Funeral convoys

[tyred]

When a funeral is passing through one of the busier towns around here, the Gardai will always be on hand to stop the traffic at junctions to allow the procession to pass through without non-mourners getting mixed into the middle of it.

 

[semislickstick]

I like the Norwegian way of marking the cars and giving them priorty. Easier to spot(it can be hard) and also from a safety point of view we would get some warning the drivers will be emotional and maybe not 100% on their driving, which is understandable. But no need for another death or accident.

 

[stevetailor125]

I think we all have respect for funerals, it wasn't the point of it being a funeral, it was a case of a driver pulling out of a side road without looking first. With all the greatest of respect if the cyclist had hit the car and fallen into the path of traffic, then there could have been another funeral.

 

[Hip Priest]

I think we all have respect for funerals, it wasn't the point of it being a funeral, it was a case of a driver pulling out of a side road without looking first. With all the greatest of respect if the cyclist had hit the car and fallen into the path of traffic, then there could have been another funeral.

I think 'respect for funerals' would include putting the incident down to experience and not ranting on the internet about funeral firms trying to drum up business. Death has a habit of putting our small trifles into perspective, and that includes minor traffic infractions.

 

[campbellab]

Dangerous driving isn't a minor traffic infraction?

 

[jonny jeez]

Had there been any indication it was a funeral then I would have stopped to let them out.

Then you've answered your own question.

 

[classic33]

How far back from the hearse, vehicle wise was the OP when he "joined" the convoy. Counting back from there is supposed to give you the number of people, that you know, who will die before you do.

Respect the dead for they cannot answer nor disrepect you.

Tyred, At one back the West of a relative earlier this year were those on the roadworks silenced all machinery and lined the bridge, hard hats off as the corteige went passed.

They even reverted to manual traffic signals having turned off compressors & generators.

 

[jay clock]

On a happier but related note, in France you see wedding corteges. 20+ cars, most with a bit of lace tied to the wiper or aerial, and ALL honking the horns like billy-o. The accepted practice is that other road users honk back. I was out cycling in the middle of nowhere when one approached me and they were all cheering out the windows and hooting at me

 

[chillyuk]

You should have crossed yourself twice, got down on your knees, thrown your hands up into the air and shouted, "Take him, lord Jesus! Take this child and clutch him to your bosom! Jeeeez, I said, Jeeeeeez, I said, JEEE-ZUS loves ya! Alleluia! PURRRR-RAISE the Lord! Can I get an A-M-E-N??!"

Thanks, first decent laugh of the day.

On a serious note, what's the etiquette of overtaking a cortege, a) on a bike b) in a car, obviously where it is suitable to do so without having to cut into the convoy.

 

[ufkacbln]

exactly. Where's the rush?

At some crematoria, the appointments are virtually enforced, so there may in fact be a rush!

 

[wiggydiggy]

At some crematoria, the appointments are virtually enforced, so there may in fact be a rush!

Oh yes I can vouch for that. At 2 family funerals I've been to the coffin and immediate following cars definately 'got a leg on' so to speak to get there on time especially as the crem was some distance from the house

 

[Arch]

Respect the dead for they cannot answer nor disrepect you.

The dead don't know or care, they are dead.

And yes, I've been to, and organised, funerals before anyone gets the hump.

I don't think being in a courtege gives anyone the right to drive without due care and risk hurting others.

 

[ClichéGuevara]

We were in the car behind the hearse on route to the Crem to say our farewells to a family member, when a cyclist going the other way made a show of doffing his cap.
The problem was he did it so flamboyantly, he went arse over tit ending in a tangled heap on the floor.
The next people seeing the procession seemed less keen on showing respect for the official car full of mourners laughing their heads off.

 

[addictfreak]

Its a shame that some people out there can't take just a few minutes out of there day to show a little respect. Its costs nothing and means a great deal to the family of the bereaved.

I have driven both a hearse and limosenes in the past, and i can assure you families do notice and are very grateful.

 

[TheDoctor]

I think the OP was just asking a question.
He wasn't having a rant, and I fail to see why people are having a pop.