Chicago-land Funeral Bagpiper

Paul S. Palmer, Professional Bagpiper

Over 25 Years of Experience

You can afford the hire the Best.
312-749-3940

I have worked with many Funeral Homes throughout the Chicago, Illinois area in my 27 years of playing. Funeral directors know my work and they know the difference a professional makes. When you want the very best for your loved one, call Paul S. Palmer.

You have several choices in how to use a bagpiper at the funeral or wake.

          •  At the Funeral Home, leading your loved one to the hearse. At the wake or a memorial service.

          •  At the Church, leading in and out of the service. I can also play as part of the service.

          •  At the cemetery, either grave side or chapel. Piping the deceased to their final resting place and then piping a salute at the end. Always playing off (walking off) at the conclusion, also know as "Piping Them Home".

You can arrange for only one event or for any combination of the above.

Paul Palmer has piped for many important funerals in the Chicago-land area.

Paul S. Palmer, Professional Bagpiper
Playing at the Funeral Mass for Bishop Edwin M. Conway
August 13, 2004, Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago, IL.

Funeral costs start at $200. depending on travel distance and/or number of events played for.
For example: The Full Package, piping your loved one out of the funeral home, into and out of the church and at the cemetery is $350.

For information about  all my piping services, information on bagpipping in general, plus my song list of familiar bagpipe tunes, go to my larger bagpipe web site. http://www.bagpipes4hire.com/

Please call if you have any questions about my services. I'm glad to answer any questions you have about using a bagpiper. If you never hired a bagpiper before, I'll explain all your options, what is a good use of the bagpipe and what is not. I also handle all the coordination behind the scenes with the other funeral professionals. If you are unfamiliar with bagpipe music, I can make all the music choices for you. You get all that when you hire the Best.

It's a good idea to book me as soon as you know you want my services. Mornings are usual funeral times and I can only do one funeral per morning. I can have several calls to do a Saturday funeral. Some funeral directors contact me while the family is still making the arrangements, just to make sure I'm available. Call 312-749-3940

I also play lighter occasions. Weddings, Birthdays and Special Events. See http://www.bagpipes4hire.com