Funerals In Tennessee-

[Starwalker Fallen Angel]

Yes, but it is that respect and the very thought that...You know. In the end. We ain't in such a hurry.

[alleycat]

Originally Posted by Starwalker Fallen Angel

Yes, but it is that respect and the very thought that...You know. In the end. We ain't in such a hurry.

I'm not sure I catch your meaning.

If you're referring to my post about the funeral processions on the Interstate, I meant that at some junctions in Nashville and other larger cities you have multiple lanes of traffic traveling at a high rate of speed mergering with other multiple lanes of traffic. A funeral procession trying to travel at 25 mph creates the same effect as running into a traffic accident right after it happens. Brake lights, squealing tires, near misses, cars and semi-trailors jammed into the funeral procession because they couldn't tell what it was until they were already in it, etc. It doesn't do anyone any good. It would be better to either use the secondary roads, or for the mourners to agree to just met at the cemetery.

Just my opinion. Maybe you meant something else and I just didn't get it (wouldn't be the first time for me).

;-)

[Starwalker Fallen Angel]

nope Sorry, I'm a bit dim witted tonight. I meant the busy cities. Much like up North. Everyone's life in general. We are always in a rush. Gotta get here, gotta get there. We all face the same end. Eternal Peace. One day I asked my husband why we need to be in such a rush to go to Walmart. It ain't going anywhere. He's an "in a rush" sort of fella.

[Ridgerunner]

Originally Posted by jabogitlu

Ridgerunner, decorations are still held, at least where I grew up in Greene... a few of the older folks still do the crepe paper flowers, too!

I'm happy to know that this tradition is still alive.

[gemkeeper]

I find it heartwarming to be in the South and see the respect shown not only to the deceased, but to those grieving their loss.

When we first moved to GA over 5 yrs. ago I was taken aback the first time I saw opposing traffic stop for a funeral procession. Growing up and living in the northern tier of states all my life I had never experienced this before. Oh, yes, a policeman (usually on a motorcycle) would lead the procession and red lights did not interrupt the mourners, but there was no feeling of respect for the event.

It is a salute to a fallen one, a tear for the family, and a chance to care for another's life now gone and those mourning their loss.