Undertaker finds perfect place to advertise

In Scotland, a town funeral director has taken out ads on a hospital appointment cards.  Seems like a logical move. Still, some patients are unhappy to see such a stark reminder of their mortality on a business card. Says one 23-year-old mother of one: “I thought it was hysterical when I first saw it, but it isn’t funny really.” Says another: “It seems quite appallingly insensitive.” The hospital is defending itself. “Unfortunately death is something that doctor’s practices have to deal with,” says a rep.