Criticism of Wolverhampton burial 'fat tax' at council cemetery

Councils slammed for charging ‘fat tax’ on burials of larger coffins

Funeral director says extra charges for burial of overweight or obese people discriminate against their families

Wolverhampton cemetery’s extra fee for wider graves criticised as ‘fat tax’

Council says measure at Danescourt cemetery in Tettenhall is in response to increase in obesity levels in cityResidents of Wolverhampton have criticised what is being called a “fat tax” on burial plots after a city cemetery imposed a premium on wider graves.Danescourt cemetery in Tettenhall will charge an extra 20% to families whose loved ones need a 6ft-wide plot, as opposed to a standard 5ft grave. Continue reading...

Criticism of Wolverhampton burial 'fat tax' at council cemetery

Following a BBC investigation, the council has decided "not to proceed with the plans".

Wolverhampton Council responds following criticism over burial 'fat tax'

The council said that 'no formal decision' was made over plans to charge for larger burial plots.