Official Omega Attire for Memorial Services
"The official attire for all Omega Men is defined as: a dark suit (black or navy blue); a white dress shirt; a solid Royal Purple tie; black socks, and black dress shoes. Unless stated otherwise, official Omega Attire is required for all official Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. functions. A Brother not properly attired should not participate in a function calling for Official Omega Attire. This includes functions such as Omega Memorial Services..."
See Protocol and Etiquette Manual, drafted June 1, 2012 and revised February 18, 2019 with approved changes made at the January 24, 2019 Supreme Council Meeting.
CHECKLIST: ITEMS
Memorial Service for Funerals
The following provides a summary listing of items for Chapter consideration and inventorying for
availability and use during the Memorial Service for Funerals.
Mark sections for Psalm 90, verses 1 through 12.
Every Brother participating in the funeral procession must wear white gloves. White gloves with Omega shields on the back should not be worn showing the shield and may be reversed (palm side down) to obscure.
The baton shall be carried aloft held high, typically by the Keeper of Peace (KOP), or a designated Brother, as he leads the procession and recession.
Place centered in front of the casket or designated memorial photo of the deceased placed, or otherwise prominently place at the front near the memorial service area. Maintain sufficient spare batteries if an electronic, lighted shield.
Place prominently at the front near the memorial service area.
Candles should be of equal length prior to use. Ensure wick will light. Maintain sufficient spares, as needed. Recommended are both lighted candles with a lighter and matches, and electric candles with sufficient spare batteries if open flames are not permissible in sanctuary.
While not required for electronic candles, it is advisable for open flames for safety and to help ensure wax does not damage sanctuary flooring. Alternatively, wax guards - i.e., disposable paper collars - may be used.
While not required, the recommended content that might be compiled therein could include a copy of the ritual, or.
- Ritual, or text excerpt of the Memorial Service for Funerals dialogue
- Biography of the deceased Brother
- Poem, “When We Wear the Gloves” (optional) – to be read prior to the procession
- Related Honor Guard documentation for reference