Central Virginia funeral home offering free American flags ahead of country's 250th birthday

Nelsen and Woody Funeral Home locations across Central Virginia are collecting worn, faded or tattered American flags and replacing them with new ones for free.

The funeral home's flag exchange program is in its 9th year.

Krystina Diman, president of Woody and Nelsen Funeral Homes, said last year they collected over 1,000 flags.

Anyone who brings in a worn, faded or tattered flag will receive a new 3' x 5' flag at no cost.

With America celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, the funeral home anticipates even more flags will be exchanged.

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