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I was wondering if someone could answer this in this topic. My mother passed in November last year and had a very large procession to the site. The funeral home called in motorcycle police officers for an escort. Is that normal when the procession is over so many cars long?

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I was wondering if someone could answer this in this topic. My mother passed in November last year and had a very large procession to the site. The funeral home called in motorcycle police officers for an escort. Is that normal when the procession is over so many cars long?

i have seen that a few times, they do that so that they can speed up front and block intersections cuz they are either a large group or in a busy area, those are the only times i have seen it.

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I was wondering if someone could answer this in this topic. My mother passed in November last year and had a very large procession to the site. The funeral home called in motorcycle police officers for an escort. Is that normal when the procession is over so many cars long?

yes its common. When my friends brother passed last year there were so many cars in the funeral procession that I along with 2 of my friends were asked to help be additional escorts in our vehicles.

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One thing I will say, if I come upon a 2 lane road, 1 lane each direction, and there is a funeral coming at me, I pull over and stop. I know a lot of people will flame on here, but when my gpa died, it meant a lot to my family, and I know it meant a lot to me. I personally think this is how it used to be and how it still should be, but whatever floats everyones boat.

If it is a multi lane 1 direction lane, highway, middle lane, etc. then yes, I slow, and will pass, but I do acknowledge them mentally and always make mental note.

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If you've ever been part of the procession you'll see how this little seemingly insignificant act means to the family and friends. It a sign of being sympathetic to their loss. Unfortunately, I've been part of several of these and do acknowledge the act and try to pass it on.

Etiquette is washing your balls before you teabag a chick.

ROFLMAO!!

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I think there was about 55 cars. Not including the funereal directors vehicles. they had 4 motorcycle cops. Procession was on 3 busy roads

Wow. Sorry to hear, but she was obviously loved by many in her life.

It's a judgement call - dunno by who (police or funeral home?) but if it it in the interest of safety then the police will provide an escort. I don't know if it is paid for as part of the funeral costs though. Anyone?

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I was wondering if someone could answer this in this topic. My mother passed in November last year and had a very large procession to the site. The funeral home called in motorcycle police officers for an escort. Is that normal when the procession is over so many cars long?

It may be required, but you have to pay though. Although you can request one even on a small procession. We did on my grandmother's funeral and it was small. The weather was real bad in mid Feb so it was worth it

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