Katy Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Is there anything I should know about Jehovah's Witness funerals? What should we wear or not wear? Skip jewelry but wedding bands okay? What about sandals vs black flats for women & girls? Is a blush pink dress with black accents and short sleeves acceptable attire for a baby? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfries Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Hi Katy. I'm so sorry for your loss. Regarding JW memorial services, there are very few "don'ts". Jewelry is absolutely ok; we love to accessorize. Sandals for foot attire is fine. The women will (typically) wear skirts not much shorter than knee length or so, "all black" isn't really a thing so don't worry about the blush dress. We very much expect (and welcome) non JWs to be in attendance so I'd really encourage you to wear what what you are comfortable in. We/they are not there to judge you. Also, for the baby, there is often a room (maybe a library or even a mother's room) where you can take the baby if she gets fussy, so don't fret about that. In my experience, there will be an opening song (typically provided in the program), prayer, memorial talk, closing song, and closing prayer. Some families choose to have a reception following where family members & friends can speak about the loved one who has passed. Feel free to ask any other questions! :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Years ago, I went to a JW funeral for a neighbor. Like you, I was concerned. There was no need for me to have been concerned. I dressed conservatively. The people who were there seemed to be perfectly normal people. Dress conservatively and you will be fine, as you would be at any other funeral service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 ladybugs Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Most of my family is JW. The last funeral I went to though was when I was a kid (Grandpa died 5 weeks after I gave birth to my oldest but I couldn't get out there.) I agree, dress like any other funeral. They really are not that scary. Besides, they normally are very welcoming of outsiders especially for something like this so I would think that whatever you dress in or how you act (within reason) would be okay. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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