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Advice & Support
Dec 10, 2025
Attending a Funeral: What to Know
Legacy offers advice from experts to help answer all of your funeral etiquette questions: What is the difference between a memorial service and a funeral? What should I say to the deceased's family at the visitation? Does it matter what I wear?
Advice & Support
Nov 26, 2019
What to Wear to a Funeral (video)
This guide explains how to choose appropriate clothing for funerals and memorial services in today’s more casual world. It outlines respectful attire options for women, men, and children, with additional guidance for seasonal services, family members, and funerals with specific dress requests. Emphasizing modesty, neutral colors, and consideration for the grieving family, the article also clarifies what to avoid wearing and offers practical advice for situations where expectations are unclear. Overall, it helps readers balance personal comfort with tradition and respect, ensuring their appearance supports—not distracts from—the purpose of the service.

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Advice & Support
Jun 12, 2019
Tips and Advice for Pallbearers
Serving as a pallbearer is a serious job, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming.
Advice & Support
Oct 5, 2015
What to Wear to a Funeral
Advice from experts on funeral dress: what is appropriate to wear to a funeral—and what you should never wear when attending a funeral, memorial service, visitation, or wake.
