Funerals. Is it disrespectful to not wear black?

As far as I was told nowadays if you are not a member of the deceased person's immediate family you dont have to wear black but any subdued color is OK. Not Red!

Times have really changed, I don't think it's necessary to wear black. As long as you wear something conservative, and neat and tidy. That's all that's required.

Not at all. Just wear dark clothes.And avoid accessories, too bright make-up and lipstick.

I don't think it is disrespectful to wear another colour, although it would probably be better to make sure it was a dark colour. Perhaps a black skirt and jacket with a dark coloured top might do the trick.

At one time yes it would have been considered disrespectful but tradition has changed and I no longer believe you need to wear black. Because personally I am an old fashioned person I definately wouldn't show up at a funneral wearing hot pink or bright red, but I think using darker colors is very appropriate.

I think just wear some toned down, muted colors. That would be fine. Nothing bright and don't laugh. :P

White is also used at this time, perhaps you will not be branded disrespectfull if you are not in black. However I remember my late mother-in-law asking me to change my pink colored dress on the wake of a relative.

Personally I do not think it disrespectful to wear something besides black. I have lost several family members and I did not wear black, nor did most of my family. Most wore dark colors though, I guess to represent the dark mood and sadness. But no, these days anything goes. I think it may brighten up an otherwise very sad day also. I'm sorry for your loss.

If you have something dark and conservative - navy or brown, I would think that would work. But I would avoid that hot pink low rider mini-skirt. That would be a definite no-no.