There is never a direct fee for the parish priest, deacon or lay minister. Given the financial challenges many of our parishes experience, a generous donation at the time of funeral is very much appreciated, even being mindful of services provided to the deceased throughout the years as a parishioner.
And the price of a first class (1) ounce letter sent through the United States Post Office remains at $0.49 for letters mailed within the United States. The fee will continue to apply and extend for some indeterminate period of time.
On Jan. 26 the cost of a first-class postage stamp will rise to 49 cents from 46 cents, according to The Washington Post. A book of first-class, one-ounce stamps will cost $9.80.Forever Stamps purchased before the increase will still be valid for all one-ounce letters. The U.S. Postal Serviceâs regulator approved the increase of about 6 percent, but rejected a request for a permanent increase.According to the USPS, the increases include: book of first-class, one-ounce stamps will cost $9.80. Forever Stamps purchased before the increase will still be valid for all one-ounce letters. The U.S. Postal Serviceâs regulator approved the increase of about 6 percent, but rejected a request for a permanent increase. According to the USPS, the increases include: