Families suffering a bereavement in Renfrewshire will have to contend with “totally unacceptable” cemetery charges after a series of hikes were voted through.
The cost of council services covering new lairs, coffin burials and cremated remains have increased by hundreds of pounds – with the new prices branded “absolutely outrageous” by some elected members.
In a report, senior officers said the changes, which are expected to take effect from today, bring fees in line with the Scottish average.
