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[omegod]

Bit of an odd post but worth a mention I think.

I was sadly at my partners uncles funeral on Friday in Derby, lovely old Irish chap who will be sadly missed.

Anyways we were in a cortege of 4 silver Rolls Royces going to the church and as can be expected there were a good few people having a ganders at us all when a young woman who looked to be mid twenties stopped in her tracks took off her hat and bowed her head, maybe i'm being a bit too sentimental but seemed to me to be a lovely gesture and not something I recall seeing for a long time.

[HolyCount]

True, it's not often seen these days. I remember, when my grandfather passed, the courtege drove through the town and, it seemed, everybody stood and paid respects.

I must admit to seldom doing so myself these days ( to my shame). However I always say a little prayer when a courtege passes.

I trust the day went as well as these occassions can and that the family are coping with their sad loss.

[LJay]

Thats really nice to hear and as you say rare these days!
I always bow my head to funeral procession and was brought up to believe that it is rude to overtake funeral cars, something that I believe was easier in days gone by.
I too would remove my hat should I be wearing one. It's the least we can do to respect those on their final journey.

[Jimbob]

I never noticed it until my grandads funeral 15 or so years ago, always 'tip my cap' to a procession now.

[STMO999]

That's good to hear, and makes a pleasant change.


Was it West Derby?

[Tony H]

I recall at my dads funeral 12 years ago as the hurse  passed some roadworks all the workmen working removed their headgear and bowed their heads it really touched me 

[omegod]

That's good to hear, and makes a pleasant change.


Was it West Derby?

No Derby in Derbyshire, been backwards and forwards for the last two weeks, about 1000 extra miles on the miggy, thank the lord for LPG!

Cheers for the replys, thought I was being a bit too mushy.

[Olympia5776]

We recently had an elderly stallwart of the town pass away and his friends carried his coffin around the three streets that circle the town centre for him to pass that way one last time..........
ALL the town came to a stop and everyone came out to say goodbye . It actually was very touching to see .
Also my father was a police officer back in Scotland in the 50's and 60's and as was the custom then all Police Officers would salute a hearse as it drove passed.
Simple reverence..........

[Dishevelled Den]

We recently had an elderly stallwart of the town pass away and his friends carried his coffin around the three streets that circle the town centre for him to pass that way one last time..........
ALL the town came to a stop and everyone came out to say goodbye . It actually was very touching to see .
Also my father was a police officer back in Scotland in the 50's and 60's and as was the custom then all Police Officers would salute a hearse as it drove passed.
Simple reverence..........

Still is, 5776

[Dishevelled Den]

Bit of an odd post but worth a mention I think.

I was sadly at my partners uncles funeral on Friday in Derby, lovely old Irish chap who will be sadly missed.

Anyways we were in a cortege of 4 silver Rolls Royces going to the church and as can be expected there were a good few people having a ganders at us all when a young woman who looked to be mid twenties stopped in her tracks took off her hat and bowed her head, maybe i'm being a bit too sentimental but seemed to me to be a lovely gesture and not something I recall seeing for a long time.

What a nice observation O, just goes to show that it doesn't take much to show respect and have that simple gesture touch so many other people