Bagpipe music for funerals is traditionally selected to create a somber, respectful atmosphere, with choices often varying based on the part of the service being performed.
Most Common Selections
- "Amazing Grace": Most widely requested funeral hymn
- "Abide With Me"
- "Going Home"
- "Highland Cathedral"
- "Hector the Hero"
Traditional Laments and Hymns
- "Flowers of the Forest": An ancient Scottish lament
- "Abide With Me": A classic hymn
- "The Skye Boat Song"
- "Mist Covered Mountains"
- “Scotland the Brave”
- “God Bless America”
- “Army, Airforce, Navy, Marine Hymns”
Folk Favorites
- "Danny Boy"
- "Loch Lomond"
- "Auld Lang Syne"
- "The Dark Island"
- “A Nation Once Again”
- “Wrap the Green Flag Around Me”
Contemporary Adaptations
- "Hallelujah" (Leonard Cohen)
- "The Sleeping Tune” (Gordan Duncan)
Available Locations
Chattanooga, Hixon, Soddy Daisy, Cleveland, Dunlap, Dayton, TN Funeral Bagpiper
Cookeville, Crossville, Livingston, Jamestown, Wartburg, Livingston, TN Funeral Bagpiper
Albany, KY Funeral Bagpiper
McMinnville, Manchester, Sparta, Pikeville, Altamont, TN Funeral Bagpiper
Tullahoma Funeral Bagpiper • Woodbury, Spencer, Smithville, TN Funeral Bagpiper
Murfreesboro, Kingston, Winchester, Grimsley, Athens, Harriman,TN Funeral Bagpiper
Sweetwater, Rockwood, Sunbright, Gallatin, Lebanon, Henderson, TN Funeral Bagpiper
Bagpiper for Funerals: Honoring Loved Ones with Celtic Music
A Dignified Farewell: Professional Funeral Bagpiper ServicesHonoring a loved one requires a respectful and seamless tribute. Hiring a professional funeral bagpiper in Chattanooga brings the timeless, comforting traditions of Celtic music to graveside services, memorials, and funerals.Whether you need a Chattanooga funeral bagpiper, a respectful performance from a Cookeville, TN funeral bagpiper, or graveside piping in Hixson, TN, Pikeville, TN, or Crossville, TN, we ensure a deeply moving and honorable farewell.Respectful Service Packages
- Pre-Service Airs: Playing somber, traditional melodies as family and guests arrive at the chapel or church.
- The Processional: Piping ahead of the casket or urn to lead the family and pallbearers into the service.
- Service Music: Providing a powerful indoor performance of traditional hymns like Amazing Grace or Going Home.
- The Recessional: Escorting the congregation out of the chapel with a respectful, steady march.
- Graveside Tributes: Sounding the final farewell at the cemetery during the interment, or playing softly from a distance as guests disperse.
Typical Rates & Booking
- Starting Rate: Funeral and memorial service packages typically start at $300.
- Flexible Options: All pricing is negotiable based on travel distance across East and Central Tennessee, scheduling, and specific venue requirements.
- Short-Notice Availability: Funeral bookings are prioritized to accommodate short timelines. Contact us directly for an immediate, personalized quote.
Funeral Home Referrals:
Francis Wallace is an accomplished musician and has provided Bagpiper services to many of our families when requested. Francis has always been available, and present, in the most inclement weather, to provide the music selections where and when a family desires, helping them arrange a service that is meaningful to them during their time of loss.
Michael J. Ruck, Sr.
President
Ruck Funeral Home, Inc.
Whether you choose a traditional funeral, cremation or celebration of life service; adding a bagpiper will bring peace and closure. We highly recommend Francis Wallace’s professionalism and personalized caring services that he provides to each family we serve.
Francis offers his bagpipe services at our funeral home, church or graveside. He can accommodate any request to suit your family’s needs. We thank Francis for his dedication and for adding value to our services.
Thomas D. Fletcher III
Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, P.A.
Funeral services are as unique and personal as the individual who has passed and family that they are honoring. Over many years Evans Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services - Bel Air has been able to offer a bagpiper at funerals, thanks to Francis Wallace. Francis is dedicated to providing dignity and personalization at funeral services. Mr. Wallace is a trusted and talented bagpiper that tailors the selections that he plays to reflect the life that has been lived. Mr. Wallace is always dressed in traditional Celtic attire and is willing to play at the funeral chapel and at the cemetery for families. We truly value the relationship our funeral chapel has with Mr. Wallace, and the ability to better serve our families with his assistance.
Jeffrey R. Testerman, L.E.F.D
Evans Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services
Bagpipe music has been a requested by many families during the loss of a loved one. There is something about the traditional sound of the pipes being played during the funeral ceremony. For some time now, Francis Wallace has been providing quality, flexible service to our client families. Whether it has been at the graveside, church or at one of our funeral homes, Francis has offered a wide range of selections to help make the service meaningful. Regardless of the request, Francis has worked with the families to cater his service to their needs.
Howard McComas IV, President
McComas Funeral Home
The bagpipe adds a dignified touch to the funeral ceremony, whether it is at church, funeral home or graveside. Francis Wallac will accommodate the family’s request and provide an exceptional service. I would highly recommend him to anyone interested in retaining the services of an excellent bagpiper.
Heather Hayes-Davidson
The Johnson Funeral Home P.A.