One of my father’s wisest off-the-cuff remarks about visiting people who are in mourning goes something like this: “Don’t bring the grief upon yourself by wearing black when going to pay a shiva call.

Whether you're grieving for a loved one, a friend, or a co-worker who has passed away, asking yourself what to wear to a funeral is probably the last thing on your mind until the time to mourn ...

One of my professors died the night before he gave his final. His funeral is today and I plan on going. I don't know what I should wear. Options: 1) black suit 2) coat and tie + khakis 3) nice ...

Do you absolutely have to wear black to a funeral? I own no black clothing other than a pair of gym shorts. Closest I can come is this darkish gray dress shirt. I would just buy one but finding dress ...

A funeral doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. In fact, more and more people are accepting funerals as celebrations of life rather than somber affairs. Although there are times to be solemn, “humor ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: To my knowledge, longstanding tradition dictates that family and friends wear black attire to a wake and/or funeral. Over the years, I’ve noticed fewer and fewer people strictly ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: To my knowledge, longstanding tradition dictates that family and friends wear black attire to a wake and/or funeral. Over the years, I’ve noticed fewer and fewer people strictly ...