Having a catholic mass said for someone.

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I'm a lapsed catholic but I want to have a mass said for someone who really believes but is going through a hard time.
I've got the paperwork to make my request, but have no idea how much to donate. I know it's what you can afford, but if I'm honest that is just so vague. Is £40 a typical sort of amount or much to little. Do be blunt!

In our parish, most give around £10, I gather.

Thank you so much for making it clear that it's an offering, not a fee.

I agree with the pp. £10 is fine. Up to £20 is within the normal range. Anything over £20 is excessive.

Brilliant, thanks so much!

You could get them a Mass Bouquet that costs about the same as a card.

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=www.mscmissions.ie/product/traditional-mass-bouquet-card/%23:~:text%3DDescription,prayers%2520of%2520our%2520MSC%2520priests.&ved=2ahUKEwiHgeWWwe-HAxX_W0EAHStmA1wQFnoECCEQBQ&usg=AOvVaw1sdjRlIXH_FrlU8NXVeuAa

It is an offering and the Mass will still be done if someone financially could not afford. The average is generally £5-£10 for those who can give something.