Funeral Processions

[HopperFan]

That's a nice idea and all but if you are impeding traffic that could cause problems.

True. If EVERYONE is coming to a complete stop where they are that is one thing, but if it's only random people they need to pull off the roadway and not impede traffic or become a danger to other cars.

 

[Marrila]

We have a national cemetery in our area. Our city has dedicated about 4 white cars with lights and officers to direct traffic as the fairly frequent processions drive by on their way out the cemetery. We are expected to be alert and follow the officers directions. Impeding traffic in any way is a big no.

 

[goofyernmost]

The days of stopping for a funeral procession ended with Smokey and the Bandit. There is way to much traffic now. I just maintain whatever speed I'm going so as not to cause a traffic back up. If you end up behind one, well, it sucks to be you. All of us have probably had that happen at one time or the other. If you are on at least a two lane divided highway it is also encouraged to (Tee Hee) pass on by.

 

[Bad Pink Tink 2.0]

I find it really interesting that something thats just part of normal culture in Ireland has all these laws in various different States in America.

I have never seen flags on cars in Ireland, the main funeral procession is a hearse with the coffin and then the first 10 cars after the hearse are assumed to be the funeral procession. In Dublin there is still a few funeral directors who have horse drawn carriages for the coffin.

If a cemetery is less than a mile from the Church, its still very normal for the funeral procession to walk behind the hearse.

At my aunties funeral last November, the cemetery was beside the Church, so her coffin was carried out of the Church by male members of the family down to the open grave.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I have never seen flags on cars in Ireland

the first 10 cars after the hearse are assumed to be the funeral procession.

I haven't really seen flags used here unless talking about the hearse but permittable by state law here is the usage of hazard lights and that seems to be the most frequent way of showing other drivers all the vehicles that are within the procession.

 

[fla4fun]

I find it really interesting that something thats just part of normal culture in Ireland has all these laws in various different States in America.

I have never seen flags on cars in Ireland, the main funeral procession is a hearse with the coffin and then the first 10 cars after the hearse are assumed to be the funeral procession. In Dublin there is still a few funeral directors who have horse drawn carriages for the coffin.

If a cemetery is less than a mile from the Church, its still very normal for the funeral procession to walk behind the hearse.

At my aunties funeral last November, the cemetery was beside the Church, so her coffin was carried out of the Church by male members of the family down to the open grave.

The state I grew up in up in required flags on all cars in the procession. They were typically small purple flags with the word Funeral on them.

I haven’t been to a funeral in the state where I live now that included a trip to the cemetery, nor have I come across a funeral procession while out and about. I went to a funeral for my uncle, and then his remains were taken to a National Cemetery with only the immediate family accompanying it. When my grandmother passed, we had the funeral here, and then her remains were flown alone to the state where I grew up to be buried next to my grandpa. When my parents passed, they requested cremation, so we had a short memorial service at the cemetery before their cremains were buried (they passed close together, so we hadn’t finalized the plans for one before the other passed too) but no formal funeral.

Those Irish traditions sound lovely, particularly the horse drawn hearse and the procession on foot.

 

[tvguy]

The state I grew up in up in required flags on all cars in the procession. They were typically small purple flags with the word Funeral on them.

I haven’t been to a funeral in the state where I live now that included a trip to the cemetery, nor have I come across a funeral procession while out and about. I went to a funeral for my uncle, and then his remains were taken to a National Cemetery with only the immediate family accompanying it. When my grandmother passed, we had the funeral here, and then her remains were flown alone to the state where I grew up to be buried next to my grandpa. When my parents passed, they requested cremation, so we had a short memorial service at the cemetery before their cremains were buried (they passed close together, so we hadn’t finalized the plans for one before the other passed too) but no formal funeral.

Those Irish traditions sound lovely, particularly the horse drawn hearse and the procession on foot.

Processions here I have seen have all had orange bumper stickers on the passenger side of the windshield that say FUNERAL. But searching I see they also make flags like some people put on their cars for their favorite sports team, or an orange card than you hang on your interior mirror that says FUNERAL. However, I have only seen funeral processions in California, never taken part in one. All services I have attended have been in the chapel or other facility at the cemetery. So the only procession is within the cemetery grounds. https://www.vischerfuneralsupplies....uto-procession-items/auto-hanger-funeral-tag/

 

[teachrkimmy]

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[bcla]

I find it really interesting that something thats just part of normal culture in Ireland has all these laws in various different States in America.

I have never seen flags on cars in Ireland, the main funeral procession is a hearse with the coffin and then the first 10 cars after the hearse are assumed to be the funeral procession. In Dublin there is still a few funeral directors who have horse drawn carriages for the coffin.

If a cemetery is less than a mile from the Church, its still very normal for the funeral procession to walk behind the hearse.

At my aunties funeral last November, the cemetery was beside the Church, so her coffin was carried out of the Church by male members of the family down to the open grave.

I looked it up, and there's no specific special rights given to a funeral procession (of vehicles) in Ireland like there is in the United States. It's a uniquely American thing to give one specific right of way, unless it's an officially controlled escort by police.

 

[bcla]

The days of stopping for a funeral procession ended with Smokey and the Bandit. There is way to much traffic now. I just maintain whatever speed I'm going so as not to cause a traffic back up. If you end up behind one, well, it sucks to be you. All of us have probably had that happen at one time or the other. If you are on at least a two lane divided highway it is also encouraged to (Tee Hee) pass on by.

The problem is that a lot of people will absolutely stop in other lanes or in the opposite direction even thought not required by law. And possibly where that's obstructing traffic and can result in a traffic citation. For the most part I would think police would be more like "Just move along" and only ticket if someone really is intent on just waiting until it completely passes by.

 

[WEDWDW]

The problem is that a lot of people will absolutely stop in other lanes or in the opposite direction even thought not required by law. And possibly where that's obstructing traffic and can result in a traffic citation. For the most part I would think police would be more like "Just move along" and only ticket if someone really is intent on just waiting until it completely passes by.

Ageee.

The problem is some people feel they are DISRESPECTING the departed if they do not completely stop for an opposing lane Procession.

I saw it again last week.

Law Enforcement needs to get the word out some kind of way to the people who stop that they should keep driving-they can silently pay their respects in their own way.

 

[MillauFr]

Are processions still a thing when most everyone is cremated now days?

 

[Marrila]

Are processions still a thing when most everyone is cremated now days?

It's an option. There are niches at many cemeteries.

 

[soccerdad72]

Are processions still a thing when most everyone is cremated now days?

Being Catholic, while more cremations are happening, there’s still a fair amount of burials (and funeral processions) that still take place.

 

[goofyernmost]

Ageee.

The problem is some people feel they are DISRESPECTING the departed if they do not completely stop for an opposing lane Procession.

I saw it again last week.

Law Enforcement needs to get the word out some kind of way to the people who stop that they should keep driving-they can silently pay their respects in their own way.

I'm pretty sure the departed will not care at all. It's a silly thing. Everyone dies, can you imagine the havoc that would ensue if every car they meet stopped until they went by. They only group that would possibly be upset about it would be the rest of the processions live occupants and they have no real reason to be upset about it.

 

[MillauFr]

I'm pretty sure the departed will not care at all.

Correct. They are most upset by losing the free fast pass service at Disneyland. The line for the 999 happy haunts can get pretty backed up.

 

[mom2rtk]

Are processions still a thing when most everyone is cremated now days?

Google says 56% of Americans are choosing cremation. While a majority, that's a long way from "most everyone".