Does one HAVE to wear black for a Mass of Christian burial?

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I’ve been thinking about attending such a Mass for my confirmation sponsor this coming Saturday.
 
Is one Italian, ?

It really depends on the culture and customs
 
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“have to”??

No.

But most people here in the United States wear black clothing for funerals, so you might be a little out of place if you don’t. If you don’t have anything black, other neutral colors aren’t bad either, like gray or brown.
 
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There no dress code for Mass. In general, people dress somberly for funerals but dark colors in general will work.
 
No, not at all. However, somber and tasteful clothes are best for this occasion.
 
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I’ve been thinking about attending such a Mass for my confirmation sponsor this coming Saturday.
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This isn’t a religious question as much as it is a question of local custom, particularly the customs of those who will be attending the funeral. And they are also a bit age specific, as well. In most cases, younger people are allowed more latitude, as long as they don’t “stick out”. In most cases, more-than-casual attire in muted or darker colors is acceptable. Generally avoid bright colors and patterns.

Most people understand that younger people often cannot afford expensive clothing that they rarely have opportunity to use, and have limited wardrobes on hand to work with. Don’t worry about being criticized as long as you are dressed modestly and respectfully.

Again, it depends on the “audience”.
 
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No you don’t have to…the point of your attire at a funeral would be to appear subdued and respectful of the solemn occasion. So I wouldn’t wear bright colors, but if you don’t have black, perhaps navy blue, brown, gray
 
A good rule is to ask your parents. They generally have a good idea of what is acceptable.
 
Previous posters are correct. It depends where you live.
In my community folks don’t usually dress up for a funeral and there seems to be no big requirement for somber colours. That’s not the case where I grew up and in a lot of other communities.
 
It very much depends on local culture. Sometimes culture varies from parish to parish within a diocese. I was recently at a Catholic funeral where everyone came dressed in (stylish) Island/resort type clothing at the request of the family of the deceased.

You probably can’t go wrong wearing darker, muted colors such as black, gray, or navy blue.
 
Well, where do you live?

Will you ever answer any of our clarificatory questions?

Will Batman ever escape the Joker’s trap?
 
I see about half and half in the US Midwest. Some wear black; some just wear respectable clothes regardless of color.
 
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I see about half and half in the US Midwest. Some wear black; some just wear respectable clothes regardless of color.
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Likewise elsewhere. I agree. Yes, we are in mourning, but we are celebrating the life and resurrection of the person’s soul also. Most priests wear white vestments.
 
Personally, I have never worn black. I don’t own a black suit. All of my suites are technically charcoal gray
 
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Why WOULDN’T you wear black?
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Not everybody has black clothing in their wardrobe, especially many young people, who have little use for it (unless they are Goths or Emos). Springing even fifty bucks for a cheap black shirt and cheap black pants that they are probably not going to wear again for years is hard to justify when cash is tight.
 
Just FYI, according to Miss Manners, the correct fur to wear for mourning is sable. According to me, it should be faux sable.
 
i’ve “heard” that “wearing red” at a funeral is a big time “no-no”

i saw a female do that at the funeral of one of my father’s friends…
 
is anyone wearing actual animal fur anymore?

i should hope not…
 
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