I have a 12 and 10 year old boy going to their Great Granadmother's funeral, should I get some suite jackets and pants for them it will be a funeral with Military honors.
2007-01-29 08:12:40 · 13 answers · asked by Ashley_71 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
They did know her well and they are mature enough to want to go as well. We live in GA and the funeral is in NY so I don't have anywhere else for them to be. I am taking them especialy since they understand and want to go! I bought them some black dress pants and they picked out a shirt and tie themselves, they did already have some clothes but kids grow too fast and the 12 year old is about 5'6 already so nothing fit either one of them. I appreciate all the good comments and advice at this sad time. Thank you!
2007-01-29 11:09:10 · update #1
If you want to. No one is going to think you are bad if the boys are not in suits. Dress pants and nice shirt and perhaps tie and clean loafers. Stuff they will wear again.
2007-01-29 08:21:16 · answer #1 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
To be honest, I would let them decide if they even wanted to go. Did they know her well?
I'm sure they will have many other funerals later in life, no need to drag them to one now. Regardless of how big and fancy the funeral will be, no kid wants to be forced to attend a funeral for someone they hardly ever met. It's likely more important that you are there, than if they are.
If they do have to attend, then I would dress them in shirt/tie with a sweater or a jacket if they already have one. No need to buy new stuff if they already have something nice.
2007-01-29 17:10:18 · answer #2 · answered by firehorsetwo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, i don't think that it's absolutely necessary. I mean, if you absolutely do not want to spend the money, you could always just put them in black sweaters and dress pants with like, a dress shirt instead of buying suits. I hope I helped. :]
2007-01-29 17:32:37 · answer #3 · answered by werley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take the middle road - pants/slacks with a sweater and a collared shirt under the sweater. The outfit is warm, classy, formal enough for their age without them feeling overly "dorky," and it should get some future use before they grow out of the clothes.
2007-01-29 16:52:21 · answer #4 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why do have to take them to the funeral? Are they really going to understand what's going on? They have the rest of their lives, to go to funerals, I didn't go to any funerals, when I was little, and I am so glad my parents didn't take me. Tell your kids to remember their Great-grand father with happy times, instead, you're going to drag them there, they're going to be bored out of their minds, and probably start crying, and I even hate to see my own kids cry! Think about it, wrong move- take them somewhere else-Ask them if they want to go?
2007-01-29 17:51:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A little suit would be nice, if you want to get them one. If not, nice pants and shirt or sweater will be appropriate.
My condolences on your loss.
2007-01-29 18:49:53 · answer #6 · answered by Sandy Lou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-01-29 16:19:45 · answer #7 · answered by TroubleRose 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like a good idea, the funeral sounds very formal. I am sorry for your loss.
2007-01-29 16:47:23 · answer #8 · answered by rubix110 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
respectful dress clothes with dark colors, nothing flashy
2007-01-29 17:26:14 · answer #9 · answered by mamabag06 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would, its a one time event and they need to learn to respcect things as such. no harm done in dressing them up for it
2007-01-29 16:22:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋