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Hearse Rental

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Are you thinking about renting a hearse? Do you have a hearse and are you thinking of ideas on renting it out? Here are some of the top reasons to rent a hearse whether you are a hearse owner or a hearse seeker.

Do note that if you lan to rent a hearse, you should treat it like nay other business and not a hobby. Have proper insurance and a good legal contract.

  1. Halloween
    This is so obvious that it is hardly worth mentioning, but I will. A hearse parked outside your home makes the perfect decoration. Your guests will gt into the Halloween mood and will love taking pictures with it. Rent a hearse for this holiday and you will be the talk of the neighborhood for months, even years.
    If you are a hearse owner this is a simple way to make money. All that you need to do is dive to someones house and park your vehicle. Then just come back the next day and pick it up.
  2. Prom
    Got a weird sense of humor or style? If you answered yes, then you might want to take a hearse to prom. You will for sure get noticed.
    As a hearse owner, you can either simply rent the hearse out or you can drive and make some added money as a chauffeur.
  3. Weddings
    Who wouldn’t want to drive away from your wedding in a hearse. As a guy, you know its over so why not show the world that you understand this.
  4. Business Grand Opening
    Opening a new business or restaurant? Park a hearse out front for some added traffic. People always notice a hearse and when they stop for a look, they will see your business.
  5. Office Party
    A good way to give your employees or fellow coworkers a photo op. A hearse can make the event something different and special.

Financing Your New Hearse

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Hearse LoanWhen it comes to financing your Hearse, you have many options. Really, it is just the same as any other vehicle although some loan providers might not value your ride as highly as you do. What I mean by this is that the bluebook value of the car might not accurately describe the true value of the hearse. This means that you might have to shop around and you might have to come with some cash to the table if you want to obtain financing.

Choosing a finance company is easy enough. I recommend applying with at least three different loan providers. Capital One is a great one to consider as they usually have pretty competitive loan rates and make quick decisions. You can also look at companies like Wells Fargo and if you are desperate, perhaps even Loan Monkey could get you the seriously needed money for your hearse. The key is to shop around and do not just accept the first loan offer that you see. Rates and terms will vary tremendously from one company or one website to the next.

When you are preparing to apply for your loan, you must also do a few things to get the best rate possible. It is best to start preparing for your new loan at least three months in advance. Here are some things that you can do to get your credit score as high as possible.

  • Pay Down Debt
    Try to pay down your debt so that you are using less than 30% of your available credit. This can easily add 10-20 points on your credit score. Cutting down your credit card debt can also lower your estimated monthly payments allowing you to qualify for a higher loan.
  • Do Not Seek Other Credit
    Do not seek any other new credit before you go after a hearse loan. The more inquiries that you have, the lower your score will go. It might only be a few points, but every point counts when you want to get the best interest rate.
  • Make All Payments On Time
    This goes without saying but make sure that you are making your payments on time to avoid a credit score plunge. If you are not making payments on time, you might think about the need for getting a luxury item like a hearse anyway.
  • Check Your Credit Report
    Pull your credit and check for any errors. Dispute errors and do it quickly. It can take several months to get errors removed from your credit report. Their are free resources like Credit Karma that allow you to do this and you are entitled to a free credit report once a year so you can got directly to the credit bureaus.

Take care of the above things at least three months and preferably six months before applying for a hearse loan to get the best rate. Increasing your score as little as 10 points could save you several percent on your next loan. That can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars over the full course of a 4 to 6 year loan.

Good luck to you. Hopefully you can get a nice pre-approved loan and have a great time hearse shopping knowing that you already have credit arranged. A pre approval will make things more fun for you and will give the seller some peace of mind, knowing that you are a serious buyer.

The Origin Of The Hearse

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The hearse, some find it creepy, some find it cool and some don’t think much about them….until they are in one. The funeral hearse was originally a wooden or meta framework which stood over the coffin. It came with numerous spikes to support burning candles and these spikes resembled a harrow which led to the name “herse” which means harrow in latin.

The first hearses were moved by hand and then later horse drawn. Electric hearses were introduced in the early 1900’s and then gas powered versions began appearing. Most hearses were on car chassis with custom bodywork in the back to carry the coffin.

American Hearses

There are two basic styles of hearses. The first has opaque rear windows,  basically concealing the coffin. Another has large windows and narrow pillars, revealing and displaying the coffin.

Because hearses have limited duty with short driving distances, many hearses live very long service lives. It is not uncommon to find hearses with service duties of over 20 years or more.

Non Commercial Hearse Usage

Because of the morbid nature of the hearse, many people have taken on driving and maintaining hearses as a hobby. They are a unique vehicle that people use to express themselves.

This website is dedicated in fact to those people who love the hearse and want to share their passion for this slightly odd form of transportation. The macabre is alive and well in the United States

Tribute Post

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Tribute to the original website, courtesyy of Archive.ORG:

We are a car club, but not just your ordinary car club. We are all private owners of one of the most thought provoking vehicles around….. funeral coaches, otherwise known as hearses. Our members come from all walks of life, male and female, young and old. What we share is a common appreciation for these vehicles, and the camaraderie that comes with owning such a unique vehicle. 

Even though we are located in Wayne County, Michigan, USA, we try to have a variety of events all over, so that the majority of our members can attend events, without taking out a second mortgage to pay for gas money!

In the summer months, we cruise. You’ll find us at all the major car cruises in Southeast Michigan. If you see us there, stop by and say hello. We won’t bite to (much). During the Halloween season, you find us hanging out at haunted attractions all over town, where we actually become part of the attraction.

In the winter months, we still get together for Scary Movie Nights, Glow Ghoul Bowling, and behind the scenes tours of mortuaries and cemeteries.You can always see what we are up to next by checking our Calendar of Events.

 

We have also teamed up with other hearse clubs, local businesses and civic groups to organize joint events and community service activities, such as cemetery clean up days, and benefits for local food banks.