If your department (regardless of being part of the IAFF, PFFW, Volunteer, Paid on Call or EMS) is in need of Honor Guard assistance the PFFW Honor Guard can assist you. Please call or email one of the Executive Board Members or head to our Contact Us Page and send us a message.
Active Line of Duty Funeral
This individual gave the ultimate sacrifice. This is just a small way we can show the honor this individual deserves.
- advising the Department and Local of proper funeral protocol.
- Posting of the colors at the casket (US, State, Union, Local Flag)
- Posting two guards at the casket during visitation
- Reading of poem(s)
- Performing the Bell Cermony
- Playing of the Bag Pipes
- Playing of Taps
- Presentation of Helmet/Personal Equipment
- Rendering of Honor Salute
- Leading a Marching Procession
- Folding and Presentation of the American Flag
- Any other Duties the family or the Department/Local Request
- Pall Bearer Duties
***Please Remember that the FAMILY’s Wishes are TOP priority over the Department and Locals***
Active Duty (Non-LODD) Funeral
This is normally an unexpected accident and we would like to help the family and fellow firefighters through this by honoring their lost loved one.
- advising the Department and Local of proper funeral protocol.
- Posting of the colors at the casket
- Posting one guard at the casket during visitation
- Reading of poem(s)
- Playing of the Bag Pipes
- Playing of Taps if a veteran
- Presentation of Helmet/Personal Equipment
- Rendering of Final Salute
- Coordinating Walking/Vehicle Procession
- Folding and Presentation of the American Flag if member was a Veteran
- Any other Duties the family or the Department/Local Request
***Please Remember that the FAMILY’s Wishes are TOP priority over the Department and Locals***
Retiree Funeral
Every Brother and Sister deserves this respect for their years of service to their department and community.
- advising the Department and Local of proper funeral protocol.
- Posting of the colors at the casket (US, State, Union, Local Flag)
- Posting one guard at the casket during visitation
- Rendering a Final Salute at the end of the visitation
- Any other Duties the family or the Department/Local Request within proper protocol.
- Pall Bearer Duties
- Procession Coordination
***Please Remember that the FAMILY’s Wishes are TOP priority over the Department and Locals***