Eligibility (general guidance)
Open to New York veterans and transitioning service members; some programs require a service-connected disability or recent separation. Confirm specific requirements on the official site or with an accredited Veterans Service Officer.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (veterans.ny.gov), checked Aug 26, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Fill out VA Form 27-2008 to apply for a burial flag from the VA.
- Download the Application for United States Flag for Burial Purposes from the page.
What to bring
- VA Form 27-2008
What to expect
The page states the VA furnishes a United States flag at no cost to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased Veteran. It also states the flag is generally given to the next-of-kin as a keepsake after its use during the funeral service.
Contact
- Serves all of New York
Next step
See every New York program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: New York State Department of Veterans' Services, the official New York state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
View source page (veterans.ny.gov/us-department-veterans-affairs-burial-flag)
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