09/04/2026
You may have noticed that vehicles traveling in a funeral procession often have their headlights on, even in the middle of the day.
The reason is simple: headlights help other drivers recognize that the vehicles are traveling together as part of a funeral procession. Depending on state and local laws, funeral processions may also receive certain right-of-way considerations.
If you encounter a funeral procession on the road, a little patience can go a long way. Allowing the vehicles to remain together is a small gesture of respect for a family accompanying their loved one to their final place of rest.
Sometimes, the simplest acts of courtesy can mean more than we realize.