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Funeral attire
I realize this is a sad topic but funerals are an inevitable event. I have attended more funerals in the past year than in the previous 10 years. I guess that is to be expected as we grow older. What surprised me is the way I have seen people dress. The norm used to be black or some somber color. Women wore dresses and men wore suits. Now I am seeing people wearing denim, women in pants, people wearing their work clothes, even one lady looking like she was going to be on “Dancing with the Stars” afterward. What is this world coming to? Is it a lack of respect or just the changing of the times? Have we gotten so busy in our everyday lives we don’t stop to think? I’d like to hear some examples of what you’ve seen lately or just your opinion. What do you consider appropriate attire for this type of sad occasion?
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I think it depends on the type of funeral. If it's a traditional funeral, then people should be respectful and wear black.

I went to a funeral where everyone was dressed in shorts and casual shirts. The reason for that was the deceased requested that they throw a pool party after the funeral so the family abided by their wishes. Seems strange, but it's respect for what the deceased would have wanted.

Anyone else have input on funeral attire?
I totally agree on abiding by the deceased wishes whatever they may be. I too attended a funeral that might seem strange to some in which all the pallbearers wore Harley Davidson shirts because that is what the wishes were.

I guess it should probably matter more that people show up to pay respects at all and it's not about what they wear.

I do know it's nice to get these thoughts out and have ideas bounced back. :-D

Tammy