Funeral Services

Funeral Bagpiper for Hire

Planning a funeral can be challenging and stressful, and we understand this from personal experience. Our goal at Scottish Funeral Pipers is to simplify the process of booking a piper, ensuring it’s as seamless as possible for you during this difficult time.

We are more than just performers; we’re here to provide guidance on how it all works with a bagpiper, and to assist you in selecting the right music. Our service includes personalised bagpipe music, where we carefully select pieces that reflect the unique life and character of the individual being honoured. Whether you prefer the bagpipes to be played at the funeral service or the wake, we are flexible to your needs and preferences.

Our Funeral Bagpiper Services

At Scottish Funeral Pipers, we offer a range of services to suit the specific needs of each funeral. This includes playing for guests as they arrive at the church or chapel, performing a Slow Air or Lament on the small pipes during the coffin lowering at cremations, piping the coffin to the graveside for burials, playing as guests depart from the graveside, and piping during the lowering of the coffin.

Cremation Bagpiper

At a cremation, your piper will typically wait in the driveway for the hearse at the appropriate meeting place and lead the cortège to the crematorium doors.

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Burial Bagpiper

Should you require the piper to play as the cortège arrives and leaves the family home or at any religious service prior to the burial, that can be done to suit your requirements.

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Ashes Bagpiper

We offer piping services to play at ashes interments and the scattering of ashes to provide a traditional send off at that time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions that our customers have inquired about in the past regarding our funeral bagpiper services. Tap the questions below to see the answers.

Is it appropriate for a bagpiper to participate in the funeral procession?

Yes, a bagpiper can either lead or accompany the funeral procession, performing either traditional funeral melodies or specific pieces requested by the family. The solemn and comforting sound of the bagpipes adds a layer of reverence and solemnity to the procession, accompanying mourners as they journey to their loved one’s final resting place.

What’s the recommended timeframe for booking a bagpiper for a funeral service?

It’s advisable to arrange for a funeral bagpiper at your earliest convenience to guarantee their availability on the specific date and time you require. Although we strive to fulfill last-minute requests, securing a booking well in advance helps to prevent any potential scheduling issues.

Is it possible for a bagpiper to play both at the funeral service and the wake or reception?

Yes, our skilled bagpipers are available to perform at both the funeral service and at any subsequent wake or reception. We pride ourselves on being able to adapt our musical repertoire to suit the specific ambiance and emotional tone of each individual event.

Do certain types of bagpipe music hold traditional significance at funerals?

Yes, there are specific pieces, like “Amazing Grace” and “Going Home,” that are frequently chosen for funeral services due to their profound resonance. Nonetheless, we are fully prepared to cater to any particular song choices or musical pieces that have a special significance for the departed or their loved ones.

Is it possible to engage a bagpiper for a memorial service, rather than a funeral service?

Absolutely, our bagpipers are available for both funeral and memorial services. Recognising the distinct nature of each service, we are committed to accommodating any special musical requests to ensure that our performance enhances the overall sentiment and atmosphere of the service.