The association of the bagpipes and funerals stem from what the pipes can do best, powerfully play and touch the deepest emotions where words fail to reach.

For hundreds of years the bagpipes have been played at funeral services, commemorating their loss of a loved one with music. If you are reading this, you may be in need of bagpiper to help you and your family deal with a very difficult time in your lives. I have prepared a simple explanation of how to find and use the services of bagpiper at a funeral which will hopefully help you during this tough time.

Having done many memorial services I can offer several suggestions which can include:
Playing inside or outside the church as mourners arrive
Playing as the casket is being brought into the church
Playing during the memorial service
Playing as the casket is brought out of the church
Playing at the graveside as mourners arrive
Playing during the graveside ceremony
Playing at the end of the graveside ceremony as mourners leave

With the nature and timing of this type of service I can be available at short notice. Please contact me today to see how I can help.

I am based in Alexandra and service all of the surrounding areas of Central Otago including Queenstown, Wanaka, Arrowtown, Cromwell, Omakau, Clyde, Alexandra and Roxburgh to name a few, I am happy to travel - please contact me for details..

Pricing is generally around $200 for the day, travel additional. I can tailor a package to suit your needs.