“Not everybody has a church or a pastor, but everybody deserves to be served, no matter what.”— Brother James Lake
About Brother Lake
- Thirty years in Christian ministry
- Non-denominational
Brother James Lake is a non-denominational Christian minister with thirty years in Christian ministry. He serves families with weddings, vow renewals, dedications, funerals, memorial services, graveside and burial services, and pet memorial services, for people of any faith or none, in both Christian and non-religious ceremonies.
He understands that not everybody has a church or a pastor, but he believes everyone deserves to be served, no matter what.
Brother Lake will come wherever you choose: a home, a park, a venue, a chapel, a funeral home or a graveside. He serves Charlotte and the area within about 20 miles, and he’s happy to travel farther by arrangement.
Ministry Services
Family-life ministry, from birth to the end of life, for people of any faith or none.
Christian & Non-Religious Weddings
A heartfelt Christian ceremony, or a warm, personal ceremony without religious content, whichever fits the two of you.
- Courthouse-style or elopement ceremony$100
- Full custom wedding$175
Within 20 miles of Charlotte; a travel fee is quoted beyond 20 miles. A 50% deposit reserves your date. Evening ceremonies are available at a negotiated price.
Vow Renewals
Celebrate your years together and say “I do” all over again.
- Vow renewal$125
Within 20 miles of Charlotte; a travel fee is quoted beyond 20 miles. A 50% deposit reserves your date. Evening ceremonies are available at a negotiated price.
Dedications
Dedicating your child and family to the Lord.
Funerals, Memorials & Graveside Services
Funeral services, memorial services, and graveside and burial services, led with care.
- Funeral service (funeral home or church)$350
- Graveside service only$250
- Memorial or celebration of life$350 to $450
- Funeral plus graveside$425
- Custom eulogy$150
- First family meeting included; each additional meeting $75
- Travel included within 25 miles of Charlotte. Services beyond 25 miles may cost more due to travel.
Pet Memorial Services
Offering families the ability to say goodbye to all of our family members with dignity. Gentle pet memorial and pet funeral services, Christian or non-religious, at your home, a burial site, or wherever you choose.
- Pet memorial service (home, yard, or pet cemetery)$150
- Pet burial blessing at graveside$150
- Pet memorial with custom written tribute$225
- Travel included within 25 miles of Charlotte. Services beyond 25 miles may cost more due to travel.
Preaching & Teaching
Guest speaking and Bible teaching.
Pricing discussed at the time.
Christian Pastoral Counseling
Faith-based pastoral guidance from a minister.Faith-based pastoral guidance; not a licensed mental-health counselor.
Sliding scale, starting as low as $50 an hour. We do not accept insurance.
Any location you choose: a home, a park, a venue, a chapel, a funeral home or a graveside.
Service Area
Charlotte, NC and about 20 miles around
Farther away? Brother Lake is happy to travel farther by arrangement. Just ask.
Ceremony Places
Ways to Pay
Deposits and payments can be sent through any of these.
Read our ceremony agreement before booking.
Contact Brother Lake
Call or email Brother Lake. It helps to include:
- Your name
- The service you need
- The date
- The location