When I say a police escort, I don't mean like you would have for state funeral. Just a car or van ahead of the procession to warn approaching motorists and the same behind. And probably not in town. Just on the country roads. The hearse can have to travel 10 miles to a crematorium, where I stay.
They are only provided for the safety of the public. Last thing they want is a truck running into the back of a slow moving funeral procession.
Walking in front of the hearse seems to be something that is coming back into fashion. As is the horse drawn hearse. Not what I would want. Suppose it appeals to the same people who like horse drawn weddings!
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