Funeral Options
The information to follow details examples of what is usually required of me at a funeral. I’m always happy to accommodate other ideas (if feasible).
Church Funerals
From £165
If playing at a church funeral it is tradition for the bagpiper to lead the coffin either to the church doors, allowing the organist (or recorded music) to take over as the casket is carried to the front and placed on the bier. Alternatively, the piper leads the casket to the front of the church and play until everyone is seated.
At the end of the service it is tradition for the piper to lead the coffin out of the church or begin playing from the church doors and lead to the hearse.
Crematoriums
From £165
Traditionally the piper meets the funeral cortege at the crematorium gates (or several hundred yards from the chapel) and leads the cortege to the chapel playing a slow march / retreat. The piper may then be required to play as the coffin is carried into the crematorium and again at the end of the service as people gather outside.
Burials
At a burial it is tradition for the bagpiper to lead the pallbearers down to the graveside and play until the casket is about to be lowered. At the end of the service the piper usually plays several tunes and walks into the distance to give the effect of the pipes fading.
Repertoire
Popular tunes includes:
- Flower of Scotland
- Amazing Grace
- Mist Covered Mountains
- Danny Boy
- Going Home
- Mull of Kyntyre
- Highland Cathedral
- Skye Boat Song
- Abide With Me
- Flowers of The Forest
- Green Hills of Tyrol
- Kilworth Hills
- When The Battle’s Over
- Hector The Hero
Tartans and Dress Options
Royal Stewart
Formal day wear / evening wear
Black Stewart
Formal day wear / evening wear / full regimental
Buchanan Tartan
Formal day wear / evening wear / full regimental.
Brown
Formal day wear / evening wear
American Universal
Formal day wear / evening wear / full regimental
Irish Diaspora
Formal day wear / evening wear
Mackenzie
Formal day wear / evening wear
Black Watch
Formal day wear / evening wear
Dress Options
Formal Day Dress / Evening Dress
Bonnie Prince Charlie / Argyll Jacket, Glengarry Hat, Shirt, Tie, Waistcoat, Kilt Sporran, Kilt Hose, Ghille Brogues
Full Regimental Dress
Feather Bonnet, Shoulder Plaid, Tunic, Crossbelt, Kilt Belt, Horsehair Sporran, Hose Toppers, Spats, Brogues
Repertoire
I always play a suitable selection of upbeat, traditional, and contemporary highland bagpipe tunes whilst entertaining guests. The following tunes are very popular for leading the bride (or groom) down the aisle:
- Highland Cathedral
- Amazing Grace
- For The Love of A Princess (Braveheart)
- Flower of Scotland
The following tunes are popular as the newly married couple exit the ceremony:
- Highland Laddie
- The Black Bear
- The Athol Highlanders
- The Glendural Highlanders
- Cock O’ The North
The following tunes are popular for leading the happy couple to the top table;
- The Athol Highlanders
- Scotland The Brave
- Flower of Scotland
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Areas Covered
Yorkshire – Derbyshire – Nottinghamshire – Lincolnshire – Manchester – Lancashire – Cheshire
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