2007-01-28 00:51:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Because back in the day we emphasized the death of the person -- even said the Mass of the Dead. Today the emphasis is on the person's life -- and we use the Mass of the Resurrection. Just a change in how we view things.
2007-01-28 00:55:19 · answer #1 · answered by The Carmelite 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is a formal funeral, say for a president, you wear black. Things are changing now, and if it is not a formal funeral, those attending the funeral services are free to wear colorful clothing.... in taste.
2007-01-29 02:10:17 · answer #2 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because black and greys are the most solemn colors and they do not bring attention to you if everyone at the funeral is wearing black, it is not a bright color which will draw attention away from the funeral and more on other people's clothes. Plus it is more respectful than hot pink, orange or chartreuse
2007-01-28 09:44:38 · answer #3 · answered by butterfly234 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your religion, you may NOT wear black. For example, Hindus wear white while in mourning.
And the color of deepest mourning by medieval European queens was white instead of black.
"The custom of wearing unadorned black clothing for mourning dates back at least to the Roman Empire, when the toga pulla made of dark-colored wool was worn during periods of mourning."
2007-01-28 09:33:59 · answer #4 · answered by jlene18 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think we are supposed to wear any subdued color as a matter of respect. Bright colors tend to put off a happy and cheerful ocassion and a funeral is not that ocassion.
2007-01-29 09:35:20 · answer #5 · answered by Princess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beacause probably when that tradition came out wearing black meant you were mourning something.
2007-01-28 08:56:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i guess it just a form of respect.
and i dont think many would feel that bright colours at furerals are appopriate..
black is a formal colour while bright colours symbolises happiness and celebration.
its looks wrong if not dress in black/white
2007-01-28 08:59:28 · answer #7 · answered by babychuckle 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To mourn the person's leaving the world I guess.
2007-01-28 10:31:49 · answer #8 · answered by linda c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I suppose you could wear a little brightly colored spotted number?
but black seems to show respect, that you are not going to a dance??#@!
if you know what I mean....
2007-01-28 09:16:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black is a symbol for death and we are mourning the dead
2007-01-28 09:00:34 · answer #10 · answered by Chelsea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋