mourning dress

[The Celtic Gypsy]

I think funerals are curious things to begin with. I have been to some that were so mournful that one couldn't help but be depressed for weeks after. And i have been to some that were do joyous you just wanted to dance. And this idea of mourning tartans for kilts is kind of depressing. All the black an somber clothing is really more of modern invention. There are still groups around the world that wear white and other bright colors and have a celebration of the departed's life rather then weeping and crying.

And after reading the posts, I think i would want as many different tartans as possible in kilts, sashes, or what ever just to have the colors of the rainbow surrounding me. I don't really want people to be sad that i have left, rather have a party and have a good time. And somehow, dark and somber colored clothing would just bring every one's spirits down. Nope, would rather have "glad rags' then "sad rags'

(Well actually i would like to have a viking funeral but here in Michigan it is against the law)

[Cygnus]

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And after reading the posts, I think i would want as many different tartans as possible in kilts, sashes, or what ever just to have the colors of the rainbow surrounding me...

(Well actually i would like to have a viking funeral but here in Michigan it is against the law)

I would like lots of tartans at my funeral, too. And I think my ideal funeral would be against the law as well; I'd like to be seated on the front row.

Sadly, I don't think the rest of the world thinks quite like us!