Funeral and Memorial Bagpipe Guides

These guides provide a starting point for selecting music, choosing where a piper may perform, and coordinating a respectful tribute. Traditions and service requirements vary, so confirm plans with the family, officiant, funeral director, cemetery, and performer.

Bagpipes at a Funeral

Bagpipes have a long tradition of being played at funerals, especially within Scottish, Irish, and broader military contexts.

Funeral and Memorial Bagpipe Tunes

The best funeral selection is one that reflects the person being remembered, the family’s traditions, and the setting of the service. A piper can help determine whether a tune works best for the arrival, procession, reflection, committal, or departure.

memorial day

Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces.

minstrel boy

“The Minstrel Boy” is a widely known Irish song written by Thomas Moore, (1779–1852) an Irish poet, singer, songwriter, and entertainer.