Taps; Piping Military Honors: A Ceremonial Guide for Highland Bagpipers

It has become increasingly popular for U.S. militarypleats and glengarry ribbons pressed; every bit as
veterans and their families to specifically request asquared away as a military uniform. A homemade kilt
piper to not only pipe for a funeral, but to pipe Taps forin MacWal-Mart tartan with athletic socks and a JC
the rendering of military honors as well. Funerals forPenny blazer definitely won't cut it. You'll need decent
law enforcement and fire personnel in the Unitedenough kit to look respectable standing alongside
States have a long tradition of incorporating pipers andMarines in their Class A's. However, do not wear a
military honors, and most departmental funeraryPrince Charlie and bow tie unless all the other
protocols closely follow those of the U.S. military. Themembers of the funeral party are in tuxedos and
following is a brief general outline of what to expectevening gowns. Active duty or retired military
and what will be expected of you as a member of anpersonnel and members of the VFW or American
honor guard when playing Taps.You should be wellLegion may wear their uniforms. Police, EMS, and fire
prepared before the funeral, your pipes should be wellpersonnel uniform should conform to agency guidelines;
tuned, well set up, steady, and reliable. Paramilitarywhen in doubt check with your departmental chaplain
band uniforms, appearance, and instrument shouldprior to arrival. It is completely beyond my
meet or exceed the military standards as outlined incomprehension that this even needs to be said, but
British or Canadian Army regulations for pipers. Civilianunfortunately it does; the wearing of military uniform
dress should look equally neat and presentable; jacketand insignia to which you have not earned the right is
brushed, metalwork polished, leather waxed, and kiltextremely offensive to those who have.