What should I wear to a funeral?

Question

its my grandpa's funeral in indiana, and i've never been to a funeral before.
what is the proper attire?

Answer 1

sorry about ur grandpa...i would be really really sad if my grandpa died...
ok.
wear something black. if ur a girl, wear a black dress. if ur a guy, wear a black tux becuz it was someone closely related to you.......

Answer 2

Something conservative, usually darker colors. You don't have to dress in all black, but stay away from anything bright or flashy. A dark colored pantsuit or skirt with a nice top is appropriate. Check to see what other people are gonna wear. I've been to some very informal funerals recently, some people were wearing jeans. Some families just aren't formal types.

Answer 3

Sorry for your loss.

Something non - flashy or night club ish. Keep very basic and simple. Go with black or navy blue. I have worn a white or pale blouse with black pants or a knee length black skirt. Don't wear a lot of jewelery. What ever you do, be sure to turn your cell to vibrate or turn it off when at the funeral home.

Answer 4

Wear what you normally wear to church, if you are a church goer.

Black is the traditional color of mourning, and is normally worn by close members of the family as a show of respect to the deceased. But, these days, other subdued colors are acceptable. You could wear either gray or navy blue; or you could go the opposite way and wear white or off white which represent heaven and the resurrection.

The choice is yours and whatever message you want to portray.

Answer 5

Girl: black dress, but not a mini anything thats respectable. make sure your shoulders are covered and wear a hat if it is outdoors. Don't wear any other color especially white.

Boy: Wear tux, or suit, and it is ok to have a white shirt. Have a black tie and maybe a nice watch. Dont go overboard fancy though.

Answer 6

Sorry for your loss, the same thing recently happened to me.
The Viewing: I wore a black wrap dress, that came right below the knees, with black jewelry, and ballet flats.
The Funeral: I wore black pants with vertical lighte purple stripes (the week before Christmas I didn't want to be cold.) and a black sweater, with the same color purple cami showing just a little bit underneath, and purple jewelry(cross), and black heels.

Answer 7

It used to be that you had to wear black, but that's not a strict rule anymore. Darker or muted colors are good, but the main thing is to wear something respectful. (No ripped jeans, leather miniskirts, plunging necklines, etc.!) You can wear a skirt and a nice shirt; a pair of khakis and a sweater; whatever you feel comfortable in.

Answer 8

Traditionally people who attend funerals wear the color black. Keep it simple! A basic black dress (Considerably longish, so nothing too short) and for guys black pants and a simple black shirt. (Long sleeved!) Black suits or tuxes are especially appropriate for males.

...I'm very sorry to hear about you're grandfather. :(

Answer 9

i am so sorry about your loss

traditionally, u wear black in the form of a dress, shikt and nice top, or jumper if r a younger child, but keep it simple

the important thing is to be b respectful and not to dress too over the top

Answer 10

If you were close to your grandfather, (I'm sorry for your loss) and he liked you in something bright and pretty, then I would honor his memory and go with something he would have liked. I did that for my father; I wore a bright pink suit. And too bad for the purists who would look down their noses! Watch the depth of your cleavage, however. No need to be totally offensive. Otherwise go with something simple that covers you decently.