Flag Bearer

Never:

  dip it for any person or thing
  display it with the union down, except as a signal of distress
  let the flag touch anything beneath it: ground, floor, water, merchandise
  carry it horizontally, but always aloft
  fasten or display it in a way that will permit it to be damaged or soiled
  place anything on the flag, including letters, insignia, or designs of any kind
  use it for holding anything
  use it as wearing apparel, bedding or drapery

Note:

  A flag patch may be attached to the uniform of patriotic organizations, military personnel, police officers and firefighters.
  When carried in procession with other flags the U.S. flag should be either on the marching right (the flag's right) or to the front and center of the flag line.
  When displayed with another flag against a wall from crossed staffs, the U.S. flag should be on its own right.
  In a group of flags displayed from staffs, the U.S. flag should be at the center and the highest point.
  When the U.S. flag is displayed other than from a staff, it should be displayed flat, or suspended so that its folds fall free.
  When the U.S. flag is displayed from as projecting from a building, the union of the flag should be placed at the peak of the unless the flag is at half-staff.
  When flags of states, cities or organizations are flown on the same staff, the U.S. flag must be at the top.
  The flag should never be draped or drawn back in folds.
  The flag may be flown at half-staff to honor a newly deceased federal or state government official by order of the president or the governor, respectively.
  On Memorial Day, the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon.
  The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement.
  The custom is to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on flagstaffs in the open, but it may be displayed at night, if illuminated.

Disposal Procedure:

  The flag should be folded in its customary manner.
  It is important that the fire be fairly large and of sufficient intensity to ensure complete burning of the flag.
  Place the flag on the fire.
  The individual(s) can come to attention, salute the flag, recite the Pledge of Allegiance and have a brief period of silent reflection.
  After the flag is completely consumed, the fire should then be safely extinguished and the ashes buried.