Tag Archives: Funeral Clothes



Our Weekly Tip: Express Your Grief Through Clothing

Modern mourning clothes serve as walking memorials for your loved ones

Our Tip of the Week: Western society used to have strict rules in place for funeral and memorial attire, with Victorian widows wearing elaborate crepe gowns for months, even years, after their husbands’ deaths. But over the past century, it’s rare … Continue reading

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Why Do We Wear Black Funeral Attire Versus White?

A look at the religious and cultural meanings behind the colors of funeral attire

For many Americans, black seems to be the most common color to wear as funeral attire. Why is that? And why do some religious and cultural groups tend to wear white to funerals? Much of the color choice within religious … Continue reading

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Estonia: Where Family and Folklore Thrive in Funeral Plans

In Eastern Europe, one country shows its commitment to traditional funeral garb

The Northern European country of Estonia has a very intricate tradition of dressing the departed in specific funeral garb to prepare them for the next life. As a cultural event, a traditional Estonian burial upholds the importance of family and … Continue reading

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Elegant Garments for A Green Burial

Designer Pia Interlandi creates beautiful biodegradable funeral clothes

Pia Interlandi is a fashion designer who has chosen to rethink the design of clothing for the dead. Her garments are specifically designed for green burial occasions. A new movement many are unaware of, green burial, also know as natural … Continue reading

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