L R Collins - Bagpipes in Lubbock, Texas, Surrounding Area, and Eastern New Mexico

Bagpipes may be used in funeral (or related) ceremonies in several ways.  

Graveside -The bagpipes may be used to lead the procession from the coach to the graveside (Piping in
                     the Casket).

They may be incorporated at any time during the ceremony as additional music.

They may be used at the end of the service, as a salute to the deceased.

Church - Piping the deceased (and family) into and out of the church.  This is frequently part of the service.

They may be incorporated at any time during the ceremony as additional music.

Anywhere Else - The pipes may be played at wakes or almost any place having a special meaning
                             to the deceased or family.

A Few Possible Music Selections

Amazing Grace - Hymn
Lord Lovat's Lament - March
Scotland the Brave - March
Rowan Tree - Ballad
Trooping the Colours - Slow March
Mist Covered Mountains - Slow March
Dark Island - Slow March
Cullen Bay - Aire

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