I have tried to find the answer to this and I can't seem to find anyone who knows about it. Does anyone know if you have to be active duty or a Vet to be the chosen family for the flag ceremony? I'm not meaning to disrespect them or take an experience from a service member I just wasn't sure if I had any chance of being chosen. I am a Marine widow. My husband was killed in service and I will have my daughter and my husband's sister with me this next trip and thought it would be something extra special for us. I understand if they don't I just figured I would ask to see if anyone knew the policy on who is eligible and how you are chosen.