Mourning and remembrance, periods of mourning Back Home

There were certain periods of mourning for relatives depending on who had died and how you were related to them. The table below shows some of the mourning periods that had to be observed and what had to be worn.

First Mourning Second Mourning Ordinary Mourning Half- Mourning Total Widow for husband 1 year 1 day in bombazine and heavy plain crêpe 9 months with less crêpe 3 months in black silk with ribbon and jet 6 months minimum in half mourning colours (greys & mauves) 2½ years Widower for wife 3 months in black suit, with black tie, buttons & watch chain None 3 months Mother for child 6 months in bombazine and crêpe 3 months in black silk 3 months in half mourning colours 1 year Child for parent Black or white crêpe for 6 months 3 months 3 months 1 year Wife for her parents 18 months mantle of paramatta and crêpe 3 months 3 months 2 years Wife for mother-in-law 18 months mantle of paramatta and crêpe 3 months 3 months 2 years For brother & sister 3 months in crêpe 2 months 1 month 6 months Niece for Aunt or Uncle None None 3 to 6 months First cousin None None 3 weeks to 3 months 6 weeks to 3 months

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