Graveside services
Amazing Grace, Going Home, Flowers of the Forest, or another tune as family gathers, the service closes, or the committal begins.
Austin Funeral Bagpiper for Hire
A steady, respectful funeral piper you can book directly
If you need a bagpiper for a funeral in Austin, start with Ryan directly: full Highland dress, funeral-home coordination, and traditional music for graveside services, chapel recessionals, processions, and military honors.
Check Funeral AvailabilityWhy People Choose Ryan
Built for difficult days, not just performance days
A funeral bagpiper for hire has to read the room, arrive early, stay calm, and know when to step back. Ryan handles the practical details quietly so the music can do its work.
Funeral-home coordination
Ryan can coordinate directly with the funeral director for arrival, placement, cues, and timing.
Veterans and military honors
Memorial Day, Veterans Day, graveside honors, flag presentations, and pairings with a bugler or honor guard.
Clear answers for families
The official site shows the named piper, funeral rate, local service area, reviews, public profiles, and direct availability request before a family sends details.
Get To Know Ryan
Everything you'd want to check before booking
Choosing the right piper matters — especially for a funeral or a wedding. Ryan's story, reviews, and service area are all here so you can decide with confidence.
Find Ryan on Google
Google Business Profile
See Guthrie Highland Pipes on Google Maps — reviews, photos, and contact details for the Austin and Round Rock area.
Open profileMeet the piper
About Guthrie Highland Pipes
Ryan's story — from the Capitol City Highlanders in Austin to seven years piping professionally in the UK, including Lancaster Castle.
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Reviews and kind words
Read what families, couples, and hosts say after the event — or leave a few words of your own.
View detailsWhere Ryan plays
Central Texas service area
Austin, Round Rock, the Hill Country, and the Central Texas cities Ryan regularly serves.
View detailsFinding the right fit
Bagpipe band or solo piper?
When one Highland piper is the perfect fit — and when a full pipe band might suit your event better.
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Check availability
Send your date and location and hear back from Ryan personally — usually the same day.
View detailsDirect funeral booking paths
Find the right funeral bagpiper page for the service
Families, funeral directors, and veterans organizations search in different ways. These pages keep the answer direct: one named Austin-area funeral piper, clear pricing, and coordination with the people leading the service.
Plan by funeral need
Funeral bagpiper near meFor Austin, Round Rock, and nearby families who need a quick local answer on funeral availability.Memorial service bagpiperFor celebration-of-life gatherings, chapel exits, graveside moments, and family-led memorial services.Amazing Grace bagpiperFor families who already know they want Amazing Grace at graveside, a chapel exit, or a memorial.Funeral home bagpiperA director-facing reference for funeral homes that need a reliable piper to keep on file.Military funeral bagpiperFor veteran funerals, military honors, flag presentations, Taps pairings, and remembrance services.Funeral bagpipe songsA practical guide to Amazing Grace, Going Home, Flowers of the Forest, Danny Boy, and other choices.Veteran funeral bagpipesHow bagpipes can fit military honors, Taps, flag presentations, and veteran memorial services.
Plan by local area
Funeral and memorial servicesA broader service overview for Austin funeral, memorial, graveside, chapel, and procession piping.Round Rock bagpiperRyan's home-market page for Round Rock, Williamson County, churches, chapels, and local services.Cedar Park bagpiperNearby funeral and memorial piping for Cedar Park families, churches, cemeteries, and funeral homes.Georgetown bagpiperFuneral, memorial, veterans ceremony, church, and civic piping in Georgetown and Williamson County.Service areaFull Central Texas coverage, including Austin, Round Rock, Williamson County, the I-35 corridor, and the Hill Country.
Get to know Ryan
Official Guthrie Highland Pipes profileDetails tying Ryan Guthrie, the business name, public profiles, old Lone Star Piper identity, and direct booking together.Funeral and Austin bagpiper reviewsGoogle and public profile review paths for checking local trust before a funeral inquiry.Service areaAustin, Round Rock, Williamson County, I-35 corridor, Hill Country, and Central Texas coverage notes.Direct funeral availability requestSend the funeral date, time, location, funeral home or cemetery, and tune request through Ryan's direct booking path.
How the funeral booking works
Families usually only need to share the date, location, service time, funeral home or cemetery, and any music requests. If the tune is not decided yet, that is normal. Ryan can recommend a simple, appropriate plan.
Common funeral moments
The pipes are most often used for a graveside committal, chapel recessional, procession to the hearse, or a single outdoor piece as guests gather.
Music families request most
Amazing Grace is the most common choice. Going Home, Highland Cathedral, Flowers of the Forest, Danny Boy, and The Last Post are also regular funeral and memorial requests.
Short-notice services
Austin funerals often come together quickly. Same-week and near-term requests are welcome when the date is open.
Funeral bagpiper pricing in Austin
$300 Austin area
The funeral rate covers performance in full Highland dress, direct coordination, arrival buffer, and ordinary Austin metro travel. Hill Country and out-of-area services are quoted with a transparent travel fee.
Common questions
Are you a funeral bagpiper for hire in Austin?
Yes. Ryan Guthrie is a professional Highland bagpiper for hire for Austin-area funerals, memorials, graveside services, chapel exits, processions, and veterans honors.
Can I book with you directly?
Yes. This is Ryan Guthrie's direct booking site. Directory profiles can be useful for comparison, but direct booking is usually simpler for funeral timing, rate clarity, and funeral-home coordination.
How do I know this is the actual funeral piper?
Use the official Guthrie Highland Pipes profile, reviews page, service-area page, and direct booking form together. They connect Ryan Guthrie, the business name, funeral rate, local coverage, public profiles, and the availability request path.
Can you play Amazing Grace at a graveside service?
Yes. Amazing Grace at graveside is the most common funeral request and can be played as the family arrives, during the committal, or as the service closes.
Can you coordinate directly with the funeral director?
Yes. Once the booking is confirmed, Ryan can coordinate directly with the funeral director for timing, placement, cues, and any cemetery logistics.
Can you handle a service this week?
Often, yes. Funeral bookings are frequently short notice. Send the date, time, and location and Ryan will confirm availability as quickly as possible.
Ready to check the date?
Send the date, location, and event type. Ryan will reply personally with availability, pricing, and the simplest next step.
Request availability
The more specific the date and location, the faster the quote.