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Before I got into law enforcement, I had one suit, my marry them and bury them suit. Now I have several, plus a uniform. I wear a suit to funerals because thats the right thing to do for me.
quote:Originally posted by hillbille
still wear suits to funerals? I had to be a pall bearer yesterday for a cousin of mine and noticed there were only 2-3 people in the crowd besides the funeral home workers who had suits on. I'm not trying to slam anyone but I was raised to go to funeral dressed nicely. there was one young lady there in flip flops.[V] To me anyway wearing a suit to the funeral is out of respect for the dead, and my last way of showing such. I only own one suit and that is all I wear it for the rest of the time I live in blue jeans and flannel shirts. sorry for the rant, just a little pet peeve of mine.....
+1
Back when I did funeral escorts and I used to be amazed/disgusted at the slobs that would walk out of the funeral home, didn't even have enough respect to tuck in their dirty shirts.
I only put a suit on a couple times in my life. Once when my mom made me do it and once to get married. I never plan on it again. Most uncomforable and restricting things I have ever wore. I have already explained to my family that if they put me in a suit for my funeral I will haunt them for the rest of thier lives. I also told them I want no one that comes to my funeral to wear one either. I want a casual party not a bunch of crying people.
A person can be respectful and not have to put on one of those horrible things. I am not talking about wearing beach clothing. Good casual clothing.
I knew a man once who wore his finest pair of overalls to church. I think if its the nicest thing you own, thats fine. Some folks just look like slobs.
My daddy would ring my neck of he saw me wearing what I have seen at funerals.
Yes, i wear a suit to funerals. I believe that dressing up at a funeral is a sign of respect for the deceased and their family and friends. It does bother me when others show up looking like a slob. Even if you don't own or can't afford a suit doesn't mean you should not try to look your best. Flip flops, t-shirts, torn clothes, shorts, etc in my opinion are not appropriate
On a side note, several years ago I attended the funeral of my friend and hunting partner, and at the time I didn't own a suit, and was on crutches. I dressed up the best I could, being winter with snow/ice on the ground, not fun on crutches. The family requested that the pall bearers wore camo hunting clothes to in remembrance of the young man, so that was what they wore. Seemed a bit odd, but it was a request by the family.
quote:Originally posted by jwb267
so your saying because i dont own a suit, i wouldn't be welcome in your church[:(]
as already stated. clothes does not make you better than anyone else
i buried my dad and my mother. never had a suit. why should i buy a suit when the only time they seen me in one was when i got married
I've loosened up a lot in recent years. I don't wear a suit to regular Sunday go to meeting Church services anymore, but I still wear a suit to funerals. I wouldn't feel right otherwise.
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still wear suits to funerals? I had to be a pall bearer yesterday for a cousin of mine and noticed there were only 2-3 people in the crowd besides the funeral home workers who had suits on. I'm not trying to slam anyone but I was raised to go to funeral dressed nicely. there was one young lady there in flip flops.[V] To me anyway wearing a suit to the funeral is out of respect for the dead, and my last way of showing such. I only own one suit and that is all I wear it for the rest of the time I live in blue jeans and flannel shirts. sorry for the rant, just a little pet peeve of mine.....
+1
Back when I did funeral escorts and I used to be amazed/disgusted at the slobs that would walk out of the funeral home, didn't even have enough respect to tuck in their dirty shirts.
I find it amazing that several people don't own a suit. [?]
you must be from the city[:0]
If the deceased is in his or her favorite AC/DC t-shirt, then you can wear pretty much what you like.
If someone took the time to put a tie on the deceased, I think you can follow suit.
A person can be respectful and not have to put on one of those horrible things. I am not talking about wearing beach clothing. Good casual clothing.
My daddy would ring my neck of he saw me wearing what I have seen at funerals.
On a side note, several years ago I attended the funeral of my friend and hunting partner, and at the time I didn't own a suit, and was on crutches. I dressed up the best I could, being winter with snow/ice on the ground, not fun on crutches. The family requested that the pall bearers wore camo hunting clothes to in remembrance of the young man, so that was what they wore. Seemed a bit odd, but it was a request by the family.
so your saying because i dont own a suit, i wouldn't be welcome in your church[:(]
as already stated. clothes does not make you better than anyone else
i buried my dad and my mother. never had a suit. why should i buy a suit when the only time they seen me in one was when i got married
+1, judge not lest you be judged.
quote:Originally posted by shoff14
I find it amazing that several people don't own a suit. [?]
you must be from the city[:0]
Nope! Born and raised on a large grain and dairy farm.