{"title":"Funeral Hats and Headpieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack hats, dark headpieces and veils for a funeral or a memorial service, hand-made in London. Pillboxes, headbands and birdcage veils that sit quietly, and a black straw wide brim for a summer service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are reading this with a date in the next few days, the practical answers are below, and the longer version is in the guide to \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/funeral-hats\"\u003ewhat to wear to a funeral\u003c\/a\u003e. Write to the atelier before you order if the timing is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs a hat expected at a funeral?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A hat is a personal choice at a British funeral and most people at a service are bare-headed. You will see them most often on the family closest to the person who died, in older congregations and at traditional church services. If you are unsure what the family expects, ask whoever is arranging the day. Nobody will think anything of it either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes a funeral hat have to be black?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack is always correct and it is still the most common choice. Navy, charcoal, anthracite and deep burgundy are all accepted at a British funeral. What matters more than the shade is the finish, so choose something matte and plain over anything that shines. If the family has asked for a colour, wear the colour they asked for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs a veil appropriate at a funeral?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA short birdcage veil is appropriate and has been worn at funerals for generations. Traditionally it belonged to the widow and the closest women in the family, and it still reads that way in the room. If you are immediate family it is a quiet way to keep your face to yourself. If you are a friend or a colleague, a plain dark hat is easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly can a piece be ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePieces here are held in stock and dispatched from the London atelier. Delivery within the United Kingdom takes 7 to 10 working days and there is no express service. A piece blocked to your own measurement takes one to four weeks. If your date is sooner than that, write to the atelier before you order and we will tell you what is possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sculptural-pillbox-hat-deep-teal","title":"Sculptural Pillbox Hat, Deep Teal","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elegant reworking of the classic pillbox, drawn from the refined lines of a military side cap. Worn at a gentle angle, it frames the face with quiet confidence. 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