How much do you pay for a "priest" to sing prayer in the funeral?

Question

Last year my grandpa passed away, my parents considered hiring a monk to sing prayer because none of us knows sanskrit, the monk asked us for about 50 US dollars per day, 49 days in total...that was ridiculous, monks these days are so greedy, they only have eyes for money, eventually we gave up.

It's mahayana buddhism, I wanna know how much do you pay in other religions?

yeah, moneys can buy

Answer 1

It is customary to give the priest a stole fee for Requiem Masses, as it is customary to give him a stole fee for weddings and Baptisms. This isn't obligatory, of course -- noone ever has to pay for a Sacrament or a liturgical service, and the poor are exempt from this sort of etiquette -- but a stole fee -- also called a stipend or honorarium -- is an appreciated financial recognition of the priest's time and services. Remember that priests make next to nothing; any gift from his parishioners goes a long way.

Answer 2

We paid for a fundamentalist to preach a fire and brimstone sermon to the bereaved for $240. (we had no idea he would say what he said beforehand) he was the third person the funeral home approached, the first two were too busy. I think it might have been another $120 for a lay person who knew enough of the Catholic rite to say words over my mom's grave. His words were more meaningful than the preacher's.

Answer 3

Usually a lot less. (in Catholicism anyway)

Answer 4

Sorry, I thought you were referring to Catholic priests. Well, in my parish it is voluntary.

Peace and blessings!

Answer 5

Nothing.

Answer 6

He jipped you guys big time!

Answer 7

Zero dollars :P ..... Buddhism ......