“The only exceptions to the five-car rule are processions for first-responders who die on duty or soldiers killed in combat.”
now you wait and see when a politician dies, they will want over 100 cars in line! do you truly think this is going to work correctly? what makes one person’s life worth more than another? none! the respect is shown for not matter who it is. it could be a little child from school who truly made a difference in many hearts. this law does not make sense, now if they added some $$, that might help recruit a few folks specifically for this task.
In Mississippi, the Gulfport Police Department recently decided to limit funeral processions to five cars……
additionally, the police department must be notified at least 10 business days prior to death and the corresponding funeral must be scheduled at a time acceptable to the department.
I am a funeral director and funeral home owner in Southern Illinois. My town is a small community of just over 4,000 people. Our local city, county, and even state police are more than willing to assist our families by leading a procession to the cemetery. Granted, We are a small community and everyone knows most everyone. Maybe the police departments in these cities mentioned in the above article should try showing a little more respect when it comes to the decedent. My job is to comfort the family I am serving to the best of my ability and getting everyone to the cemetery safely is part of that job. Oh and by the way, the people who made this decision of only five automobiles per procession, when was the last time you buried a loved one? Did you accompany the body to the cemetery?
this truly is a shame. When my step grandmother in Macon, GA passed away a few years ago, I was amazed at the way everyone pulled over for the procession to pass. It was a very touching send off for her. You just don’t see that kind of thing up here in PA.
My aunt’s funeral was in Pensacola, FL. We had to travel on a 4-lane. I was amazed that all traffic stopped even in the opposing lanes. When we made a left turn and some telephone workers stopped their work and removed their hardhats I started to cry. This aunt never got the respect she deserved in life that she got in that funeral procession. Gulfport, Mississippi has now harmed their community more than they realize.
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“The only exceptions to the five-car rule are processions for first-responders who die on duty or soldiers killed in combat.”
now you wait and see when a politician dies, they will want over 100 cars in line! do you truly think this is going to work correctly? what makes one person’s life worth more than another? none! the respect is shown for not matter who it is. it could be a little child from school who truly made a difference in many hearts. this law does not make sense, now if they added some $$, that might help recruit a few folks specifically for this task.
In Mississippi, the Gulfport Police Department recently decided to limit funeral processions to five cars……
additionally, the police department must be notified at least 10 business days prior to death and the corresponding funeral must be scheduled at a time acceptable to the department.
So when Momma dies her 9 children, 24 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren have to rent 5 buses? Ridiculous!
So when Momma dies her 9 children, 24 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren have to rent 5 buses? Ridiculous!
I am a funeral director and funeral home owner in Southern Illinois. My town is a small community of just over 4,000 people. Our local city, county, and even state police are more than willing to assist our families by leading a procession to the cemetery. Granted, We are a small community and everyone knows most everyone. Maybe the police departments in these cities mentioned in the above article should try showing a little more respect when it comes to the decedent. My job is to comfort the family I am serving to the best of my ability and getting everyone to the cemetery safely is part of that job. Oh and by the way, the people who made this decision of only five automobiles per procession, when was the last time you buried a loved one? Did you accompany the body to the cemetery?
this truly is a shame. When my step grandmother in Macon, GA passed away a few years ago, I was amazed at the way everyone pulled over for the procession to pass. It was a very touching send off for her. You just don’t see that kind of thing up here in PA.
My aunt’s funeral was in Pensacola, FL. We had to travel on a 4-lane. I was amazed that all traffic stopped even in the opposing lanes. When we made a left turn and some telephone workers stopped their work and removed their hardhats I started to cry. This aunt never got the respect she deserved in life that she got in that funeral procession. Gulfport, Mississippi has now harmed their community more than they realize.
what MORON decided to come up withthis stupid plan.. who needs escorts for funeral anyway….