I hate funeral processions

[Anonymous]

Something tells me that op is young and has not yet had to say goodbye to someone she loves. When you do and live long enough, and you shall, I hope you remember the pettiness of this thread.

While you've likely attended a funeral, losing someone you love deeply is vastly different. A silly thread that reeks of inexperience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Something tells me that op is young and has not yet had to say goodbye to someone she loves. When you do and live long enough, and you shall, I hope you remember the pettiness of this thread.

While you've likely attended a funeral, losing someone you love deeply is vastly different. A silly thread that reeks of inexperience.

I actually am a human who has lost people I love, as most people have. I don’t see causing unsafe traffic conditions as an expression or requirement of my grief. I’m sure the families of the people killed because of funeral processions were loved as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Something tells me that op is young and has not yet had to say goodbye to someone she loves. When you do and live long enough, and you shall, I hope you remember the pettiness of this thread.

While you've likely attended a funeral, losing someone you love deeply is vastly different. A silly thread that reeks of inexperience.

How can someone so experienced and wise be so condescending and also wrong?

[Anonymous]

It's a relic of the time before smart phones and GPS in your car.

In the old days, people would travel to attend a loved one's funeral. They would not be familiar with the area and therefore would not know the route from the church/temple to the cemetery. Therefore, a caravan with police escort was the best way to ensure everyone made it to the cemetery.

This is completely unnecessary these days. We all have smart phones and GPS in the car. You don't need to run red lights to get to the cemetery - the body isn't going anywhere!

It's very rare that I see a funeral procession. I guess if I lived near a cemetery I'd probably notice it a lot more. But I truly do believe its an unnecessary risk to have a convoy of cars running red lights.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's not about finding the cemetery. It's a sign of respect.

People literally used to get out of their cars to respect the procession.

Unless you live near a very active cemetery I really don't see how this affects your daily life.

Was this 80 years ago? I literally have never seen this in the 40 years I've been on earth.

[Anonymous]

FWIW, OP, don't go travelling to other countries because many of them do the same thing or have other similar customs you would find annyoing.

I guess it goes to show that the entire world is wrong, except you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's not about finding the cemetery. It's a sign of respect.

People literally used to get out of their cars to respect the procession.

Unless you live near a very active cemetery I really don't see how this affects your daily life.

Was this 80 years ago? I literally have never seen this in the 40 years I've been on earth.

I've been on the earth for 51 years, and literally saw it 30 years ago with my grandfather's funeral. I still see people pull over and stop for a funeral procession.

Also, a funeral procession is nothing new. People used to walk behind the casket before everyone had cars.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Something tells me that op is young and has not yet had to say goodbye to someone she loves. When you do and live long enough, and you shall, I hope you remember the pettiness of this thread.

While you've likely attended a funeral, losing someone you love deeply is vastly different. A silly thread that reeks of inexperience.

I actually am a human who has lost people I love, as most people have. I don’t see causing unsafe traffic conditions as an expression or requirement of my grief. I’m sure the families of the people killed because of funeral processions were loved as well.

NP, and +1000

I've lost several close loved ones, including having to bury both my parents before I was 35. Funeral processions are not just totally unnecessary, but can be incredibly dangerous. If you're holding one in a small rural town? Fine. But is just begging to potentially take another life on the DC area's highly trafficked roads.

Put the cemetery address in your GPS. That's all that's needed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's a relic of the time before smart phones and GPS in your car.

In the old days, people would travel to attend a loved one's funeral. They would not be familiar with the area and therefore would not know the route from the church/temple to the cemetery. Therefore, a caravan with police escort was the best way to ensure everyone made it to the cemetery.

This is completely unnecessary these days. We all have smart phones and GPS in the car. You don't need to run red lights to get to the cemetery - the body isn't going anywhere!

It's very rare that I see a funeral procession. I guess if I lived near a cemetery I'd probably notice it a lot more. But I truly do believe its an unnecessary risk to have a convoy of cars running red lights.

It was never just about getting people to the cemetery.

Processions have meaning. It's a form of respect for the dead.

[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.

There was a time when people had emathy and manners and seeing a funeral procession, they pulled to the shoulder of road, got out of their cars and men took their hats off and women bowed their heads out of respect to the desceased. As you have no empathy or manners, you would not understand.

[Anonymous]

I saw John McCain go by. I didn’t mind it.

[Anonymous]

For a recent one, we had cars, horses, and a band.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Perspective-when I see funeral processionals it’s a reminder for me to be thankful that I am still here. It’s also a way for me to remember that even though I may be having a wonderful day, someone is mourning a loss. Perspective.

This!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's a relic of the time before smart phones and GPS in your car.

In the old days, people would travel to attend a loved one's funeral. They would not be familiar with the area and therefore would not know the route from the church/temple to the cemetery. Therefore, a caravan with police escort was the best way to ensure everyone made it to the cemetery.

This is completely unnecessary these days. We all have smart phones and GPS in the car. You don't need to run red lights to get to the cemetery - the body isn't going anywhere!

It's very rare that I see a funeral procession. I guess if I lived near a cemetery I'd probably notice it a lot more. But I truly do believe its an unnecessary risk to have a convoy of cars running red lights.

It was never just about getting people to the cemetery.

Processions have meaning. It's a form of respect for the dead.

Certainly. But it doesn't require running red lights. There's no reason the funeral procession can't wait at a light. Many cemeteries also have drives that can be used for a procession.

[Anonymous]

Still a great idea? Nothing says “respect for the dead” like multi vehicle accidents, injuries, and fatalities!

https://www.wbrc.com/2021/10/03/man-killed-motorcycle-crash-while-escorting-funeral-procession/

https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/dauphin/news/pallbearer-killed-in-central-pennsylvania-funeral-procession-idd-by-officials/820883/

https://www.tribdem.com/news/local_news/police-three-injured-in-funeral-procession-crash-in-johnstown/article_91466024-cc94-11eb-8721-cf3ab15d5585.html

https://866attylaw.com/16-hurt-in-funeral-procession-accident/

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/crash-during-funeral-procession-sends-1-to-hospital/amp/