why do they have bagpipes at funerals?

Answer 1

Bagpipes were played originally to incite the Clans to fight during battle. The use of pipes at a funeral went in conjunction of the battles aftermath, when the lone piper was to play a lament for the fallen kinsmen. Its use in the United States is the result of Irish and Scottish immigrants playing the pipes at funerals of their family members. Vocations with a heavily Celtic-American influence ( Police Officers, Firemen, and Soldiers) found use for the pipes in a similar manner and many Police and Fire Depts continue Bagpipe bands even to this day. Playing the pipes at funerals evolved from this, and continues for even non-Celtic members of emergency services or by special request at any funeral.

The misconception of Amazing Grace being an exclusively Bagpipe song is incorrect. Its use on the pipes is uncanny as if the tune was made for it, but it was originally a Southern Baptist Hymn., and was arranged for the pipes by the Pipes and Drums of the Scottish Dragoon Guards and has been played by pipers ever since.

Answer 2

Well I heard Amazing Grace played on bagpipes on a movie, I thought it was awesome.That was years ago, I let all my family know that at my funeral I wanted Amazing Grace played on bagpipes. If you get a chance listen to it and you will see how beautiful it sounds.

Answer 3

i think of it relies upon on whose funeral it particularly is, interior the journey that they are of Irish or Scottish descent, then a pipers lament does no longer be out of place. having suggested that, I have been to countless funerals in Scotland, and could't ever remember there being a pipers lament at any of them.

Answer 4

i play the bagpipes but i don't know.i think it might be a tradition.

Answer 5

It's a tradition for some.

Answer 6

It's a matter of preference.