1860’s era hearse carriage and funeral bill from 1902 Location: Historic Auto Attractions - Roscoe, Illinois. #hearse #funeral #history #cars | Freyzel Productions

From Hirpex to Hearse: The Evolution of Funeral Rides

Director Bill Peoples' recently acquired, flawlessly restored, black 1912 Riddle Coach & Hearse Co eight column horse drawn hearse walk around, captured at '21 PCS Perrysville meet. With it came a wonderful backstory~ Used from 1912-1918 while firm was integrating a motorized hearse, this sat for a century after, unmoved. Amish craftsman subsequently restored in 2018 before Bill added to Peoples Mortuary Museum, where it can be viewed by appointment. #funetorium #funeralfinds #funeralhistory #fu