Samurah bun Jundub (R.A) says:
"Rasulullah (S.A.W) said, "Wear white clothing because it is more taahir (paak) and clean, and also clothe your dead in it. (PT)
English reference (PT): Book 8, Hadith 66 (PT)
Arabic reference (PT): Book 8, Hadith 68 (PT)