To wear navy blue to a funeral?

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Or must it be black (as DH insists)...

I've worn navy to several funerals, felt I didn't stick out and was still respectfully dressed. I think as long as people are wearing muted colours (unless otherwise requested) there's no problem.

Sorry for your loss.

the last few funeral I have been to, very few people have been in black. Those that have been it has generally been black skirt/trousers with a different top, or black dresses with a pattern on - often quite colourful.

I don't think all black is generally required these days, unless it is a particularly formal service (full requiem mass or something), or it has been specifically requested by the family.

I have been to many funerals and have never worn black. There is nothing black in my wardrobe.

Doesn't have to be black at all. Just sober unless the family ask for bright colours. I've worn black trousers, not too bright top and purple coat in winter and navy blue jacket in summer.

Navy is fine. Remember a lot of people used to wear their normal smart outfit or coat with a black armband to signify mourning.

Navy is smart and respectful. DP always wears navy as he doesn't own a black suit.

Your DH is wrong. Sombre colours are appropriate unless otherwise specified - some people request that bright colours are worn, usually based on how the deceased felt about it.

Fine

Completely fine

Thanks all

Any somber and respectful colour AND OUTFIT are perfectly acceptable - unless specific requests. No need to be dressed in black from head to toe, it's a funeral, not a fashion show.

What is not acceptable, but some people haven't got the memo, is to wear a night-club dress because it's black.

The family is trying to put on a brave face through the funerals, they don't give a damn what anyone is wearing, being respectful is all anyone can ask.

I always wear navy to funerals.

Sadly I've had to go to lots of funerals over the last few years and very few people wear black these days.

Navy is absolutely fine. I see it a lot at funerals. It’s smart and respectful and sober.

Black, navy, grey, brown are all fine.

Navy, grey or black all fine unless colour specified

My mother in law requested we all dress brightly at her funeral. It was lovely and made the sadness much more bareable.
Your DH needs to get with the times. There are no strict dress rules around funerals anymore.

navy absolutely fine

Wear what you like. Navy is certainly suitable.

I wore navy to both my parents’ funerals.

It's absolutely fine. Unfortunately I've been to quite a few funerals in recent years, smart and somber rather than all in black is the general look I've seen. My go to outfit is a mid grey dress with black polka dots and a black cardigan.

Absolutely fine - I've seen people in navy, dark purple, maroon etc at funerals and it has always been totally appropriate.

Sorry for your loss