The funeral hearse was originally a wooden or metal framework, which stood over the bier or coffin and supported the pall. It was provided with numerous spikes to hold burning candles, …

Dec 7, 2016 · Herce was borrowed into English as hearse, and both the literal sense of "harrow" and the extended sense of "a frame for holding candles" were kept. In those days a large and …

Jun 12, 2025 · From ancient sledges to modern motor coaches, hearses have continually adapted to technological and cultural changes while maintaining their fundamental role in funeral rites.

As part of a new campaign to emphasizing the dangers of texting while driving, the city's police force deputized a hearse. There's the immaculately attired hearse driver who takes …

Feb 9, 2024 · While the modern connotation of the hearse refers to a vehicle used for transporting the deceased, its origins can be traced back to medieval times when a hearse referred to a …