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The Right Way To Retire A Canadian Flag Isn't What You Think
Most Canadians assume there is one correct way to retire a worn out flag, and Nick McCarthy says the real answer surprises almost everyone who hears it. He runs marketing and community outreach at Beechwood Cemetery, where a program most people have never heard of has quietly become the country's most meaningful option.
Nick explains why the traditional methods fall short for so many Canadians, and what changed when Beechwood decided the flag deserved something closer to a proper farewell. He also shares some of the stories behind the flags that have arrived at their door, including one that…
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