It is narrated from Hazrat Samurah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Wear white clothes because they are excellent and pure, and shroud your dead in them as well.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / أول مسند البصريين / 20200
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:حديث صحيح، وهذا إسناد ضعيف، رواية ميمون عن الصحابة منقطعة