Hearse dealerships are a haven for people looking for classic Cadillac hearses and other funeral cars for whatever reason. If you know what you’re looking for, hearse dealerships can be the place where you will get the car of your dreams. Following are some little known facts about today’s hearses and the hearse culture so you know more about what you are getting into from your local hearse dealerships.
• Hearses tend to be well-maintained. Funeral directors typically use hearses for a few years before upgrading to a newer model. One proud hearse owner, Pat Fish, bought a 1959 Cadillac hearse in 1998 and it only had 23,000 miles on it. How many other cars can you find like that?
• Hearses, or funeral coaches, are usually about 20 feet long. As new, they can sell for as much as $70,000 or even more depending on the model and features you choose.
• The Professional Car Society sponsors annual gatherings for people who have restored their hearse. They do not allow, however, hearses with any gimmicky touches that tarnish the idea behind these funeral cars.
• If you’re “creeped out” by the idea of driving a hearse, take a word of advice from Paul Nix, a hearse enthusiast: “What is so spooky about a hearse? I’m more worried about live people.”
