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COSTS
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We all of us have
living expenses to cover, and have to make provision for our families and
the future. However, you will find that I do not seek to make excessive
profits from my ministry. In most cases, priests of all denominations charge
comparable fees for similar services. When asked to design a celebratory service, such as a baby naming, do bear in mind that an interfaith minister works with you in developing something unique, we do not work from a set script. Consequently a little more time is involved. |
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In the case of wedding blessings, we will spend time discussing the vows you are making and how you will put them to work, and handle problems if they come up, as well as designing the service and practicing some parts of it. This also takes time, but whatever the process we work through, you will find it is time well spent in the long run. (I cringe to say this, but the first couple I married say that the sessions before the wedding were more important to them than the celebration itself !!) I have shown some typical costs for locally-based support below.
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Whereas a parish priest works in a relatively small area and travels quite short distances, my own ministry takes me further afield - including travelling outside the UK. So, I do have to take into account the time and cost involved. Generally, I ask for reimbursement of my travel and accommodation expenses. If the time involved is considerable, then I will agree with you the cost of the time involved. Whatever happens, I will do my best to discuss the costs involved with you before incurring any expense.
REMEMBER: If it isn't sensible or appropriate for me to provide the support that you need I will do my best to locate one of the 1100 other ordained interfaith ministers who can do so.
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Celebratory service - Baby Naming, Wedding Blessing, Anniversary or Memorial Service (incl FREE initial meeting, two further preparation sessions, and the ceremony itself) (nb additional preparation sessions will be agreed in advance and charged at my counselling rate) |
£400 |
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| Funerals - initial meeting with members of the family, a further meeting with the relative arranging the service, and the service itself. | £250 | ||
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Counselling
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£65 per hour |
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Commercial blessings (eg offices, factories, topping out ceremonies and project blessings)
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£500 |
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| Travel within the UK | 30p per mile | ||
| Travel elsewhere | At cost | ||
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PLEASE NOTE: I am registered for VAT and so have to add 17.5% on my fees and expenses to those clients based in the UK and Europe. |
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