2007-04-14 08:24:42 · 47 answers · asked by gary w 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It depends upon the formality, but for the most part, black tie or very dark blue seems the best.
--That Cheeky Lad
2007-04-16 22:02:06 · answer #1 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes: specifically a black tie. Not as in "a black tie function", which implies a lot more, but a black tie worn with a proper shirt and trousers is essential.
2007-04-17 03:55:31 · answer #2 · answered by SpikeTheLobster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not essential. Wearing a suit and tie (any color) is a traditional way to show respect, though, to both the deceased and the grieving family. Whatever you do, please don't wear jeans or anything too casual. If it's an outfit that you'd wear to a party or a bar, then it's definitely too casual to wear at a funeral.
2007-04-14 08:30:40 · answer #3 · answered by Salvage1234 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all, unless it's a state funeral or something along those lines. I've been to more than my share of funerals in my life, and men wear their best suit for church, and women wear their best go to church dress. Out of respect. I wore an ivory dress suit to my mother's, and a green dress to my father's. So don't think about the color of your tie. It's your presence that they'll remember.
2007-04-14 08:33:50 · answer #4 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Not essential, but it does depend on the type of funeral, some specify no black tie etc.
2007-04-14 08:27:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it depends if it is a formal funeral then yes but if the family want everyone to dress casual then no, the best thing is to ask but if in doubt go for black tie.
2007-04-14 08:27:39 · answer #6 · answered by quornandwafflesagain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not essential but desirable unless the organisers of the funeral have stipulated no black.as sometimes happens these days.It is considered a mark of respect to the deceased .
2007-04-14 08:32:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A funeral would not be considered a traditional black tie event. It's a celebration of homegoing/time of mourning -- depending on how your culture/tradition views it.
2007-04-14 11:07:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your rerlationship with the deceased. If he/she was a close relative or friend then black should be worn unless a request has been made that black should not be worn.
If the relationship was more distant, black is fine but so also would another darkish colour.
2007-04-14 08:42:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a black suit is essential for a funeral,a tie with black in it would be good.
2007-04-14 08:29:17 · answer #10 · answered by tucarmel 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋