When making arrangements at one of the Funeral Homes in Lakewood WA for a loved one who has recently passed away, it’s important to consider whether or not to have a procession to a cemetery or mausoleum. This typically involves a long line of vehicles traveling together from the religious facility or funeral home. The hearse and the car transporting immediate family members lead the way. Depending on the funeral home, there may be emblems to place on the vehicles to alert other drivers that this is a procession. Drivers in this group keep their headlights on, another way to let other people know the vehicles are trying to stay together.
Funeral directors typically know the relevant regulations in their community about proceeding through traffic in this manner. There are state laws addressing this issue as well. For instance, Washington State regulations require the group to stay in the right lane whenever this is practical.
The group wants to stay together, but this can become a problem if the line of vehicles is very long. To avoid interruption by other cars or trucks, they have to continue moving through red lights. That can become disruptive to traffic in the area, but it’s an important factor in the procession. Many of the funeral attendees may not even know where this final resting place is located. Becoming separated from the other vehicles then is more than a simple inconvenience.
Depending on which city the funeral will held in, motorcycle escorts may be available. The directors of Funeral Homes In Lakewood WA can provide information on these services to the bereaved family if the procession is likely to include dozens of vehicles. The escort companies employ off-duty or retired members of public service such as police officers and firefighters. Those riders keep intersections clear so the vehicles can continue through. Funeral directors with an organization such as Gaffney Funeral Home can tell the family whether having escorts is recommended to maintain traffic control. If they are not sure, they will be glad to check with the chief of police as part of their assistance to the family.
