If you live in California, you may have heard of the recent discussions to ban black cars. Since stuff that happens in California usually spreads across the nation, this begs the question: Will we see fewer black Cadillac hearses and funeral cars at hearse dealerships?
The funeral industry thrives on two basic colors – white and black. Black is the predominant color for vehicles at hearse dealerships. If the ban goes through, that could change.
The idea behind banning black cars is due to the fact that the inside of black cars gets really hot during the summer. That means drivers will use the air conditioner more and, in turn, create more pollutants in the air and reduce the vehicle’s fuel efficiency. This is especially bad for hearses because funeral directors thrive to keep the mourning family comfortable when driving them to and from the final resting place.
Of course, this ban is still in the discussion stages right now. The California Air Resource Board has not gotten its way just yet. We’ll keep an eye on this situation and let you know about any updates. Until then, what are your thoughts about this type of ban? Let us know what you’re thinking below.
