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Old 09-09-2017, 12:01 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Rosieuk View Post
it's illegal in the UK to overtake a funeral vehicle, even apparently if it's empty (hearse).
This is not the case at all. It may be disrespectful but it is certainly not illegal.
If the funeral has a horse drawn hearse, then the undertaker will contact the police and, depending on the route, they may provide a couple of cars as an escort. But that is just for safety.
A normal hearse will leave the church or house slowly, but after they have gone a bit they will travel at a normal speed. They will then slow down for a bit before the cemetery or crematorium. I followed a hearse yesterday, with the undertaker walking in front. After about 100 yards she got into the hearse and off it tootled.
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