The cost of council services have been increased by hundreds of pounds
FAMILIES suffering a bereavement in Renfrewshire will have to contend with “totally unacceptable” cemetery charges after a series of hikes were voted through.services covering new lairs, coffin burials and cremated remains have been increased by hundreds of pounds – with the new prices branded “absolutely outrageous” by some elected members.
Councillor Chris Gilmour, his party’s spokesperson, said at last Wednesday’s meeting: “At this moment in time, we’re in a cost-of-living crisis.The cost of a new lair for Renfrewshire residents rises from £620.90 to £999.50 and from £1,862.60 to £2,998.50 for non-Renfrewshire residents. There is no charge for interment fees, lair purchase and headstone permits and foundation for those under 18 years old.
“We’ve seen recently we’ve had to invest millions into cemeteries due to lack of investment and that is because, as he points out, the costs have been too low. Labour group leader Iain McMillan described the prices as “absolutely outrageous” and felt it was “unfair” that people and their families were now having to pay the price of previous under-investment in cemeteries.
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