What is appropriate dress for a Christian funeral?
By ladyluna
@ladyluna (7004)
United States
July 2, 2007 8:37pm CST
Hello all,
I welcome both the male and female perspective on this question.
As some of you may know, my brother-in-law died suddenly this past Saturday. His Christian burial is this coming Friday.
I have been to many funerals, but none in the sweltering heat of the summer. And, I have to admit, I'm at a loss for proper etiquette for summer funerals. I'm hoping you can help.
Do you think it is appropriate to wear a long (3/4 length) black dress, if it is sleeveless? It is linen, with a collar, and is quite conservative, except for the fact that it has no sleeves.
I do not wish to cause any type of controversy at the funeral, and would not wish to make anyone uncomfortable.
So, do you think it is appropriate to wear a black, sleeveless, long dress to a summer funeral?
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3 responses
@shandyleer (23)
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3 Jul 07
i personally think that black is the appropriate colour, and considering that you called your dress conservative, then i would agrre that would a good choice for wear as long as it it not "out there", and honestly im really very sorry to hear about your loss
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@ladyluna (7004)
• United States
4 Jul 07
Hello Shandyleer,
The dress is solid, black linen. With black buttons all the way up the front of the dress. No slits, flowing to mid-calf, and has a traditional stiff, shirt collar. So, I can say with absolute certainty that the only aspect of the dress that could not be considered conservative is the fact that it is sleeveless. I think the suggestion of a black shawl is a fine solution to its sleevelessness.
Thank you for your condolences, and your supportive reply. They are very much appreciated.
@xfallenxlostx (2074)
• United States
3 Jul 07
i think that dress is perfectly appropriate. It is long enough. It is ok to have bare arms. Now, if it was a strapless, i would say that is inappropriate. However, a sleeveless 3/4 lenght dress is perfectly appropriate. i think it is very respectful of you to ask. i am not a Christian myself, but i do have Christian friends and i know they would agree with my statements.
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@ladyluna (7004)
• United States
3 Jul 07
Hello Xfallenxlostx,
Thank you for your support. I agree that strapless would be highly inappropriate. And, as Diecaster pointed out, it is best if I feel completely comfortable in my attire. So, I think that Inazumi's shawl or scarf suggestion is a very wise addition.
Thank you for sharing your perspective. It is appreciated.
@sandwedge (1339)
• Malaysia
3 Jul 07
definitely not a clown suit.
no, no, no, not even a black clown suit.
