The story of the Harley Hearse was picked up on the AP wire yesterday, and appeared on every news site I happened by. These conveyances are made by the Tombstone Hearse Company of Alum Creek PA, and feature a 19th century styled handmade coach, pulled by a Harley V-Twin trike. The hearse attaches to the trike via the 5th wheel method.
From Tombstone’s services menu:
At Your Service – With proper notification we can arrive at your service dressed in white tuxedo shirts, string tie, along with black pants, vest and shined boots with a single spur. We feel the uniform exudes nostalgic style and a sense of dignity and professionalism as we take the departed on their final journey.
I like the whole idea, even though I’m not a biker. Maybe enough to trade my final ride in the back of a Cadillac for such a send off. Not that I’m in a great hurry to ride in either anytime soon.
-k-
H/T Photo: Harris Funeral Home.
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The image shows “embiggened” in my RSS reader. Still, had to come here and see for myself what this “embiggening” was about.
Verdict: Me like the Yellow Swordfish, and that hearse looks bitchin’. It’d be great if if could be borrowed for a Halloween hayride.