If you know Bournemouth and Poole, you know Deric Scott. In addition to being one of the leading funeral directors in Bournemouth, Poole and across the south of England, we are known locally for our beautiful Christchurch Road home.
Surrounded by award-winning gardens, the Portman Lodge Funeral Home is a picturesque and peaceful place all year round. Our stunning premises also boasts its own ceremony room and officiant, allowing us to host events here on-site.
Legacy is important to us. Our strong local reputation has preceded us since our founding well over 100 years ago. Today, our Funeral Director, Martyn Bayliss is committed to upholding that reputation. That’s why we provide carefully-planned, highly-personal funerals for the 21st century.
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Portman Lodge Funeral Home
755 Christchurch Road
Boscombe
Bournemouth
BH7 6AN
I am local born and bred, with an excellent knowledge of the Bournemouth area. This is helpful when talking to families as I can relate to their preferences on funeral venues when we meet. I started at Deric Scott in September 1994 and progressed from receptionist to funeral arranger and finally funeral director in March 2020.
Taking the worry away from families is my number 1 priority, and my interest in the community is reflected in my role as Community Champion for Bournemouth, where we run a bi-weekly knit and natter group. Our new, recent venture is the formation of a local singing group, which meets here at Portman Lodge every Tuesday.
In my spare time I like to knit, sing, read copiously, meet with friends and enjoy the company of my husband and my four cats – one of whom is a beautiful 15-year old rescue.
I’m a compassionate and dedicated funeral director with a deep commitment to supporting families during life’s most difficult moments. Having grown up in Bournemouth I bring professionalism, local knowledge and a personal touch to every service I help create. I consider it a privilege to help honor each unique life with dignity and respect with my calm presence and thoughtful care.
Outside of work, I enjoy playing golf, performing classical music at the highest level, and spending quality time with my family and friends.
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