Comments on: Appropriate Funeral Attire: Ask the Audience

By: Ruth

Ruth — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:15:53 +0000

Since it's getting toward summer and you'd be using a navy blazer, I'd say that's acceptable. It's also not YOUR grandmother. That'd be different. Pink pants should be kind of pale, not a happy or excited pink…

By: Ruth

Ruth — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:15:53 +0000

By: Shauna

Shauna — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:15:04 +0000

Seeing as how this is your best friend's loved one who died, I would do your best to adhere to standard funeral attire as possible. Light and bright typically isn't preferred. Light may be okay, especially since you're wearing a darker blazer on top. But remember that you're there for support to your friend and if you show up and you feel uncomfortable with your attire, you won't be able to focus on the situation at hand. Make yourself as comfortable and appropriate as possible to relieve any awkward uncomfortable feelings when you arrive. It's always awkward to show up to an event and feel like you're standing out because of your attire.

By: Shauna

Shauna — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:15:04 +0000

By: francis

francis — Fri, 07 May 2010 09:57:40 +0000

Hi, I’m 22 yrs old and I have nothing formal to wear to my best friends grandmother funeral.. I have a lot of light bright clothing and I haven’t ben to a funeral in years. I anted to know if it would be okay if I wore navy blazer with a white button down shirt with light pink pants? Please respond ASAP. Thanks

By: Timothy Totten

Timothy Totten — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:47:31 +0000

I realize this comes after the funeral you were attending, so this advice is for everyone else.
As a funeral professional, I’ve seen all kinds of funeral atire, from super-formal tuxes to shorts and flipflops.
Black is a simple funeral color, mostly because of the historical use of black for funerals. However, less formal colors can be worn, depending upon the person being commemorated. My grandmother wore blue to her husband’s funeral because it was his favorite color on her.
At the very least, make sure that no matter the color clothing, you wear an outfit that shows the proper respect for the deceased. If light colors do that, go for it. Just stay away from cutoffs and sandals.

By: Fawn

Fawn — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:23:05 +0000

Hi Heather – just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you today. I hope you managed to find something you feel comfortable wearing.

By: Nina

Nina — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:33:09 +0000

I’m so sorry for your loss. Between myself and my husband, we’ve had 4 grandparents pass away in the last 2 years, and each time I wore a dark skirt or pants and a white button down blouse…it doesn’t have to be black anymore. Lots of stores are having winter clearances right now…Kohl’s is usually where I go first.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:43:08 +0000

I always have a backlog of soft black jackets and cardigans. Even if one doesn’t fit well, you can wear it open, over a nice outfit with lighter colors. Khakis and a white shirt, for example.

By: Pam

Pam — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 02:42:55 +0000

My prayers will be with you on Monday…just being there to lend support, love and prayers to her family will be the perfect “outfit” to have on Pam, South Bend