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.
The cost of a forever stamp is the current cost of a first class stamp. In January of 2013 that is 46 cents. It is valid for the first ounce of mail regardless of the actual price.hat is the current price of a US Postal Service stamp for a first-class letter? The current (Aug 2014) price of postage for a standard first-class letter is 49 cents. Check out the website of the United States Postal Service for a full rundown, including additional-ounce costs (see Related Links).