Funeral Header
 

 

A Few Tips on the Funeral Dress Code

 

A funeral ceremony is definitely a somber affair often requiring a strict funeral dress code. However, having a dress code does not mean that it should be bereft of all style. The basic rule remains that the dress should be black.  Nevertheless, you can add a few variations depending upon the prevalent style and the relationship with the deceased.


When I say ‘prepared’ it does not mean that, you should indeed shop for a funeral dress in advance of such an eventuality. Rather, than everyone should have a black dress tucked in somewhere in the wardrobe – which could be used in event of a funeral. Women should always stick to the traditional style if they want to feel ‘safe’ within the norms.  The best is a black suit where both trousers and skirt can be used.  In case it is possible, the best choice for a summer funeral dress for women would be to wear a plain black cocktail dress, which does not have a too low décolletage.

 

Always Be Prepared For an Eventuality

For winter funeral dress attire, it would be good to wear black sweater with black skirt or trousers and closed back shoes. Be particular about not wearing open-toe shoes at a funeral ceremony. The hat, if at all you want to wear one, would be one with a very wide brim and always black.

 

Men too will have to follow the basic funeral dress code. It is expected of men who are close relatives to wear black suit and white shirt with a plain black tie. For other close friends, it could be all black attire – black turtle neck sweater and black suit or black shirt, black tie and black suit. In case you want to come in black T-shirt, ask the family to see if it is okay.

Men are advised not to wear any other color suit than black. For footwear, men should wear black socks and black shoes plain and somber looking shoes. Avoid sneakers at all costs. These will look loud and disrespectful among the sea of black dresses usually found at the funerals.

 

A Few Things to Remember

Do not wear any type of bright color clothing, such as red, pink, electric blue or the like

Do not wear t-shirts without checking out with the family whether it is okay or not

Do not wear patterned ties or any other color than black

Always be respectful during the ceremony
◊ Funerals Home
◊ Funeral Articles
◦ Carnell’s Funeral Home
◦ Cauls Funeral Home
◦ Crematories Funeral Service
◦ Funeral Announcement
◦ Funeral Arrangements
◦ Funeral Burial Service
◦ Funeral Car
◦ Funeral Card
◦ Funeral Casket
◦ Funeral Costs
◦ Funeral Director
◦ Funeral Dress
◦ Funeral Flowers
◦ Funeral Flower Arrangement
◦ Funeral Gift
◦ Funeral Home
◦ Funeral Information
◦ Funeral Insurance
◦ Funeral March
◦ Funeral Memorial
◦ Funeral Music
◦ Funeral Notice
◦ Funeral Parlor
◦ Funeral Plan
◦ Funeral Planning
◦ Funeral Poem
◦ Funeral Prayer | Funeral Prayers
◦ Funeral Program | Funeral Programme
◦ Funeral Reading
◦ Funeral Sermon
◦ Funeral Services
◦ Funeral Speech
◦ Funeral Supply
◦ Funeral Urn
◦ Funeral verse | Funeral verses
◦ Funeral Wreath
◦ Johnson Funeral Home
◦ Pellerin Funeral Home
◦ Smith Funeral Home

Funerals Home    Privacy Statement   Site Map