Who has the highest entitlement to the burial flag?

• A. Children, according to age
• B. Brothers or sisters, including half-blood siblings
• C. Widow or widower
• D. Parents, adoptive parents, stepparents and foster parents

Answer: (C)

In burial flag practice, the flag is presented to the next of kin, with the surviving spouse holding the highest entitlement. The marital bond places the widow or widower at the top of the priority order for receiving the flag, reflecting their status as the first immediate family member after the deceased. If there is no surviving spouse, the flag would typically go to the next in line—usually the children, then the parents, then the siblings, and so on—depending on the specific policy of the organization.

So, among the options, the widow or widower is the correct choice because they have the highest entitlement to receive the burial flag.