A funeral director in Toledo told me my sympathy arrangements were 'too cheerful'

He said the bright pink gerbera daisies looked like a birthday party, not a memorial. I've always leaned into color to celebrate a life, but his comment stuck with me for weeks... do you think there's a line we shouldn't cross with funeral flowers?

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the_fiona12d ago

Too cheerful" reminds me of an article on modern funeral trends.

blake89712d ago

Actually, I kind of like that shift. A funeral should fit the person, and some people lived really bright, happy lives. It feels more honest to celebrate that way sometimes.