Rossendale Conservatives have hit out at the new £600 permit system
Moves to allow kerb-stones to be placed around the edges of graves in Rossendale cemeteries, using a £600 permit system, have been branded a ‘death tax’ by Conservatives and an attempt to generate income.
Neighbouring councils do allow kerb-stones but charge for a permit, to ensure good-quality work and cover maintenance costs, a report stated. There are currently an estimated 100 existing kerb-stones at Haslingden cemetery, 60 at Whitworth, 50 at Bacup and 60 at Rawtenstall cemetery. Each year, the council receives around 30 requests for kerbs on graves.
However, Coun Lythgoe said no retrospective action would be taken. He added: “That would be difficult and we know there are sensitivities.”He said: “I do not welcome this report at all. I think it’s a shocking attempt to raise money from the dead. We are being asked to approve a death tax where we will be charging people almost £600 for kerb-stones to remember their loved ones.
However, Labour Coun Andrew Walmsley said: “You are being selective in reading the report. It also states that fees in Bolton, Pendle and Hyndburn are typically around £600. You didn’t want to read those figures out. ” Labour Coun Gemma Rooke works as an independent celebrant for events such as funerals, weddings and baby-naming ceremonies.
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