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National Museum of Funeral History
The 1921 RockFalls Motorized Hearse rear compartment was
not only beautifully created, but also very functional. From the hinged hand
carved doors to the wood lined interior the RockFalls rear compartment was
very extravagant. Located in the front of the compartment was a light which
allowed for the funeral director to load and unload a casket a night. A tray
is visible at the top of the compartment allowing for flowers or other belongs
to also be carried. Notice on the floor of the compartment metal casket guides
sticking up. These guides can be moved in and out by a handle located on the
back edge of the vehicle. When this handle is turned the guides move inward
or outward allowing any sizes casket to fit safely. Located below the handle
is a drawer where a complete set of RockFalls tools, engine driven tire pump,
and jack are located. A tail light was provided on this vehicle to alert drivers
behind that the vehicle was stopping. 
Rear view of rear compartment. Picture shows the two large wooden doors, flower tray, silver roller, movable guides, and storage compartment. NMFH 1921 RockFalls Hearse Online Exhibit |
