Funeral tomorrow - can I wear this?

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Family are atheists. Tomorrow is a memorial at funeral home chapel and the cremation is next week which will be unattended.

As it’s so hot, would a short sleeve black T shirt and smart black linen trousers be appropriate ? Should it be long sleeves? Thanks

I don’t think long sleeves are required for funerals, I think this sounds fine.

Perfectly appropriate. I've worn short sleeves to the crem recent.

Absolutely. It’s warm. You will still look smart. I’d say short sleeves are fine too.

Thanks so much . I’ve not been to a funeral home chapel service and don’t want to look disrespectful.

No short sleeves aren’t a problem even in most churches, let alone a funeral home.

The only tops to avoid are plunging necklines or strappy tops like camisoles / tank tops / halter necks ( unless you have a cardigan or jacket ).

In the Uk a funeral outfit usually just needs to be smart and dark. Not “ smart” wedding smart. “ Smart” going for a job interview in a lawyers / accountants smart.

Other dark colours are also fine, like navy, charcoal grey, dark maroon / brown etc. Some guest get so caught up with the “ black “, they end up wearing something you’d go clubbing in ( short tight and revealing ) because it’s black 😮.

Sounds good. I would add a necklace (possibly chunky) to make sure the T shirt didn't look too casual.

Thanks everyone this is really helpful. It’s a crew neck T and sleeves aren’t too short. I’ll put a necklace on and take a smart bag . I’ve not been to this type of funeral so didn’t really know what would be ok

Your outfit sounds fine and very appropriate . I’m sure the family will appreciate your being there to support them and remember their loved one.

That sounds ok. I wore short sleeves to DH’s funeral and FIL’s. I couldn’t say what anyone else wore to DH’s and didn’t care, so, unless it’s wildly inappropriate or the family specified what should be worn, I don’t think anyone will really be bothered.