From Tradition to Transition: How Funeral Services Are Embracing Electric Mobility

The way we commemorate life is changing. Funerals, once defined by centuries-old customs, are evolving to reflect modern values – personalization, sustainability, and care for the planet. And just as farewell rituals are shifting, so too are the vehicles that accompany them.

A new kind of procession with electric vehicles

For generations, the funeral procession has been a solemn tradition—a convoy of dark, fuel-driven vehicles marking the final journey. But times are changing. Families today want farewells that feel more meaningful and, increasingly, more mindful of the environment.

Enter electric hearses and memorial vehicles. Quiet, graceful, and emission-free, they offer a new way to move through this timeless ritual. Without the hum of an engine or a trail of exhaust, electric vehicles bring a serene stillness that feels perfectly suited to the moment.

Renowned Bestattung Wien leading by example

Forward-thinking service providers are already embracing this shift. Bestattung Wien, one of Europe’s most respected funeral organizations, recently placed an order for Clean Motion’s EVIG Memorial, our purpose-built electric funeral vehicle designed with both dignity and sustainability in mind.

By adopting EVIG Memorial, Bestattung Wien shows that even the most traditional institutions can pioneer meaningful change. Their move signals a broader trend: the funeral industry is reimagining what “respectful” means in a world where environmental responsibility is part of every choice we make.

Moving with meaning

At Clean Motion, we believe mobility should always serve a greater purpose. Every movement, whether across a city or on a final farewell, can express care, respect, and responsibility. With EVIG Memorial, we extend our vision of sustainable mobility into one of life’s most meaningful moments.

This vehicle isn’t just an innovation in design; it’s a commitment to dignity and to the planet we all share. By reimagining how we move through life’s closing chapter, we help funeral services honour both people and the environment. Because sustainability isn’t the opposite of tradition, it’s how tradition carries forward with purpose.

Read more about EVIG Memorial Electric Hearse here

About EVIG Memorial

EVIG Memorial is a purpose-built electric vehicle designed specifically for funeral and memorial services, with a focus on urn transportation and ceremonies. Developed to meet the operational, spatial, and emotional requirements of modern funeral services, EVIG Memorial combines dignified design with efficient, sustainable performance.