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Maggie
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Posted: Aug 10 2009 at 10:14am | IP Logged Quote Maggie
Hi all~

A couple months ago we miscarried and had a funeral done by a friend who is a priest, but not the pastor of our church. He traveled 45 minutes to come do the Mass for us.

At the time, I didn't even think of a stipend. My head was obviously not with me...

2 months later, I am trying to get around to this...what is an appropriate amount?

Thank you!

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Posted: Aug 10 2009 at 10:51am | IP Logged Quote ladybugs
I'm not sure what is appropriate - but I sing at funerals and people give me anywhere between $100 - $200.

Hope that helps.....

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Posted: Aug 10 2009 at 12:12pm | IP Logged Quote Barbara C.
I was told by my parish that $50 is the usual for baptism. So, maybe...

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I would think $50.00 would be about the right amount.
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Posted: Aug 11 2009 at 9:16am | IP Logged Quote Stephanie_Q
I play the organ and here in NE the funeral homes i have worked with advise the families as part of the planning and they write the checks. You might consider talking to them.

Our small choir usually gets $50 - $100 and I'm supposed to keep $25-50 of that for myself.   I think it is usually $50 for the priest administering the sacraments, as well.

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