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[–]Veneficca 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Yeah, I have zero problem with what people wear and welcome men in dresses. However, I used to write materials for funeral home clients and they repeatedly stressed that the materials had to be super bland and basic - because grieving people need simplicity as their reading comprehension is typically lower than normal. They can be dazed, in shock, overwhelmed with emotion, unable to make simple choices, and can shut down at the first sign of contention (a family fight or old feud) or any kind of controversy. And they don't want older relatives or children asking loud questions or causing disruption. So funeral home staff tend to master this kind of low-key, gentle assistance where they dress conservatively and speak in low voices. It's the last place for drama and confusion or redirecting attention to a staff member. A reasonable person would grasp that and save "Aimee time" for after hours.