Welcome to the Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home in Portsmouth, Ohio. We are a family owned business, celebrating our 105th year of serving the people of beautiful Southern Ohio. In 2026, the original and historic part of our building marks it's 115th anniversary.

The owners, both funeral directors and embalmers, are the father/daughter team of Ralph F. Scott II and Dawn Scott, CFSP. James Kolar joined the firm in 2023, and he became our third licensed funeral director in early 2026.

We believe there is no right or wrong way to plan a funeral service - just what is right for You and Your Family! Let us help you create a personal and meaningful tribute to celebrate a life well-lived.

We offer traditional burial services, cremation and memorial services, and additional services such as Memorial Video Tributes. In addition to a large selection of cremation jewelry and urns, we also offer Thumbies Fingerprint Keepsakes, which are crafted from the actual finger, foot, or handprint from those we love, as well as Buddies Beloved Pet Keepsakes.

Our website allows you to read obituaries, leave messages of condolence for the families, and send flowers and other expressions of sympathy. You can also share obituaries on social media directly from our website, as well as upload your photos to obituaries. You may also elect to register to receive email updates immediately as new obituaries are posted.

We welcome your phone calls at 740-353-4161.