Statement of Fees

I offer an all-inclusive fee of $750. A deposit of $350 to be paid when we first meet. This is non- refundable. The full fee is to be paid within 14 days of the initial meeting, then I will go ahead with developing the ceremony, then send you a draft.

FEES INCLUDE: The invisible hours (10- 12 hrs on average)

  • Meeting with you and your family /friends to discuss funeral arrangements & wishes & to get to know something of the loved one you have lost & their life story. Providing you with information about the framework for the ceremony and exploring with you ideas and opportunities to ensure that your ceremony fits with what you want and also provides substance, with sensitivity and care, respect for your grief and for the loved one you have lost and thus The creation of a personalised & meaningful ceremony
  • Drafting of the ceremony & sending to you for feedback via email/ phone Communicating with you by phone and/or email.
  • Liaison with funeral home
  • Sample ideas, ceremonies, symbols and rituals.
  • Creating and printing the keepsake copy of the ceremony
  • Travel to and from the ceremony venue, within 50 k’s of my office
  • Briefing the relevant party, family members and readers
  • X 1-2 Meetings with yourselves
  • Use of professional PA system.( if needed )
  • Officiating at the funeral ceremony on the day, at funeral home, other venue and graveside

Additional Costs Apply For
Travel and accommodation expenses out of metropolitan area. greater than 50 k’s from my office in East Brunswick.

Refund policy
The $250 deposit is not refundable. The $500 fee (which must be paid before the arranged ceremony day) is refundable only if written notice of cancellation of the is given to me not less than 48 hours days before the arranged ceremony day OR if I am unable to conduct the ceremony and am not able to arrange for a substitute celebrant.

Fees paid (or payable) in respect of visit to the venue and/or travels costs exceeding 50km in a return journey between my base and the place of the funeral are not refundable or waivable.