Funeral & Cremation Services in Pierce County, WA

Funeral and Cremation Services for Pierce County Families

Families across Pierce County turn to Scott Funeral Home for guidance through every kind of service, from a traditional funeral with visitation to a simple, dignified cremation. We arrange traditional funeral services with full visitation and a funeral ceremony, graveside services, and memorial services and celebrations of life for families who prefer to gather after cremation or burial has taken place. For families choosing cremation, our cremation services include direct cremation, cremation with a funeral or graveside service beforehand, and cremation memorial services scheduled on your own timeline. Every arrangement includes casket or urn selection, embalming and preparation when needed, and coordination with cemeteries throughout the county for burial or interment. We also assist with veterans and military funeral honors, interfaith and cultural services, and shipping or receiving remains for families with loved ones out of state. Whatever your family needs, we take the time to explain your options clearly, without pressure, so you can make the choice that feels right for you.

Personalizing Every Farewell

No two families grieve the same way, and no two services look the same at Scott Funeral Home. We help you personalize a service with custom casket interiors, memorial portraits, and tribute videos that celebrate a life well lived. For families with loved ones who cannot attend in person, we offer webcasting and livestreaming so no one has to miss a final goodbye. We also help with cremation urns, keepsake urns, and cremation jewelry, floral tribute coordination, and grief support resources to guide you in the days and weeks that follow. These details matter, and we treat each one with the same care we would want for our own family.

Why Pierce County Families Choose Scott Funeral Home

Scott Funeral Home has served families from our Hilltop location on Martin Luther King Jr Way since founder Larry Ray Scott opened our doors in October 1967. Nearly six decades later, we remain family-owned and independent, led today by owner Coretta Harwood, recognized as Washington State's first African American female embalmer, and the Scott family. That independence means every decision is made with your family in mind, not a corporate policy. Multiple generations of Pierce County families have returned to us for arrangements, a trust we do not take lightly. We are also known for our patience with families who live outside Pierce County or out of state and need extra guidance coordinating a service from a distance. Founder L'Ray Scott's legacy of community leadership in Tacoma continues to shape how we serve families today, with respect, transparency, and time to ask every question you need answered.

About Pierce County, Washington

Pierce County is Washington's second-most populous county, with an estimated 946,000 residents spread across 23 cities and towns, including Tacoma, Lakewood, and Puyallup. The county seat and largest city, Tacoma, sits on Commencement Bay and is home to the Museum of Glass, the Chihuly Bridge of Glass, and 760-acre Point Defiance Park. Pierce County stretches from the shores of Puget Sound to the 14,410-foot summit of Mount Rainier, the highest peak in Washington and an active volcano that has watched over this community for generations. The county is also home to the Puyallup, Nisqually, Muckleshoot, and Squaxin Island Tribes, whose presence in this region predates its founding in 1852. Puyallup hosts the Washington State Fair each fall, and the farmland around Sumner has long been known for its rhubarb harvest. Joint Base Lewis-McChord sits near Lakewood and DuPont, and MultiCare Health System, headquartered in Tacoma, is among the region's largest employers. From the Hilltop neighborhood where Scott Funeral Home has stood since 1967, to Gig Harbor's waterfront on the Kitsap Peninsula, Pierce County is a place of deep roots and close communities, and we are proud to call every corner of it part of our service area.

Serving Every Community in Pierce County

From our location in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood, we are close enough to reach any part of Pierce County quickly, and we welcome calls from every community in the county. Families in University Place and Parkland turn to us often, as do families in Lakewood, Puyallup, Gig Harbor, and the smaller communities in between. You can browse a full list of the communities we serve throughout Pierce County to find guidance specific to your area, or simply call us directly. No matter where you live in the county, the same team and the same standard of care are available to you.

Supporting Pierce County's Veteran and Military Families

Pierce County is home to Joint Base Lewis-McChord and more than 92,000 veterans, and we are honored to serve the many veteran and active-duty military families who live in Lakewood, DuPont, and the surrounding communities. Our team coordinates veterans and military funeral honors with the appropriate military branch and helps families understand VA burial benefits and eligibility. We understand the unique needs of military families, including those who may be stationed far from Pierce County at the time of a loss, and we work patiently to coordinate arrangements no matter the distance involved.

Frequently Asked Questions About Funeral Services in Pierce County

Does Scott Funeral Home serve all of Pierce County?

Yes. Scott Funeral Home serves families throughout Pierce County from our location in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood, including Lakewood, Puyallup, University Place, Parkland, Gig Harbor, and every community in between. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer questions and begin arrangements no matter where in the county you live.

Does Scott Funeral Home offer cremation services in Pierce County?

Yes. We offer direct cremation, cremation with a funeral or graveside service, and cremation memorial services for families anywhere in Pierce County. We also provide cremation urns, keepsake urns, and cremation jewelry so you can personalize how your loved one is remembered.

How far is Scott Funeral Home from other Pierce County communities?

We are located at 1215 Martin Luther King Jr Way in Tacoma, close to most Pierce County communities. Distances vary by area, from just a few miles for close-in neighborhoods to a short drive for communities like Gig Harbor or Sumner. Call us and we will confirm the quickest route for your family.

How do I get started with funeral or cremation arrangements?

Call Scott Funeral Home at (253) 572-9555 and a member of our team will walk you through the next steps, whether you need immediate assistance or are pre-planning for the future. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we take the time to answer every question at your own pace.

Can Scott Funeral Home help families who live outside Pierce County?

Yes. We regularly guide families who live out of state or overseas through arrangements for a loved one in Pierce County, including shipping or receiving remains and coordinating every detail by phone. Distance never changes the level of care and patience we bring to a family's arrangements.

Reach Us Any Time, Day or Night

Whenever you are ready, Scott Funeral Home is here for your family. Call (253) 572-9555 any time, day or night, to speak with someone who can answer your questions and begin arrangements at whatever pace feels right for you. Visit us at 1215 Martin Luther King Jr Way in Tacoma, or reach out from anywhere in Pierce County. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.