Traditionally, boys should wear a smart shirt and tie with trousers and shoes, whilst girls typically wear smart dresses. You may need to dress slightly differently depending on the time of year in which the funeral is taking place. In the summer, women may wish to wear a smart skirt or dress if it is a hot day.
For men, a formal suit is still typically worn but you may be allowed to take your jacket off if you become uncomfortably hot. Dark colours are still appropriate and sunglasses are generally accepted outside of the service. Dark coloured coats, jackets, scarves and gloves may be worn. If you are attending a religious funeral, then you may need to be aware of the customs which are followed by that particular faith.
If you are unsure of the etiquette and dress code, read our articles on religious funerals. Unless the family of the deceased has stated otherwise, you should avoid wearing bright coloured or bold clothing to a funeral; if in doubt, choose something smart and neutral. For further advice on what to expect at a funeral, read our guides on traditional funeral etiquette and what happens at a funeral service. Find A Funeral Director Search by town or postcode.
What to do when someone dies. What to do immediately. First steps after a death. Useful guides. After the funeral. Arranging a funeral. Overall, your clothes should be clean and wrinkle free. Even if the only black tie you own is a bow tie, bow ties are not appropriate for a funeral. Don't get us wrong, we love bow ties, but they can be distracting at a funeral.
You want to draw the least amount of attention to yourself as possible, which means opting for a necktie over the bow tie. If you need a tie quickly, you're at the right place. Here at TieMart we offer a wide range of in-stock and funeral-appropriate ties. Orders placed by 12 pm central time leave our warehouse the same day, and shipping as fast as the next business day is available at checkout.
As far as selecting a tie, take a look at these black funeral ties. You'll find all of these neckties appropriate and respectful for a funeral. Absolutely not! While a black tie is most commonly worn for funerals and formal events like weddings, it also can be worn to the office, a job interview, even casually with a collared shirt and jeans.
For men, a suit will always be an appropriate choice for a funeral—no matter how hot it gets. If you're truly worried you will be too warm in a suit coat, wear a dress shirt, necktie and slacks or suit pants. However, you should still bring a sportcoat or that suit coat with. When you arrive at the funeral, see what the other men are wearing.
If everyone is wearing a jacket, it's best to put it on. Sometimes a family decides to honor their loved one by having everyone wear a certain color to the funeral.
Pink, green, blue. The color chosen is usually something meaningful, like a cancer ribbon color. In this case, if you were asked to wear something unusual to a funeral we recommend that you do.
It doesn't have to be your entire outfit from head to toe in that color, but a necktie or pocket square is a nice touch that will mean a lot to the family. Jeans are not considered appropriate funeral attire, even in dark colors. Unless requested by the family, business casual is the least casual you should dress for a funeral.
And you should only dress business casual if you do not have access to a suit or more formal attire. Sometimes things happen and the only pants you have access to before a funeral is denim. No one is going to ask you to leave a funeral for wearing jeans. Dress the jeans up as much as possible. A polo or dress shirt, necktie, blazer, dress shoes. Casual hats like baseball caps and beanies are inappropriate for a funeral.
Just like the rest of your attire, the hat should be a dark muted color in a solid or subdued pattern. However, aside from these exceptions, hats should be removed when going indoors, especially in a church.
When outside, remove your hat during a burial service or when a funeral procession passes. During a military service, when the American flag is presented you should remove your hat as well.
Most men will wear black shoes to a funeral and if you have a pair, we suggest wearing black shoes. Brown is a dark muted color and okay to wear to a funeral. Brown shoes pair well with navy, brown and lighter gray suits.
If you're asking this question, it's probably not. When it comes to funeral attire, think black or dark muted colors and subtle to no patterns. There's no one to impress at a funeral so don't try to show how trendy you are, even if that's your normal style. Keep your outfit neat, low key and respectful. If you're overdue for a haircut, make an effort to be groomed for the funeral.
Get a haircut, and trim or shave your beard if you have one. Your overall appearance at a funeral is all about showing respect. A wake or viewing is typically held the day before or morning of a funeral service, with the body or ashes of the deceased present.
It is typically informal and held at a funeral home. It is a time to pay your respects to the deceased and give your condolences to the family. A wake or viewing is more social than a funeral, and close family and friends often stay through the entire event. It is a time to share stories about the deceased and and mourn together. Wake attire is similar to funeral attire. If a heel is required, make it a comfortable heel 2-inches or less with traction.
You're going to be on your feel a lot, so you'll want to keep your heels low. One quick note. Attire can vary by region. There are regions in the United States that funeral directors may not adhere to such a strict formal dress code, particularly in rural areas. A lot about attire has to do with expectations of the clientele. You probably already know this, but any bright, bold, neon and even pastel colors are out. There are a lot of meanings behind colors, and even though a certain color might be uplifting, funeral home attire should respect the fact that its clients are in mourning.
Some funeral homes require a strict dress code of black suits and ties for men. Others avoid black expect for dress shoes and belts. In this case, funeral home employees mainly wear gray and dark blue suits and ties, but other muted color neckties may be okay, too.
Every tie in those dark muted colors will match. First, let's address the bow tie versus the necktie. We love the look of a bow tie, but it's best to stick to a necktie in the funeral business.
Even in a dark, muted color a bow tie is an unwelcome distraction. As far as tie widths go, a standard 3. Wearing a skinnier tie would look unprofessional, even if this is your style outside of work. Make sure your tie is the appropriate length as well.
Most men wear a regular length, inch tie. Just remember that your tie should hit at about the belt line. You want your necktie to be a great tie, but not one that anyone will comment on. This sounds confusing, but the key here is to stick with more classic ties. Here's a look at three types that are appropriate for a funeral home. Solid ties are the easiest choice for a funeral director. They're classic, they look good and are easy to find in dark solid shades.
Sometimes solid ties come in shinier finishes, especially for formal attire. For a funeral home we recommend a light satin or matte finish. Here's a look at a couple we recommend. This black staff tie is our most affordable tie for funeral homes, especially if purchasing in bulk for multiple staff members.
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