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Bagpiper at a memorial service

Guthrie Highland Pipes · Funerals & Memorials

A Piper's Farewell

A calm, respectful piper for funerals and memorial services across Austin, Round Rock, and the Texas Hill Country — booked directly with Guthrie Highland Pipes.

Funerals & memorials

$300

Includes traditional Highland dress, Austin metro travel, and direct funeral-home coordination.

Short notice? Call or text Ryan: 512-619-0314

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A complete plan is not required. Ryan can help with timing, music, and funeral-home coordination.

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Urgent or short-notice service? Ryan reviews these requests as quickly as possible.

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Most dates are confirmed 2–6 weeks in advance. An inquiry is not a booking — Ryan confirms availability, and a booking requires the standard agreement and deposit.

Simple Dignified Service

Everything is handled for you — from arrival timing to coordination with the funeral director.

Arranging a piper for a funeral or memorial should not add stress to an already difficult day.

A typical Guthrie Highland Pipes service includes one to three tunes performed at the appropriate moment — graveside, chapel entrance, or procession.

Ryan Guthrie works comfortably with funeral homes across the Austin area and coordinates directly with directors when needed.

How It Works

1

Reach Out

Call, text, or submit the form — I'll respond quickly.

2

Confirm Details

We'll confirm timing, location, and any special requests.

3

Day of Service

I arrive early, coordinate with the funeral director, and handle everything on site.

Tune Suggestions

Not sure what to choose? Guthrie Highland Pipes can suggest music based on the tone of the service. Any tune you request can typically be accommodated.

If you're unsure what to choose, Ryan is happy to recommend something appropriate — or you can review common funeral selections in the bagpipe songs guide linked below. Best bagpipe songs for funerals. Couples comparing ceremony music can also see bagpipe wedding songs.

Amazing Grace
Going Home
The Last Post
Highland Cathedral
Flowers of the Forest
Danny Boy
Scotland the Brave

From A Family

What one family said afterward

January 2018

“Amazing bagpiping service”

We contacted Ryan about playing the bagpipes at my mother's funeral with very little notice. Ryan was able to work with my family and the funeral home in a timely manner to ensure my mother's service would be professional and unintrusive. Ryan arrived early and very prepared, dressed in the traditional Scottish attire he looked amazing and his bagpiping was wonderful. Very compassionate... I would recommend and welcome Ryan and his bagpipes to any event or occasion both happy or sad.

Larry G.

Funeral service

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Common Questions

How far in advance should we book?

Even short notice is often possible. Many Austin and Round Rock families contact Guthrie Highland Pipes within a few days of the service. If the date is open, arrangements can typically be made quickly.

Do you have to be Scottish to have bagpipes at a funeral?

Not at all. Bagpipes are requested at services across many backgrounds — Celtic heritage, military traditions, or simply a love of the instrument. If it feels right for the person being remembered, that is reason enough.

Where does the piper usually stand during the service?

That depends on the setting and family preference. Common placements include outside the chapel entrance, at graveside, or walking ahead of the procession. Ryan works with the funeral director to find what fits the space.

What songs are most commonly requested?

Amazing Grace is the most frequent request. Going Home, Highland Cathedral, Flowers of the Forest, and Danny Boy are also common. If you are unsure, Ryan can suggest music based on the tone of the service, or you can review the funeral bagpipe songs guide on this site.

Can you coordinate with the funeral home?

Yes. Guthrie Highland Pipes regularly coordinates with funeral directors on timing, positioning, and how the performance fits the service. Families do not need to relay details back and forth — coordination is handled directly.

Who am I booking when I contact this page?

You are contacting Guthrie Highland Pipes to book Ryan Guthrie directly — the named local piper for Austin, Round Rock, and Central Texas funeral and memorial work.

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