Thread: Catholic funeral

What does one, particularly a woman, wear to one of these shindigs? Mr. Gnome's uncle died on Sunday, and his funeral is going to be in a Catholic church. I don't want to be over or under dressed, or stand out.

Originally Posted by gnomeflinger

What does one, particularly a woman, wear to one of these shindigs? Mr. Gnome's uncle died on Sunday, and his funeral is going to be in a Catholic church. I don't want to be over or under dressed, or stand out.

Probably depends on the part of the country. Down here in the south, immediate family is usually in suits/sports coats and women in dresses or dress slacks/blouse. While there might be some dark/black colored clothes, it is much less common these days.

Originally Posted by Tned

Probably depends on the part of the country. Down here in the south, immediate family is usually in suits/sports coats and women in dresses or dress slacks/blouse. While there might be some dark/black colored clothes, it is much less common these days.

I have some darker clothing, but not "funeral" colors. I don't want to offend anyone, especially family members who will be there.

Stay away from flowers n animals.
Nice casual.
Common sense attire. Its a funeral. Period. Religion has nothing to do with it.

I've been to one Catholic funeral (grandmother on my dad's side) and what I think you should wear is workout attire. Seriously, there's a ton of up and down stuff, its like a workout. I was not impressed with the Catholic funeral procedure. But, personal feelings aside, wear black somewhat dressy. Nothing over the top but not casual either.

People probably won't be paying much attention to what anyone is wearing...IMO....Unless it's risque.

Originally Posted by KCL

People probably won't be paying much attention to what anyone is wearing...IMO....Unless it's risque.

You'd think, but this side of the family is kind of different. No one ever knows which way they'll go - okay with whatever or nit-picky about everything.

Wear a tidy suit, if you have one. In a darker shade (black navy isn't that important, just not brights.)

Wear a Moo-Moo.

Dark and conservative, respectful. That's all that really matters.

Sadly being a military photographer I have been to more than 30 funerals in the past 4 years, many of which were Catholic. Just many sure your clothes don't make a bold statement. Anything that don't make you the center of attention is perfectly fitting.

Originally Posted by chazoe60

I think you should wear is workout attire. Seriously, there's a ton of up and down stuff, its like a workout.

man thats for sure!

pasties

Dark and respectful is the way I went. Other than the immediate family, I think we were some of the few in funeral attire. There were many people in jeans and t shirts. Maybe I'm too much of a snob or too prim and proper but really? Jeans and t shirts to a funeral? I can understand going to church not knowing the proper attire, but a funeral? At least put on a nicer shirt than a t shirt, people.

I asked my question wondering if Catholic funerals were black and dark, or if wearing some white was inappropriate. Apparently you can wear whatever you want to a funeral.

Uncle Jim wanted a full mass for his funeral, so he got one. It was surreal to me because I found myself reciting the prayers and such along with the other Catholics that were there. I haven't gone to a Catholic mass (save it be a couple of Christmas Eve ones my parents made me go to) since I was 12.

A funny thing though, I told my kids not to touch the holy water that were placed in the pedestals outside the row we were sitting in. They asked why and I said, "because you're not Catholic." Then Mr. Gnome said loud enough for some people to hear "you'll burn!"

Originally Posted by chazoe60

I've been to one Catholic funeral (grandmother on my dad's side) and what I think you should wear is workout attire. Seriously, there's a ton of up and down stuff, its like a workout. I was not impressed with the Catholic funeral procedure. But, personal feelings aside, wear black somewhat dressy. Nothing over the top but not casual either.

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