WHO IS ELIGIBLE

Any active or retired licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, or Nurse Practitioner is eligible to be honored by thr Nurse Honor Guard.

OUR HONOR CEREMONIES CAN BE HELD IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS TO INCLUDE:

  • Funeral Home
  • Church or place of worship
  • Graveside
  • Memorial Services

OTHER SERVICES:

  • Living tributes to your loves one during the last season of their life
  • Community engagements/ events and speaking events as available

HONOR CEREMONIES INCLUDE:

  • Nurse dress in the traditionalwhote uniform with cape, white gloves, and white shoes
  • Nurse tribute is read
  • A nightingale lamp will be presented to the family in honor of their loved one
  • A white rose is placed on the casket, near the urn or presented to the family which exemplifies honor and appreciation for the nurse's devotion to their chosen profession
  • Placement of a blue carnation on the casket, near the urn, or presented to the family symbolizes peace and serenity
  • "final call for duty"
  • The Nurse prayer

UPON FAMILY REQUEST

  • Honorary Pallbearers
  • Casket Honor Gaurd