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On a serious mode - Why do people wear black to funerals ?
Asked by jaya,
25 Sep '12 10:04 pm
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Funeral is the darkest time for the loved ones, so people use black since it is the darkest colour to show that they also bear the sorrow
Answered by Annes, 25 Sep '12 10:12 pm
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In our place peoples wear white cloths which gives indication for peace.
black colour is a symbol of sorrow.
Answered by mili, 25 Sep '12 10:11 pm
black colour is a symbol of sorrow.
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Not in india but here wears white at home mostly by ladies.may be black is treated as symbol of sorrow
Answered by Ramesh Agarwal, 25 Sep '12 10:16 pm
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Black colorado represents mourning. people especially roman catholics wear black to mourn.
Answered by Ganadhisha, 25 Sep '12 10:14 pm
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Because Black is a colour of mourning and symbolises grief.
Answered by Seshadri Srinivasan, 25 Sep '12 10:43 pm
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