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Funerals
For hundreds of years, pipers have played at funerals across the world. From private family services to state occasions, the sound of the pipes has long been a powerful and meaningful part of saying goodbye. The pipes were also a prominent feature at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.
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The haunting sound of the Highland bagpipes is often seen as a final tribute to a loved one as they are laid to rest. At Alba Bagpipes, we have extensive experience performing at funerals and understand how important it is to provide a respectful and fitting tribute.
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We can help create a dignified farewell and can tailor the piping to suit your specific wishes and requirements.
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We can offer all of the following which can be tailored to your specific requirements
Service Only
(Includes Cremation, Church & Rest Home Services)
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Pipe in front of the hearse as it drives away from a family home
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Pipe at the entrance whilst mourners arrive to service
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Pipe as the family car arrives
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Pipe immediate family into service
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Pipe whilst the coffin is carried into the service
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Pipe the reflection song (Using small pipes if preferred)
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Pipe at conclusion of service whilst mourners depart
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Pipe the coffin out of the service
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Pipe in front of the hearse as it drives away from service
Free Funeral Piper for anyone underthe age of 18 years old
​Losing someone so young is heartbreaking, and no family should have to face it alone.
To honour their memory, Alba Bagpipes will provide a piper free of charge.
We suggest a £40 contribution to our annual charity fund, which supports carefully chosen charities helping children and families in need.
Making a Booking
We understand that planning a funeral for a loved one can feel overwhelming, especially while coping with grief.
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To make things as simple as possible, we’ve created an online booking form that allows you to organise a piper at your own pace, giving you full control over the process.
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Our form asks a few key questions to help your piper understand exactly what is required. You can choose the music you’d like played and decide at which points during the service it should be performed.
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The form will also automatically provide a total cost for your booking and offer a couple of payment options, making the process straightforward and stress-free.