Funeral Bagpipes | Professional Funeral Bagpiper for Hire

Funeral Bagpiper in Peterborough, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Across the UK

Funeral Bagpiper in East Anglia

The sound of the Highland bagpipes has long been associated with remembrance, respect and farewell. Whether you are arranging a traditional Scottish funeral, a church service, crematorium ceremony, woodland burial or celebration of life, a professional funeral bagpiper can provide a fitting and deeply personal tribute.

At KJ Folk Music, we provide professional funeral bagpipers throughout Peterborough, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, East Anglia, the UK and internationally.

Founder Kathryn Johnstone is an experienced Highland bagpiper based near Peterborough. When Kathryn is already booked, she personally recommends and coordinates trusted bagpipers from her extended UK-wide network, ensuring every performance is delivered with dignity, professionalism and compassion.

Whether you need a solo piper for a funeral service, graveside committal or memorial event, we are here to help create a respectful farewell tailored to your wishes.

Crematorium Funerals in Peterborough & March

Highland Bagpipes for funeral (Peterborough Crematorium)

£250.00

A professional Highland bagpipe performance to honour and remember your loved one at Peterborough Crematorium.

This service includes the performance of your chosen tune(s) on the Highland bagpipes at the crematorium service, helping to create a meaningful and personal farewell. Whether you would like traditional Scottish music, a favourite hymn, a well-loved song, or a special family request, music can be tailored to your wishes.

Suitable for:

  • Meeting the hearse at the gates
  • Entrance music
  • Reflection or committal music
  • Exit music
  • Flower memorial garden music

Please complete the required fields with the funeral date, time, and your chosen tune(s) when booking.

Travel to Peterborough Crematorium is included.

Highland Bagpipes for funeral (Fenland Crematorium, March)

£250.00

A professional Highland bagpipe performance to honour and remember your loved one at Fenland Crematorium, March.

This service includes the performance of your chosen tune(s) on the Highland bagpipes at the crematorium service, helping to create a meaningful and personal farewell. Whether you would like traditional Scottish music, a favourite hymn, a well-loved song, or a special family request, music can be tailored to your wishes.

Suitable for:

  • Meeting the hearse at the gates
  • Entrance music
  • Reflection or committal music
  • Exit music
  • Flower memorial garden music

Please complete the required fields with the funeral date, time, and your chosen tune(s) when booking.

Travel to Fenland Crematorium, March is included.

Our Funeral Bagpipe Services

Every funeral is different, and we understand how important it is to get every detail right. We offer several options depending on your requirements.

Funeral Ceremony Bagpiper

Ideal for church funerals, crematorium services, woodland burials and memorial services.

Your bagpiper can perform:

✓ Before the service as guests arrive ✓ While the coffin enters ✓ During moments of reflection ✓ At the close of the service ✓ As guests leave

Graveside or Committal Bagpiper

For families wishing to include live Highland bagpipes during the final farewell.

Your piper can perform:

✓ As the cortege arrives ✓ During the committal ✓ Following prayers or readings ✓ As guests depart

Complete Funeral Bagpipe Package

Many families choose to include bagpipes throughout the day.

This can include:

✓ Funeral home or family home ✓ Church or crematorium service ✓ Graveside or burial ✓ Wake or celebration of life

A seamless service organised through KJ Folk Music.

Book a Funeral Bagpiper

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✓ Funeral bagpiper near me ✓ Bagpiper for funeral ✓ Funeral bagpiper Peterborough ✓ Cambridge funeral bagpiper ✓ Highland bagpiper Cambridgeshire ✓ Norfolk funeral bagpiper ✓ Suffolk funeral bagpiper ✓ Professional funeral bagpipe hire

KJ Folk Music can help.

From intimate family services to large public funerals, we can help you arrange a respectful and professional bagpipe performance.

Professional Funeral Bagpipers You Can Trust

When you book through KJ Folk Music, you receive:

✓ Experienced professional performers ✓ Compassionate and reliable service ✓ Flexible timings

✓ Smart traditional Highland dress ✓ Fully insured musicians ✓ Carefully selected performers

✓ East Anglia coverage ✓ UK-wide coverage ✓ International bookings welcomed

✓ Coordination through KJ Folk Music

Our aim is to make arranging funeral bagpipes as straightforward and stress-free as possible.

Why Choose Highland Bagpipes for a Funeral?

For generations, the Great Highland Bagpipe has been used to honour loved ones and mark life's most significant moments.

Its distinctive sound can express respect, remembrance and gratitude in a way that words often cannot.

Funeral bagpipes are suitable for:

✓ Church funerals ✓ Crematorium services ✓ Woodland burials ✓ Graveside services

✓ Military funerals ✓ Celebration of life ceremonies ✓ Memorial services ✓ Scottish funerals

✓ Civil funerals

Whether your loved one had Scottish heritage, military connections or simply loved the sound of the pipes, Highland bagpipes provide a meaningful and lasting tribute.

Looking for More Than Just a Funeral Bagpiper?

Many families choose to include live music at other points throughout the day, helping to create a warm and personal celebration of their loved one's life.

Popular combinations include:

✓ Funeral bagpiper and organist ✓ Bagpipes and acoustic guitar ✓ Memorial musicians ✓ Wake entertainment ✓ Live folk duos and trios ✓ Classical violin ✓ Accordion music ✓ Celebration of life ceilidh

Many of our bagpipers are multi-instrumentalists, so your music could also include fiddle, classical violin, accordion, guitar, whistle, saxophone or other instruments at your request.

Celebration of life events are becoming increasingly popular, with some families choosing live folk music or even an inclusive ceilidh to bring people together to share stories, laughter and happy memories after the funeral.

This means one trusted company can organise the music for the entire day, from the funeral service through to the wake or celebration of life.

Bagpiper, Kathryn Johnstone, standing holding bagpipes with a kilt, and sart uniform.

When Can a Funeral Bagpiper Perform?

Every funeral is unique, and performances can be arranged around your plans.

Guests Arriving

Quiet music as family and friends gather.

Coffin Arrival

A respectful musical welcome as the cortege arrives.

During the Service

Selected music during moments of reflection, prayers or readings where appropriate.

Leaving the Service

The bagpiper can perform as the coffin leaves the chapel or church.

Graveside

Many families choose a final tune during the committal or after the service has ended.

Celebration of Life

The bagpiper can also perform at a wake or memorial gathering.

Popular Funeral Bagpipe Music

Every family is different, and your music can be tailored to reflect your loved one.

Popular choices include:

✓ Amazing Grace ✓ Highland Cathedral ✓ Flowers of the Forest ✓ Going Home

✓ Skye Boat Song ✓ Mist Covered Mountains ✓ Loch Lomond ✓ Scotland the Brave

✓ Flower of Scotland ✓ Sleep Dearie Sleep ✓ Traditional laments ✓ Military tunes

If you have a particular tune in mind, please let us know when booking.

3 Year old, George, holding a set of bagpipes pretending to play them.

Funeral Bagpipers in Peterborough, Cambridge and Cambridgeshire

KJ Folk Music is based near Peterborough and regularly provides professional funeral bagpipers throughout Peterborough, Cambridge and Cambridgeshire.

We regularly cover:

✓ Peterborough ✓ Whittlesey ✓ Cambridge ✓ Ely ✓ Huntingdon

✓ St Neots ✓ March ✓ Wisbech ✓ Chatteris ✓ Ramsey

✓ Stamford ✓ Market Deeping ✓ Oundle ✓ Yaxley ✓ Sawtry

Whether you're looking for a funeral bagpiper in Peterborough, Cambridge or Cambridgeshire, we can help.

Funeral Bagpipers in Norfolk and Suffolk

We also regularly provide funeral bagpipers throughout Norfolk, Suffolk and the wider East Anglia region.

Areas include:

✓ Norwich ✓ King's Lynn ✓ Thetford ✓ Downham Market ✓ Swaffham

✓ Great Yarmouth ✓ Cromer ✓ Ipswich ✓ Bury St Edmunds ✓ Newmarket

✓ Lowestoft ✓ Sudbury ✓ Stowmarket ✓ Woodbridge ✓ Felixstowe

Whether you're arranging a church funeral, cremation, graveside service or celebration of life, we can provide a professional funeral bagpiper throughout Norfolk and Suffolk.

Funeral Bagpipes Across East Anglia and the UK

KJ Folk Music provides funeral bagpipe performances throughout:

✓ Peterborough ✓ Cambridge ✓ Cambridgeshire ✓ Norfolk ✓ Suffolk

✓ Lincolnshire ✓ Northamptonshire ✓ Leicestershire ✓ Rutland ✓ Bedfordshire

✓ Hertfordshire ✓ London ✓ East Anglia ✓ The wider UK ✓ International funerals

Thanks to Kathryn Johnstone's trusted network of professional Highland bagpipers, we can coordinate funeral bagpipe performances across the UK.

Every performer is carefully selected and personally recommended by KJ Folk Music.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Hire Just a Funeral Bagpiper?

Absolutely. Many families book a solo Highland bagpiper for the funeral service, crematorium, burial, graveside committal or celebration of life.

Do You Only Play Scottish Funerals?

Not at all. Many families choose Highland bagpipes simply because they provide a beautiful and respectful farewell, regardless of heritage.

Can Bagpipes Be Played Inside a Crematorium or Church?

Usually, yes. We work closely with funeral directors and venues to ensure the performance is suitable for the location.

Can a Bagpiper Perform at the Graveside?

Yes. Graveside performances are one of the most requested options and can provide a moving conclusion to the service.

Can You Learn a Particular Tune?

Where possible, yes. Please ask when booking, and we'll discuss whether your requested music is suitable for the Highland bagpipes.

Can You Provide a Funeral Bagpiper Near Peterborough or Cambridge?

Yes. KJ Folk Music is based near Peterborough and regularly provides funeral bagpipers throughout Peterborough, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire and the wider East Anglia region.

Can You Provide a Funeral Bagpiper in Norfolk or Suffolk?

Yes. We coordinate professional funeral bagpipers throughout Norfolk, Suffolk and across East Anglia.