Funeral Do’s and Don’ts
Funerals are a tricky business for everyone involved, especially if you’ve never been to a funeral or experienced a loss before. Many people deal with loss differently and expressing your feelings about death may be something you’ve never had to deal with before. Similarly, you may not know the right things to say or do when attending a funeral. Though the guidelines for etiquette at a funeral are different in every culture and country, there are some general rules you should follow when attending a funeral in the U.S. Before you do anything you may regret, here are some of the biggest etiquette rules to follow when attending a funeral: Do: Dress modestly. When attending a funeral, try to dress as conservatively as possible. A funeral isn’t the place to make a fashion statement, and you shouldn’t be trying to attract any attention to yourself. The dress code for funerals is typically business casual, so dress nicely and respectably, without going over the top. No sweats or flip flops