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FAQ

  1. Do you cover all of Prince Edward Island? 
    Absolutely. I am available to travel anywhere from Souris to Tignish!
    That being said, I do charge a modest travel fee (based on the
    county in which the service is being held) to support my travel
    costs from my home in Western PEI. But yes, I am available for 
    funeral services/celebrations of life anywhere on Prince Edward Island. 

  2. How many songs do I need for a PEI funeral service?
    Typically you will need 3-4 songs for a funeral service. An entrance song,
    a song between the readings, a special tribute song and a song for
    the exit. If you are planning     a Catholic mass for your loved one, you
    will also need music for     the "parts of the mass", which I can also
    provide.

  3. Can I choose any song? 
    Absolutely! That being said, with time being of the essence,
    I would recommend for you to     first take a peek at the song
    choices that are listed on this website. There are a number
    of gorgeous songs to choose from. If you would like me to
    learn a special     new song that I am unfamiliar with, I charge
    an additional $50/song to     cover the time needed to learn
    it in time for the service. 

  4. How much do you charge? Are there additional fees?
    I currently charge $400+HST for a PEI service, and I add on a travel
    fee based on the county the service is being held in. The only other 
    additional fee would be for if I have to learn a new song for the service
    if that is something you would like. 

  5. What's your availability?
    I am available Monday to Friday from 9am-4pm for funeral services.

  6. How much notice do you need?
    Ideally, I would need 3-5 days advance notice, but I do understand how 
    challenging it can be to put together a funeral/ceremony for a loved one. 
    I am flexible! 

  7. What if I change my mind about the music?
    I require all songs to be chosen and set in stone by 3pm the day before the service.
    This is important so that I can prepare the songs, and also so that I can
    communicate the song choices to the funeral director/home for the printed
    funeral programs, and to run the songs by the funeral officiant. 

  8. Do you perform at graveside/interment services?
    Not at this time, although I am hoping to soon add graveside instrumentalists
    to my list of services for 2026 (pipers, harpists, fiddlers, banjo).

  9. Do I need to connect with you the day of the service? 
    Not at all. Providing we have communicated all the necessary details, you will
    be able to just be with your loved ones that day. Leave the rest to me. 

  10. How and when do I pay?
    No need to pay on the day of the service. I will send a detailed invoice
    to your email (as well as a reminder text) a week after the funeral service.

  11. Do you provide other instrumentalists for services? 
    Not currently, but that is my hope to incorporate more instrumentation 
    and to hold auditions for other soloists moving into 2026. Stay tuned! 

  12. Do I have to book you through the funeral director?
    No. You can book directly through me, and then be sure to communicate this to
    the funeral director (or minister/priest) so that they know I will be providing the 
    music. I also ask for their contact information, and will communicate with them 
    directly about all the necessary details. 

  13. What is your policy on video/live streaming?
    Many funeral homes do video/live streaming, and that is absolutely fine with me. 

  14. Why have live music at a funeral? 
    Music opens the door to healing, and often helps to move people from
    'doing' to 'being' at a funeral service/celebration of life. I had a client
    once say that planning her mother's funeral service felt like planning an entire
    wedding in just a few days, while also being hit by wave after wave
    of grief. The administrative load of planning the service of a loved one can
    be so much to manage, and if that is you, I am sending you so much love.
    By booking a professional musician to provide soothing/heart-healing
    music with songs that are truly reflective of your loved one, you are
    providing a space within the service for yourself and your loved ones
    to let go of the thinking brain, and sink into your body and to to feel
    the healing power of being emotionally carried and supported.

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