I hate funeral processions

[Anonymous]

When I was planning a funeral, I opened against a procession. I told the funeral director “I hate funeral processions.” And he said “funeral directors hate them too.”

I got stuck behind one that was driving 20 mph in a 45 zone while I was in college. I didn’t know what was going on, so I kept honking to try to tell them to drive like normal. Obviously I feel bad about that now. I was 18, how was I supposed to know? It’s a weird tradition, esp bc you can’t see if people are giving way when you’re inside a car mid procession.

[Anonymous]

Got one today. 5 cars blasting through a red light. No escort, no warning lights, no sirens or music or megaphone, no close formation, just casually blowing through red traffic lights.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Many people in those processions don't know how to get where they are going and are somewhat distraught already -- far safer to let a line of lost, mourning people blindly follow the funeral director. Much safer.

I know this thread is two years old but I have to say that this comment is a revelation. I’ve driven in many funeral processions (including close relatives- somehow I’m never a limo person, always the “extra car we’ll need at the reception” person) and I can’t remember where any of the cemeteries are save for one. If someone had given me directions I certainly would have forgotten them and would never have made it, especially in the days before gps.

My DH and I chose burial plots really close to our house and our church. We figure if people are anxious about driving they can walk there and then pop over to our favorite restaurant and bar across the street right after. Bonus: no drunk driving risk.

You said it. GPS babe.
This whole thread and concept is antiquated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When I was planning a funeral, I opened against a procession. I told the funeral director “I hate funeral processions.” And he said “funeral directors hate them too.”

I got stuck behind one that was driving 20 mph in a 45 zone while I was in college. I didn’t know what was going on, so I kept honking to try to tell them to drive like normal. Obviously I feel bad about that now. I was 18, how was I supposed to know? It’s a weird tradition, esp bc you can’t see if people are giving way when you’re inside a car mid procession.

You are supposed to be aware of the laws before you drive. There are laws about yielding to funeral processions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is this a thing? It’s dangerous to have a bunch of cars running through lights. It makes no sense. Spoiler alert, the dead person can wait for you to get there.

I know it’s mean to complain because someone died, that’s why I’m doing it here.

I just need to get it off my chest. Unless random people are lining the streets to see your casket go by, you don’t need a funeral procession. Little tags on the mirror are not a good reason to suspend laws and risk lives.

Do you know what would be better? Have the hearse wait 20 minutes at the church so everyone can get to the cemetery and then have to wait around for your final fashionably late grand entrance.

Or, put everybody in a tour bus with the casket in the middle and see where people decide to sit.

Okay thank you.

People in a funeral line can run red lights???? Is this true

+1

I thought they just go really slow. If they get stopped at a red light, it's not hard to catch up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why is this a thing? It’s dangerous to have a bunch of cars running through lights. It makes no sense. Spoiler alert, the dead person can wait for you to get there.

I know it’s mean to complain because someone died, that’s why I’m doing it here.

I just need to get it off my chest. Unless random people are lining the streets to see your casket go by, you don’t need a funeral procession. Little tags on the mirror are not a good reason to suspend laws and risk lives.

Do you know what would be better? Have the hearse wait 20 minutes at the church so everyone can get to the cemetery and then have to wait around for your final fashionably late grand entrance.

Or, put everybody in a tour bus with the casket in the middle and see where people decide to sit.

Okay thank you.

You are an idiot
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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When I was planning a funeral, I opened against a procession. I told the funeral director “I hate funeral processions.” And he said “funeral directors hate them too.”

I got stuck behind one that was driving 20 mph in a 45 zone while I was in college. I didn’t know what was going on, so I kept honking to try to tell them to drive like normal. Obviously I feel bad about that now. I was 18, how was I supposed to know? It’s a weird tradition, esp bc you can’t see if people are giving way when you’re inside a car mid procession.

Cars in funeral processions have flags or signs that indicate they are in a funeral procession. Too bad you're so stupid you can't read.

[Anonymous]

I agree. I don't understand why everyone has to drive in a group. Just have everyone meet at the destination. What's the big deal?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree. I don't understand why everyone has to drive in a group. Just have everyone meet at the destination. What's the big deal?

Death — for many of us — is a very big deal. To acknowledge the bigness of this big deal, most cultures have developed traditions intended to acknowledge the life of the deceased and to comfort the bereaved. Gathering together and escorting the deceased to their final place is a tradition that predates traffic and predates cars. Traffic laws in most places honor this tradition. If you don’t understand it then you don’t have to do it.