Black tie at funerals?
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Galsia said:
I would say that black ties are still expected at funerals unless specifically told otherwise by the family of the deceased. Can't imagine funeral fashion will ever change.
I would agree.The only time I haven't worn a black tie to a funeral, was for my Uncle's who specifically requested club ties.
Cupid Stunt said:
Galsia said:
I would say that black ties are still expected at funerals unless specifically told otherwise by the family of the deceased. Can't imagine funeral fashion will ever change.
Agreed. I think wearing a black tie, white shirt & black trousers (with a black suit jacket if weather dictates) is respectful so I'd go for that unless a dress code was specified by the family Galsia said:
Speaking of funerals, is the fad of playing 'Angels' by Robbie Williams as still in fashion?
My mate was 1 of those people who'd do anything to help anyone, at his funeral his family chose to play '500 miles' by The Proclaimers. Made us all smile through the depression at the time but I can't think of the song without feeling really downMy dad wants Disco Inferno for his
[Edited to remove the word "blazer" from a post about funerals]
Edited by Cupid Stunt on Tuesday 27th April 10:32
The Real Thing - You To Me Are Everything (This was his favorite song)
Stevie Wonder - Dance With My Father (That is what he asked for)
Candie Staton - Young Hearts Run Free (Me, brother and sister are all <20 so 'young hearts', was quite fitting)
So they don't have to all be sad!
We also didn't really want all black as he never would have wanted that, so I wore Black Trousers, Shirt and a dark purple tie.
Jonny671 said:
Cupid Stunt said:
Galsia said:
I would say that black ties are still expected at funerals unless specifically told otherwise by the family of the deceased. Can't imagine funeral fashion will ever change.
Agreed. I think wearing a black tie, white shirt & black trousers (with a black suit jacket if weather dictates) is respectful so I'd go for that unless a dress code was specified by the family Galsia said:
Speaking of funerals, is the fad of playing 'Angels' by Robbie Williams as still in fashion?
My mate was 1 of those people who'd do anything to help anyone, at his funeral his family chose to play '500 miles' by The Proclaimers. Made us all smile through the depression at the time but I can't think of the song without feeling really downMy dad wants Disco Inferno for his
[Edited to remove the word "blazer" from a post about funerals]
Edited by Cupid Stunt on Tuesday 27th April 10:32
The Real Thing - You To Me Are Everything (This was his favorite song)
Stevie Wonder - Dance With My Father (That is what he asked for)
Candie Staton - Young Hearts Run Free (Me, brother and sister are all <20 so 'young hearts', was quite fitting)
So they don't have to all be sad!
We also didn't really want all black as he never would have wanted that, so I wore Black Trousers, Shirt and a dark purple tie.
I'm tempted to have Highway to Hell by AC/DC play at my funeral.
Edited by Galsia on Tuesday 27th April 11:09
Galsia said:
Put it this way, if you turn up to a funeral overdressed nobody will notice. If you go to one underdressed, prople will see you as disrespectful.
My thoughts exactly.I was at my girlfriend's grandmas's partner's funeral earlier this year and although I didn't know him terribly well I still wore a black suit, white shirt and black tie as it showed respect.
markmullen said:
Galsia said:
Put it this way, if you turn up to a funeral overdressed nobody will notice. If you go to one underdressed, prople will see you as disrespectful.
My thoughts exactly.I was at my girlfriend's grandmas's partner's funeral earlier this year and although I didn't know him terribly well I still wore a black suit, white shirt and black tie as it showed respect.
monthefish said:
markmullen said:
Galsia said:
Put it this way, if you turn up to a funeral overdressed nobody will notice. If you go to one underdressed, prople will see you as disrespectful.
My thoughts exactly.I was at my girlfriend's grandmas's partner's funeral earlier this year and although I didn't know him terribly well I still wore a black suit, white shirt and black tie as it showed respect.
My rule of thumb is;
If the departed was a vet, wear a service tie if you are entitled. Likewise if he was a member of a club or association that has a tie, wear that, especially if you are representing them.
Otherwise, dark suit, black tie and white shirt is the default.
Never wear brown boots at a funeral!!
If the departed was a vet, wear a service tie if you are entitled. Likewise if he was a member of a club or association that has a tie, wear that, especially if you are representing them.
Otherwise, dark suit, black tie and white shirt is the default.
Never wear brown boots at a funeral!!
M3CHA-MONK3Y said:
HOGEPH said:
"Going Underground" was considered too up tempo for a sombre occasion.
How about 'Underground' by Jamiroquai?"I'm going deeper underground, there's too much panic in this town"
I think I'm having this for my funeral
i fancy some metal... like Iron Maiden or something.
TpdNotts said:
monthefish said:
markmullen said:
Galsia said:
Put it this way, if you turn up to a funeral overdressed nobody will notice. If you go to one underdressed, prople will see you as disrespectful.
My thoughts exactly.I was at my girlfriend's grandmas's partner's funeral earlier this year and although I didn't know him terribly well I still wore a black suit, white shirt and black tie as it showed respect.
i think black tie is best, even if you didnt really know the person who you are paying respect to. My uncles funeral was about 5weeks ago, my boyfriend never got to meet him before he suddenly passed, but he still wore a white shirt,black tie and black trousers to his funeral.
If you're in the forces maybe the family would like you to wear your uniform? My step-dad retired from the navy 5years ago, and is still allowed to wear his uniform to weddings and funerals, plus my uncle was in the army so it was a joke they used to share about who was best etc. So quite fitting for my step-dad to wear it.
If you're in the forces maybe the family would like you to wear your uniform? My step-dad retired from the navy 5years ago, and is still allowed to wear his uniform to weddings and funerals, plus my uncle was in the army so it was a joke they used to share about who was best etc. So quite fitting for my step-dad to wear it.
when the gran went for the final BBQ, brother was in bright Hawaiian shirt and shorts, I was in red trousers and some bright shirt, sister was rather drab....
not see the point of wearing black to a funeral, the priest wears enough for everyone and the person who is getting toasted won't mind much either
not see the point of wearing black to a funeral, the priest wears enough for everyone and the person who is getting toasted won't mind much either
davido140 said:
Dont wear your bugs bunny or simpsons tie though.
One of dad's friends turned up at dad's funeral wearing a Simpsons tie, would of made dad chuckle so we had no problem with it, depends on the people (was more of a shock seeing him in a suit, he's usually in his work gear (plasterer))Galsia said:
I would say that black ties are still expected at funerals unless specifically told otherwise by the family of the deceased. Can't imagine funeral fashion will ever change.
Speaking of funerals, is the fad of playing 'Angels' by Robbie Williams as still in fashion?
Anyone plays that at my funeral, the fSpeaking of funerals, is the fad of playing 'Angels' by Robbie Williams as still in fashion?
ker's out of the will right there and then. I'll climb out of the coffin to enforce this if need be.Our family have had the misfortune to bury two gregarious and much-loved members within a 6-month window recently.
On both occasions everyone attending was smart/formal but tinged with silliness appropriate to celebrating the person. So I chose a dark,dark blue suit, but a suitably loud and irreverent tie for each; but , for example, for my uncle's funeral -Jon always a ladies man - his female colleagues turned up en masse looking stunning in short summer dresses, because that's what Jon would have liked.
Funerals can be curiously joyous occasions
On both occasions everyone attending was smart/formal but tinged with silliness appropriate to celebrating the person. So I chose a dark,dark blue suit, but a suitably loud and irreverent tie for each; but , for example, for my uncle's funeral -Jon always a ladies man - his female colleagues turned up en masse looking stunning in short summer dresses, because that's what Jon would have liked.
Funerals can be curiously joyous occasions
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