How much for a decent funeral and what percentage of the cost goes to the church .
2007-07-19 14:48:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The cost depends on the funeral home that you use and the arrangements that you choose (i.e. burial vs. cremation, etc.). As for the money that goes to the church, again it depends on the church. They all have different amounts that they charge for letting you use the space for the religious service. Your best bet is to shop around.
2007-07-19 14:57:38 · answer #1 · answered by letifer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The funeral home is where the expense of a funeral comes in . If one is a member of a church the only person that is paid (and usually is just a donation to the church)is the clergy person and that is about $300.00 more or less depending on the denomination of the church.
2007-07-19 22:00:46 · answer #2 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a ridiculous question, the church gets nothing, it all goes to the funeral home. If there is a cost to the church, it's the same rental fee as weddings and other occasions, it pays to keep the lights on, security, etc.
The main cost of a funeral is the casket, burial plot and funeral home expenses.
2007-07-19 21:54:31 · answer #3 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By your final part , I assume you think churches try to profit from sacraments. They don't. I say this in general for all out of generosity, but I claim it absolutely for Catholicism.
If a funeral mass is needed for a church member, they get it at no cost.
The church does not sell caskets or burial plots. Nor can they charge for any holy, blessed or sacred thing , be it material or spiritual.
2007-07-19 21:56:22 · answer #4 · answered by Arnon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
About a $100- 150 goes for the mass. They say that it's the last time that person makes a donation.
2007-07-19 22:05:48 · answer #5 · answered by liberty11235 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing goes to the church usually. The pastor is usually given about $100.00.
2007-07-19 21:52:02 · answer #6 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Have the funeral in the church to cut costs !!!
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2007-07-19 21:54:29 · answer #7 · answered by rapturefuture 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An arm and a leg. The church gets the fingers and toes and any jewelry attached.
2007-07-19 21:51:37 · answer #8 · answered by jonjon418 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't know, but it's a safe bet the the good old church gets a healthy cut.
2007-07-19 21:51:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your check should say "$A LOT,000,000,000"
2007-07-19 21:51:30 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋