Victorian mourning culture

Victorian mourning culture reflected the era’s emphasis on grief, respect, and social decorum. It involved specific customs such as wearing somber black clothing, using symbolic mourning jewelry, and observing structured periods of mourning with particular behaviors and attire. These practices signified the deceased’s importance and helped the living cope with loss while adhering to societal expectations of dignity and restraint. Mourning rituals varied by relationship to the deceased and duration, reinforcing communal respect for death and emphasizing the importance of mourning as a shared, respectful process.