Thank - you all for such sage advice. After reading all of your helpful replies and some continued searching on the forum (discovered a thread from 2012 with regards to kilt funeral wear) i am considering the purchase of a bespoke BBSBA with the option to switch buttons. i have also decided that prior to this purchase i will be looking for a black or navy two or three piece suit to wear for more somber occasions. Speaking with my 82 year old neighbour and good friend this morning who has herself attended three funerals since January; we discussed my intention to wear a kilt and my decision to wear a more modest suit with pants for certain church events. She told me it has been her experience of late that most people don't dress up at all for many church events and further mentioned regardless of my choice to wear a kilt or saxon suit, i would most likely be the second best dressed in the room.

Thanks much

Jacques