Funeral and memorial services
Graveside music, chapel exits, procession moments, celebration-of-life services, and respectful short-notice support.
Veterans Day programs: VFW, Legion, school, cemetery, and civic programs should lock the ceremony order early. Ryan brings the Lancaster Castle Battle's O'er credential.
Plan Nov. 11Pflugerville Highland Bagpiper
Full Highland dress, traditional music, and direct coordination for Pflugerville funerals, weddings, school programs, civic events, and private gatherings through Guthrie Highland Pipes.
Check Pflugerville AvailabilityWhy People Choose Ryan
Pflugerville bookings can be practical, formal, or celebratory. Ryan keeps the booking direct and clear while bringing the full ceremonial presence expected from a professional Highland piper.
Graveside music, chapel exits, procession moments, celebration-of-life services, and respectful short-notice support.
Ceremony entrances, exits, cocktail-hour sets, surprise arrivals, birthdays, anniversaries, and family heritage moments.
Patriotic ceremonies, school events, retirement programs, openings, holiday events, and community gatherings.
Get To Know Ryan
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
See Guthrie Highland Pipes on Google Maps — reviews, photos, and contact details for the Austin and Round Rock area.
Open profileMeet the piper
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
Read what families, couples, and hosts say after the event — or leave a few words of your own.
View detailsWhere Ryan plays
Austin, Round Rock, the Hill Country, and the Central Texas cities Ryan regularly serves.
View detailsFinding the right fit
When one Highland piper is the perfect fit — and when a full pipe band might suit your event better.
View detailsBook directly with Ryan
Send your date and location and hear back from Ryan personally — usually the same day.
View detailsA clear quote starts with the date, time, location, event type, and whether the pipes are needed for one featured moment or a longer appearance.
Regular coverage includes Pflugerville, Round Rock, Hutto, Austin, Wells Branch, Manor, and nearby Travis County and Williamson County communities.
If you know the tune, Ryan will plan around it. If not, he can recommend appropriate options for funerals, weddings, veterans ceremonies, or celebrations.
Ryan can coordinate with the funeral director, planner, venue manager, school contact, or family contact for arrival, placement, and cues.
Pflugerville starting rates
From $300
Pflugerville funerals and memorials start at $300. Weddings start at $450, and events start at $350. Final pricing depends on schedule, location, and performance scope.
Who is the bagpiper behind this Pflugerville page?
Guthrie Highland Pipes is Ryan Guthrie's direct booking business for Highland bagpipe performances. The Lone Star Piper was an earlier name for the same piper.
Can you play Amazing Grace in Pflugerville?
Yes. Amazing Grace is the most common funeral request and can be played for graveside services, chapel exits, or a single memorial moment.
Can you perform for a Pflugerville school or civic event?
Yes. School assemblies, cultural programs, patriotic events, and community ceremonies are all appropriate settings for Highland pipes.
Do you coordinate with the event staff?
Yes. Ryan can coordinate timing and placement directly with the person managing the service, ceremony, or event.
Send the date, location, and event type. Ryan will reply personally with availability, pricing, and the simplest next step.
The more specific the date and location, the faster the quote.