Funerals & Memorials

The bagpipes can be a stirring addition to a funeral or memorial service.
Please call Bill at:
(570)-344-8443
to check availability and make arrangements. Due to the often limited time frame for planning, I do not suggest using e-mail for funeral inquiries.
Consider some of these options:
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Have the piper play at the church or ceremony location as the funeral procession arrives.
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Play during the service at a specific point (if permitted).
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Piping as the funeral procession leaves the church.
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Bagpipe music at the cemetery as the funeral procession arrives.
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Play at a designated time during the cemetery service.
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Piping as guests depart from the cemetery service.
Typically, one or two of these options would be best.
I usually play a selection of slow airs, slow marches and laments, with respect for the solemnity and dignity of the occasion.
Typical tunes include Amazing Grace, Danny Boy, Here I Am Lord, Highland Cathedral, Scots Wha Hae, The Balmoral, Going Home, When the Battle's Over, Skye Boat Song, Loch Ranoch, Taps, and others, including military tunes for veterans.
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Traditional highland daywear is worn for a dignified appearance.
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Please bear in mind that outdoor piping can sound less than optimal when temperatures dip into the 40's or less.
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Rates begin at $200.00.