A man visiting a cemetery on Mother's Day was gobsmacked to see a huge x-rated floral tribute next to a grave.
The tribute was red and white in colour and read 'Mr F**k You' in flowers.
The floral tribute, which was at a graveside close to Hillfoot Road at Allerton Cemetery, had been left next to many other flower arrangements in similar colours.
The man, who spotted the message, told the ECHO: "I don't understand why someone is allowed to leave a message like that at a place which is supposed to be respectful.
"I went down for Mother's Day and I was greeted to it.
"I was staggered. It's not the right thing to see in a cemetery, or anywhere.
"What's even more surprising is the fact is some funeral flower arranger or florist has put that together on request.
"But I guess if someone is prepared to pay for it, they'll go ahead and do it.
"But, it's not right, and it took me aback on Mother's Day."
The ECHO understands the "Mr F**k You had been left at the cemetery for a number of days, possibly as early as last week.
One woman, whose home is close to the cemetery, said she had complained to the council over it being "offensive", but was told it could not be removed.
But today, Liverpool council said they had now taken it away.
Officials will write to the family in question to tell them it was "inappropriate."
A Liverpool Council spokesperson said: “We have removed the tribute and will be writing to the family to inform them it was inappropriate.”
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