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What happens at Funerals & Wakes in Spain?

[00:00:03] Dress Code at Funerals: While black is the colour of mourning, it is typically reserved for immediate family members in Spain. [00:00:38] Acceptable Attire: Guests, neighbours, and friends generally wear normal clothes, and it is common to see people in jeans or polo shirts rather than formal black attire. [00:01:00] The Absence of Wakes: Spain does not have a tradition of wakes. Spaniards consider it in very poor taste to have a party with food and drink immediately following a death, as they do not believe in "celebrating" at such a time. "I get asked quite regularly why, when you see a funeral in Spain, there are a lot of people that are not dressed in black at all. In fact, they are dressed in shorts and anything but black. Well, in Spain at funerals, you don't have to wear black. Obviously, black is the colour of mourning, but in Spain, black is normally reserved for the immediate members of the family. Anyone else who is taking the time to go to the funeral goes in normal clothes. You wouldn’t wear a bright sequined dress or a fascinator, but you just go in normal clothes. I have been known to go to funerals wearing a white polo shirt and jeans. It is not frowned upon at all, and you have only got to look at a lot of Spanish funerals to see that many people are not in black. Black outfits normally stand out to me straight away as the immediate family, while guests, neighbours, or friends will be in different colours. Something else that the Spanish find very odd is the British tradition of the wake. In Spain, you do not ever have a wake; it is considered incredibly poor taste to go for a party after a death. It has often been my job at a British person's funeral to explain to Spaniards when we are going to the local bar for drinks and nibbles. When I say this to a Spaniard, they often react with shock because they consider it very bad taste. I try and explain that it is done to celebrate the person's life, but the Spaniards say to me, 'Look, somebody has died; you don't celebrate when somebody has died.' Consequently, Spanish people don’t do wakes with food, drink, and nibbles afterward. They consider it to be in extremely bad taste, and in Spain, you would never get anybody doing that." James Spanish School: Speak Real Castellano Ready to stop being a perpetual tourist and start speaking the Spanish that people actually use? James Spanish School is the specialised online system for English-speaking expats who are serious about mastering Castellano. Developed over 25 years of face-to-face instruction in the heart of the community, this method is designed to get you speaking with confidence and clarity. I provide the linguistic tools you need to bypass the frustration of the expat bubble and navigate daily life using the language as it is actually spoken in Spain. If you are tired of textbook Spanish that nobody uses in the street, it is time for a different approach. Join the hundreds of students who have already moved beyond basic phrases to achieve real fluency. Start your journey to speaking authentic Castellano today at: https://jamesspanishschool.com LEGAL DISCLAIMER The content provided by James Spanish School is for educational and informational purposes only, focusing on the instruction of the Castellano language. No Professional Advice: We do not provide legal, financial, tax, or residency advice. The information shared is of a general nature and should not be used as a substitute for professional counsel. Consult a Professional: For specific administrative, financial, or legal matters regarding your life in Spain, always consult a qualified professional, such as a registered solicitor (Abogado) or administrative agent (Gestor). No Liability: James Spanish School accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken or decisions made based on the information provided in this video. Copyright © 2026 James Spanish School. All Rights Reserved.