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Funeral homes aren't the kind places where people usually spend a lot of time. For people who haven't attended many funerals in the past, there are often unanswered questions about the best choice of dress when it's time to attend an event. For anyone trying to decide what to wear to an upcoming funeral, these tips can help.
Colors
Of course, black is the classic funeral color. At one time, black was the only acceptable color to wear during mourning. Modern styles of dress dictate that black is no longer the only acceptable color, but there are still rules and parameters. In general, funeral safe attire is generally muted, non-flashy, and non-confrontational. Remember: the funeral is about the deceased and feelings of mourning and loss. Any clothing that draws attention to the individual is risky attire.
Earthy colors, deep blues, misty grays, soft browns and deep, muted pinks are all now acceptable colors to wear to funerals. In general, colors to avoid include bright, bold hues. Tulip red, fireball orange and sunflower yellow are all examples of colors that could be deemed inappropriate at a funeral.
Styles
Conservative styles are the tradition at funeral ceremonies, because they show respect for the dead by deflecting attention from the wearer. This excludes clothes with the following: low necklines, big collars, loud prints, short skirts. Clothes with these features are flashy and can even be a little controversial. Wearing clothes like this to the funeral could turn talk from the deceased person to the funeral attendee.
Jewelry
It's alright to wear jewelry to funerals as long as it is subtle, simple and understated. Utilitarian jewelry pieces like watches are fine, as are wedding bands and engagement rings. For women, it's better to wear less jewelry rather than more. For example, a necklace is alright, but when coupled with a bracelet and multiple rings, this may be considered too much.
Hats
Hats are a traditional form of attire. Even though hats may be considered superfluous by modern day standards, this has not always been the case. This means that many hats (like fedoras for men and church hats for women) are now considered old fashioned and therefore conservative by extension. These kinds of hats are appropriate at funerals.
One of the most important things to remember about funeral attire is that context is everything. What is considered inappropriate at one funeral could be completely expected and welcomed at another funeral. When in doubt, the suggestions above are safe bets. For more information, contact a professional like those at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd.
Share21 July 2015
