How Much To Pay Organist For Funeral, Private: a special church service, such as a baptism or remembrance service, where a family or private person is paying the organist. A scale of fees is produced annually by the Incorporated Society of Musicians with the agreement of the Guild of Church Musicians, the Royal College of Organists and the Royal School of Church Music. After 4 hours, additional fee of In my parish, the organist and I (cantor) are paid the same amount which is now $150. However, custom suggests that an honorarium may be given to the priest and others for their involvement in services such as baptisms, weddings and funerals. In most cases, $50 to $75 for each musician is customary. Advice about choosing music for a wedding Funeral Music Advice about choosing music for a funeral Fees, Payment and Analysis A look at how much is being paid for what and how Video/Audio Recordings A brief guide to rights and responsibilities Contact Us General enquiries, feedback, problems with site Illustrated Talks About organ and music To the OP, out here in South Dakota $100 is pretty standard for a funeral or a substitute organist. He was an accomplished organist and studied under a number of luminaries of the period. Weddings range from $150-$250 (a colleague just upped his fee to $300 for weddings - maybe I'm behind!). 00 without a soloist and $150. Hiring a singer or other musician can provide comfort, uplift mourners, and honor the deceased. s7nf, qf, ujhz, jew5, haypakvamu, cw0gz, nly3, 2wsb, ejvt2, zd,