It’s worth noting that the Church of England sets these fees nationally every year beginning in January. So, if you are planning a ceremony for next year now, then you should note that the fees may be different depending on what changes are made later this year for the following years’ fees.
Church of England Occasional Services fees 2026
Please contact us in the first instance at contactus@MoorandDale.church
Local Fees
| 2026 | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Organist | £120.00 | |
| Verger | £80.00 | |
| Church Housekeeping | £60.00 | |
| Brompton Candelabra | £25.00 | |
| Bellringers | As below | |
Bells
| St Matthew’s Church | All Saints Church | St Helen & All Saints | St John’s Church | St Mary’s Church |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutton Buscel | Brompton By Sawdon | Wykeham | Allerston | Ebberston |
| £75.00 | £125.00 | £125.00 | £40.00 | £48.00 |
Ceremony Fee Payment
If required, the clergy responsible for the (wedding/funeral/burial) service will organise the family, Funeral Director or the couple to be provided with an invoice with a breakdown of the fees due.
All fees are payable to the individual church by BACS, or if this is not possible, by cheque. Some churches also have the functionality to take payment by debit card in person or via an emailed link. Inline with The Church of England guidance, cash payments are not accepted.
For the relevant church bank details, please contact the Benefice Administrator at contactus@MoorandDale.church
All ceremony bookings MUST be made confirmed with the relevant member of clergy and by email to the Benefice Administrator at contactus@MoorandDale.church.
Booking is not made until it is confirmed in writing.
Grave / Memorial Fees, Application Forms and Guidance
- The Archbishop of York’s and Chancellor’s Statement: This Church, its fixtures, furnishings and contents and the churchyard 114kb
- Churchyard Memorial Regulations 2018
- Churchyard Memorial Regulations 2018 Application Form
- Guidance on various Churchyard matters from the Chancellor of the Diocese
- Churchyard Plans and Records Regulations 1992 69kb
- Churchyards: Broken and Dangerous Gravestones
- Application for an Interim Faculty – (Practice Direction 2018 No 3)
- Theft of lead and lead flashings – (Practice Direction 2018 No 4)
- Reservation of a space for a grave – petition form
- Reservation of a space for a grave – notes of guidance
- Reservation of a space for a double depth burial for 2 coffins – petition form
- Reservation of a space for a double depth burial for 2 coffins – notes of guidance
- Reservation of a space for cremated remains – petition form
- Reservation of a space for cremated remains – notes of guidance
Lupton & Fawcett LLP’s is the appointed Registrar for the Diocese of York. Click below to view the latest guidance and information.
*Fees and application forms correct as at 01/01/2026. Please be aware there may be additional fees depending on your requirements.
*If we are unable to source a local organist Verger or Bellringer(s), additional travel expenses may be payable.
*National Fees, these cover the legal necessities, the cost of York Diocese of providing clergy, your Banns, the marriage certificate, lighting and basic administration.
*Organist, Bellringers, Verger and Sidemen: each church has appointed volunteer(s) or agent(s) to undertake these services, which are subject to availability. Please liaise with the appointed provider on your specific needs.
*The Verger organises the practical management of the church for your ceremony and is in attendance at the time of the wedding rehearsal (or undertakes various funeral/burial preparations on site usually with The Funeral Director) and the main service to assist the member of clergy. If you are expecting a large number of attendees, Vergers are usually supported by one or more Sidesman to help: greet members of the congregation, oversee seating arrangements in church and with general housekeeping before and after the ceremony.
*Church housekeeping includes heating, cleaning and general housekeeping before and after your service as required.
*Bellringers can come from miles around, please contact Mr Martin Tubbs, (member of Yorkshire Association of Change Ringers, Scarborough & District) for more information on 01723 859454 or 07422 527132.
*The taking of films, videos and sound recordings can lead to legal and safety implications (eg copy right, the preforming rights of musicians, trip hazards from extra trailing sockets and wires) . No church in this Benefice hold a Church Copyright Licence, therefore, the couple/family/Funeral Director is responsible for securing a Limited Manufacture Licence from PRS for Music, if required. They are also responsible for ensuring all electrical equipment is PAT testing and visual inspected before bringing electrical equipment into the retrospective church and any wires used do not cause a trip hazard.
*All Wedding fee payments to be received in advance of your wedding day.
