Guiding the Spirit into its next life

An historical look around the world — from simple hearse trailers to opulent funeral trams The funeral streetcar or trolley of the United States had a lot in common with
the international funeral trams of other countries during the 19th century. They existed for a short time, providing funeral transportation services to the communities where they operated.

In the United States, a tram is the same as a streetcar, traveling along tracks on city streets or as part of the local rail system. Tram vehicles are much lighter than traditional rail cars and use a bow collector attached to the roof to connect to overhead power lines.

In the mid-1800s, many major cities and even smaller towns felt that their local cemeteries were reaching capacity, and some medical professionals raised concerns that this could lead to a public health risk. To resolve this issue,
ordinances were passed banning new burials within city limits, encouraging the development of new cemeteries in tural areas.