What should a man wear to a funeral

Knowing what to wear to a funeral can be a bit tricky at times. Immediately, everyone thinks it's most appropriate to wear a black suit. But depending on the person and also perhaps the climate you are in, might lead you to a different answer. The last thing you want to be doing is overheating in 90 degree heat in a black three piece suit.

Most important is to be respectful of the person that has died and the loved ones they have left behind. You should stick with dark colors and closed shoes (no sandals). A dark suit with a shirt is appropriate. For a more formal funeral, a tie would be more appropriate. If you are in very warm weather, stick with dark colors, but still wear pants and a shirt (either short or long sleeves). Make sure the garments are ironed and fit appropriately. Wearing a dark colored matching belt is recommended. Shoes should be cleaned and dark colored as well.

Please avoid t-shirts, jeans, shorts, white sneakers, wrinkled clothes, the "goth" or rocker look and clothes which no longer fit your body (too short, big or tight).

You might want to wear a representative pin of your relationship with that person, for example, a yellow tie or american flag if you both served in the military together. You might also want to wear a representative pin if they died of a particular cause, such as a pink tie if the person died of breast cancer.

Julia, your Bridge Beyond Guide