Information and downloads for clergy and PCCs on set fees for weddings and funerals
The parochial fees summary table has been designed by the Church of England to be an attractive document to give to contacts.
It covers:
Parochial fees are governed by ecclesiastical law, and a full table of fees along with national guidelines can be found on the Church of England website.
Parochial fees are made up of two parts; one part due to the Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF) and the other part due to the Parochial Church Council (PCC). With few exceptions, incumbent clergy in the Diocese of York do not have the right to retain fees.
Additional PCC charges for services such as weddings or funerals are restricted to heating and genuine optional extras (e.g. music, bells, verger) and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses for the priest. Extra charges for church administration etc. are unlawful, and any charges that are levied must be based on the true cost of providing the additional facility or personnel.
Fees for all funerals, including those held at a Crematorium, include elements for supporting the local church and the diocese generally.
Retired formerly stipendiary clergy who take occasional offices will be entitled to receive a payment in respect of these offices; the rate of payment is set at approximately 80% of the statutory fee due to the DBF. This payment will be made via the PCC or DBF and not directly from the wedding or funeral family. All who conduct occasional offices are entitled to be reimbursed for their expenses.
Detailed guidance on fees is set out via the following links:
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