What to wear at funeral

SFinspired · 21 Sep 2009, 8:47 PM

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I know that full formal black clothing is required but the thing is I'm attending my late lecturer that has passed away. I am not particularly close to this tutor but many of his students are attending.

I am not quite sure what I should be wearing. I am thinking of black suite but wearing an everyday T-shirt with jeans. Is this acceptable or should I got for business look with black pants and tie?

tommykins · 21 Sep 2009, 8:55 PM

you answered your question in the first line

Jeee · 21 Sep 2009, 9:01 PM

It is customary to wear black in most cultures. Don't rock up in jeans...it shouldn't matter what degree of closeness you had with the deceased, you should wear black.
Black pants, black top, black shoes.

Cowbell · 21 Sep 2009, 9:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SFinspired

I know that full formal black clothing is required but the thing is I'm attending my late lecturer that has passed away. I am not particularly close to this tutor but many of his students are attending.

I am not quite sure what I should be wearing. I am thinking of black suite but wearing an everyday T-shirt with jeans. Is this acceptable or should I got for business look with black pants and tie?

clown costume

SFinspired · 21 Sep 2009, 9:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeee

It is customary to wear black in most cultures. Don't rock up in jeans...it shouldn't matter what degree of closeness you had with the deceased, you should wear black.
Black pants, black top, black shoes.

Thanks for your prompt response.
It is just that I'm not accustom to attending funerals. I dont' want to sound selfish but after the funeral I have a football game and I don't to change too drastic.

Cheers

Uncle · 22 Sep 2009, 9:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Cowbell

clown costume

Hey I was going to say that!

TheDarkRose · 23 Oct 2009, 8:03 PM

I actually work at a funeral home and have seen people wear all sorts of things to funerals, even pink. But generally the most respectful thing is black pants, black shoes and either a white shirt and dark/black suit jacket or even just a black button up shirt. Dress in black and slightly formal (button up shirts) if you want to appear more respectful.

mitchy_boy · 23 Oct 2009, 8:08 PM

Ninja

killthechicken · 23 Oct 2009, 8:13 PM

dont wear a suit; suits are full of joy

Daipire · 23 Oct 2009, 8:13 PM

Gimp outfits

Shawn of Mega64 · 23 Oct 2009, 10:50 PM

pants, preferable. but you should do your own thing.

Uncle · 24 Oct 2009, 12:01 PM

A laboratory coat.

For the promession of the deceased body.
Promession - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Python can do this easily.

Fish Tank · 30 Oct 2009, 8:09 PM

Something nice. Personally I'd wear an orange suit... but then again every formal event needs an orange suit.

HeadOfDaClass · 3 Nov 2009, 10:02 AM

I would definitely go for the suit...you wanna be sure you don't offend the family with the casual look

21 Sep 2009, 8:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
SFinspired Member HSC: 2007 Gender: Male Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 108 Last Activity: Today, 1:42 AM	What to wear at funeral You can hide this advertisement by registering. I know that full formal black clothing is required but the thing is I'm attending my late lecturer that has passed away. I am not particularly close to this tutor but many of his students are attending. I am not quite sure what I should be wearing. I am thinking of black suite but wearing an everyday T-shirt with jeans. Is this acceptable or should I got for business look with black pants and tie?

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Jeee Executive Member HSC: 2010 Gender: Female Location: Displaced Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 723 Last Activity: Yesterday, 11:33 PM	Re: What to wear at funeral It is customary to wear black in most cultures. Don't rock up in jeans...it shouldn't matter what degree of closeness you had with the deceased, you should wear black. Black pants, black top, black shoes. __________________ HSC o Advanced English o Extension 1 English o Extension 2 English o Modern History o Legal Studies o Society & Culture o Mathematics

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TheDarkRose New Member HSC: 2009 Gender: Female Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 17 Last Activity: 12 Nov 2009, 2:31 PM	Re: What to wear at funeral I actually work at a funeral home and have seen people wear all sorts of things to funerals, even pink. But generally the most respectful thing is black pants, black shoes and either a white shirt and dark/black suit jacket or even just a black button up shirt. Dress in black and slightly formal (button up shirts) if you want to appear more respectful.

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killthechicken Assistant Member HSC: 2009 Gender: Male Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 51 Last Activity: 17 Nov 2009, 3:40 AM	Re: What to wear at funeral dont wear a suit; suits are full of joy

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Daipire Member HSC: 2010 Gender: Male Location: South Sydney Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 116 Last Activity: 20 Nov 2009, 2:30 PM	Re: What to wear at funeral Gimp outfits __________________ This post was made with dedication and retardedness, probably the latter more than the former.... My Threads Are you Feeling S.O.R.E. after the exams? Maybe you'd like to hear A Fun Ethanol Story Chemistry - Physics - Economics - Advanced Maths - General English

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Shawn of Mega64 Junior Member HSC: 2009 Gender: Male Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 38 Last Activity: 14 Nov 2009, 2:45 PM	Re: What to wear at funeral pants, preferable. but you should do your own thing.

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Uncle Ninjaneer HSC: 2007 Gender: Male Location: Retirement Village of Alaska Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,211 Last Activity: Yesterday, 12:05 PM Blog Entries: 20	Re: What to wear at funeral A laboratory coat. For the promession of the deceased body. Promession - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Python can do this easily. __________________ . Last edited by Uncle; 24 Oct 2009 at 12:03 PM.

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HeadOfDaClass New Member HSC: N/A Gender: Undisclosed Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 20 Last Activity: 3 Nov 2009, 10:02 AM	Re: What to wear at funeral I would definitely go for the suit...you wanna be sure you don't offend the family with the casual look

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