What to wear to a Catholic funeral?

Question

My friend's father who's passed away was a Catholic and they're holding the service at the Catholic Church and I don't know what to wear. I don't want to sound vain, I wouldn't stress normally but my friend has asked me to sing a solo ( i dont even know if that's a usual thing for a Catholic funeral but my friend isnt a Catholic, so.. ) so i'll be under the spotlights so to speak and i don't want to be over or under dressed and offend anyone. Would black or charcoal dress pants and a black shirt be Ok or is it too black? Would i have to wear a skirt instead????? (please say no!!!)

any ideas??? serious answers please...

Answer 1

What you have suggested is great. Basically wear what you would wear to a job interview at an accountants office. Pants are fine, a skirt is nice though. But it is a personal choice if you wear a skirt wear pantyhose.

Answer 2

Avoid use clothes with live colours or with some draw on it.Wear simple clothes(Here in Brazil, black clothes are common used in funerals), and, IF YOU WANT, use a skirt.

Answer 3

Sounds fine.

I honestly think its a very sad statement of our time that anyone has to ask what is proper attire for a funeral, regardless of the religion.

Answer 4

A dark colored, conservative suit (pantsuit is ok) with dark colored blouse with white accessories would be fine.

Good song to sing - Ave Maria - in Latin - it's a classic recital song so don't be worried.

Answer 5

A Hawaiian shirt would be appropriate....just not one with bananas on it.

Answer 6

I would think that this is something that everyone should know. Its sad that you have to ask what to wear for a funeral.

You're going to pay your respects, shouldn't you want to look your best.

Answer 7

Wear what you would wear to a protestant funeral.  Anything  that is darker in color (not bright or wild) would be fine.  I think pants are fine too. What you mentioned in your post sounds fine to me.   As long as you look respectful you won't offend anyone.  Good luck!

Answer 8

That sounds perfect. Skirt not required. For a funeral you should be well dressed & wear dark to show mourning. You can not "over-dress". You will do fine!

Answer 9

Speaking from experience, I have been to many, many Catholic, Italian funerals. I come from a large Italian family that is slowly getting smaller. What you have suggested is perfect. You can never have too much black on for a funeral. Back in the day and still even now with alot of older people, after the funeral of immediate family,( father, mother, siblings, children, husbands, wives), they go through a year of mourning where they can ONLY wear black.

I have seen and believe me when I say I have heard mourners rip someone apart for wearing red, white socks, tennis shoes, blue jeans....etc. to a funeral.

Just stick with black and you will be fine. Don't wear flashy jewelry.

As for singing a solo, yes that has been done. My aunt sings Amazing Grace solos at the family funerals.

Sorry for your friends loss.

Answer 10

Protestant is also a Christian denomination just like a Catholic but they have similarities regarding on funerals and weddings. the most required one is black (blouse and skirt or a black suit). if you want to wear necklace, it must be a white or black pearls and not jewelries. and if you would like to add, if am not wrong, it's called "bandana" a piece of black laced cloth to cover your hair.

Answer 11

just dress modestly and you'll be ok. not tshirt and jeans. wear something nicer.