September 24th 2024.
Can you imagine being the only person in the world with your name? It's a unique and special feeling, but it can also lead to some unexpected situations. Just ask Faye Finaro, a mum from Nottingham who recently found herself in a bizarre and somewhat alarming situation.
It all started when Faye's obituary was accidentally posted online. Yes, you read that right, her obituary while she was still very much alive. Needless to say, she was bombarded with calls from concerned friends who had seen her name and photo in the obituary section of the Mansfield Chad. And to make matters more unsettling, there was even an option to send flowers to her grieving family.
Faye, who is only 39 years old, was completely taken aback when a friend called her to "check she wasn't dead" after seeing her name on the page's "Legacy" section. She quickly took to Facebook to reassure her friends that she was indeed alive and well, and also emailed the website to inform them of the mistake.
As a business owner in the beauty industry, Faye believes that the mix-up occurred when a post about her new business was somehow linked to the site's legacy section. She also reached out to the Mansfield Chad to explain the situation and couldn't help but laugh at the thought of potentially receiving 30 days' worth of flowers.
"It was a standard day in my life when I got a call from a friend asking me if I was alive," Faye shared on Facebook. "My friend was quite concerned. I posted it on Facebook and quite a few people commented and thought it was hilarious – my son found it really funny."
After some investigation, Faye discovered that the mishap was due to a crossover with the celebrations page on the site. All the photos and captions were left in the database before being outsourced to the Legacy section. She couldn't help but wonder how long her obituary had been online before she caught wind of it. But thankfully, once the website was informed, they quickly removed it, and Faye could happily declare that she was no longer "dead."
It turns out that Faye had recently won an award for her business, and her friend had searched her name to find the news story when they stumbled upon the obituary. The site even featured a photo of Faye with the caption "Faye Finaro Obituary" and an option to send flowers. Quite a mix-up, to say the least.
When asked about the situation, a spokesperson for Legacy stated that they were aware of the issue and were in communication with Faye to resolve it. And while this whole ordeal may have been a bit unsettling for Faye, she can now look back and laugh about it. As she said, "I'm not dead anymore!"
So, if you ever come across an obituary for someone you know who is still alive, just remember that it may just be another case of a mix-up like Faye's. And if you want to stay updated on the latest news from Metro, be sure to follow them on Whatsapp. Who knows, you may even come across some juicy stories like this one.
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