Devil in the detail

A Scottish council has cut its planned rise in cremation costs because it was worried grieving relatives would be upset by £666.

Argyll and Bute Council, on the west coast, was due to increase the £647 cost of cremating an adult at Cardross Crematorium by 3%.

However, officials were concerned the new price of £666 would cause offence as 666 is the mark of the Devil.

The decision, which was featured in the Daily Record newspaper, included a full report to councillors.

The council report said: “As part of applying that standard inflation increase of 3% to fees and charges for 2018-19, the cremation charges for adults aged 16 and over has increased from £647 to £666.

“It’s unfortunate that the 3% inflation has meant the charge is £666, which could be upsetting for some people. Members are asked to agree the charge is amended to £665 in 2018-19.”

The Argyll and Bute Council’s report is available to view online.

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