memorial service

[di1411]

Does anyone know what the usual dress code is for a memorial service/celebration of the life when nothing's been announced? Don't want to wear black like at the funeral if that's not right. It's for an older person and likely to be very smart.

[Goofy]

I'd wear the same as I would if I were going to the funeral.

[spaced]

me too, as a sign of respect.

[Lonnie]

Its a matter of personel choice, depending on the type of person the deceased was. If its a celebration of the persons life, then yes, you want to be respectful, but, eg, for a man, possibly a coloured tie instead of black, and for a woman, just anything smart, with no black showing, remember, you've alredy done the funeral, and your no longer in 'official' mourning.

[Cetti]

The Memorial Service I attended a few years ago was a very classy affair and every woman (including me, thank goodness! ) wore navy. Black is right for a funeral, but it does'nt seem appropriate for a memorial.

[di1411]

Thanks for your thoughts and advice. I'm still not sure but from your answers, plus other people I've spoken to, it seems that it's very much down to the individual, though "darkish with some bright bits" seems to be a rough guide. (Unless instructed otherwise, like the "Startrek" episode of 2 point 4 Children"!)

[di1411]

Just for information, I went to the service and the dress code seemed to be dark (though not black) ties for men, and some black somewhere for women, but not black throughout. For example, there were a lot of black and white or coloured jackets over black skirts or dresses.

Thought the information might be of use to anyone else in the same situation.