Cemetery’s Larger Fee for Wider Graves Criticized as ‘Fat Tax’

Wolverhampton Council responds after fury at 'fat tax' to bury obese in XL graves - The Mirror

Wolverhampton is one of the fattest cities in the UK but many of the residents are strongly opposed to the idea of charging families more for bigger grave plots

Council row erupts as bereaved relatives forced to pay 'fat tax' to dig bigger graves

A council has received backlash after being accused of levelling a "fat tax" after charging higher fees for wider burial plots at one of its cemeteries.Those burying loved ones at Danescourt Cemetery in Wolverhampton will have to fork out £2,700, meaning they are facing a 20 per cent increase on the cost of a standard five-foot grave if they wish to buy a six-foot-wide plot.The decision was made by Wolverhampton Councillors in May, when dedicati…

Cemetery’s larger fee for wider graves criticized as ‘fat tax’

People living in Wolverhampton could face a 20 percent price increase for larger plots to accommodate super-sized coffins.

U-turn on council's 'fat tax' proposal after 'big graves levy' sparks fury

A COUNCIL has been forced into a U-turn after it tried to slap grieving families with a so-called “fat tax” for bigger burial plots.Wolverhampton

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

Criticism of Wolverhampton burial 'fat tax' at council cemetery

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