Appropriety? (funeral)

**cessna152towser** · 26th February 09, 08:38 AM

Black kilts or Black Watch tartan kilts are quite commonly worn to funerals in Scotland, though I have also seen kilts in brighter tartans worn at funerals.

**Jock Scot** · 26th February 09, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by cessna152towser

Black kilts or Black Watch tartan kilts are quite commonly worn to funerals in Scotland, though I have also seen kilts in brighter tartans worn at funerals.

Plenty of loud MacLeod to be seen at the late Chief John of Clan MacLeod's funeral.

**davedove** · 26th February 09, 09:00 AM

I think the biggest factor should be respect for the occasion. That should guide your manner of dress and what tartan you might wear.

If you are wearing a bright tartan to stand out and be noticed, that does not fit my idea of respect. It shouldn't be about you.

However, as in Jock's example of the MacLeod Chief's funeral, that tartan was worn by those of the clan, honoring the Chief. That would be completely appropriate.

**pastorsteve** · 26th February 09, 06:46 PM

[QUOTE=davedove;678961]I think the biggest factor should be respect for the occasion. That should guide your manner of dress and what tartan you might wear.

If you are wearing a bright tartan to stand out and be noticed, that does not fit my idea of respect. It shouldn't be about you. QUOTE]

***. The kilt should not be a distraction.