Why Do We Wear Black to Funerals?

People wear black clothes to funerals in many countries. A funeral is a sad time. A person dies, and family and friends say goodbye. Why black?

Long ago, people in Rome wore dark togas for a death. In Europe, queens wore black when their kings died. Black showed deep sadness. It showed the heart was heavy.

Bright colors show happy times. People wear bright clothes for parties and weddings. Black is quiet. It is not bright. It shows respect for the dead person.

Today, not everyone wears black. In some places, people wear white. In other places, people wear blue or gray. But black is still the most common choice around the world.

What color do people wear to funerals in your country?