For Weddings and Funerals there are set fees which are set by the church of England for all churches in the country. In addition there are charges which also apply depending on what 'extras' you would like. Below is a brief summary showing you just how much a Wedding or Funeral will cost. A full list of statutory fees can be downloaded from the Church of England Website
Wedding
Fees
The Wedding Service | £424.00 |
The Marriage Certificate | £4.00 then £10 each additional copy |
The Banns of Marriage | £28.00 including certificate £ 40.00 |
Charges
Verger | £30.00 |
Organist | £80 £160 if Video or recording is made |
Choir (per member) | £10 £20 if Video or recording is made |
Bells (where available) | £20 (per rope) + £40 i.e. 6 bells=£160 |
Flowers | Contact for details |
Heating & Lighting | £30 + £10 for each hour after Months: October – April |
Car Park St Jame's Only |
£25 |
Funeral
Fees
Funeral Service | £182.00 |
Burial in Churchyard | £291.00 |
Burial with no service | £377.00 |
Service at crematorium | £182.00 |
Cremation following service in church | £26.00 |
Burial of ashes in churchyard | £151.00 |
Charges
Verger | £25 |
Organist | £60 |
Heating and Lighting | £30 + £10 for each hour after Months: October - April |
Baptism
There is no charge for a baptims service but you are invited to make a donation to support our churches work and keep them maintained.
Fees are correct for 2017
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