Here's the answer. The Fleur de Lis is a symbol associated with France. Fleur means flower in French, and Fleur de lis roughly translates to flower of the lily. The fleur de lis (spelled fleur de lys in French) was used in the coat of arms of the royalty of France.
Six Months or Less to Live. A person of any age is eligible for hospice after being certified by a physician as having a life expectancy that may be six months or less, depending on the course of the disease.
The Hospice Time Frame. How Long is Hospice Care Available? Many believe that signing up for hospice care is a sure sign of imminent passing, but in fact the course of a fatal illness may run for months. At Islands Hospice, our focus is not on when life ends, but the quality of life for the time that remains.