Society ❯ Cultural Traditions

Mourning Practices

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

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.