Transportation Options For Caskets From Funeral Homes In Summit, NJ To Cemeteries

If you are planning a funeral for a loved one and are wondering about how their casket and body will be transported from the funeral home to the cemetery, you have a few options. You can choose how you want the body transported there and you can either choose to use the services of the funeral homes in Summit, NJ with a hearse for a more traditional option or you can come up with your own methods of transportation that you think will give your loved one the final ride they deserve. Here are some options to consider.

Limousine

Some people choose to have a limo drive their loved one from the funeral home to the cemetery. Many people feel that this is a classy and proper way to ensure the love one is treated with respect and has a final ride that is memorable to the family members and friends. When choosing a limo to transport the body, you also have to option of riding with your loved one. There will likely be plenty of space so you won’t have to drive yourself and will be close to your loved one during their last ride.

Motorcycle

If your deceased loved one owned a bike or was a fan of motorcycles, you may want to find a way to include their motorcycle in their last ride. There are a few ways you can do this. You can have their motorcycle lead the funeral procession from the funeral home to the cemetery or you can ask members of a bike club to escort the funeral so there is a line of bikes and they are considered a part of the service. This will also give any bikers who were friends of the deceased a way to feel like they are apart of the service.

Classic Car

Some people like classic cars and would like to have their last ride be in one of them. They may own a classic car or even have several in their collection. If they own the vehicle it can be a nice tribute to have the body transported to the cemetery in that vehicle. A friend or family member of the deceased can drive the vehicle and other members can follow in their own car. If your deceased loved one did not have a classic car on their own but you feel they would have preferred their last one to be in one, you can rent one or even borrow one from someone you know and use it.

If you are planning to have a funeral for a loved one and are looking for some creative ways to transport their body from the funeral homes in Summit, NJ to the cemetery, be sure to consider some of the above options. You can also come up with other ways that are suitable. If you need help planning funeral services, be sure to reach out to Bradley & Son Funeral Homes, LLC. We are here to help with all your funeral planning needs.