The Purpose of Funeral Cars
Funerals are something that most of us will go through at some point in our lives. However, these occasions are also some of the most misunderstood of anything we’ll experience. When planning a funeral, the funeral cars are a simple yet vital part of the event. Following is the general order in which these cars travel during the procession on the way to the cemetery.
The first funeral car is usually the one with the purple rotating light on top. This car leads the procession and is responsible for stopping at red lights or making sure the intersection is clear before leading the other cars through.
The second car is usually the hearse or funeral coach that carries the deceased. This is the most recognizable of all the funeral cars.
Next is the family car or cars. Depending on how large the family is, there may be only one or several of these vehicles. They typically carry the immediate family, including spouses, children and parents of the deceased.
Other cars involved in the procession include the flower car, which carries the flowers from the ceremony to the cemetery and other mourners who have attended the funeral. Sometimes, there is even a special car for the pallbearers. This usually comes after the family cars but before the line of other mourners.
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