Cortege Etiquette

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Mourners will deeply appreciate the respect and courtesy shown to the deceased and the funeral procession.

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When You Are in or Following a Funeral Procession

Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind:

Icon If you have any special instructions about the funeral route, please inform the funeral office.

Icon The funeral office can provide details of the planned funeral route prior to the service.

Icon The Funeral Director will make every effort to keep the funeral cortege together.

Icon Turn on your vehicle headlights to signal to other road users that you are part of the funeral procession.

Icon Stay close to the vehicle in front, but maintain a safe distance to allow for proper braking.

If You See a Funeral Procession:

With increased traffic and busier lifestyles, funeral processions are unfortunately encountering more instances of aggressive overtaking, rude gestures, and sometimes even verbal abuse or threatening behaviour from impatient drivers. Like all road users, funeral vehicles must adhere to the usual traffic rules.

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Here are a few more tips to keep in mind:

Icon If you have any specific instructions about the funeral route, please notify the funeral office.

Icon Details about the planned route can be provided by the funeral office ahead of time.

Icon The Funeral Director will work to maintain the procession as a cohesive group.

Icon Turn on your headlights to alert other drivers that you are part of the procession.

Icon Stay close to the vehicle in front while ensuring enough distance for safe braking.

Icon These tips help ensure that the funeral procession proceeds smoothly and with dignity.

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