Has anyone driven your new Camaro in a funeral procession? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mamaro · 02-19-2010, 09:58 PM

A former coworker passed away, and his funeral is Monday. I worked with him for 9 years, and organized his retirement party 12 years ago. He was 69. We've lost a number of coworkers, and we always drive to the cemetery.

My Camaro is my daily driver. OK to drive to the cemetery? I'm really concerned about it. The car is such an attention-getter. Maybe I should catch a ride with someone else? I hope at my funeral everyone drives a Camaro, but this isn't my funeral.

SSOOCH · 02-19-2010, 10:05 PM

Afraid your car is going to steal the show from the deceased huh?

Dude. I'm pretty sure people will be pre-occupied with something a little bigger at the moment.

Camaro Lover · 02-19-2010, 10:12 PM

Go for it!

Check this out http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/video/21276322/

When I decide to call it quits... I want my car drive right behind the hearse.

lee · 02-19-2010, 10:15 PM

pretty sure it doesnt matter what you drive

Sterling · 02-19-2010, 10:17 PM

I drove mine in one... the guy behind me really enjoyed the fact that I was in front of him.

MasterZ · 02-19-2010, 10:46 PM

My father passed Dec 08, he was real big into offshore powerboats ( Cigarette Top Gun)..His had custom american flag graphics all tricked out and such and his truck had the same graphics to match the boat. For his funeral, we wanted his boat three but it was to difficult to get there so instead of him being transported in the hurst back to the burial spot they used his truck. All the Paulbearers rode in the back of the truck with the casket... It was kinda cool cause my old man always like to do things different..lol Sorry for getting off topic this thread just kinda reminded me of it.

I dont think it will really matter what you will be in..just being there is the important part.

Mr Smith · 02-19-2010, 10:48 PM

I would think it was bitchen if my whole procession contained muscle cars..

mamaro · 02-19-2010, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro Lover

Go for it!

Check this out http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/video/21276322/

When I decide to call it quits... I want my car drive right behind the hearse.

That was an awesome procession!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Afraid your car is going to steal the show from the deceased huh?

Yeah, I just don't want anyone thinking that.

The exhaust is a bit loud.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingnotes

I drove mine in one... the guy behind me really enjoyed the fact that I was in front of him.

I know several that would probably ask if they could ride with me.

MLL67RSSS · 02-22-2010, 10:59 AM

Well I know you said "new" Camaro, so forgive me. My brother had been living in California and found that he had lung cancer that metastisized and was eating him up. He had moved back to Indy to spend more time with his son and family. He was wanting to take a ride in my car but somedays wasn't feeling up to it, or the weather was bad, and regretfully somedays it wasn't convienient for me. He took a sudden turn for the worse and passed away. So I acted as the hearse and delivered him to the cemetary since I never got to give him his ride. I used my checkered and green flags as they did for A.J.s victory lap at the end of the race, as my brother's "race" had ended as well.
GO for it, I'm sure your co-worked would have (will?) appreciate it!

Brokinarrow · 02-22-2010, 11:15 AM

I drove mine for my Great Grandmothers funeral. No biggy. If anyone says anything to you, just give them a weird look and tell them you are just there for the funeral, maybe they shouldn't be so concerned about what someone else is driving at that time?

Sevn86 · 02-22-2010, 11:22 AM

I think you will be fine go for it...

ArtfulDodger · 02-22-2010, 11:27 AM

I do not see a problem driving the Camaro. The fact that you are showing your respect to your friend is the main thing!!!

2010 SSRS · 02-22-2010, 11:30 AM

Do it

btf331 · 02-22-2010, 03:43 PM

i had to do it last tuesday to a fellow gear head i was the first car behind the hurst knew he would want a camaro behind him, his brother while we were waiting told me to light them up in memory of glen but i didnt.

02-19-2010, 09:58 PM	#1
mamaro Drives: '10 IOM 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cache Oklahoma Posts: 401 View My Garage	Has anyone driven your new Camaro in a funeral procession? A former coworker passed away, and his funeral is Monday. I worked with him for 9 years, and organized his retirement party 12 years ago. He was 69. We've lost a number of coworkers, and we always drive to the cemetery. My Camaro is my daily driver. OK to drive to the cemetery? I'm really concerned about it. The car is such an attention-getter. Maybe I should catch a ride with someone else? I hope at my funeral everyone drives a Camaro, but this isn't my funeral.

02-19-2010, 10:05 PM	#2
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	Afraid your car is going to steal the show from the deceased huh? Dude. I'm pretty sure people will be pre-occupied with something a little bigger at the moment. __________________

02-19-2010, 10:12 PM	#3
Camaro Lover Living the Camaro Dream!! Drives: Rally Yellow 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Naperville, IL (Chicagoland) Posts: 199 View My Garage	Go for it! Check this out http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/video/21276322/ When I decide to call it quits... I want my car drive right behind the hearse. __________________ 2SS RS Rally Yellow Swift Motor sports: Motorized License Plate Holder, 3M Clear Bra, emblempros.com Custom Plaque, Advanced Automotive Concepts: Illuminated LED Rear Bowtie, Bumble Bee License Plate Holder, ProClip: for GPS and Cell Phone, Radar Detector Visor Mount, Direct Wire Smart Cord for Escort Detector, Showstopper Painted Engine Cover

02-19-2010, 10:17 PM	#5
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	I drove mine in one... the guy behind me really enjoyed the fact that I was in front of him. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

02-19-2010, 10:48 PM	#7
Mr Smith Born again Hot Rodder Drives: Black 1SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cartoon City, Nevada Posts: 680 View My Garage	I would think it was bitchen if my whole procession contained muscle cars.. __________________ Black 1SS RS MT: Powder Coated Bow Ties, Blacked out windows, Debadged, 4 Pack gauge cluster. Pure perfection.

02-19-2010, 10:15 PM	#4
lee Drives: 2010 2ss/rs Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 1,016	pretty sure it doesnt matter what you drive

02-19-2010, 10:46 PM	#6
MasterZ Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denham Springs, LA Posts: 705	My father passed Dec 08, he was real big into offshore powerboats ( Cigarette Top Gun)..His had custom american flag graphics all tricked out and such and his truck had the same graphics to match the boat. For his funeral, we wanted his boat three but it was to difficult to get there so instead of him being transported in the hurst back to the burial spot they used his truck. All the Paulbearers rode in the back of the truck with the casket... It was kinda cool cause my old man always like to do things different..lol Sorry for getting off topic this thread just kinda reminded me of it. I dont think it will really matter what you will be in..just being there is the important part.

02-22-2010, 10:59 AM	#9
MLL67RSSS Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: May 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,569	Well I know you said "new" Camaro, so forgive me. My brother had been living in California and found that he had lung cancer that metastisized and was eating him up. He had moved back to Indy to spend more time with his son and family. He was wanting to take a ride in my car but somedays wasn't feeling up to it, or the weather was bad, and regretfully somedays it wasn't convienient for me. He took a sudden turn for the worse and passed away. So I acted as the hearse and delivered him to the cemetary since I never got to give him his ride. I used my checkered and green flags as they did for A.J.s victory lap at the end of the race, as my brother's "race" had ended as well. GO for it, I'm sure your co-worked would have (will?) appreciate it! Attached Images

02-22-2010, 11:15 AM	#10
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	I drove mine for my Great Grandmothers funeral. No biggy. If anyone says anything to you, just give them a weird look and tell them you are just there for the funeral, maybe they shouldn't be so concerned about what someone else is driving at that time? __________________

02-22-2010, 11:27 AM	#12
ArtfulDodger Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 BLK/BLK, Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moorestown, NJ Posts: 669	I do not see a problem driving the Camaro. The fact that you are showing your respect to your friend is the main thing!!! __________________ Artful Dodger 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 BLK - 2015 Maserati Ghibli Q4 BLK (dd) - 2004 MB C240 BLK (wife's) - 1996 BMW 328i BLK

02-22-2010, 11:30 AM	#13
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	Do it

02-22-2010, 03:43 PM	#14
btf331 Drives: new:2014 BLK 2SS/RS, NPP, Short Thr Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY Posts: 272 View My Garage	i had to do it last tuesday to a fellow gear head i was the first car behind the hurst knew he would want a camaro behind him, his brother while we were waiting told me to light them up in memory of glen but i didnt.

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