Choosing the Right Clothing Doesn't Have to Be difficult with Some Help!

After an individual is passed away and services have been scheduled at one of the funeral homes in Hilton, NY, there may be some questions about what you should wear to the service. Like all the rest of the details, the clothing can also make a difference in the experience for everyone in attendance. So here are just a few suggestions and guidelines to follow when choosing your attire for these events.

What Kind of Event is It?

The first thing that needs to be determined when choosing appropriate attire is what kind of an event the coordinator is having. In most cases, it may be a traditional funeral service, but there could also be cultural or religious traditions that will need to be upheld; these can all require different forms of clothing that you will need to wear.

In addition, there are other events called a celebration of life that are more lighthearted and joyful so that the clothing requirements could change based on this. Please, events may ask that you wear something more casual, or they may want to see more specific color coordination for all the attendees to wear. We always recommend checking with the individual scheduling the services to see if there's anything specific that needs to be worn so you can show respect for the family.

Traditional Options

Traditional attire will be dark-colored, and you want to pick something more conservative; a few things to consider are making sure that you are:

• Avoiding wearing anything overly revealing 
• It is always recommended to bring a formal jacket 
• Avoid wearing items like t-shirts 
• Make sure the shirts or dresses come up to the neck 
• Pants and dresses need to cover the knees

Men's Clothing

Traditional men's attire can include:

• Dress suit and tie 
• Slacks with a button-down shirt 
• Dress pants with button-down shirts and vest 

It is recommended to refrain from wearing athletic shoes or baseball hats unless the coordinator has requested this.

Women's Choices

Women's clothing traces are as follows:

• Pantsuit with pumps 
• Skirt with blouse or sweater 
• Dress slacks with a blouse 
• Full-length dress 

It's recommended to avoid wearing anything that's overly revealing, such as leggings or low-cut shirts, unless the event calls for this apparel.

Children's 

If you are bringing children to the event, you want to follow the same rules as the adults. Choose something that the child may wear to church or professional events and avoid wearing any brightly colored clothing, if possible, to allow the attention to stay on the occasion.

Professional and Compassionate Services

Planning services at one of the funeral homes in Hilton, NY, doesn't have to be a complicated process with the right company. We are locally owned and trusted and take great pride in offering the highest level of compassion and care for our clients. We understand the pain of loss and would love to help you through the process from start to finish, so contact us today if you have any questions or for an appointment.