"Seek for the resting place not in the earth,
but in the hearts of many."
Rumi
Rates.
The Final Farewell of a loved one is undertaken in a unique and personal way, and consequently every funeral is different.
Although it is difficult to give accurate estimates of total costs, I have itemized the following requests and services that are common to many clients. My fee is CHF140.- per hour. I do not charge for expenses such as travel or phone calls.
The first meeting is free of charge.
My services:
1. One or two meetings with relatives (about 2-3 hours)
2. Contact with churches, funeral directors, non-denominational ministers,
and crematoriums (about 1 hour).
3. Arrangements for music.
4. Assistance in writing a lifes summary of the deceased (about 3 hours).
5. Formulation of obituaries and circulars reporting the death and placement
in the newspaper(s) of your choice (about 1 hour).
6. Printing and mailing of obituaries and circulars (1-2 hours).
7. Floral arrangements and memorial decorations for visitation or viewing of
the deceased (about 0.5 hours).
8. Assistance with the memorial / funeral / urn display (about 2 hours).
9. Organisation of memorial social gatherings, and advice and arrangements
for catering in the home or other facility (about 0.5 hours).
10. Execution of all formalities and arrangements with officials (1-2 hours).
Decorations such as candle holders etc. will be charged according to quantity.
Expenses: none