I just received news that a close family friend passed away, and there’s a visitation tomorrow, followed by the funeral the next day. I want to show my respect, but I’m not sure if the attire should be different for each event. Should I wear the same outfit, or is there a specific dress code for visitations versus funerals? I don’t want to make any mistakes. Any advice?
It truly depends on the location as well as the attendee’s social standing.
You might anticipate wearing dark clothes and possibly business casual in PR.
Some families, particularly those from lower socioeconomic classes, may make t-shirts featuring the deceased’s photo and distribute them at the burial and funeral.
Hey, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. For the visitation and funeral, keeping it simple is usually best. I’d recommend wearing the same respectful, dark outfit for both. It’s about honoring the person and showing support, so no need to stress too much about changing clothes. I wore the same thing to both events for a loved one recently, and it felt right. Just be there and show your support, that’s what really matters. 