Have you had this happen? Stopping and waiting for a Funeral Procession.

Deanie · ‎03-09-2010

I lived in Delaware for many years and I have only witnessed impatient behavior amongst drivers. Moved to Pennsylvania. Yesterday, I witnessed something truly amazing. A Funeral Procession emerged from a side street with many, many vehicles behind it. Their lights were on and some had on their blinkers. I was at a Four Way Stop. I waited, along with at least fifteen other cars at the stop, just waiting. No one beeped their horns, no one inched forward attempting to snag a place in line and no one flicked their lights. We all waited. It must have been a very large Funeral because I lost count at about 40 cars. I was amazed at the politeness of the waiting people. And, quite impressed. Is this only in PA or is this elsewhere?

scotttie · ‎03-09-2010

This is how we do it in the Midwest too. People are considerate of funeral processions.

JustJules · ‎06-25-2013

No, it is standard protocol to wait politely and patiently for a funeral procession to pass. Anyone who doesn't wait or beeps their horn is an inconsiderate jerk. Typically a large funeral procession will have a motorcycle escort to ensure that the procession makes it through the intersections safely in the event someone is dumb enough to try and cut through.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

In my experience people in Pa are generally much more friendly and kind than people in other places. I am in Western pa though and this area is famous for it's friendliness. Some of the people we know in Florida from other areas just amaze us with their extreme rudeness.

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

I can't remember the last time I've seen a funeral procession.

Pqfan · ‎03-09-2010

I haven't seen a funeral procession in a long time.

I find if it is short the people will be patient but if it is long people don't wait.

I have seen people turn their lights on pretending to be with the funeral!

Some people are kind but some are very disrespectful.

sashamatthews · ‎03-10-2010

Here in Connecticut we do the same thing. Recently, I witnessed an elderly volunteer firefighter's funeral procession; the ladder trucks from our city and that of the Mohegan (Sun Casino) Tribe crossed their raised ladders across the entrance to the cemetery. A large American flag hung from the ladders. It was a fine tribute to someone who had contributed so much in his life.

stilltamn8r · ‎03-14-2010

It SHOULD be de rigeuer, but there are always rude people that are inappropriate... I have always seen people being respectful of funeral processions here in So Cal...and we are the kings of iimpatience here, normally...