AGuard of Honour is set to be introduced at Boneham Aged Care Services at Millicent.

Director of Care Jo McGregor said residents and staff have discussed introducing such a tribute to respectfully farewell residents who have died as they leave the building on Williams Road.

“The support has been completely positive,” Ms McGregor said.

“With consent of residents and their families, we will farewell residents with a ‘Guard of Honour’ in future.

“Families will be very welcome to be present if they wish to do so.

“Also with consent, a photograph and brief notice will be placed on noticeboards in each wing of Boneham Aged Care Services to advise of the resident’s passing.

“The death of a member of our Boneham community is felt deeply and respectfully acknowledging the loss is an important part of the grief process for all involved.”

The number of funerals conducted at Boneham Aged Care Services has increased ever since the erection of the multi-purpose Diva Room over 15 years ago.