The dead of course can have no sensibility for you to offend...however it is courtesy to those who are newly mourning the loss of a loved one to show respect and not whizz past a cortège at speed. It is just being mindful of others feelings, and pulling over costs us very little in time and effort.

In Pa...and while it is not the law, a trooper might stop you and get you for a bunch of little violations...not worth it....it is respect for the living, not the dead...and, it is not about respect as much as safety.

Funeral processions are typically led by a black car, followed by a hearse and/or limo, and then a procession of vehicles. The end of a funeral procession is typically marked by another black car, or a car carrying two funeral flags or a flashing light

Do be respectful.
Do yield, once the lead car has entered traffic the entire procession should be able to follow through without interruption, regardless of if the lights change. Remember that many people will be visiting out of town, shortening your drive to work is not worth someone missing their loved ones burial.
Do look for the last vehicle in the procession. Once it passes, the normal flow of traffic can resume.
Don’t cut into or cut off a procession. Processional vehicles are instructed to remain as close together as possible, you could cause a serious accident. Additionally, if a guest becomes lost they may miss the burial of a loved one. Behave appropriately.
Don’t honk at a car in a funeral procession. Respect that these people don’t want to be involved in the procession anymore than you want to be in traffic.
Don’t pass a funeral procession on the right side, unless the procession is in the far left lane.

don't be a douchebag.

Receiving respect means showing respect to others.

It is a safety issue, You have a mix of people that for many reasons may not be in the best frame of mind, following closely who may have little to no idea of where they are going, It goes back to days when many times those driving were inexperienced drivers.

I see no reason to stop if the procession is oncoming. Not pulling through or interfering with it, sure, but driving on when you are facing doesn't interfere in any way.

Man, and I thought I was an asshole.

You move to the side allow them to pass and not interfere is actually a law the respect is for grieving families and friends

Same here. I’ve even been yelled at for it. I didn’t know them and I think it’s an inconvenient custom at best.

Funerals are not for the dead - the coffin is just a contaiber for a lump of meat. A funeral is a public display of grief by those who mourn the loss - I have no problem in allowing them to do that and if waiting at a roadside for a minute or so to allow them to pass is the cost - small price to pay

"Respect for the dead" is relevant here in the east(asia), where ancestor worship is traditional and sustains.
I've long thought that in the west, anything occurring after death is for the benefit and comfort of the survivors. The dead don't care. They're dead... ...

Since my response keeps dropping I'll try again. It is NOT against the law to keep driving if you are driving facing a procession. Or beside one if you are on a four lane.
And I thought respect was something you earned in life not something bestowed in death.
I had not thought of the family but may rethink that. MAY.

I like the KLINGON view of the dead...it's just a carcass...do as you please.

Good for you. Apparently, you’ve outgrown that little town

A couple of months ago my brother died and we appreciated the fact that we didn't have to deal with getting through stop signs and traffic lights- yes we had a police escort.

Some people on the other side of the road pulled over and others didn't. I personally did not care about oncoming traffic since they did not impede us,

I'VE SEEN people do that...pull over for an oncoming funeral...i mean...it's not like one of the cars is going to JUMP out of the line...i just continue driving...i don't know the person who is in the hearse. If it was a cop, who was killed in the line of duty...i may if i happen to know it is their funeral. But otherwise...i'm on my way to somewhere also.

It's bullsh*t. It ceases to matter once dead. It's just a carcass. If it was a dead horse, would anyone care? Same thing.

I for one say, FUCK THE DEAD! Never liked that Jerry Garcia dude.

I don't see people pulling over like they used to. I always thought it was rediculos anyway. It is not a law in Texas, so no big deal. Glad to see it dying. ☺

Jeez, I haven't seen a Funeral procession in a long time. I have no answer. ‍

Respect has varying degrees. For instance, one can lose all respect, some respect, a little respect, etc. for someone based on their perception of their character. That being said, the dead do not garner respect for dying, in my book. Should I speak of Hitler's name with reverence because he is dead? Should I speak in hushed tones of Mother Teresa because she died? Should I refuse to speak of Ghandi because he died? There are people who think all three should be respected. I, however, know Hitler was a monster, and so was Mother Teresa, and Ghandi was a racist. They don't deserve the respect they are given. I have no problem discussing the dead for who they were in life. Be they amazing, like Carl Sagan, or monsters like John Wayne Gacy. They don't automatically become saints, for lack of a better term, because they stopped breathing. And as for the funeral procession question... if you are ahead of them, there's no reason to not remain ahead of them. They tend to be slow and lengthy anyway. You'll probably be 'out of their way" faster by simply continuing to drive.

How about some respect for the living who are in mourning? You want my thoughts? You are amazingly inconsiderate and selfish.

Stopping for a funeral procession is required by law in the south. It is not just convention or courtesy. If you drive on, you risk an arrest and fine.