Memorial Day Flags, Banners & Grave Markers

Memorial Day is a time to honor those who have died serving our county. The stars and stripes can be seen everywhere as the parades pass through town. There is always an air of solemnity to the proceedings though, as volunteers go through cemeteries to place on the graves of veterans the flag of the country they sacrificed their lives to defend.

History of Memorial Day

Memorial Day began in the aftermath of the Civil War. Both the North and the South had their own ceremonies for honoring the dead on both sides of the conflict. Eventually, these traditions of honoring Union and Confederate soldiers were merged, and the honor was expanded to include all war dead, not just those killed during the Civil War.

In 1968, Congress mandated that Memorial Day, along with three other federal holidays, be moved to specific Mondays in order to create 3-day holiday weekends. Though there was some pushback from the sates, they all eventually complied with Congress and moved the dates of the holidays. Though, there are still many who want the observance of Memorial Day to return to it's traditional May 30th date.

Memorial Day is sometimes confused with Veterans Day, though the two are distinctly different holidays. You can learn more about the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day here.

Honoring the Fallen on Memorial Day with Flags, Banners & Grave Markers

One of the best ways to honor the American soldiers who gave their lives on Memorial Day is to fly a Memorial Day flag or banner. Whether you're attending a parade, decorating your home, or marking graves in a cemetery, we've got you covered!

We offer a wide selection of durable Memorial Day flags, banners, and accessories including American flags, military grave markers, custom Memorial Day banners and more.

If you are looking to decorate your house for Memorial Day, take a look at our outdoor American flags available in bright nylon and traditional polyester. Old Glory flying proud will lift the spirits of anyone who sees it.

If you are looking for smaller American flags, either to use at Memorial Day Parades or to decorate grave sites, then you may want to take a look at our American stick flag selection.

Grave markers are another good option for marking the resting places of servicemen and women. They are available in aluminum and bronze, and can mark veterans of certain conflicts, or just a generic veteran marker.

For this upcoming Memorial Day, honor the American soldiers who gave their lives in war and show your support with a durable Memorial Day flag or banner from Gettysburg Flag Works!

Have Questions About our Memorial Day Items and Custom Memorial Day Flags?

Have a question about our Memorial Day products? Contact us online or give us a call at 1-888-697-3524. We'd be happy to assist you in finding exactly what you're looking for.

Curious about flag etiquette for this important holiday? Learn Learn more about properly flying your flags on Memorial Day Flag here.