in a respectful receptacle and bury it OR ceremoniously burn the pieces one by one, starting with the stripes and ending with the blue field.</p><p></p><p>•You may even consider giving a short "funeral" for the flag. Give a short, reverent speech on the importance of the flag as it sits in its "coffin." Stand at attention as the flag is lowered into the ground. Observe a moment of silence as the flag is buried.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dennishoddy, post: 2672031, member: 5412"] Quite acceptable if done properly. Flag Disposal: 1. The flag should be folded in its customary manner. 2. It is important that the fire be fairly large and of sufficient intensity to ensure complete burning of the flag. 3. Place the flag on the fire. 4. The individual(s) can come to attention, salute the flag, recite the Pledge of Allegiance and have a brief period of silent reflection. 5. After the flag is completely consumed, the fire should then be safely extinguished and the ashes buried. 6. Please make sure you are conforming to local/state fire codes or ordinances. If burning is not possible, burying is an acceptable alternative. Bury and/or shred the flag. If, for some reason, you cannot burn a flag, you may choose to bury it. Contrary to popular belief, burning is not the only way that a flag can be disposed of. The United States Flag code dictates that burning is only the preferred method of disposal - as long you retire the flag with respect and dignity, an alternate method is acceptable. To bury the flag, begin by finding a dignified wooden box - it should be of good quality and construction, as this box will serve as the flag's vessel as it is interred in the ground. Fold the flag respectfully and place it in the box. Bury the flag in the earth. You may choose to mark the burial location of the flag with a small, respectful wooden or stone marker. •Before burying the flag, you may also shred the flag. Shredding an American flag may at first seem violent or undignified. However, if burning the flag isn't possible, the US Army's Heraldry institute recommends shredding as an acceptable disposal method, provided it is done with reverence.[5] Use scissors to slowly and methodically separate the thirteen stripes, leaving the blue star-spangled field intact. After the flag is completely cut into pieces, place it in a respectful receptacle and bury it OR ceremoniously burn the pieces one by one, starting with the stripes and ending with the blue field. •You may even consider giving a short "funeral" for the flag. Give a short, reverent speech on the importance of the flag as it sits in its "coffin." Stand at attention as the flag is lowered into the ground. Observe a moment of silence as the flag is buried. [/QUOTE]
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