Is wearing all-black to a funeral still expected?

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Boy I suck. I just posted this question and re-read it like ten times and still got it wrong. I meant to say, is wearing all-black to a FUNERAL still expected? (not wedding.)
A good friend of mine's dad passed away. The funeral is tomorrow and I don't have anything really appropriate to wear that's all black. Would it be okay to wear a black skirt (modest) and a dark coloured shirt or sweater?

Thanks. Sorry, the news of his death really numbed my mind.

Answer 1

Sorry for your loss. What you described to wear is just fine.
My grandfather always wore Hawaiian shirts. When he died, we all wore Hawaiian shirts to his funeral (even the priest officiating).

Answer 2

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Is wearing all-black to a funeral still expected?
Boy I suck. I just posted this question and re-read it like ten times and still got it wrong. I meant to say, is wearing all-black to a FUNERAL still expected? (not wedding.)
A good friend of mine's dad passed away. The funeral is tomorrow and I don't have anything really appropriate to...

Answer 3

this ver topic was in dear abby a few days ago, here is a copy and paste from one of the posters there.

DEAR ABBY: These days, hardly anyone wears black to funerals. I have attended five funerals over the past year or so. Three were for bikers, and their friends came dressed accordingly. Also, my religion dictates that at funerals, one should wear green or sage, as those are the colors associated with the crossing over of the spirit. -- KRISTI, ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.

and here is the link so you can read more.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ucda/20060817/lf_ucda/somechoosetohonorthedeadbywearingthecolorsoflife

Answer 4

It is not necessary to wear all black attire for a funeral. The immediate family usually do, but friends and relatives are not required to do so. Attending the funeral is showing your respect for that person and that you share the families grief for their loss. Wild and sexy would be ridiculous, but something nice from your wardrobe would probably be fine.

Answer 5

As long as it is modest and respectable any color is fine. If they are a Christian family, this is celebration for them as well as a time of mourning, so black is not the only color that has to be worn. In fact, my father passed away in Feb. I wore black pants and pink shirt for viewing. For the funeral I wore a tan suit. Many people were dressed in similar attire.

Answer 6

No, you can wear other colors. I have never been to a funeral where everyone wore just black. It is totally up to you.

Answer 7

Good question. At one time black was expected, at least in the western world, however this has changed over the years. Do you know how the wearing of black began? Interesting!

Answer 8

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If not black, then certainly something darker-colored. "Rules" regarding this have relaxed a bit in recent years, but it would usually be considered poor taste to show up to such a somber event in a brightly-colored garment, for obvious reasons.

Answer 9

That is fine. It is not expected that you wear all black. You choice is just fine, what is important is that you pay your respects.

I'm sorry to hear of your friends loss.

Answer 10

Actually, you can wear what you want. It is usually the people in the family that tends to wear the dark colors. What you talked about wearing is fine. I think the key is to be comfortable. Your friend will appreciate your support in what ever you decide to wear.