It is difficult to collect your thoughts and control yourself when you have lost a loved one. But even in this situation, you need to do everything in the best way, worthily see the deceased. Not all clothes are suitable for the deceased, choose what you need in accordance with the traditions.
It is necessary
- - costume;
- - shoes.
Instructions
Step 1
Clothes must be delivered to the morgue no later than 24 hours before the funeral, so they must be prepared in advance. You can use the clothing of the deceased, but only if it is in good condition.
Step 2
Sometimes the outfit is sewn specifically for such an occasion; white dense fabric without a pattern is best suited. Do not use any adornments (pretty buttons, bijouterie, jewelry) and embroidery (except for national clothes).
Step 3
When buying clothes, pay attention to its style, it should be strict and not have unnecessary details. A dress suit is best.
Step 4
Shoes also need to be specific. If the deceased was an Orthodox person, pick up white slippers. Otherwise, any new and closed shoes will do. To determine the appropriate size for clothes and shoes, look through the existing wardrobe of the deceased or use the help of a seamstress.
Step 5
There are general rules that apply to the clothing of the deceased. Men should have socks, underwear, a T-shirt, a shirt, a suit, shoes, a tie (optional, but you can prepare it if the deceased wore it during his lifetime), dentures (if necessary), shoes. Other items also need to be delivered to the morgue: soap, towel, handkerchief, cologne, disposable razor.
Step 6
For a deceased woman, a different set of clothing is needed: underwear, a nightgown, stockings or tights, a head scarf, shoes, a robe, a formal dress or a business suit with long sleeves and a skirt below the knees. In addition to these things, you need to bring a handkerchief, soap, a towel, dentures (if the deceased used them during her lifetime) and cologne to the morgue.
Step 7
For young, unmarried boys and girls, dressing rules are not so strict. For a deceased young man, choose a suit for special occasions, preferably in light colors, but without a pattern. For the deceased girl, buy a wedding dress, but without the veil and jewelry.
