Deric Scott
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 Senior Funeral Director, Jackie Buckingham is committed to upholding that reputation. That’s why we provide carefully-planned, highly-personal funerals for the 21st century.
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Our Team
Jackie Buckingham
Senior Funeral Director, Bournemouth and Community Champion for Deric-Scott
Jackie Buckingham
Senior Funeral Director, Bournemouth and Community Champion for Deric-Scott
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.
Martyn Bayliss
Trainee Funeral Director, Deric Scott
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