With many years experience of piping at funerals, Spud the Piper would be honoured to play the highland bagpipes for your family. Spud can play a traditional piece or a piece of your choosing.
"It’s always an honour to be asked to pipe at a funeral, and I often get asked to do this."
Piping at the funeral service usually commences as follows. I normally play as the hearse leaves the church for approx 500 yards.
I march slowly along beside the funeral director, in front of the hearse, and I usually pipe from the hearse to the grave.
When the minister or humanist has concluded the ceremony I pipe again. A piece of music that I am frequently asked to play is 'The flowers of the Forest, which is often played as a funeral march.
I can also play a piece requested by the family. If it can be played on the highland bagpipes, then I’ll be there to carry out your requests.
The same services are given for a crematorium funeral. I pipe into the crematorium and then play outside as the family and congregation exit.
I can play a piece of music requested by the family. If it can be played on the highland bagpipes, then I’ll be there to carry out your requests.
The video below features a beautiful tune originally by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod. Cronin is a popular piece which is often played at funerals. Shot in the stunning highland scenery of Loch Morlich.
" ... The Ancient Celts knew, that of all the sounds that mankind could make, only the pipes could be heard in both worlds."
Spud the Piper was proud to be announced as Finalist in the Best Piper category of The Funeral Awards Awards, 2019.
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