Funeral arrangements; use of flag

§ 3441-a. Funeral arrangements; use of flag. Upon the request of the\nperson responsible for the payment for funeral arrangements made for the\ncare and disposition of the body of a deceased veteran, eligible under\nfederal law or regulations or section two hundred fifty-a of the\nmilitary law for the use of a United States flag for burial purposes,\nevery person licensed pursuant to this article, including funeral\ndirectors and funeral firms, shall furnish a United States flag for the\ncovering of the casket at the time of the funeral free of charge. Notice\nof the availability of such flag shall be given at the time the itemized\nlist of services is furnished.\n