The new burial pricing structure was included in the fees and charges approved by the City of Launceston council for 2019/20, and raised the ire of funeral director Nicholas Lee at this week's council meeting.

Since 2012/13, the fee for a single depth burial has risen from $1415 to $2850, will rise again to $3280 from July 1 with further 15 per cent increases expected.

Mr Lee, of TM Foley, said he was concerned about the cost five years ago, but now it has reached "abysmal" levels.

"I just find this to be appalling," he said.

"The main issue for me as a funeral director is in prepaid funerals, which are very very popular. They'll pay their funeral today at today's prices, about $6000. They'll come in four years time, it might be $9000 with the present rate that the council are increasing the fees."

Mr Lee claimed he was not consulted over the changes, but council general manager Michael Stretton said there were discussions with funeral directors and the council takes "guidance from other cemeteries in setting these fees and charges".

Councillors agreed to seek more detail about the level of consultation that occurred with funeral directors.

Other aspects of the pricing structure were a reduced cremation price and an increased ash placement price.

Increases to the cost of parking at various locations in Launceston were also approved.

One hour of on-street parking will be $3, while three-hour on-street meters will increase to $2.50 per hour - both a 20 cent increase.

There will be a $1 increase to the daily cost in car parks on Bathurst Street, the Inveresk car park, Cimitiere and Cameron street car parks, and in Royal Park, Willis Street, the Basin and River Edge.

A 12 per cent increase in the cost of registering a desexed dog was also included.

Fees revenue accounted for 23.1 per cent of the council's operating revenues in 2018/19.

Councillor Rob Soward said he understood there was concern in the community about increasing fees, but it was necessary lever for the council to generate revenue.

"We have a lot of people who talk about things they want in the community and things they want to improve, and things they want the city to look like, that's how we pay for those things," he said.

Councillor Janie Finlay said the financial challenges facing council meant fee increases were inevitable.

"At a time where there are major challenges for us moving forward that we need to be able to continue to fund the organisation through this portion of income of fees and charges, that we as an organisation remain sustainable and continue to deliver for the community," she said.

The 2019/20 draft budget was also released for public comment.