About Scott Funeral Home – Tacoma

Scott Funeral Home and Cremation Services was founded in October 1967 by Larry Ray Scott, a 1963 graduate of San Francisco College of Mortuary Science who continued his education at the University of Puget Sound. The funeral home has served Tacoma families for over five decades and remains family-oriented with four children carrying forward the Scott legacy.

Founder L'Ray Scott was deeply involved in the local community as a member of the Tacoma Urban League and NAACP Tacoma chapter. He founded the Mount Rainier Benevolent Society and created the Culture Club, a program designed to expose inner-city youth to fine arts, classical music, and proper etiquette. Scott was also an accomplished writer whose work appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines throughout his career.

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Established 1967
Family owned — 2 generations

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What is the phone number for Scott Funeral Home – Tacoma?

You can reach Scott Funeral Home – Tacoma by calling (253) 572-9555.

Where is Scott Funeral Home – Tacoma located?

Scott Funeral Home – Tacoma is located at 1215 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Tacoma, WA 98405.

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National median: burial $8,300, cremation $6,280 (NFDA 2023). Always contact the funeral home directly to confirm current pricing.

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