Selected Coloured Ties

Many families choose to wear or request selected coloured ties at a funeral service as a way of adding a personal and meaningful touch to the day. Colours can hold special significance for example, reflecting a favourite colour of the person who has died, representing a sports team they supported, or symbolising values such as love, peace, or hope.

This small but thoughtful detail allows everyone attending to feel connected, creating a sense of unity and tribute. It can also bring warmth to the service, helping to celebrate the individuality of a loved one while still maintaining respect and dignity.

Questions

  • No — while black has traditionally been the colour of mourning, families today often choose to personalise the dress code. Some prefer guests to wear colours that reflect their loved one’s personality, favourite shade, or even their sports team, making the service feel more like a personal tribute. It’s entirely up to the family and what feels most fitting

  • Yes — wearing colour at a funeral can be just as respectful as wearing black. When chosen thoughtfully, colours often serve as a tribute to the person’s life, whether it’s their favourite shade, something that reflects their personality, or a colour with symbolic meaning. Many families find this adds warmth and individuality to the service, while still honouring their loved one with dignity.

  • Yes — many funeral directors, including Evans & Son, are happy to wear a selected colour tie if requested. This small gesture can help create a sense of unity and respect, showing support for the family’s wishes and making the service feel even more personal

  • Families usually let guests know about a chosen colour in the funeral notice, invitation, or Order of Service. Sometimes it’s also shared by word of mouth, or through family and friends helping spread the message. This way, everyone attending understands the request and can take part in the tribute if they wish.

  • Choosing a coloured tie instead of black allows families to make the funeral more personal and meaningful. The colour might represent a loved one’s favourite shade, a sports team they supported, or a symbolic value such as peace, hope, or love. It’s a simple but powerful way to reflect their personality, add warmth to the service, and create a tribute that feels unique to them.

At Evans & Son Funerals, we understand that even the smallest details can make a funeral feel more personal and meaningful. That’s why we work in partnership with suppliers to provide a range of selected coloured ties for our team to wear, should families wish. Whether it’s a favourite colour, something symbolic, or even the colours of a sports team, this simple gesture can add a special touch to the day.

We are also able to guide families on how to include a chosen colour in the service — such as suggesting it in the funeral notice or Order of Service — so that guests can take part too. By coordinating these details, we help create a sense of unity and tribute, making the service feel unique and fitting to your loved one