Geez - don't get me really going on funeral attire. I pipe at more of them than weddings, so several times weekly I have the opportunity to make these observations.

In cooler months, most folks tend to dress more properly - but they could do better. In summer though, it seems all bets are off. Most funeral graveside services are performed early-mid afternoon. It can be oppressively hot. I've seen many folks pass out from the heat, even members of military details.

That said, too many mourners show up wearing T-shirts, sandals, knee-length shorts, unshaven, etc. Many of these people look like they just left a pool party. I can understand removing an outer jacket or even shirt sleeves. I'm paid to perform & be properly attired, but if it tops 95 degrees, mine comes off.

Countless times I've seen shapely young females wearing black dresses - but they're black cocktail dresses!

And then there's those cursed cellphones no one ever silences....

Slainte,
steve