All Saints Church
Sudbury
with Ballingdon and Brundon

Funerals

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Can we have poems or readings by members of the family or friends?

Every funeral is very precious to all who attend. Poems, readings and memories add to the service and make it more personal. Talk to the minister about what you would like and see how it fits in.

What about music?

There is a lot to think about when you are choosing the best music for a funeral. If you are having hymns will anyone know them or sing them? If you have a special song in mind or a piece of music how will it sound on an organ? You will need to talk this through with both the minister and the organist.

What do you charge for funerals?

It rather depends on what you or the person you are arranging it for would prefer.

For a funeral in church with cremation

Fee payable to diocese (via minister) £57
PCC £45
Organist £35
Verger £10
Heating (winter only) £10
travel* £20

Total fee payable £177 (in winter)

Funeral at the crematorium only

Fee payable to diocese (via minister) £102
travel* £20

Total fee payable £122

*Travel expenses for the minister is only an estimated figure and would need to be discussed at the time £20 is normally the maximum.