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13th April 12, 04:55 PM
#21
 Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt
If it's old fashioned, put me in that category too. 
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14th April 12, 02:19 AM
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As a minister I conducted over a hundred funerals in the USA, in a conservative Presbyterian denomination, and I can't recall ever having seen a single black tie. People dressed soberly but not in black. This is not an apodictic comment but simply an observation.
Last edited by kilted scholar; 14th April 12 at 02:33 AM.
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14th April 12, 08:10 AM
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I agree, muted colors are more appropriate for a funeral. I attended my sisters funeral in a plain black kilt, white shirt and black vest. I attend funerals of friends and associates wearing muted colors.
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14th April 12, 10:31 AM
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Funerals I have conducted have had a dizzying array of inappropriate and even disgusting dress. I have tried to ignore it since that's not what a funeral is about, but rather commending the deceased to the care of God.
Dress to be not noticed. It's not about you. It's about the deceased, the family and God.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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14th April 12, 02:01 PM
#25
Originally Posted by kilted scholar
As a minister I conducted over a hundred funerals in the USA, in a conservative Presbyterian denomination, and I can't recall ever having seen a single black tie. People dressed soberly but not in black. This is not an apodictic comment but simply an observation.
That is my observation as well. Black ties are not the norm in the USA. Conservative, yes. Black, no.
Kenneth Mansfield
NON OBLIVISCAR
My tartan quilt: Austin, Campbell, Hamilton, MacBean, MacFarlane, MacLean, MacRae, Robertson, Sinclair (and counting)
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14th April 12, 08:00 PM
#26
Originally Posted by Father Bill
Funerals I have conducted have had a dizzying array of inappropriate and even disgusting dress. I have tried to ignore it since that's not what a funeral is about, but rather commending the deceased to the care of God.
Dress to be not noticed. It's not about you. It's about the deceased, the family and God.
Absolutely!
Geoff Withnell
"My comrades, they did never yield, for courage knows no bounds."
No longer subject to reveille US Marine.
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14th April 12, 10:05 PM
#27
Originally Posted by Father Bill
Funerals I have conducted have had a dizzying array of inappropriate and even disgusting dress. I have tried to ignore it since that's not what a funeral is about, but rather commending the deceased to the care of God.
Dress to be not noticed. It's not about you. It's about the deceased, the family and God.
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KILTED LABOWSKI
"I imagine a place of brotherhood and peace, a world without war. Then I imagine attacking that place because they would never expect it.
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14th April 12, 10:20 PM
#28
Originally Posted by Father Bill
Funerals I have conducted have had a dizzying array of inappropriate and even disgusting dress. I have tried to ignore it since that's not what a funeral is about, but rather commending the deceased to the care of God.
I notice that issue at damn near every funeral and wedding I've ever attended. I'm pretty sure the folks who show up at these sort of important events with ragged jeans, shirt-tails out, crocs, bare midrifts, etc... didn't ask anyone's permission either.
Order of the Dandelion, The Houston Area Kilt Society, Bald Rabble in Kilts, Kilted Texas Rabble Rousers, The Flatcap Confederation, Kilted Playtron Group.
"If you’re going to talk the talk, you’ve got to walk the walk"
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14th April 12, 10:24 PM
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Last edited by Zardoz; 14th April 12 at 10:25 PM.
Reason: edit, double post
Order of the Dandelion, The Houston Area Kilt Society, Bald Rabble in Kilts, Kilted Texas Rabble Rousers, The Flatcap Confederation, Kilted Playtron Group.
"If you’re going to talk the talk, you’ve got to walk the walk"
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15th April 12, 04:49 AM
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Dress to be not noticed. It's not about you. It's about the deceased, the family and God.
Father Bill, how do I do this wearing a kilt, I live in a small midwest town, not many kilts. ( I am the only one that has one ) She enjoyed me coming to visit in my kilt, ( she asked if I would ) so are you saying I should dress like everyone else and not wear my kilt in her honor? I am sure I will be the only one kilted, so yes I will be noticed.
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