When a loved one passes away the coffins journey to the place of burial or cremation is made by a hearse. Its simply a way of transporting the coffin or casket and will usually be the first vehicle in a funeral procession.
Youll commonly see motorized versions but a hearse can be any vehicle and its not unusual for relatives to think about the hobbies and passions of the deceased when choosing a funeral hearse.
When it comes to choosing transport for a funeral service, its often easier to communicate your preferences to the funeral director and let them handle the practicalities of organizing and booking vehicles.
How to choose a funeral hearse
Planning a funeral involves making a lot of decisions, from choosing a coffin to deciding on the type of memorial youd like. Funeral transport is another important aspect and its used to transport the coffin and guests to the funeral service.
If youre currently planning a funeral and want to know more about your transport options and how to choose, read on for more information and guide.
What transport do you need?
A traditional funeral procession consists of a hearse followed by several vehicles carrying close family and friends. However, this isnt obligatory and the type of transport you choose will be a personal decision for you and your family. If youre on a budget then you might want to hire a hearse but use your own vehicles to make your way to the funeral.
Are you limited in your choice of transport?
For a variety of personal reasons, many people decide to transport their loved one to the funeral service in something other than the traditional hearse.
In many ways, the choice of vehicle can be regarded as a kind of tribute, particularly if they were a car or motorbike enthusiast. At Lee Funeral Home we have a variety of hearses to serve you at your time of need.
Are there other considerations?
When finalizing the plan for funeral transport options, remember to consider more than just the deceaseds journey, such as:
- Do any of the mourners need special transport requirements, for example, a vehicle that can hold a wheelchair?
- Do you wish for the funeral procession to take a specific route?
- Who will be traveling in the official cortege?
If youre using a director then they can go ahead and book transport on your behalf, simply state the type of vehicle that you would like. If youd prefer to organize transport yourself, youll need a vehicle thats suitable for transporting the coffin/ casket.
If youre looking for high quality, reliable funeral transport, get in touch with the professionals at Lee Funeral Home in Kenya. Were proud to offer a wide range of funeral transport options, from a jaguar and Mercedes limo to Mercedes sprinter or private ambulance.
Were also more than happy to accommodate special requests wherever possible, including irregular departure times and religious and cultural modifications. For more information about our funeral transport services, give us a call today or visit our website.