Burial fees are to be hiked by nine per cent at Shottermill Cemetery, under Waverley Borough Council budget plans.

The increase will see interment fees in an earth grave for Waverley residents rise from £880 to £959.20 for a first burial, from £785 to £855.70 for subsequent burials, and from £395 to £430.60 for the interment of ashes.

There will, however, remain no charge for the burial and interment of ashes of children aged up to 16.

Non-Waverley residents will pay double the above prices.