The same directions apply to a building lobby or corridor with entrances to the east and west or north and south. The flag may cover a casket, but it should not cover a statue or monument for unveiling. On a casket, the union should be over the deceased s left shoulder and near the head and heart. The flag should be removed before the casket is lowered. When the flag is worn or soiled, it should be destroyed in a dignified way.
Veterans organizations burn old flags in special ceremonies.
Never dip the flag for any person or thing even though other flags may be dipped as a mark of honor. Never let the flag touch anything beneath it, such as the ground or floor. Never display the flag with the union down, except as a signal of distress. Always carry it aloft. Never place anything on the flag, including letters, insignia, or designs.