Wearing Black to a Funeral

[@oneofamillion4951]

I agree. Wearing black gives the occasion the gravity it deserves and, like you said, creates a feeling of unity amongst attendees. I also don't mind a bit of a tradition and ritual in a world where we are beginning to lack that. Thanks for another good video.

[@trentmonaghan179]

I agree. I usually wear black and/or dark blue to funerals. I'm not into wearing reds and oranges and greens, etc., to funerals.

[@dawnyoung9908]

I agree and I also believe it’s a sign of respect.

[@caryldennis1946]

Black absorbs energy (white reflects it) so when we wear black to a funeral we absorb energy from everyone around us. This can be helpful or sometimes not so helpful if you are very empathic.

[@laurencole4222]

Oh! I never looked at it energetically before. And of course it harmonizes us, and it absorbs the energy, and it shows respect for the Departed. Yes. Thank you as always.

[@sarahbunnett-gibson3517]

As a Minister, sometimes familes talk about colour .Mom s favorite colour was blue . And then choose to wear blue in honor ❤

[@katewhittaker6386]

Interesting because in some cultures white is the colour of mourning. But I take agree that it is valuable and necessary to respect the gravity of the occasion.

[@jeannemarie3704]

I agree! ❤

[@DANDOVIDAALAMUERTE]

Living in Spain for the past 32 years and hearing heartbreaking stories of widows and adolescent children being forced to wear black because of societal norms back in the day, this may have worked had they been allowed to make their own choices. As a celebrant I do ask families if they have any colour preferences but I must say, I am occasionally surprised to see black being worn.

[@SacredDeathcare]

It's so different in different contexts. Choice is critical, it's not healing otherwise.

[@gaynoradkins630]

Interesting, society in the uk seems to be moving away from this and there is more of a focus on celebrating the persons life. Dr Sara Kerr would you suggest that the funeral and celebration of life should be separate events? If so how much time between them please?

[@sarahbunnett-gibson3517]

I've performed maybe 70 funerals .( minister) I believe it's of Great Value to the key mourners to have space between the death and the celebration of life . And my own family certainly did this extra time , between a tiny family only cremation and then 2 months later a celebration of life. The energy that can be created with time.. Makes it very possible to still be sad,---- But opens up the possibilities to have some funny stories and hearing delightful things about your beloved.

[@SacredDeathcare]

I agree, and actually prefer to do the celebration of life before the person dies, if possible. I talk a lot about this in a free mini-class on Why Funerals Matter. You can learn more about it at sacreddeathcare.com/program/why-funerals-matter/#anchor-1

[@shellywinney7115]

You're the best. ❤u