What to do if you meet a funeral procession

Recently, I had an experience of driving with a funeral procession on a short drive from a service to a cemetery, for a burial.

We were in a line of about 10 cars when an unconnected driver became visibly frustrated with having to slow down.

I know there could have been many things going on for that driver at that moment,  but it has prompted me that perhaps we all need reminding of what to do if we encounter a funeral procession. 

 If driving in a procession, always put on your lights.  The lights highlight to others that you are part of the procession.   

If you are driving and you meet a funeral procession, showing a little compassion is greatly appreciated.   One of the most important things to remember is to be respectful courteous and patient. 

We live in a world, where we don’t like to be inconvenienced in any way.   It’s very easy to forget what others may be experiencing in that moment. 

Sometimes we don’t realise what’s going on and may be frustrated at cars driving slowly.  Maybe this is a reminder we all need to slow down and be aware of others. 

I also appreciate that there are times that you may not necessarily know straight away it's a procession,

 Here are some other things to keep in mind:

Try to avoid cutting into the procession line.  Doing so can cause some drivers to get lost or stray away from the group, which can further add to their distress.

Never honk your horn or show aggression.  Apart from being disrespectful, it’s also very upsetting.

These simple acts show respect to the person who has died and their family.    In reality, it could be any one of our loved ones on their final journey