Burial 'fat tax' on wider plots at council cemetery criticised

Wolverhampton council faces criticism for "fat tax" on wider burial plots at Danescourt cemetery, with residents and funeral directors calling it discrimination. The 20% increase in cost for 6ft plots is attributed to rising obesity rates in the city, prompting the council to address the demand for larger graves. Despite mixed reactions, the council defends the extra charge as necessary to cover additional costs and asserts it aligns with policies in neighboring authorities.