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

 

Memorializing September 11th Victims
Honoring Former Undersheriff Stephen B. McLoud
August 14, 2019 - Honoring NYS Police Sgt. Jeffrey M. Cicora
July 24, 2019 - Honoring Robert Morgenthau
July 23, 2019 - Honoring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens
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

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.