A cemetery in Clinton Township, Michigan has sparked outrage after saying plans to carry a trunk-or-treat occasion with traditional automobiles shortly earlier than Halloween.

The occasion at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East is slated to happen tomorrow, October 26, and be a family-friendly occasion for all ages. Nevertheless, the concept of a cemetery internet hosting a glorified automobile present and trick-or-treating occasion has brought about intense backlash.

The Fb publish saying the occasion has obtained over 100 feedback together with some by individuals who declare to have relations on the cemetery. They’re upset and one individual mentioned their household is “past devastated” and the concept is “fallacious in so many ways in which I can’t even start to precise my anger.”

Others criticized the cemetery for being “morbid,” “disrespectful” and “inappropriate,” whereas numerous others mentioned disgrace on them. One other prompt that attendees can be “working throughout … taking pics with gravesites.” They went on to precise fears that flowers, flags, and lights could possibly be stolen or destroyed.

Regardless of the controversy, the cemetery doubled down on their plan and claimed the occasion is “not disrespectful,” and can as a substitute convey the group collectively. They went on to say they take their duty for family members and their households “very significantly.”

This, unsurprisingly, sparked extra backlash and accusations the cemetery is hiding feedback from individuals criticizing them. Whereas that is still unconfirmed, WDIV spoke to somebody with the cemetery and have been advised there “wouldn’t be a automobile present.” Nevertheless, the cemetery’s unique publish and profile image nonetheless promote “Traditional Vehicles!” as a part of the occasion.