Pricing
Is a Celebrant funeral more expensive?
I can provide two levels of service:
Level One is essentially a consultation, and involves me helping a family decide exactly what they want in a ceremony (which readings, songs, poems will be shared, who will speak, etc.) and structure that ceremony to “make it flow.” This is a 2-hour undertaking (costing $100), and is designed for families that wish to officiate the ceremony themselves (or have someone else do so).
Level Two is an “A to Z” endeavor. When my services are engaged, I spend an hour or two meeting with the family, several hours composing the ceremony, and an hour or two officiating the ceremony and graveside committal ceremony if requested. At $40.00 per hour ($20/hr. for travel), the fee is around $300 – $350.
Fees
Typical Invoice for Services
- Meetings/Information, Gathering/Preparation 3 hours. $100.00
- Ceremony Composition 3 hours. $100.00
- Ceremony Officiating/Travel (2 trips) 3 hours. $100.00
Total: $300.00 (Adjustments and arrangements can be worked out as needed.)
“What strikes me to this day is the way you helped us discover what was important to remember and celebrate about her life. You asked some very simple questions that opened up volumes and you did so in such a comfortable manner. It was very reassuring to be able to laugh, cry and speak freely during such an emotional time.”