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| Funeral Etiquette Tips |
Funerals can be uncomfortable for people who haven’t attended one before and don’t know what the proper etiquette is. Attendees are often in a state of heightened distress so even the smallest hint of disrespect or mistake can trigger anger, sadness, or fresh grief. At The Jerry Spears Company, we recommend you follow these funeral etiquette tips to ensure you’re not stepping on any toes:
1. Make Sure You’re Welcome
Funeral services
don’t involve invites so people know when and where the event is held from informal
channels. It’s important to ascertain if you will be welcome at such an event
of whether your presence might cause discomfort.
2. Proper Clothes
Make sure you
wear formal and somber clothes for a funeral. Men should wear a black formal coat, trousers, tie, and a white
shirt. Stay away from bright pops of color that would stand out vividly. Women
should stick with modest black outfits that can be considered appropriate work
wear. They should also stay away from bright pops of color and stick with
subtle makeup.
3. Arrive On Time
Make sure you
arrive at a location on time or 15 minutes before it is set to begin. Arriving
late can cause disruption and upset other attendees. If a delay is inevitable, slip into the funeral venue quietly and sit
at the back, which causes minimal disruption.
4. Turn of Your Phone
It’s
disrespectful to take calls, browse messages or be on your phone during a
funeral. We recommend placing your phone on silent or switching it off
completely to help avoid the temptation
to check. If you absolutely must take a call, walk outside without causing too
much disruption to attend to it. It’s a good idea to remain outside until the
service is completed.
If you want to
know more about funeral services, don’t hesitate to contact us at The Jerry Spears Company. Our team will
be happy to help.
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