Funerals at Wesley
At the time of the loss of your loved one, we offer you a service with dignity and respect that accommodates your needs. Please contact the church office for further arrangements @ 519-621-6060.
Fees and Policies
Service in the Church Sanctuary:
Mandatory Fees:
$250.00 Location fee for non-members
$0 Location fee contributing members
$300.00 Minister (includes consultation)
$100.00 Custodian
$250.00 Music Director (includes consultation)
$150.00 Use of Ainslie or Ballantyne Hall following the service
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$1,050.00 Non-members + optional fees + optional Tech Team Support
$ 800.00 Contributing members
$ 50.00 Bulletin/Program
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POLICIES:
Service in the Church Sanctuary:
Mandatory Fees:
$250.00 Location fee for non-members
$0 Location fee contributing members
$300.00 Minister (includes consultation)
$100.00 Custodian
$250.00 Music Director (includes consultation)
$150.00 Use of Ainslie or Ballantyne Hall following the service
________________________________________________________
$1,050.00 Non-members + optional fees + optional Tech Team Support
$ 800.00 Contributing members
$ 50.00 Bulletin/Program
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POLICIES:
- The funeral is a service of worship. Anything that detracts from the purpose of the service should be eliminated.
- If there is a Funeral Home participating, they must co-ordinate with the Worship & Music Committee regarding placement of flowers in the sanctuary/chapel, guest book and arrangement for donations
- The family may use the audio-visual system, but this will be done in consultation with Wesley’s audio/visual technician. This may include livestreaming of the service (extra fees required).
- There will be at least one meeting/consultation with the presiding minister before the service takes place. This will be to plan the service.
- Our minister should be responsible for all funeral / memorial services at Wesley United. Others may participate in the service with the approval of and in consultation with our minister and the Worship and Music Committee
- All music for the service must be approved by the music director. The family will meet with the director of music prior to the service. Plans for a soloist or instrumentalist(s) should be discussed at that time.
- The organ and piano may only be used by the director of music or his/her designate. The Director of Music must approve for either instrument to be used by anyone else.
- No food or beverages are allowed in the sanctuary other than for communion.
- No confetti or rice is allowed on church property which includes outside.