I don't mind them much, though I wouldn't use them, probably. I agree with those who mentioned the roadside memorials, though.

I agree. Mourning used to be private & dignified. I blame the celebrity culture we live in, as well as the "reality" shows--everyone now needs to publicize deaths, conceptions & finding out their fetus's gender.

What gets to me is that on most of the sites where you can order these it says something like

In loving memory

followed by

Your name here

You just know, loads of people have got them sent back with their own name on them

it's just a different frame of mind. They don't care what anyone thinks about it.

It is a memorial to a loved one. I don’t care if they do or don’t have a sticker. They’re honoring the lost loved one just as I honor my son with my tattoos, albeit, my memorials are permanent.

What fresh horror is this? I haven't seen this. Must be a southern thing.

No, crosses on roadsides are the epitome, but the memorial pasties are pretty fucking crass.