African funeral attires are always in black and red unless told otherwise by the bereaved family. (Photo: infoboxdaily.com)
Never dress in white
White has always been an expression of celebration in the African culture, as it is often seen in moments of marriage, child naming ceremonies and other merry making festivals. But as solemn as a funeral is, the color white is almost never seen, unless the person lived to be an old age. Until otherwise directed by the elders of the bereaved family, funeral attendees are always supposed to go with black and/or red gowns and attires as a means of expressing grief and sadness. Wearing anything to the contrary will mean nothing but a sheer disregard for the family’s grief.
