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Funeral Limo Chicago Guide · Procession Timing & Fleet

•By Royal Carriage Content Team•3 min read

How Chicago funeral processions actually run — funeral home, cemetery, reception, sedan vs Sprinter. Call (224) 801-3090.

Funeral Transportation: When Discretion Matters Most

Funeral transportation is one of the most sensitive bookings we handle. Royal Carriage protocol:

  • Black Lincoln Continental sedans, somber, traditional, appropriate
  • Discreet vehicle staging, vehicles arrive before family, no horn-honking
  • Quiet chauffeurs, minimal conversation, professional bearing throughout
  • Multi-vehicle family coordination, single dispatch contact, simultaneous arrivals
  • Schedule precision, family doesn't wait, vehicles ready 15+ min before pickup

Funeral Pricing

Vehicle Capacity 4-Hour 5-Hour
Lincoln Continental Sedan 3 $548 $425
Cadillac Escalade ESV 6 $560 $575
Mercedes Sprinter (extended family) 14 $716 $745

Most funerals book 4-5 hours: family residence → funeral home → cemetery → reception.

Book funeral transportation or call (224) 801-3090.

Typical Funeral Day

  • 9:30 AM, vehicles arrive at family home
  • 10:00 AM, depart for funeral home
  • 10:30 AM, funeral service
  • 11:30 AM, procession to cemetery (Royal Carriage joins family caravan)
  • 12:30 PM, graveside service
  • 1:30 PM, return to family home or reception venue
  • 3:00 PM, release vehicle

For extended family / out-of-town arrivals, we coordinate ORD pickups before service and drop home after.

Multi-Vehicle Family Coordination

Larger funerals need 2-4 vehicles:

  • 1 Lincoln Continental for immediate family
  • 1-2 Sprinters for extended family
  • 1 Cadillac Escalade for elderly relatives or pallbearers

Single dispatch contact coordinates all vehicles. Simultaneous arrival at funeral home.

Religious Sensitivity

Royal Carriage chauffeurs are trained on religious-funeral protocols:

  • Catholic mass, schedule precision for procession timing
  • Jewish funeral + shiva, Shabbat-aware scheduling, no return-trip-during-Shabbat
  • Hindu / Buddhist services, Cemetery + cremation timing
  • Eastern Orthodox, extended-procession protocol
  • Islamic janazah, same-day burial coordination

Why Families Stay With Royal Carriage

Funeral transportation is rarely a recurring booking. But families remember the chauffeur who handled the day with quiet dignity, and remember the operator who showed up 5 minutes late on the most stressful day of their year.

We have 60+ funeral home partnerships across the metro region. The funeral directors know which operators are reliable. Ask your funeral director. They almost certainly know us.

Book funeral transportation or call (224) 801-3090.

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Royal Carriage Editorial Team

Covering Chicago luxury transportation since 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book a ride with Royal Carriage?+

Book online at royalcarriagelimo.com/book-now for instant confirmation, or call (224) 801-3090. Unless a different deposit is set on that reservation, 40% is due at booking. Every trip is paid in full 7 days before pickup, or the reservation is cancelled. A vehicle bigger than an SUV refunds in full only at 7 days or more. A sedan or SUV refunds in full 3 or more days before pickup.

What areas do you serve?+

All of Chicago and suburbs within 60 miles, including O'Hare, Midway, North Shore, western suburbs, and Indiana border towns. Long-distance trips to Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and downstate Illinois available.

Are your rates quoted upfront or metered?+

All rates are quoted upfront. Gratuity is not added. Fees show before you pay.