Burial fee rises until 2021/22 to end ratepayer subsidies of Carr Villa as cost of cremation comes down

Adam Holmes
March 27 2019 - 5:00am
Burial fee increases of 15 per cent are likely to continue until 2022 at Carr Villa. Picture: Scott Gelston
Burial fee increases of 15 per cent are likely to continue until 2022 at Carr Villa. Picture: Scott Gelston

Increases to standard burial fees at Carr Villa Memorial Park will continue until 2021/22 to help the cemetery return to financial viability and reduce the burden on ratepayers, the City of Launceston says.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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