Transparent Pricing
Custom ceremonies designed to honor your moment within your budget
Essential Script
$350
Perfect DIY option with professional writing support
What You Get:
- 45-minute phone/video consultation about your ceremony needs and family story
- 10-15 page professionally written ceremony script with opening, readings, and closing
- Step-by-step delivery instructions for confident presentation
- Digital files (PDF and editable Word) delivered within 7-10 days
- One complete revision round included
What’s Not Included:
- Professional ceremony delivery
- In-person meetings or rehearsal
- Printed materials or keepsake books
- Day-of support or coordination
Complete Experience
$750
Professional writing + expert delivery in Bay Area
Everything in Essential, Plus:
- Professional celebrant delivers your ceremony (San Francisco Bay Area)
- 60-minute consultation with additional planning time
- Pre-ceremony coordination call for timing and logistics
- Day-of ceremony management – arrive 30 minutes early
- Travel within 25 miles included
- Enhanced script optimized for professional delivery
What’s Not Included:
- Unlimited revisions (still one round)
- Keepsake books or printed materials
- Travel beyond 25-mile radius without fees
- Extensive family history integration
Two Lives, One Ceremony
$1,350
A single ceremony honoring two people together
What You Get:
- Individual life-story consultations for each honoree
- A single woven ceremony honoring both lives and how their stories intertwined
- Professional delivery at one shared service
- Day-of ceremony management for larger gatherings
What’s Not Included:
- Venue, catering, or reception costs
- Travel beyond the Bay Area service area without fees
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Choose Two Lives, One CeremonyCeremony Enhancements
Available as add-ons to Complete Experience or Two Lives, One Ceremony
Live Sound Experience
$250
The Threshold Method™ ceremony sound
Live 15-Note Panda Drum Pro
- Opening invocation (5-7 min) as guests arrive
- Threshold cues during vows, blessings, key moments
- Closing grounding sound (3-5 min) for integration
- Real-time choice: mallets (bright) or hands (intimate)
- Responsive to ceremony’s emotional energy
A Gentle Return
$600
Ceremony-led ash scattering add-on
Adds to Your Ceremony:
- Custom scattering ritual – words and moments specific to this act
- Guidance on scattering locations and any permit or permission requirements
- Coordination on timing around tides, weather, or site access
- Ema present with your family at the scattering itself
What’s Not Included:
- Boat or aircraft charter fees (paid directly to that vendor)
- Permit fees themselves, where applicable
- Delivery outside Marin County without travel fees
A Sacred Committal
$350
Ceremony-led interment add-on
Adds to Your Ceremony:
- Custom committal readings and words specific to this moment
- Coordination with cemetery or memorial staff on timing and flow
- Ema present to deliver the committal at the graveside or columbarium
What’s Not Included:
- Cemetery, plot, or vault fees
- Delivery outside the Bay Area service area without travel fees
Frequently Asked Questions
How do your packages build on each other?
Essential Script ($350) gives you professional writing and guidance for a ceremony you deliver yourself. Complete Experience ($750) adds professional delivery in the Bay Area, plus pre-ceremony coordination and day-of support. Two Lives, One Ceremony is a separate offering for families honoring two people in a single service, with pricing built around the added complexity of weaving two life stories together.
How long are the consultations for each package?
Essential Script: 30-45 minutes focused on your ceremony needs. Complete Experience: 45-60 minutes with additional delivery planning. Two Lives, One Ceremony: individual consultations for each honoree, since the ceremony weaves two life stories into one.
What’s the difference in script length and detail?
Essential: 10-15 pages with core ceremony elements and delivery notes. Complete: Enhanced 15-20 page script optimized for professional delivery. Two Lives, One Ceremony: length and structure depend on how the two stories are woven together, and are shaped during your consultation.
How do I know which package is right for my ceremony size?
Essential Script works beautifully for intimate gatherings (10-30 people) where family delivers the ceremony. Complete Experience is ideal for formal celebrations (30-100+ people) requiring professional presentation. Two Lives, One Ceremony is built for any size, but especially larger gatherings honoring two people together.
Do you travel for ceremony delivery?
Complete Experience includes travel within a 25-mile radius. Additional travel beyond the local area is available at $1.50/mile plus accommodation if needed. The same travel terms apply to Two Lives, One Ceremony and to the Ash Scattering and Interment add-ons.
How quickly will I receive my ceremony?
Essential Script: 7-10 business days digital delivery. Complete Experience: 10-14 days with coordination time. Two Lives, One Ceremony: timeline is set during your consultation, given the additional story development involved. Rush service available for all tiers when needed.
Can I add Ash Scattering or Interment to any package?
These add-ons require Complete Experience or Two Lives, One Ceremony, since both involve Ema being present in person. They’re not available with Essential Script, which is a DIY-delivered ceremony.
Does the Ash Scattering add-on include the boat or plane?
No – the $600 covers the ceremony itself: consultation, custom scattering ritual, location guidance, and Ema’s presence at the scattering. Charter costs for a boat or aircraft are paid directly to that vendor, separately.
How is pricing determined for Two Lives, One Ceremony?
The $1,350 price reflects the added work of developing two individual life stories and weaving them into one shared ceremony. It covers both consultations, the ceremony writing, and professional delivery for gatherings of typical size. If your situation has unusual circumstances, reach out and we’ll work it out together – but there’s no need to wait on a quote to book.