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Family and Burial Details
Event Planning Details
Enter key details about the event. Quantities entered here are used with unit costs in later sections to calculate totals automatically.
Total guests across all event sessions. Used for cost-per-guest calculation.
Total days requiring drinks and entertainment. E.g. wake keeping + burial day = 2.
Soft Drinks and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Enter the number of crates or bags and the cost per crate or bag for each drink type. The total is calculated automatically as Quantity × Cost Per Unit.
📝 How drink totals are calculated: Quantity (crates/bags) × Cost Per Crate/Bag = Total. For flat costs, just enter the total amount directly.
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Flat costs — enter the total amount for each item below:
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Total cost for all local/traditional non-alcoholic drinks.
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For early morning, wake keeping, or elderly guests.
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Alcoholic Beverages
Enter the quantity and unit cost for each type of alcohol. Leave blank if not applicable. The tool will calculate totals automatically.
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Flat costs for other alcoholic items:
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Total cost for all palm wine kegs or containers.
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Entertainment Costs
Enter the fee for each entertainment act or service. Leave fields blank if not applicable.
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Full DJ fee for the entire event.
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Masquerade, cultural dance, Egungun, bata drums, etc.
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If renting sound separately from the DJ or band.
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For church or spiritual programme segments.
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Audio, Visual, and Technical Equipment Costs
Enter costs for all technical equipment needed to support drinks service and entertainment delivery.
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For displaying tribute videos, photos, or event programmes.
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Fuel and hire cost for generator powering sound, lights, and cooling.
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Person managing sound levels, projector, or equipment during the event.
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Bar Setup and Service Staff Costs
Enter costs for setting up the bar area, serving drinks, and all related service staff.
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Total fee for all bartenders for the full event.
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Ice blocks or cubed ice for chilling drinks and cocktails.
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Space hire, racks, or crates for storing drinks before and during the event.
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Tables, covers, signage, and decoration around the bar area.
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Drinks and Entertainment Budget Funding
Enter confirmed money available. Do not treat promised money as confirmed funding until it has been received.
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Confirmed money already set aside.
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Promised but not confirmed. Not used in calculations.
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Keep aside for extra drinks, surprise guests, or last-minute needs.
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Only if absolutely necessary.
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Disclaimer: This Drinks and Entertainment Calculator is for funeral planning support only. It does not replace legal, financial, religious, vendor, or professional advice. Families should confirm all drink prices, entertainment fees, equipment rental costs, vendor terms, and payment terms directly before making decisions or payments.