Little bit of animal print for a funeral?

[NormaLouiseBates]

My beloved Mum died this week... she adored a bit of animal print, one of her favourite coats was a DKNY leopard print mac. She was a very stylish 84 year old!

With that in mind would it be appropriate or not to wear a little bit for her funeral? I'm thinking a black suit with some sort of animal print top/shirt? It will be quite a traditional funeral, full Catholic Church service etc. Would people be looking at me and thinking "wtf?" Or am I overthinking this? Will anyone care?

I’m sorry for your loss. Your mum sounds very much like mine! I think you should definitely wear something like what you’ve suggested and if not too late you could suggest that everyone wears a bit of print or something eg purple for your mums favourite colour. I’d need be at the wake you can tell people why you’re wearing animal print!

I think the closest family members get to wear whatever they want. I think only someone horribly judgey would look at a daughter at their mother's funeral and tut over the outfit.

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I think incorporating a leopard print element into your outfit is a beautiful way to honor her, while still being respectful with a black suit. It was clearly something she loved and represented her. Funerals are also a time to celebrate the person's life and taste. A subtle leopard shirt or top under a black jacket would be appropriate. And if anyone asks, you can share this lovely memory of your mother and her style. Take care of yourself during this difficult time ..😥

I'm so sorry that you've lost your lovely Mum. I'm sure that she would approve of you wearing some animal print to her funeral.

What you've described for your outfit sounds perfect. To be honest, it will be a horrible day, so anything that helps you to get through it should be embraced.

This!

OP, l suspect you will be a better judge of this than anyone else attending. Take care x

It's your Mum's send-off and you knew her the best. You wear whatever you think is appropriate to remember her, nobody else should be judging you (and I'm sure they won't!). I think a bit of leopard print to commemorate a beloved Mum who liked it is very appropriate and a lovely personal touch.

Thank you all, you've definitely put my mind at ease. Family and her close friends all know how much she loved it so I suspect I may not be the only one 🖤

Sorry for your loss, OP. As the closest bereaved person, you get to wear what the hell you like in the full knowledge your mum would have thought you looked fab.

I’d wear it as a tribute. A pair of shoes, a scarf, a headband or a top under your coat or jacket would be lovely.

It sounds like a perfect tribute. Maybe you could share your idea in case others want to honour her too but also wondering if it's inappropriate.

I'm sorry for your loss

I saw the title and thought no way. But I think it's a lovely idea for your mum's memory. @NormaLouiseBates

She was your mum! You get to remember her at the funeral however you want.

You could even make it an optional dress code when inviting people. "Mum loves animal prints, you may wish to consider this when choosing your outfit" etc

Sorry about the loss of your mother. I wore the last outfit my mother had admired on me, leather trousers, biker boots and biker jacket. It was all black but if she'd admired my multicoloured kaftan that's what I'd have worn. Wear your animal print with pride.

I’m so sorry for your loss. I think you absolutely should wear that. And I hope you continue to wear any amazing clothes you have any time and remember your mum in these moments

I really think you should do this. I love animal print myself and I think it's really lovely that you'd wear a tribute.

Have you looked at some animal print tights? Wolford do some lovely well made pairs.

Totally fine, and you are remembering your mum and what she'd like.
Sorry for your loss, it's so hard x

It's fine. My late mum loved red so we ordered bright red flowers for her coffin and suggested that those who were attending her funeral wore something red if they would like to. On the day, the crematorium room had been decorated with several beautiful red flower arrangements which was a coincidence but a nice one. I am sorry for your loss.

Absolutely fine. It's a 'thing' that represented your mum and if it helps you feel a bit more close to her on the day then why not.
I had a friend that passed away and I'd known her since pre-school, anyway, without having discussed a few of us ended up wearing pin badges of some chatters that she loved. It was a lovely subtle, gentle nod to her.

I hope all goes as well as it can and that you are looking after your self as much as you can at a time like this.

That would be lovely and a tribute to her too. I had aunts and uncles who requested mourners wear polka dots or football team colours.

No one will give two hoots what you’re wearing. And if by any chance anyone does it’s none of your beeswax. Smile and do as you like in your lovely mum’s memory. My condolences x

I am so sorry for the loss of your Mum. I think it would be a lovely tribute to her.

I read your title and thought "absolutely not" but then I read your post and immediately changed my answer. She's your mum and she loved animal print so it's a lovely tribute - doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.
Sending you my deepest condolences x

Thank you all so much for the lovely words, it genuinely means a lot at a really shitty time. She'd had a great and long life and had been ill for a very long time so it was a blessing really but fuck, it still hurts so much.

There's no one else like our mums, I hope you have lots of support & love around you x

🐆 thinking of you x