Armistice centenary credential
Solo piper at Lancaster Castle for the Battle's O'er tribute marking the centenary of the Armistice that ended the First World War.
Military Funeral Bagpiper
A ceremonial piper for veteran funerals and military honors
Ryan Guthrie plays in full Highland dress for Austin-area veteran funerals, graveside honors, flag presentations, Taps pairings, and private remembrance services, with the restraint these days require.
Check Military Funeral AvailabilityWhy People Choose Ryan
Military honors need a piper who understands ceremony
A veteran funeral is not a generic entertainment booking. Ryan brings Austin roots, pipe band experience, and a rare Armistice credential: solo piper at Lancaster Castle for the worldwide 6 a.m. Battle's O'er tribute on November 11, 2018.
Local military context
Three years marching Memorial Day parades with the Capitol City Highlanders before returning to Central Texas.
Funeral-home coordination
Arrival, placement, pipe cue, and timing can be coordinated with the funeral director, cemetery, honor guard, bugler, or family lead.
Clear answers for families
The official site ties Ryan Guthrie's Armistice credential, Austin roots, funeral rate, local service area, review hub, Google profile and reviews, and direct booking path together before a family shares service 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.
View detailsIn their words
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.
View detailsBook directly with Ryan
Check availability
Send your date and location and hear back from Ryan personally — usually the same day.
View detailsMilitary funeral booking paths
Choose the veterans or funeral page that matches the service
Military funeral searches often overlap with funeral, veterans, Memorial Day, and tune-specific searches. These pages keep the path direct to Ryan's own site instead of sending families back through a directory.
Plan the service
Funeral bagpiper for hireGeneral Austin funeral and memorial page for graveside services, chapel exits, processions, and short-notice needs.Funeral bagpiper near meNear-me funeral search page for Austin, Round Rock, Williamson County, and nearby Central Texas services.Amazing Grace bagpiperTune-specific page for families who know they want Amazing Grace at graveside or after honors.Veterans Day bagpiperFor public Veterans Day, VFW, American Legion, school, cemetery, and civic remembrance programs.
Plan by local context
Austin bagpiperCore local page for Austin funerals, memorials, veterans ceremonies, weddings, and events.Local bagpiper in AustinDirect local booking page for people who want Ryan directly, with clear answers.Round Rock bagpiperRyan's home-market page for Williamson County churches, funeral homes, cemeteries, and local services.Funeral home bagpiperDirector-facing reference for funeral homes that want a reliable piper to keep on file.
Get to know Ryan
Official Guthrie Highland Pipes profileDetails tying Ryan Guthrie, the business name, Lancaster Castle credibility, public profiles, and direct booking together.Reviews from past servicesGoogle and public profile review paths for checking local trust before sending veteran funeral details.Service areaAustin, Round Rock, Williamson County, I-35 corridor, Hill Country, and Central Texas coverage notes.Direct military funeral availability requestSend the military funeral date, time, cemetery or chapel, honors detail, and tune request through Ryan's direct booking path.
What to send for a military funeral quote
A useful quote starts with the date, time, cemetery or chapel, city, and whether formal military honors are included. If the service is still being arranged, send what you know.
Honors sequence
Mention whether there will be Taps, a flag presentation, rifle volley, color guard, VFW or American Legion presence, or a funeral director coordinating the honors.
Tune and cue
If the family knows the tune, Ryan can plan around it. If not, he can suggest a restrained placement such as after Taps, during the final departure, or as guests gather.
Short-notice services
Military and veteran funerals often come together quickly. Same-week requests are welcome when the date is open, but availability is never implied until confirmed.
Military funeral bagpiper pricing
$300 Austin area
Austin-area military funerals and veteran memorials generally follow the funeral starting rate. Longer travel, multiple locations, or unusual timing are quoted clearly before booking.
Common questions
Can I hire a military funeral bagpiper in Austin?
Yes, when Ryan's calendar is open. Guthrie Highland Pipes provides respectful bagpipe music for Austin-area military funerals, veteran memorials, graveside honors, and remembrance services.
Can bagpipes be played with Taps?
Yes, but Taps should remain the formal military cue when it is part of the honors. Bagpipes often fit after a respectful pause, commonly with Amazing Grace, Going Home, Flowers of the Forest, or Battle's O'er.
Can you coordinate with an honor guard, VFW, or American Legion post?
Yes. Once the booking is confirmed, Ryan can coordinate timing and placement with the funeral director, cemetery, bugler, honor guard, VFW post, American Legion chapter, or family contact.
What is Ryan's military or remembrance ceremony experience?
Ryan was the solo piper at Lancaster Castle for the worldwide Battle's O'er Armistice centenary tribute on November 11, 2018, and marched Memorial Day parades for three years with the Capitol City Highlanders in Austin.
What should I send for a veteran funeral quote?
Send the service date, time, city, cemetery or chapel, whether formal honors are planned, the preferred tune if known, and the best funeral director or family contact.
Am I booking Ryan himself?
The official Guthrie Highland Pipes site names Ryan Guthrie as the performer, explains his Lancaster Castle Battle's O'er Armistice centenary credential, shows Austin/Round Rock military funeral coverage and the $300 Austin area funeral rate, links to reviews and Google profile and reviews, and sends inquiries through the direct booking form.
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.