What to ware to a funeral?

Answer 1

Hopefully someone has not been to so many funerals that they know exactly what is appropriate and acceptable for each occasion. For those fortunate enough not to know precisely how to dress for a funeral, here are a few guidelines.

Wearing all black is traditional, but more recently people have suggested wearing a splash of white or a subtle color. The occasion is surely one of mourning, but in some cases it can be a slight celebration of the deceased’s end of suffering. If the death was sudden or unexpected, it is appropriate to dress fully in black.

No matter what the color of the outfit, it is important that it is tasteful and conservative. Ladies should not wear a dress that is sleeveless or backless. Also, the hem should not rise more than six inches above the knee and the shoes should be close-toed. Men wearing a button up shirt can get away with leaving the top button undone, but anything more than that would be disrespectful. In regards to men’s shoes, they should leave the tennis shoes or hiking boots at home and opt for polished dress shoes.

After the outfit has been selected, accessories must be taken into consideration. The first thing to consider is the weather. If it is going to be rainy, have an umbrella and a water resistant jacket. If it will be hot, wear short sleeves and maybe bring a small bottle of water to hide in a purse. Next, it is important to check the agenda of the funeral. If someone is attending the burial as well, they must wear accommodating shoes, especially women. Spiked heels may dig into the possibly soft ground, distracting her attention from her last chance to say goodbye.

If anything out of the ordinary is taking place at the funeral that would change the mode of dress, those organizing it will likely inform the guests. This may be a something such as team members all wearing a jersey with the deceased’s number on them, or even wearing the favorite color of the deceased. The most important idea to remember is that the guests are there to honor a loved one.

Answer 2

The best clothes for funerals is all black. If you are wanting to dress formal wear a black dress or tux. If you are not looking to dress formal then you can wear a black shirt with gray pants and a brown belt. Or a black skirt with a grey tucked in shirt.

Answer 3

it depends on the culture and type of the funeral. in Australia you would normally wear black if you are Australian

Answer 4

black dress or shirt