Ogeechee Region Nurse Honor Guard

Nurses Honoring Nurses

Serving Effingham, Bulloch, Screven & Jenkins Counties.

Nightingale Final Tribute

A respectful ceremony offered at memorial, funeral, or graveside services to honor a nurse who has passed away. Living Tributes are also available for nurses who are celebrating a lifetime milestone (90th birthday is one example).

Living Tribute

A celebration of a nurse achieving a significant milestone in life or his/her nursing career.

Traditional Uniforms

Honor Guard members wear historic white uniform, nurses cap and cape to symbolize timeless tradition of care and compassion in nursing

Service Availability

Tributes are offered for all Georgia nurses (active or retired), both for memorial services and life milestones. Tributes are available to be conducted at the graveside, in the funeral home chapel or church.

No Cost to Families

Our heartfelt services are provided completely free to grieving families or milestone celebrants.

About

Honoring Those Who Dedicated Their Lives to Healing

At the Ogeechee Region Nurse Honor Guard, we honor the compassionate service and unwavering dedication of nurses who have devoted their lives to caring for others. Our solemn and heartfelt ceremonies provide a meaningful tribute to recognize the profound impact of nurses, both in life and in memory.

Membership is open to active or retired nurses (RNs, NPs, CRNAs, CNSs, and LPNs) in good standing with the Board of Nursing. Join our mission to honor and celebrate the lives and achievements of our fellow nurses.

Testimonials

Jim Jonas-

Having served in the US Navy Honor Guard Unit I can only say that this is an honorable program to get involved in if you are a nurse here locally. You have no idea how much families appreciate what you do for them by honoring their loved ones in this manner. God bless!

Janay White-

Thank you for honoring my grandmother. Your tribute was absolutely amazing and was one of the highlights of her home going celebration

Nick Spletstoser-

The family and friends kept talking about how moving that tribute was for Jane. Thank you for being there and remembering her in such a beautiful way. Blessings!

Naomi Davis Sitton-

Hi! I  am a new to member to this Nurse Honor Guard Chapter. I recently joined because of my Aunt Teeny’s service. It was very moving.

Sandra Thrasher –

They have a very moving ceremony honoring their fallen colleagues. It was very moving and special. I know it helps the families with their loss. It helps give them closure. It truly helped me.

Service Area

Effingham County

A thriving coastal plains community where historic charm meets modern healthcare excellence and innovation.

Bulloch County

Home to Georgia Southern University and premier medical facilities serving southeast Georgia’s population.

Screven & Jenkins

Rural communities rich in nursing heritage, where dedicated healthcare professionals serve generations.