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WEDDINGS & ANNIVERSARIES
Any couple who legally qualifies (is not already married and is of legal age) for marriage may contact me to discuss plans for a marriage ceremony to be conducted at either a private dwelling, secular location, or at a religious facility that approves outside or nondenominational clergy to officiate. Generally churches require only their own authorized clergy to officiate and in some cases even participate in their parishes (see CHURCH RULES page).
If after consulting with a couple, I question their readiness or appropriateness for marriage, I reserve the right to decline to officiate. Wedding and Anniversary ceremonies can be as formal or informal as desired. Fees are open to negotiation between the couple and the officiant and may depend on such factors as transportation considerations and specifications of the ceremony.
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FUNERALS & MEMORIAL SERVICES
Arrangements for formal or informal funeral or memorial services may be discussed by contacting me. Most Funeral Homes are open to both religious and non-religious services at their facilities. As with weddings, churches usually do not permit outside or nondenominational clergy to officiate in their parishes (see FOR FUNERAL DIRECTORS page). Some cemeteries are also open to both religious and non-religious burial services, however, some are affiliated with specific denominations and have their own rules and restrictions. Memorial services are sometimes held in Funeral Homes or other public or private establishments. Memorial services may also be held in private homes. Types of ceremonies vary according to family wishes. Fees are open to negotiation and may depend on such factors as transportation and specifications of the ceremony.