Should I go to a classmate's funeral?

Some of you may know that a girl called Natasha died last tuesday, and she was in my year at school. Her funeral is on Monday, and my mum and one of my friends said it would be a nice thing if I went, and it's not that I have anything against going, it's...

just that I always feel really uncomfortable at funerals, and I don't deal with sad people well. I also didn't know her or her family that well, so I don't know wether I should go. Also, if I do go, should I wear the classic mourner's getup of all black clothes, or should I just wear nice clothes? Someone also sugested wearing my school uniform, but I'm not too sure about that idea. The funeral is also being held at a Uniting church and I haven't been to church in ages and I'd feel really uncomfortable if I had to pray or kneel or something like that. Help would be greatly appreciated, as I have no clue what to do.

just go to pray for the girl, and show respect to her parents.
and maybe it also just gives you time to talk to god, and talk to god.
it would be a good idea if you do go.

well it would be nice if you went and you could wear something black and then geans or something, but I am sure the family or her friends would apreishiat you comeing
I hope everything turns out alright

I suggest that you go to the funeral even do you are uncomfortable... You don't have to stay long just give the respects to the parents and dont over react... I think you should wear traditional black , probably most of the people that go are going to be like that so you'll blend in and not stand out... good luck with that..

There's only one funeral for each one of us, that is, when we do end in a cemetery. If you don't attend that funeral, you may regret it afterwards, for years and years, for a lifetilme, maybe. Think of your friend who died, think of her friends, relatives, of her parents and brothers/sisters. It's not a ball, it's an au revoir.

Black clothes and a white touch, make it gloves or shirt.

you shouldnt go If you feel uncomfortable its better to remeber them as they were alive.

if youre feeling uncomfortable about the funeral, maybe you could just send her family a sympathy card saying how much she will be missed at school and other nice things about her. that would be a way to show respect AND avoid your own personal discomfort.

it would be nice to go. honor her , besides you'd feel guilty later if you didn't go

Awuh thats really sad; 3 of my friends died last school year; one in april;& 2
in may; one got hit by a 18wheeler & 2 in a car wreck. funerals are really sad but u
wld look back at this day & b like I wishi did go

Thats really sad I experienced the same thing with a guy I sat next two in chem class who was murdered when someone struck him in the back of the head at a party.I think it was one of the worst things that has ever happened. It was such a akward experience but honeslty it's good closure to attend his funeral. Do it for her and all the people who need you there

Thanks heaps, everyone who answered. I've decided I am going to go.

UPDATE: I went to the funeral, and It wasn't a good expearience, (I didn't expect it to be) but you know, I was glad I chose to go. I think it was all the poitive responses I got on this site that convinced me. Thanks, guys.

The funeral was sad.