Cape Ministry
Reverend Dr., William Kilroy Densberger, D.D
Director of Chaplaincy
Frequently Asked Questions
Ministry and Chaplain Services
Baptisms: Ministers and parents work together to build custom baptism ceremonies. Whether you're planning a traditional child baptism, a more contemporary adult baptism, or even an interfaith ceremony, the Minister will conduct, and aid you in constructing, a unique service to fit any scenario.
Sick Calls: Hospital and home visits to the sick is often a helpful addition to patient care. Expect pastoral visits to be respectful and usually under ten minutes to respect the patient, the family and the health care staff.
Bereavement and Burials: Cape Ministry professionals are specially trained in helping the grieving. Bereavement ministers perform a number of tasks and hold various responsibilities vital to helping bereaved souls deal with their loss while they pass through the stages of grief. This can consist of house calls to pray with and support family and friends and even some guidance on planning the funeral and conducting a grave side service.
Wedding Answers
Where do you perform weddings?
Southeastern Massachusetts, primarily Cape Cod.
Who are you ordained by and where is your church?
All of our wedding officiants are non-denominational ordained ministers.
Father Bill Densberger earned a Doctorate of Divinity and is also an ordained Christian Minister and Chaplain with specific experience performing both marriages and graveside burials.
Can we personalize our ceremony?
Yes. Your officiant will ask you questions and get to know you so they can draft a ceremony that is reflective of your personalities, beliefs, and relationship. After the draft is complete, your officiant will email you a copy for you to edit if you wish to do so. We want your ceremony to be just right, and are happy to work with you on the draft until it’s perfect. Extra charges may apply.
My fiance(e) and I come from two different religious backgrounds. Are you able to help us?
We absolutely can accommodate Interfaith wedding ceremonies. We can create a customized ceremony for you that blends your religious traditions while remaining true to both.
We would like to have a religious wedding ceremony, are you able to do that?
Yes, our wedding officiants are ordained, non-denominational ministers and perform both religious and secular ceremonies.
I don’t want to mention (God, religion, anything spiritual, etc.) in my ceremony. Is that okay?
While our wedding officiants are ministers, we will work with you to create a custom ceremony that is authentic to you and your beliefs, whatever they may be.
Do you perform same sex weddings?
Yes. We are happy to marry any committed couple.
How do we book you?
Simply contact us to check our availability for your date. Simply sign the digital contract and make a 50% deposit and you’re all set!
When is my final payment due?
The 50% balance payment is due no later than 30 days prior to the wedding date.
Do you charge separate travel fees?
Generally not if the wedding is within the upper cape area of cape cod.
However, there is minimum $100 travel fee if the wedding is outside of that area and the exact cost depends on the distance and travel time involved.
What if I have to change my start time or wedding date?
While we try to be as flexible as possible in accommodating changes, we cannot guarantee our availability for a date or time change. Please let us know as soon as possible if you plan to change your wedding date or time so we can try to find a solution for you.
Will you come to our wedding rehearsal?
We understand the anxiety with planning such a life event but it is typically not at all necessary for an officiant to be present. We contract ceremony rehearsals separately from weddings because most couples don’t need our officiant at the rehearsal. At a wedding rehearsal you are simply practicing walking in and walking out, but not the ceremony itself. We offer all of our couples free guidance on coordinating marriage vows, and customizing details of the specific service.
Will you marry us on the beach?
Yes. We can officiate the marriage ceremony virtually anywhere from large country club weddings or intimate
in-home ceremonies.
Do you stay for the reception?
Typically not due to the excessive time requirements in planning and officiating at various events and the fact that many events are planned simultaneously (weekends, evenings, etc.). As you can imagine, it is difficult to honor a time commitment due to the last-minute notice of certain life events occurring without notice.
If you would like to invite your officiant to the reception, please extend a formal invitation to them directly and they will let you know if it’s possible for them to stay.
I know we tip other vendors, but what about the officiant?
Gratuities are always appreciated.