New York State Funeral Directors Association

U.S. Flag Status

The following list details current half-staff declarations in New York State. Sign up below to get a text when the American Flag should be lowered to half-staff

How long should the flag be lowered? CLICK HERE for standard half-staff days and details on the timeframe.

Learn more about Respecting the American Flag at THIS LINK

 

June 28, 2019 - Honoring Sgt. James G. Johnston
June 1, 2019 - The United States of America is Observing Half Staff
May 27, 2019 - The United States of America is Observing Half Staff
April 10, 2019 - Honoring Marine Corps Reservists - UPDATED
March 19, 2019 - Honoring DOT Employee Matt Howe
2019 Standard Half-Staff Days
Full Staff February 25 Following Shannon Kent Service
Honoring NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen February 14, 2019
Honoring Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent
Gov. Cuomo directs flags to half-staff in honor of Maj. James M. Brophy and other Marines KIA

Do you know when to put your American Flag at half staff? NYSFDA's free flag status service will notify you via text alert when the U.S. Flag needs to be moved between full and half staff.