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Who Is Eligible?
Any active or retired licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, or Nurse Practitioner
is eligible to be honored by the Nurse Honor Guard.
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- Funeral Home
- Church or place of worship
- Graveside
- Memorial Services
- Living Tributes to your loved one during the last season of their life
- Community engagements/events and speaking events as available
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Honor Ceremonies Include
- Nursing dress in the traditional white uniform with cape, cap, 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 Nurses prayer
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Upon Family Request
Honorary Pallbearers
Casket Honor Guard
Please discuss any cultural or spiritual diversities with the Honor Guard and Funeral Director
prior to the service
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