NURSE HONOR GUARD SERVICES

Memorial Service:

At the memorial, funeral or celebration of life The NHG presents:

• A reading of the nightingale “she was there” tribute

• A Nightingale Lamp is lit in honor of the nurses  years of dedication

• A white rose is laid near the casket, urn or picture to show our appreciation and respect as colleagues.

• A reading of a poem and the nurses prayer

• A final “call to duty”.  After calling the nurses name 3 times, with no response, the nurse is then released from their earthly duties. Extinguishing the flame, the lamp is then presented to the family.

 

Living Tribute: 

This service is offered to the nurse who is near the end of life, in the hospital or under Hospice care in a facility or in the home.  This consists of:

• A reading of the Nightingale “ She was there” tribute.

• A red rose is given to show our appreciation and respect for our colleague.

• A lap quilt is presented to the nurse representing the warmth and comfort they gave so willingly to others.

• A poem and nurses prayer is shared.

• A NHG pin is the presented and the nurse is made an honorary member of the Nurse Honor Guard of Southeastern NC.

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Veteran Tribute:

This service is for the living nurse who also served our country.  It is similar to the “living” tribute” but they will also be commemorated for their years of service and sacrifice to our country.