Funerals and memorials
Amazing Grace, Going Home, Flowers of the Forest, processions, graveside moments, chapel exits, and respectful family memorials.
New Braunfels Highland Bagpiper
A ceremonial bagpiper for New Braunfels funerals, memorials, and events
Traditional Highland piping for New Braunfels funeral homes, churches, cemeteries, veterans gatherings, weddings, civic programs, and private family events.
Check New Braunfels AvailabilityWhy People Choose Ryan
Direct, respectful piping for an I-35 corridor market
New Braunfels bookings often involve family memorials, funeral-home coordination, churches, veterans groups, and Hill Country-adjacent venues. Ryan keeps the process direct, clear, and appropriate to the occasion.
Veterans and civic events
Formal piping for VFW and American Legion gatherings, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, retirement ceremonies, and public commemorations.
Weddings and private events
Ceremony entrances, recessionals, cocktail-hour sets, Scottish and Irish heritage moments, parties, and Hill Country gatherings.
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 detailsPlanning bagpipes for a New Braunfels event
A useful quote starts with the date, exact location, event type, and the moment where the pipes should be heard. Ryan can coordinate with the family, funeral director, venue, officiant, or event contact.
New Braunfels and nearby communities
Coverage includes New Braunfels, Gruene, Canyon Lake, Seguin, San Marcos, and nearby Central Texas communities along the I-35 corridor.
Funeral-home coordination
For memorials and funeral services, Ryan can keep the plan simple: arrival, attire, one or two tunes, exact cue, and a direct contact for day-of timing.
Travel quoted clearly
New Braunfels may include a travel adjustment depending on exact location, timing, and event scope. Any travel charge is included in the quote before booking.
New Braunfels starting rates
From $300
Funerals and memorials start at $300, weddings start at $400, and events start at $350. Travel and longer time on site are quoted by exact location and scope.
Common questions
Can you play a New Braunfels funeral or memorial service?
Yes. Ryan can play chapel exits, graveside services, processions, and a single featured tune such as Amazing Grace, with direct coordination through the funeral director or family contact.
Do you serve veterans gatherings in New Braunfels?
Yes. Veterans ceremonies, VFW gatherings, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and civic commemorations are appropriate settings for formal Highland piping.
Do you travel from Austin or Round Rock to New Braunfels?
Yes. New Braunfels is part of the broader Central Texas service area, with the quote reflecting the exact location, schedule, and time on site.
Ready to check the date?
Send the date, location, and event type. Ryan will reply personally with availability, pricing, and the simplest next step.
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The more specific the date and location, the faster the quote.