Black shirt to a funeral?

[Tam_Mullen]

Hi guys,

I have a funeral tomorrow for a work colleague, it has come quickly and working the hours we do I haven't had time to nip to a shop! I have black trousers shoes and a tie but no white shirt, but I do have a black shirt.

Is all black, I.e shoes trousers shirt and tie, a bit morbid?

Thanks

[ApOrbital]

No not at all.

[Jim the Sunderer]

You'll look like an Italian.

Though I'm sure you've got a 24-hour tailor on retainer for just this problem.

[ApOrbital]

If anyone comments you can just say we won the rugby world cup again.

[Gargamel]

White shirt is best

[davhill]

Gargamel said:

White shirt is best

Agreed. Big supermarkets have acceptable ones.

[tighnamara]

Turning up and showing your respect outweighs any colour of shirt you wear.

[Ilovejapcrap]

tighnamara said:

Turning up and showing your respect outweighs any colour of shirt you wear.

You say that but I got odd looks dressed as a clown.

Joking aside it should be fine

[eskidavies]

Someone I know was late getting home to attend funeral of a fella from the club,he jumped in someone's car work boots,dusty trousers and glo coat ,that's how he paid his respects.

[tighnamara]

Ilovejapcrap said:

You say that but I got odd looks dressed as a clown.

Joking aside it should be fine

Must admit I would quite like a clown at my funeral, theres an idea now....... must come dressed as a clown.

[wildcat45]

I wore a black shirt dark suit and no tie at my Dad's funeral. It looked fine and didn't look out of place. One guy turned up in cords and an old jumper. That was fine too.

A family friend who was a surveyor died quite early a few years ago. The church was packed and amongst the dark suits and somber frocks there was a sprinkling of Hi-Viz jackets from builders,foremen and fellow surveyors. Like the poster above described. It was great as it reflected the diverse nature of those who knew, liked and in many cases loved him.

Being there is most important. You're not going to ruin the day with a black shirt.

[popeyewhite]

No.

[Six Fiend]

All the younger generation funerals (under 50s) I attend (an unfortunate regularity in my line of life) are very much turn up how you feel just be there if you can. I see all sorts of things but never judge.
Some insist on bright clothing when they've planned in advance.

For the old folks (all my family) it's been traditional dark suit and white shirt all the way.

[CaptainSlow]

If anyone asks just say you're starting your shift at the Bandidos Mexican restaurant straight after the service.


ETA
Make sure you wear a red bowtie to complete the authenticity for this ruse.

[Hugo a Gogo]

not that long ago people just wore a black armband

black shirt is fine as far as I'm concerned

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Most people wouldn't worry if you turned up painted green in a stetson & hula hula skirt. It's being there that counts.

[SS2.]

Black shirt, white shirt - both are perfectly acceptable,IMHO.

[Hugo a Gogo]

CaptainSlow said:

If anyone asks just say you're starting your shift at the Bandidos Mexican restaurant straight after the service.


ETA
Make sure you wear a red bowtie to complete the authenticity for this ruse.

just remember, although it's only two letters, there's a massive difference between 'sombre' and 'sombrero'

copyright Viz letterbox

[Dand E Lion]

At a friend's funeral (car club) several people turned up in black overalls. I always think that one's presence is required to respect the deceased (who won't notice) and to commiserate with those remaining, so providing the clothing is not soup stained and shoes are polished, I don't think it matters.

[austinsmirk]

I always cringe a bit when people turn up in onesies- because thats what he/she was famous for wearing.

Black or white shirt, who cares, I take it you have a jacket ?

But as said, turning up is the point.

recently went to a great friend and work colleagues funeral, sadly died at 56 yrs old. I'm a 43 yr old man, I cried my eyes out. A very tough day.