Funerals
 

Hypothetical....

Someone dies in a motorcycle wreck.
He has no wife or children.
His mother has always been anti-motorcycle.
She is hysterical at the news of his death and blame everything motorcycle... his riding group, his friends, his motorcycle "I knew that thing would kill him one day"

Given the reaction, would you ride to the funeral?

Yes.

If it was a group ride, then yes. If not then 4 wheels.

It was his life, not his mothers.

Fortunately I've never been in this situation.

I probably wouldn't ride to the funeral since it's not a "riding situation" for me. :idk: If it were a large group showing it out of solidarity or whatever, well I might consider it.

But for the most part, I'd want to respect the mother and not aggravate her on an already terrible day in her life. :(

I wouldn't because riding the motorcycle is not conducive to wearing a suit and tie.

However, I would not let the mothers outlook affect how I got to the funeral. Granted, my relationship with the mother, and with the deceased, would play a major deciding factor as well.

No.

Funerals are about the supporting living, not about the dead.

No. Funerals are all about respecting the family, even if they are off base.

Those

No.

Why would you ride? As a tribute? Is there a group ride in his honor? Do it after the funeral.

I wouldn't ride to a funeral under normal circumstances.

Would it change your outlook if the accident was in town in traffic - i.e. hit by a car, etc. OR, if the accident was on a group ride with his friends?