When you are invited to cremation services, it’s important to wear something appropriate. Follow any family instructions you get and find out what kind of service style they are having.

In the past, when you dressed for a funeral, you’d go with something dark or, more traditionally, black. Black is still completely acceptable, but it’s no longer required. When you are attending cremation services in Chicago, IL, the options are even more open. When someone passes on and you then have to figure out what to wear to their memorial, it can be difficult to decide. Here are a few things to consider:

Find Out The Service Style

If a friend has called and invited you to the service, they may tell you what kind of service it is. If you read about the service in an obituary, it may state it there. Whatever you can do to find out about the service style is a good idea. If it’s a celebration of life and people are going to be dressed in Hawaiian attire, you don’t want to come in a black suit. The service style is very important to your decision.

Go Darker Instead OF Bright 

IF the service is a typical memorial, you aren’t being asked to wear anything specific for the service. You have plenty of options and you can wear a variety of things. But when in doubt, go with a neutral, darker color instead of something too bright that could make you stand out in the crowd. Choose something navy, dark green, brown, or something else of that nature.

Dress In A Conservative Manner

For the most part, you will want to pick something that covers enough of your skin to feel comfortable at the service. Think of it as a business meeting. You wouldn’t wear a plunging neckline or a super high cut skirt there so don’t do it in this instance either. Modesty is important because you don’t want to draw any attention to yourself. This day is not about you in any way.

Avoid Busy Patterns

You want to blend into the services, not stand out. Busy patterns can be too much at a memorial service. While they can look nice on certain occasions, you should choose something in a solid color or with a small pattern that doesn’t stand out. You don’t want any attention going to you over what’s really important there.

 These are just a few things to consider when looking into what to wear for cremation services in Chicago, IL. If the family gives any instructions, follow them. Otherwise, try to find out what style of service you are in for and go from there. You can’t usually go wrong with business casual attire. If you have questions on what you might want to wear to a certain type of service, contact the professionals at Chicagoland Cremation Options. You can call us at (773) 631-0018 and we’ll help you come up with ideas. We want to help with cremation services, but we also wat to support those attending such services. You are welcome to visit our facilities as well at 9329 Byron St, Schiller Park, IL 60176.