How much should I pay the Hospice chaplain?

I assume he's drawing a salary for the visits he has made through Hospice so it's only the funeral service that goes beyond that scope, and I think $200 is generous.

I paid the minister for my mother's service $500, but it was left up to our discretion as to the amount. Of course, her church family had been very supportive over the past several years, so I had no problem with that amount. I paid the musicians $200 each as well, because they'd given my parents so much joy over the years.

However, if this is your one and only experience with this chaplain, I'd say $50/hour.

I just looked at Moms funeral contract. The clergy "donation" was included in the cost of Moms funeral. He received $150 from the Funeral director. This was 4 yrs ago. So if your having a full funeral, look to see if clergy is included in misc. You can always give him additional.

He has a family, or household to support, like you or I do.

If a handyman charges $50/hour, then, this chaplain should get paid that.

I would pay him from the time he gets into your car, till the time you drop him back to his car.

He will be “on-duty” all that time.

Plus, a tip would be nice, as well.

Thank you Sendhelp and GardenArtist. I don’t see a way to thank you individually.

Sendhelp, I was thinking I should probably pay him around $200. And, Garden Artist, I will contact the administrative staff next week. Good idea.

Thanks again.

$200.00

You might want to ask this question of the hospice administration team.