Editorial policy
In short: We separate official requirements from clothing suggestions, link the sources we use, and put a usable answer before the background.
How a guide is made
- Define the specific clothing decision the page answers.
- Read official requirements where they exist; use named etiquette and funeral-service sources for general guidance.
- Separate what a source requires from what we suggest.
- Give a short answer first, then explain exceptions, examples, and sources.
What our labels mean
- Rules
- Requirements attributed and linked to the agency, court, host, or family that sets them. A local court example is not a nationwide rule.
- Suggestions
- Our editorial choices, marked with wording such as “we suggest” or “a safe choice”. They are starting points, not universal requirements.
- Images
- Color swatches are approximate screen colors. Navy-dress flat lays are labeled AI-generated illustrations and do not depict products for sale.
- Dates
- A source-check date records the editorial check, not a guarantee that an external rule will stay the same. Check the official page before your appointment.
Sources and updates
Sources appear beside the claim or in the page’s source list. We do not describe an organization as endorsing or reviewing our site simply because we link to it.
The author is Weiwei. Personal experience does not substitute for U.S. official instructions.
Corrections
For an official requirement, check the linked agency or court page before acting. A correction should identify the guide, the statement in question, and the source that supports the change.
Email [email protected] with corrections or questions about our guides.
For questions about an official requirement, contact the agency or court that sets it.