Society ❯ Cultural Traditions

Mourning Practices

Novemdiales Public Figures National Days of Mourning Flag Etiquette Flag Display Financial Institutions Funeral Customs Public Participation Funeral Etiquette

Flags to Stay at Half-Staff Nationwide Through Cheney Funeral as Interment Timing Remains Unannounced

The observance reflects the Flag Code directive to lower flags for a former vice president until interment.