Hi Michelle, this is Mary calling from 1‑800‑Flowers. I’m reaching out regarding the order that was scheduled to be delivered to you. I wanted to personally apologize because the arrangement did not arrive on the scheduled date, and I completely understand how upsetting and disappointing that must have been. I also want to make it very clear that the sender was not at fault. They placed the order on time and have been thinking of you. The issue was on our end — the shop handling the order did not meet our delivery standards, and we take full responsibility for that mistake. To make this right, we are arranging a redelivery for you, and we’ll ensure it is handled properly this time. I truly apologize for the inconvenience this caused, and we appreciate your understanding. It’s important to follow sympathy lead times and set clear delivery expectations because timing is crucial for services, and doing so ensures the arrangement arrives respectfully, appropriately, and when the family needs it most.