Bugler for Hire

Bugler for Hire, ceremonial music for funerals, military events and weddings

Bugler for Hire is the trading name of Ceremonial Events Ltd, a limited company registered in England and Wales that supplies musical performers for military and civilian events. Its activity focuses on ceremonial music: from the Last Post at funerals to fanfares at institutional events, as well as weddings and charity celebrations.

The company states that it covers bookings in England and Wales and coordinates the details of each engagement with the parties involved as part of managing the booking.

Available performers and ensembles

The service catalogue includes a variety of musicians and groups that can be booked separately or combined depending on the type of event:

• Buglers, specialising in the Last Post and funeral music.
• Ceremonial pipers and pipe bands.
• Fanfare trumpeters.
• Brass, wind or string ensembles.
• The Ceremonial Military Band, a full wind band.
• Trumpeters for weddings and special occasions.
• Standard bearers.
• Singers and choirs.
• Harpists.

Occasions and types of event

The company handles bookings for funerals, investitures, Lord Mayor's charity events, Remembrance services and weddings, among other military and civilian events. It has a specific booking form for funerals with a confirmed date, as well as a general enquiry form requesting details such as the date, time and location of the service or event.

Booking and conditions

The booking process involves requesting a paid professional artist and full payment once the booking is agreed and the invoice has been received. The company publishes an online brochure, a Trustpilot reviews page and its terms and conditions.