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The F Plate has been uniquely designed to be displayed on the back and front of vehicles following a funeral procession. This will alert other road users that any vehicle displaying the plates are together and bring respect back to our roads.
Great Idea - certainly needed in London. Would love to see this in the Highway Code as a recommendation. Rosie Winterton MP (Former Transport Minister)
One of the biggest ideas this year. Well done, you are a force to be reckoned with. Sara Tye, Founder and Managing Director, Redhead PR
I think they are an excellent idea, as a community Macmillan nurse I see only too often the stress funerals and the travelling difficulties can be gets my vote Near Helston Cornwall
Great Idea - Well Done I will look out for The F Plate Richard Denny - Richard Denny Group
I went to the funeral of a former pro footballer recently - there were tens of cars following and many of us got broken away. The F Plate would of been perfect. Well done and good luck Mark Stimson - Football Manager
I think this is a very good Idea, a great way for me to be able to show RESPECT to a Funeral
Being carved up in a procession has happened to me It would be great to have the funeral directors give me some sort of simple sign. A magnetic plate would be great It needs national recognition and signed posted on the plate that the police would be sympathetic in a dispute Part of the highway code. Mr C - Business Incubation Service -Herts
I would welcome anything that would get us more Respect on the roads however my responsibility is to my official cars. Funeral Director - London
I think this is a great idea. I Recently attended my aunt's funeral & the funeral procession was split up in traffic, some of us lost sight of the lead cars, we stopped & asked directions but some of the mourners turned the wrong way at a junction. Despite people making frantic phone calls some of them didn't reach the crematorium until the service was just ending, it was so upsetting for everyone involved. If we had had something like this perhaps people would have let us all turn at once. Sue Bret
Whoever came up with this Idea is a very clever person I went to a Funeral and found it very difficult to keep up with the car in front, and vented my anger at one particular driver. In hindsight, they weren't to know I was part of the procession Miss R, LLB LPC - Essex
A really good idea, lets the general public know you are travelling slowly so they can give respect rather that pip their horns when they get frustrated!
Brilliant idea. Anything that will help. Having been late for two funerals and missing my brother in laws completely, I know only too well the difficulty of trying to keep up with a funeral procession especially in a busy town. Tears still come to my eyes when I think about the unnecessary upset on an already distressing occasion .Although I did think the deceased was having a good laugh at my expense.
F = Fantastic Idea A = And Respectful N = No more stress for families that are grieving Cathryn Bowen - Telford
I think, overall, it is a good idea. If you are come up to a funeral procession, and perhaps the cars in front have turned a corner, leaving only the rear car in view, it shows the motorist quickly and visibly, that a funeral is in progress, so that the motorists travelling behind the procession, can respectfully keep a distance. Name: Mary Campbell Area: St Andrews
I think this is a great idea. I Recently attended my aunt's funeral & the funeral procession was split up in traffic, some of us lost sight of the lead cars, we stopped & asked directions but some of the mourners turned the wrong way at a junction. Despite people making frantic phone calls some of them didn't reach the crematorium until the service was just ending, it was so upsetting for everyone involved. If we had had something like this perhaps people would have let us all turn at once. Sue Bret
A really good idea, lets the general public know you are travelling slowly so they can give respect rather that pip their horns when they get frustrated!
I will keep my eye open for one of these. Rich West - Yorkshire
Simple - but would be good
What a great idea. I always get upset to see funeral processions being disrespected by other drivers.
Great Idea
I like the Idea behind it - I think It's great
I think the F plate is a good idea. I know I treat drivers with a P plate with consideration- the plate alerts me to a particular situation and I drive accordingly. It is distressing, when attending a funeral, to lose the main procession but equally it is important for other drivers just to hang back and allow the F plate drivers to drive without "pushing" them. We are ALL going to be in a similar position at some point in our lives, after all.
The F plate is an excellent idea... really will improve the funeral day. will be buying one! Area: Cardiff
I think this is a brilliant Idea, and hope it takes on over here. We need to be more compassionate to grieving families and show them some road respect.
The F plate is a great idea, it will make other road users more respectful, and ease a traumatic time for mourners who may not be familiar with the area the funeral is held in..
I think this is largely a good idea although I think there would always be an initial problem in raising awareness of the meaning of the sign. Katy Humber, Surrey
I think its a good idea, to keep everyone together and let other road users know they are all together. Louisa Johnston, Essex
Amazing product! Where can I buy? Mr S - London
BRILLIANT SANDRA LIVERPOOL
This is an amazing idea, i have found myself getting frustrated with slow drivers only to overtake and find out they are part of a funeral procession and then I feel terrible. Laura Williams Newtown, Powys
Brilliant
That is the most unique easy item & something that will be used by many, best thing I have heard this year in terms of Respect, I have lost many loved ones and this really is an issue when following the funeral procession.
I think the F Plate is a brilliant idea! The design is effective and very easily recognisable. I think this will quickly become a necessity for funeral processions. Aimee, Hampstead
We live near a large cemetery in Manchester and often see and are caught up in funeral processions - an F plate identifying those involved in the procession would be a great idea and may ease the rage of ignorant drivers who get irate by following unmarked cars travelling slowly.
One of the biggest ideas this year. Well done, you are a force to be reckoned with. Sara Tye, Founder and Managing Director, Redhead PR
What a fantastic idea. Having been in the position of having to 'push out' of a junction to keep up with a funeral I think it would make things safer. Jean Day Huddersfield
I think they are an excellent idea, as a community Macmillan nurse I see only too often the stress funerals and the travelling difficulties can be gets my vote Near Helston Cornwall
Great Idea - Well Done I will look out for The F Plate Richard Denny - Richard Denny Group
Claire Simpson - Aberdeen I think its a brilliant idea & well overdue
I think it's a great idea but not many people will know what it means and my experience on the roads lately tells me that most drivers have little respect for anything (other drivers, road signs, lane position etc) so I doubt it will help. Mark Shercliff - Cardiff
Fantastic idea - it is so easy to mistake a funeral procession for annoyingly slow drivers Tracey Kirk Notts
I think it is terrible that we need to do this today. Before we can respect the living, we must acknowledge the dead, and what we owe them.
I think its a brilliant idea Amanda Pickering - Birkenhead
Good idea Eve Fleetwood West Midlands
Great idea to make other motorists aware, especially in urban centres. Stephen Cook Somerset
Brilliant Idea, wish I'd thought of it but hey ho. Bishop Auckland - Australia
The F plate could be given out by the funeral directors to all the convoy of cars and then collected in at the end to ensure each vehicle has one. Natalie Burton. Yorkshire
I think in this day and age when due respect is not given to funerals as in days gone by, this is a wonderful idea. Joanna Smith Eastham - Wirral
A very sensible idea, just hope it wouldn't be ignored by other road users
Great idea. Needs more communication so that people know what it means
Having recently attended a funeral I think this is an excellent idea, it is stressful enough without wondering if everyone will arrive without getting broken up from the main car. Susanne Lewis Yorkshire
An absolutely wonderful idea. As someone who fought traffic to stay with a funeral once, I would have loved these to be available then.
I think this is a great idea, will give the funeral procession some quiet respect on their way to say goodbye to a loved one. Kathryn, Hertfordshire
Excellent idea, funerals are so stressful and this helps a hard day run a little more smoothly. Jade Cripps - South
I think it's an excellent idea. I always bow my head when a funeral party goes past, but with the 'F' plates I will be able to give my respects right up until the last car passes!
Brilliant idea. Richard West - W. Yorks
Great Idea A Franks
I think this is an excellent idea.
I think this is a brilliant idea ,as so many people are in a rush now days ,it would make people slow down and show respect S.Dachtler - Ormskirk
It sounds like a really good idea to me - I remember having to drive really fast at my Gran's funeral to try and keep up with the funeral car - it had us laughing though and made the day more bearable. David Clarke - South Wales.
Good idea. Jeffrey Willis Sussex
Think this could really catch on Richard West, West Yorkshire
Great idea!
Hope this catches on as its a great idea. Richard West, Yorkshire
This sounds like a fantastic idea. I've been in a procession before and had impatient drivers behind not realising there was a hearse in front.
Excellent Idea Snorban
F for fantastic idea!!!! Its soo helpful to know what to do when you encounter a funeral procession... great thinking! Sarah Mansell - Devon
I think that is really good idea because when my Granddad died i was late cause of this situation. James Williams - Hereford
Best Idea in years!!!
Yes a very good idea, more respect should be given to funeral processions, imagine if it was your loved one. Michelle Williams Preston
Where can i get one of these? Jacky West, West Yorkshire
Good ideal as long as everyone made aware of it
I think it is an excellent idea, I know when we were in a procession to bury my dad, we were obviously driving really slowly and got beeped and given the V sign which was extremely upsetting, if these plates were around, hopefully people would understand and have a bit of sympathy and patience. Karen Peaurt - North Yorks
Brilliant idea as I hate getting accidentally caught up in the middle of a funeral procession. This would allow me to show respect and let the procession pass without jumping in at the wrong time. Jackie, Wakefield
This is a fantastic Idea, I was in a car following a child's funeral, there were many cars following and all your could here was impatient drivers beeping. I am sure if they had realised they would not of done so. Mrs S Nottingham
Have been in too many funeral processions and have seen idiots pushing in the line of cars. Anything that makes a dreadful day easer has my vote, Its a great idea Brenda Cairns Lancashire
I think this is a very good idea as I have become detached from funeral processions in areas that I was not familiar with and ended up missing the service whilst driving around in circles looking for it
Fantastic suggestion - I agree totally that there should be a universal sign. At the last funeral I attended we used black ribbons tied to our aerials but it wasn't enough as people still got detached due to other road users not knowing what the ribbons were for.
Think this could really catch on. Richard West, West Yorks
Great Idea. Natalie Burton, West Yorkshire
Respect - Love it
Kathy - Lancashire It would need a lot of publicity on launching or the public would not understand the idea. Good idea otherwise
Love it bring back respect to our roads. Miss Stevens - London
I think this could be a good idea - I was once in a car that was following a funeral procession and a couple of other cars cut in front. I think it is respectful to allow all members of that procession to arrive at the destination together. I appreciate that at the moment if you are just in a car that is following it is hard to tell whether you are actually with the procession or just happen to behind it. This sign could make it easier for other people to see this. Dawn Louise Metcalf - Peterlee
A very caring idea - it would relieve a lot of extra heartache for a time when emotions are running high. Stress and driving are not a good combination, so this would help other road users to be more aware and give them the opportunity to assist. People are not mind readers and do not always realise the reason behind others journeys especially if they've also had a hard day - at least this could alleviate any hassle quietly. Kirsty - Scotland
This is a fantastic idea. It should hopefully make other road users be more respectful than they are now. Kevin Johnson - Tyne and Wear
A truly great idea, It should also be made illegal for cars to overtake a funeral procession. Steve Wilson - Chester
This is an excellent idea, it would be much easier for other road users to distinguish a funeral procession if the cars had a F Plate
Its an excellent idea Mike Terry - Bournemouth
It is an excellent idea. Barbara Tingey - Bury St Edmunds
I agree with the F plate , I have seen many funerals being held up because other people rather than spare a few minutes to let the funeral procession would rather rush to work. It also would let other drivers know where the procession stops and when they can go whilst being respectful! Veronica
I think this a very good idea, will make people aware of a funeral and maybe stop them getting cross at the slow procession karen Railton Betchworth
In order for it to work they should make it a legal requirement for all cars in a funeral entourage to display an F plate. Steven West - West Yorks
It's cool!
I think this is a brilliant idea. People on the roads these days are so impatient, and if they don't realise that there is a procession, they just hoot and toot and make an upsetting day even worse. The sooner this F plate makes it into the public consciousness, the better. Helen Gardiner - Leeds.
I think it is a really good idea. Not enough respect is show for funeral cars. Margaret Davis - Kent
I think its a good idea, people give the actual funeral cars respect but are not always aware of the mourners in their own cars, these plates should help other drivers show respect to the whole procession.
This is an excellent idea. There is little respect on the roads these days but I would hope the majority of people would be patient and kind if these signs were to become commonplace. We would all like this amount of respect at our funerals.
It is very hard for cars to stay together in a long procession but I do not think the F plate will make any difference to this. Having said this I would use it.
'F' for Fantastic idea. I really never know what to do when I am behind a row of slow cars in a procession. I have been hooted from behind when taking part in my Aunts funeral. This is a Gr8 idea Thanks Katy
My father would always doff his hat when a funeral cortege passed by. Perhaps the f-plate will encourage road-users and pedestrians to be more respectful of mourners and deceased alike. Paul Taylor Stratford-upon-Avon
I think the F Plate is an excellent idea. We all need to show some respect instead of being in a constant hurry. Barbara - Newcastle
A good idea Di Old Stoke on Trent
A nice ideal, allows people to know that there all together and will give them time and not just hoot at them
The problem is that 'F' is not very universal and won't work for foreign drivers etc. who will be driving in Britain. There is not a colour such as the 'L' plates are usually red or fairly obvious that they're learners even if you're at a foreign country. It should be a more common sign for this. Albert Kwok, London.
A good idea I hope motorists will respect it
Great idea no one would be left behind that sometimes would be late for funeral Mr B
Why isn't this being used now? Mr S - London
Good Plan Kelvin Haste - Somerset
This would have been very helpful at my mothers funeral Sarah Greehy Berks
I think this is a great idea. People generally give way to funeral processions, but this would clarify who is actually in the procession. Jen English Stevenage
I think this sounds like a very good idea to alert road users to funeral traffic. Carol Dixey Chester
Excellent idea, helpful to both funeral-goers and those around who otherwise might not be immediately aware of the procession. Aaron Irvine Bolton, Lancs
I think this is a great idea. Following a funeral procession is sometimes difficult and this would mean other road users would know you are not just trying to get out of a junction in front of them.
It should be accessible to everyone
What an excellent idea. Christine Lockley South Yorkshire
Pete Crundwell Norfolk Good idea!
It's a good idea, people are in too much of a hurry these days to even think that cars may be part of a funeral procession.
I think it is a good idea and relevant to society right now.
A simple idea Kathy Green West midlands
Excellent Idea Sandra Beattie Glasgow
SOUTHAMPTON - GREAT IDEA, I LIVE NEAR A CHURCH AND OFTEN SEE CARS TRYING TO KEEP TOGETHER BUT UNABLE TO BECAUSE PEOPLE WON'T GIVE WAY Jess Mcleod
Great Plan. Alfie Davidson - Somerset
Good idea. Been in a funeral procession before when other drivers have been frustrated not realising what was happening. Allan Petrie
I think it's a great idea. It may make people more respectful to funeral processions on the road. Maybe people will start taking their hats off more too!!! Tracey
What a great idea. Sometimes the simplest things are the best. Rachel- Essex
Excellent idea, this way everybody around can respect the procession knowingly. Matt Cheshire
I agree with the F plate , I have seen many funerals being held up because other people rather than spare a few minutes to let the funeral procession would rather rush to work. It also would let other drivers know where the procession stops and when they can go whilst being respectful! F H - Northern Ireland
I have always tried to show respect to a funeral procession - but its not always easy to know what cars are following - I like this Idea
Excellent idea, helpful to both funeral-goers and those around who otherwise might not be immediately aware of the procession. Karen Openshaw - Lancs
I think this is a great idea. Following a funeral procession is sometimes difficult and this would mean other road users would know you are not just trying to get out of a junction in front of them.
I think this sounds like a very good idea to alert road users to funeral traffic. Carol Dixey Chester
What a great idea. Sometimes the simplest things are the best. Rachel- Essex
Very good idea I would support this Susan Gimenez Kent
Very intelligent idea
I think that this is a nice idea I would (and have) let out a number of cars in a procession. Although, I do fear that others would try and jump in front of these cars as they know that they are going to go slow.
I think this is a brilliant idea. People on the roads these days are so impatient, and if they don't realise that there is a procession, they just hoot and toot and make an upsetting day even worse. The sooner this F plate makes it into the public consciousness, the better. Helen Gardiner - Leeds.
I think this is a great idea. Following a funeral procession is sometimes difficult and this would mean other road users would know you are not just trying to get out of a junction in front of them.
Excellent idea, helpful to both funeral-goers and those around who otherwise might not be immediately aware of the procession. Aaron Irvine Bolton, Lancs
Good Idea A.Turner Milton keynes
Great idea but will everyone realise what the letter stands for? Needs to be advertised in the media preferably on national TV so people are aware. It is so distressing when a funeral cortege is split up by unthinking, or downright disrespectful, drivers. Harali, Lincolnshire.
I think it is a fantastic idea. I once missed a funeral of a baby as the person I was travelling with got left behind, as cut up by other drivers. The mother has now left the country and asked me to tend the grave. How do I tell her I do not know where it is? Shelley Guerra Bedford
Good idea. Mark Goodman Oxford
Great idea in principle. Might also need some media coverage so that everyone understands that 'F' means Funeral and not anything rude! Good luck
I think this is a really good way to make other people aware that people are in mourning.
Wouldn't immediately make it was for a funeral, but it's a good idea to have something that makes the car standout. Samantha Croxford Leamington Spa
I think this is a great idea. Being detached from the cortege has happened to me and is very stressful, letting other drivers know in this way is subtle and unobtrusive.
Good idea
I think it is a fantastic idea, Claire Wheatley - York
I think it's a fantastic idea, especially as I've been to several funerals before where I've noticed people having a hard time staying together. I hope this becomes a widespread thing that everyone knows about.
I think its a good idea, people give the actual funeral cars respect but are not always aware of the mourners in their own cars, these plates should help other drivers show respect to the whole procession.
It's a good idea, people are in too much of a hurry these days to even think that cars may be part of a funeral procession.
It should be accessible to everyone Jsty
It's a good idea, but most road users are so ignorant I really can't see it having an effect unless there is Government legislation/ Kelvin Haste - Somerset
You could not have legislation for this it would be difficult to police - however you could try for an endorsement - like The P Plate Good Idea
I think it is a good idea, but how would it be made know what it is for Maria Clarke Kent
What an excellent Idea
I think its a very good . Mrs A Hanley - Stoke on Trent
Excellent idea, this way everybody around can respect the procession knowingly. Matt Cheshire
I think this is an excellent idea, as many a times I have witnessed cars beeping their horns and trying to cut the funeral procession up. This would be quite a good deterrent, as it would encourage them to be respectful. Salma Hussain - Birmingham
A good idea - provided the purpose of it is publicised widely, so that everyone knows what it means
Excellent Idea East Sussex
I think it's a waste of time as road users should be aware of funeral cars anyway
This is a really great idea, my mother's funeral procession was 'joined' by some extra cars belonging to boy racers! Nikki - Leeds
Claire Sims, Orpington Wow what a fab idea ! The last funeral I went to I was a driver and we had pieces of paper saying Funeral on them to put in the car window but they didn't really work as drivers couldn't see them properly. The F plate idea is something that would quickly become recognised among motorists and would make funeral processions run much more smoothly. Really great idea, well done!
There is universal lack of respect for funeral corteges of any sort. Gone are the days when passers by would stop and bow their heads in a mark of respect. I think the plates are a good idea - anything that helps to stop people in their tracks and have some respect is a good thing...
It's a good idea in principle, I know that people will over take slow moving traffic not realising there is a hearse in front. I'm not sure it is a money making idea though unfortunately and there are always numpties that will try to overtake regardless! Jenny Langley
A good idea,, but because of all the congestion on today's roads I doubt if anyone will take much notice. Denise Dutson Bolton, Lancashire
Greta - common sense good Idea Mr Peters - Dorset
I think that's a great idea - it's not really something that could be abused either.
Excellent Idea very thoughtful Anna Leicestershire
I think it's a useful way of allowing other drivers to know that the cars in front are going slow for a reason. Very good idea. CP
I think this a very good idea, it will make people aware of a funeral and maybe stop them getting cross at the slow procession karen Railton - Betchworth
Whilst an excellent theory for the majority there will always be a minority who will not respect anything.
An interesting idea
What a terrific idea. Mark Brain - West England
Its funny, trying to slow the traffic around the dead to cause less death. Brilliant
Just "F" seems good to me
Very clever, will save people hassle
A very good idea Nina Dodd Brighton
Cant believe nobody has come up with this idea before now, what a wonderful idea. Simple idea that makes so much common sense. ANGELA JONES NORTH WALES
This is a great idea - hopefully this would make people aware of the sensitivity of the matter and be more thoughtful when on the road.
Good idea but the F plate should not give any drivers more priority than other drivers. Daniel Nakamura-Craig Kent
Love it
Very sleek Ross Patzelt
I think it's a good idea but would have to be well publicised for people to recognise what it stood for. On the other hand it seems to cheapen the funeral procession slightly, all being tagged. Jessica Bradley Newcastle upon Tyne
Excellent idea. It should save the embarrassment of car drivers being unwittingly caught up in a funeral procession
This would need lots of publicity for people to know what it means. H Jones, Bedford
I think it's an excellent idea. Other road users would then be aware of who is part of the funeral cortege and hopefully give due consideration Alison Smith Scottish Borders
I think it is a very good idea. then other cars know what is happening and will slow down, also for others to know where the procession is. Jackie Lucas London
I think it is a good idea - I think people would like to respect those on the way to a funeral, but are not always aware. Melanie - North London
Good Idea
A good idea but not sure an F on a white plate will be understood by other drivers - they may confuse it with plates for different countries. Anne Benson Hampshire
I think its needed
I have always thought we have needed something
Very, very good idea. Well done. Simon, Plymouth
I think any device that helps people to cope with the terrible pain of loss is a great idea and it seems a cheap and easy way to help. It would be great if there isn't the nightmare of more forms to fill out in order to display it because it defeats the purpose of causing less stress for mourners.
I totally agree with the person who said it would save embarrassment of drivers who get caught up in a Funeral procession - Good Idea Mrs D - Bucks
What a great idea this is. A little courtesy goes such a long way at such a difficult time. Jo Jones - Burton On Trent
I definitely think the F plate is a great idea !!!!
Very Good - we need something especially in London Mr Baker - London
Neat Idea & So Simple Trevor Girling East Anglia
I think this is a very good idea. Obviously some people will not want to use one at this hard time in their lives, but it wont be compulsory. I think it would be helpful to other road users as you never really know how many cars to let through when you see a funeral fleet. Kate Greenaway Watford
I think its a good Idea because often when I am driving I see a Funeral Cortege, I want to show Respect - but as there are no sins on the cars I just don't know who to give way to. Mrs D - Bucks
A very good idea. Funerals are very expensive and close family often travel in their own cars. Miss L - Somerset
Yeah think its a good idea but maybe make it looks to much like an l plate
An excellent idea especially in built up areas. Mrs Kathleen Marsden Staffordshire
I THINK THIS IDEA IS REALLY GOOD.
I think the F plate is an excellent idea
Why?
What a fantastic idea, I'm very much for it! Nicky, Ryde, Isle of Wight
Good Idea - Mrs B - Herts Is it available?
I think it is a good idea, but the plate would need to be more widely advertised to ensure that all road users were aware of what it represented - otherwise they might not show the considerate behaviour that is appropriate to the circumstances.
I thought this was an early April Fool but reading other people's comments I can see there is a need for this. Dave, Isle of Man
I think this is a fantastic idea - I remember how devastated my mum was at her sister's funeral when we were following in our car and no-one let us out so we lost the line. Good luck to you Kath Ball
A great idea - sometimes it's hard to tell
A very good idea Ralph Barber
Good idea, West Sussex
Not sure. For the back of the cars yes as it will alert people behind with the slow traffic, but the front maybe not.
I think it's a really good idea. Most drivers would, I feel, be respectful of these and therefore they would hopefully reduce the stress levels of those driving in a procession. Joanne Rodgers, West Midlands
It's a great idea - anything that reduces stress on an already stressful day is much welcome. Alina Smith, Bicester
Excellent idea, makes a difficult process a lot more bearable knowing you wont be getting cut up by reckless drivers on an important day
I honestly had no clue what to do when I saw a Funeral procession. This isn't something they teach you in when learning to Drive. I think The F Plate is a great Idea, when you see a F Plate show Respect.
I know that some Funeral procession's leave their lights on, however technology has altered the meaning of headlights on during the day, so many cars have daytime running lights. They have become so commonplace many people don't even notice it. If this is the distinguishing factor for a funeral procession, it is difficult to differentiate the procession. I often don't even realize it's a procession until I see the hearse and I still don't know what cars are following so this is a good Idea.
Seems a good idea, but how many funerals per year does the average person attend? Phil Law Bexleyheath
Not sure Helen Brown -Guernsey
Simple but good Mr B - London
I think this is a very good idea, but will need massive publicity to make people aware Roz Lewis - North Wales
I think it is a great idea as long as road users are educated what an ‘F’ plate means. I’m sure we have all noticed a funeral procession & hung back or let them in front, out of respect for their departed loved one. Fab idea which needs to be popularized. Miss Denise Whiskin
This is a fantastic idea, I know how stressful it is burying a loved one, I can remember the day of my brothers funeral there was not enough room in the funeral cars for my partner and my 4 week old son, so I had asked them to go on ahead of the cars and I would meet them at the church. To have a universal plate then could have meant they were able to drive behind the cars without fear of being left behind. I know it seems like such a small thing but anything that takes some stress out of such a traumatic day is a good thing.
Great idea but may take years to get people familiar with it. Chris Cambridge
I THINK THIS IS A REALLY GOOD IDEA. IM SADLY TO SAY I HAD TO GO TO MY MOTHERS FUNERAL RECENTLY AFTER HER SUDDEN DEATH. THERE WERE ABOUT 8 CARS FOLLOWING THE HEARSE AND PEOPLE WERE CUTTING IN AND I FIND IT REALLY DISRESPECTFUL. THE F PLATE IS A REALLY BRILLIANT IDEA AND SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE FOLLOWING THE HEARSE.
Good Idea but I hope I never need it Mrs C - Essex
Excellent - well done Lynn T Stundon - London
I hope the government endorses this very good Idea Mr B - Herts
I think this is a brilliant idea and I am surprised that something like this has never been thought of before Debbie McKnight Herts
I Think it is a good idea S K - Worcs
Absolutely excellent idea. It’s been a long time waiting for something like this to come along. Imogen Fry - RedheadPR - London
A very good idea I would support this SG - Kent
Good idea, I've been separated from a procession before in heavy traffic - the only 'recognised' method at the moment is to have your headlights on to signify you're part of the pack, but not everyone is wise to it. The F plates would require heavy publicity for people to know what they were though - the hearse ought to be a clue, but there are some tremendously dense people out there!
It seems a good idea and does alert other people about the slow moving vehicles.
Good Idea, but needs to be in the Highway Code for it to work Mr B - Essex
Think its a very good idea, went to a friend's husband's funeral this year in the middle of London, couple of us got clamped as we couldn't park near the church.
In Liverpool it's an unwritten law that everyone gives way to a funeral procession and we also carry on through the red lights if they change. Think The F plate is a good idea though. But the down side is that the government will probably think it's a good money spinner!!!! M T - Liverpool
I am not sure of its value. A funeral procession is usually obvious.
I think it is a fantastic idea! Many a time I have become lost, especially when not being familiar with other cars I was trying to follow.
I think it is a good idea, but how would it be made know what it is for Maria Clarke - Kent
I have been to two funerals in the last few weeks - I believe the F plate would have been brilliant - if the funeral isn't distressing enough - its the trying to keep together - If the F plate were compulsory (wide spread) - non-funeral road users might be a bit more considerate on the road and less accidents would happen. I think its a great idea and would like to see it in use in the very near future.. T Stundon - Herts
Seems like a good idea. Some people have a black flag waving on the vehicles. I live in Finneston Glasgow
Very good idea, can stop both impatient 'other traffic' from beeping (not only can be embarrassing for the other drivers, but also for the families and friends of the deceased) and make people aware that traffic will be slow. Fully supportive!!!!!!! Alan Whitfield - Darlington, County Durham
I have been to two funerals in the last few weeks - I believe the F plate would have been brilliant - if the funeral isn't distressing enough - its the trying to keep together - If the F plate were compulsory (wide spread) - non-funeral road users might be a bit more considerate on the road and less accidents would happen. I think its a great idea and would like to see it in use in the very near future.. Ms S - Herts
Great idea, can't believe there isn't anything about already. Sarah, Darlington
Why are Funeral Directors not offering The F Plate? Miss S - Herts
The idea is good in theory but many people now are so impatient that it would make no difference and they would still be trying to get past the cars and cut in. Gillian Thompson From Oldham
In my opinion it's a splendid idea. Hopefully will become a national sign that everyone uses and recognises. Great Work. Name: J H Area: Bolton, Lancashire
I think it is a good idea.
I think this is a very good idea. H K - Herne Bay, Kent
We do want to give way to Funerals, this will help us do so Great!
Hi there, Its a great idea and I think anyone with the f plate should be allowed to go thru red lights as well. Colm in Ireland
This would be a very good idea at my mothers funeral some of my friends lost the procession and didn't get to the cemetery at all it was most upsetting on an already sad day. June Norwood
Helping people show Respect - what could be better than that I ask Mr D - Devon
I think its a good idea, but I cant see people buying them - people don't like going to funerals, I don't think they will want to advertise that they are at one
what a great idea. Lots of road users have no respect. S M - Hull
I think the Idea is Brilliant Mrs F - Berks
It's an awful idea, people should have more respect in the first place
At Last Mrs B - London
Good idea - something is needed Mrs H
The F plate is a great idea to enable friends and family to pay their respects. Dean Richardson - Gateshead
I think its a great idea as it would give motorist a chance to see that a funeral line of cars are in front and to slow down as mark of respect Mr B
This is excellent! just lets people know whose with the procession, simple Ideas like this are always the best ones. Mrs S - Essex
This will bring Respect back to our roads great Mr C - Beds
I think its an excellent idea funerals are upsetting enough and people should respect funeral cars H P
Nice one no one will honk horns at you going slow S E
I think that F plates are a brilliant idea! We live in a small rural village and I often see drivers frustrated when they see large queues of cars slowly going down roads. Also because there are so many churches around here mistakenly following the wrong car could leave you anywhere! Ballymena
Lets us show Respect - Love it!
I like this Idea for two reasons When you are in a procession it would alert other road users. When you are driving and see a procession you would know what cars are in it. Mrs A - Great Dunmow
Max Thomas I live in Newton Abbot in Devon I believe the F plate is a wonderful idea, it seems nobody appreciates the heartache people go through for funerals and giving people that extra consideration can make all of the difference. Hope this idea takes off.
I hope people start using this it's such a valid Idea Mr O - London
People want to show Respect - this will allow them to Mrs K - London
What a great idea. It will soothe a lot of frustration on the roads and allow people to act more respectfully. Mr J - St Albans
Absolutely excellent idea! AM - Essex
I'm not sure I'd want to draw attention to the funeral. It's usually pretty obvious if it's a funeral anyway.
Well Done Miss T - London
Credit where credit due - this is a good Idea Mr K - Essex
I think the idea is great and deserves national recognition. Mrs J. Essex
If the F Plate scheme is advertised and the public has good knowledge of it, I think its a good idea. Although I think it is a problem a minority of people will suffer from as most get to funerals in time as they have plenty of notice.
I think the F plate is best left to rest in peace! Barbara Smith, Tamworth
I think the f plate is an excellent idea to keep the procession together. When my dad died, we all left my house together to travel the 20 miles but ended up arriving separately. I really think at a sad time like this it would be much better for people to arrive together so that they can support one another.
L M Smith - Cheshunt - As a member of staff in a florists I am quite used to dealing with the recently bereaved. Many people are in a state of physical and emotional shock which leaves them feeling very distressed. As the 'final farewell' a funeral is an extremely important part of the grieving process, any disruption can cause very high levels of emotional distress and long term depression.
A great Idea Mrs P - Essex
An excellent idea, an ongoing problem that can now be resolved and respected C.Smith - Worsley
Too many times I have accidentally separated a funeral procession and passed a funeral site without realising and felt awful about not having paid more respects, and felt awful about not having turning my radio down so as not to disturb. I think this is a wonderful idea, giving motorists the chance to show their respects and to also alleviate a little of the pressure on the mourners. I hope to see it in production soon. Miss K
Very Good Idea, I have often given way to a funeral procession not knowing where it ended. The Funeral Directors could issue these as the procession moves off. Brendon Hardy
I think that is a great idea, it will help people show respect for funeral processions and I think can quickly become really well known. Great idea!
I hope people will respect this plate. My son is learning to drive and some people just ignore the rather obvious L plates and driving school signs when driving beside him and drive carelessly and dangerously. They seem to forget that they once had to learn too. Not that you'd believe some of them had ever passed a driving test!
It’s a fantastic idea. I’d never heard of it before, but it’s a great solution to an age old problem. Karen Pegram ACIM, MCIPS
I think this is a good Idea, I understand there are flags but I have never known any Funeral Directors use them. I have never seen them on the roads Have you? Mr B - London
It's a good idea - especially for long processions as its not always clear for other road users how many cars are part of the procession.
In principle a good idea - being the cynic I am, and having seen drivers leapfrog into funeral corteges for the sheer sake of saving a few seconds (particularly in the London area) it's getting some other road users to observe this that will be the hard part - but in principle a good idea. John Bryson, Sawbridgeworth
I think this idea is good. It would be extremely valuable to help people find their way to funeral venue especially if they are from out of town, they can follow the 'F' plate in front. Funerals can be an extremely emotional time for people and if other road users are aware if this it may make them more courteous.
I don't think that this will make a difference to people driving in front of or behind funeral cars because of peoples hectic lifestyles, in fact it might be more dangerous where people will pull out earlier in front of a precession like they do with learner drivers at present. It is a good idea but I don't think it will make a difference with drivers. VC Hertfordshire
Yes I think its a great idea, although I think a black background with a white F would look more better, more appropriate Mrs H
I think its a wonderful idea! When people separate the cars it seems sometimes they are showing no respect. Perhaps now people will think before pushing in on such sad moments in time... Michael - Watford
it is a sad reflection of our times that such a product is deemed necessary C Thornton - West Midlands
Fantastic idea Mrs W - Kent
I think that's an excellent idea. people can be so rude these days and cut up processions so that they are not inconvenienced. Miss L - Surrey
Not sure this is a priority
Well Done! A simple solution to a problem Miss B - London
Anything that helps us to Respect each other is good Mr O - Kent
This will work - Great! Mrs P - Belfast
I truly believe that people want to give respect to Funeral Corteges its just not always easy to see who are together I believe The F Plate will resolve this problem Mrs C - Essex
I think for this to work, all road users would need to be aware what the F plate is and what it means.
Respect! - we need it
Who came up with this great Idea?
Whilst I appreciate the sentiment behind the plates, I doubt if they would work simply because too many people would be unaware of their meaning. It also seems likely (speaking as a non-driver) that the most boorish disrespectful drivers are the ones who would be most likely to ignore it anyway. Burt saying all that, I don't see it can do any harm, and in some areas where it became familiar, it could work.
I think this is a wonderful idea, sometimes I wonder if other road users knew a group of cars were all together for a funeral that they would treat them better and not be so impatient towards them. Something like this would show others that respect is needed, to be honest, I cant think why no-one has thought of it before! K - Southampton
I believe the majority of people do wish to be respectful towards funeral processions but cannot always identify who is part of a Funeral procession, for this reason I think this is a good Idea. Mr S - Bucks
Good Idea Mrs J - Cornwall
I think this is a really good idea and that it would help people in distress at a heartbreaking time in there lives. loosing someone you love is hard so every little thing that helps make things a little easier counts a lot. Mrs McF - Wrexham
I think its great as when your in traffic other road users would not be completely rude as they know what is happening in front of them. Mr P
Brilliant idea! Mrs S
This is a great idea and shows respect to mourners Miss C
I think this is a very Noble Idea. Mrs G - London
Why haven't the government come up with an idea like this before? -I think its great! Mrs W - Liverpool
I think The F Plate is a great idea
I think this is an amazing Idea and long overdue Mr C - Essex
The only thing that is guaranteed in life and yet we never plan for it. Good Idea Mrs T -Cambridge
We had this problem last year at my Fathers Funeral I thinks is a very good Idea. Mr R - Worcs
I Think the F Plate brings back respect to a society that is lacking it. Mrs L - Sheffield
Sadly I have been to several Funerals in the last couple of years (a sign of getting older) No Funeral Director has ever offered me anything like this to put on my car. I therefore think this Idea is great. Mrs W - Manchester
I think this is an amazing Idea and long overdue Mr S -Essex
I think that would be a really good idea.
What a brilliant idea N - Banbury.
I think this is a great Idea, whenever I am driving and I see a Funeral I can never work out which cars are following the hearse. Mrs S - Herts
I think its a great Idea Mrs M - Hull
Respect!
A lovely way to be able to continue this tradition Mrs S - Bucks
Brilliant, at last a good Idea for this problem! Mrs B - Cambridge
A very clever Idea - Good Luck! Miss S - Essex
Great a simple Idea, that will solve a big problem Mr S - Bucks
At Last! Mrs B - Herts
This looks good. Just make sure that F is really bold. Well done J - London
Shouldn't need it. S P
What a lovely idea, I hate looking intently at people in funeral processions to see if they are wearing black and are therefore part of the procession in front of them. This will mean you can just look at back of car. But...would people really want to put one on their car?
I think this is a very good idea, but will need a good promotional campaign in order for all road users to understand what it means. We do need a little more patience with our fellow drivers, as well as a bit more respect!
I do not think that it would work. People lead such rushed lives and respect for the dead is something that is not shown in many forms. Whilst travelling to my nana's funeral in one of the family cars directly behind the coffin, I witnessed a show of respect that will stay with me forever. An older gentleman tending to the flower beds situated on a roundabout, stood up, stopped work, removed his cap and put his head down as a mark of respect for a lady he never knew. That to me is what we need to restore in the young. L T
Sounds cool! Miss B - London
Great -Just what we need in London Mr K - London
I think this is a brilliant idea. It's the most obvious solution for such a worthy cause. I know this will be a great success I wish you every bit of luck! LC - London
I like this Idea, I never know who's part of a Funeral Procession - I always turn my radio off. JB - London
I think it's a good idea, just lets other people know you're not trying to barge in if you get separated from the procession.
Absolutely fantastic idea! Good luck Mrs C - Spain
Good idea. Distressing enough time anyway so something thoughtful like this is a good idea. Miss L - Derbyshire
A very thoughtful idea Mrs T - Oldham
Perfect Mr J - Wales
What a wonderfully thoughtful idea. Hope this becomes the norm. Mrs S
Good Idea
Good idea. Distressing enough time anyway so something thoughtful like this is a good idea. Mrs L - Derby
I am a Driving Instructor and it would help my pupils on their lessons if there was a universal funeral sign such as this - it would make my job easier so I welcome the idea. Mr K - London
I think this is a great idea and would make a great deal of difference for families at such difficult times Miss B.
Well done I know this will work Mr B - Saffron Walden
excellent Miss C
This is a marvellous Idea. I think that when you lose someone, you feel as if the world just carries on regardless, even when you have found that yours isn't. It would be a great show of respect and help mourners to keep their dignity in a time of loss.
I think it's a good idea. It will tell people that you are all together for a Funeral. I have been to one before where I had been cut up, and lost the driver in front. I ended up late to the funeral as I got lost. Miss R
I Think its a smashing Idea Mr A - London
Excellent Idea, a small way to ensure other road users to worship others at this time.
I was brought up to show Respect for this reason I like this. Mrs C - Beds
Stupid idea. Adrian