MarysLittleFlower Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 A close friend of mine passed away there's much more to think about than my clothes but I need to figure out what to wear to the wake and burial. Should it be all black or is it still respectful to wear a black skirt, black cardigan and muted dark green/blue shirt under the cardigan? I'm asking about the colours specifically.. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I'm sorry for your loss. I will pray for your friend today.I think what you have suggested sounds fine. Funeral customs generally don't require one to wear ALL black head to toe these days -- it's socially acceptable to wear black with secondary colors of dark shades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatitude Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Check with the family. Sometimes people specifically prefer for mourners to come wearing colours. If the family has no preference, then I would choose muted shades - not all black, but not too bright either. The outfit you've described sounds fine. I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and for your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisa Marie Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 What you describe sounds totally fine. It's pretty rare (at least in my area) for everyone to wear all black for a funeral. Lots of black and muted colors, though. Lots of prayers for you and the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Agreed - what you describe sounds fine. Holding you, your friend and their family in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarysLittleFlower Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) I can't seem to fix the formatting on my phone... Anyway I have terrible news. Im not including any details to protect the privacy of this family. I found out that my friend committed suicide. Please pray this is indescribably painful for those involved especially I'm sure the parents. To think I was worrying about clothes.... Edited May 20, 2015 by MarysLittleFlower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaThoma Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I will be praying. Don't feel bad about worrying about clothes. I think our minds focus on little things in these types of situations as a coping mechanism. (Right before I flew home after my dad died I found myself completely cleaning my dorm room. It was something productive to focus on and it helped.) Also the outfit you described sounds fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I can't seem to fix the formatting on my phone... Anyway I have terrible news. Im not including any details to protect the privacy of this family. I found out that my friend committed suicide. Please pray this is indescribably painful for those involved especially I'm sure the parents. To think I was worrying about clothes.... When I receive the Eucharist tomorrow morning at Mass, I will be sure to do so for your friend and will offer the Mass itself up for him/her. In fact, I will do both these things for at least the rest of the week. May the peace of God which surpasses all understanding guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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