Based in the Cathedral City of Hereford, Pipe Sergeant Simon Addison is a full-time, professional Highland Piper and he has been playing the Great Highland Bagpipe for over 23 years. Already an accomplished musician, Simon took up the pipes at the age of 19 and studied at the College of Piping in Glasgow as well as having personal tuition from a former Argyll and Sutherland piper. He has gone on to become a very talented and accomplished piper. Simon is Pipe Sergeant for the Cwmbran and District Pipes and Drums in South Wales and is also called upon to pipe for various ceremonial events in Hereford and the surrounding areas. He is well-known as an excellent piper and he is the first choice of bagpiper for many funeral directors in the Herefordshire area and further.

A compassionate, diligent and caring individual, Simon is time-served professional and a highly-experienced musician in his field. He offers a fully personalised service and works both with funeral directors and families to deliver a first-class piping experience. Simon can tailor music to suit the individual requirements for the occasion and can offer advice on choosing the right piece of music for the day. As a funeral professional,  Simon wears a dedicated No.2 Dress for piping for funeral services, which is comprised of Grey Granite kilt with matching tie and handkerchief worn with a plain sporran and black Braemar jacket and vest. Full No.1 Dress in Modern Gordon or Royal Stewart can be specified on special request.