Originally Posted by
Andy Ternay
Thanks Jock. Loud MacLeod did not look out of place with even the pallbearers wearing it.
Yes, I would think a funeral would be even more important than a wedding to get right!
Quite often up here as the graveyard or even the Kirk is quite a way from the road the mourners take it in turn to carry the coffin, it is regarded as the thing to do to lend a hand and when one gets tired, or you know that there are others wanting to have a go, so one sort of steps aside as someone takes over.
Whilst I am not wanting to cause an international upset here, it was noted that the American mourners at Chief John's funeral wore black silver buttoned argylls, while most of the locals wore tweed. Did it matter? Not one jot!
In passing, it is wise, even these days, to be aware that some tartans at some funerals -----depending on the various Clan feuds of the past ----can STILL cause an upset in these trying times for the bereaved. So, "Time spent in reconnaissance is seldom wasted" at a Highland funeral!
Last edited by Jock Scot; 12th March 11 at 02:08 PM.
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