Sigh*** another funeral???? What to wear????
By Renhard
@Renhard (3471)
Jamaica
October 1, 2010 7:44pm CST
Why do most people wear dark clothes to go to a funeral. To me it makes the funeral looks like that person is going to go to hell or something.
I couldn't believe when my mother woke me up to rate the clothes that she was going to wear to go to a funeral. It was a bright blue pants, and a blue and silver blouse with blue earring and necklace.
Now that is how i see a funeral should be. Celebrate that the person will make it to heaven.
Or maybe she is joking and she will later change her mind to the norm (dark colours) we will see.
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3 responses
@shadogabo (28)
• Puerto Rico
2 Oct 10
Well i dont think the color has to do with anything like respect or what the person feels for the diseased, and nothing to do with where the person is going. Is more like a tradition thing based in a belief but the belief got missing on the way so people do it cause of tradition forgetting what it means. For me i think is cause of the transition from one place to the other. Color or bright colors can change, scare or attract the spirit. If everyone is wearing black a neutral color and that way nothing distracts the spirit. Like a lot of traditions people forget its meaning, like hollowing that people wear masks to scare of bad spirits and to symbolize strength and courage. Anyways the point is u can wear what u think is best but without standing out to much.
@Renhard (3471)
• Jamaica
2 Oct 10
Its ok. I really love your explanation of things. If that is the way things really are, then i dont see a problem with any color at all. it really seems people forget about how traditions come about. And they follow things being unaware of the facts. I really like your response.
@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
4 Oct 10
I think it's a good thought, though probably some folks would consider it disrespectful...
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
2 Oct 10
If you're a guest only, you don't have to wear black. But don't go there wearing bright red or yellow colors. It's not about saying that it should be dark because the person is going to hell. But simply, you're sharing your condolences on the people who have lost a loved one. They're mourning and their sorrows are far greater than those who are just there as friends or acquaintances.
It's not always though that people wear black and dark colors. We don't, we wear white or any light colors as long as it's not red. Red connotes something blissful and happy thus being worn when it's your birthday.
