Only one burial flag may be provided per veteran.
Most veterans are eligible for a burial flag.
Reservist entitled to retired pay are also eligible to receive a burial flag. When burial is in a national, state or post cemetery a burial flag will be provided. When burial is in a private cemetery, burial flags may be obtained from VA regional offices, national cemeteries and most U.S. post offices by completing VA Form 21-2008, Application for United States Flag for Burial Purposes , and submitting it with a copy of the veteran s discharge papers at any of these locations. VA cannot provide flag holders for placement on private headstones or markers. These flag holders may be purchased from private manufacturing companies.