THE cost of local burials and cremations are set to rise.
Under the proposed changes, the cost of purchasing a right of burial for a grave that accommodates two people would increase by £66.44, bringing the total to £1,174.
The pre-purchase cost for a grave would also rise by £77.40, bringing the total to £1,367.
The increase in costs also extends to other discretionary services such as headstone inscriptions, memorial vases, and kerbstones, all seeing a six per cent rise in line with market trends.
In a move to stay competitive, the council has proposed an 11.4 per cent decrease in direct cremation fees. This reduction comes in response to growing competition from cheaper cremation services offered outside of the borough.
