About Us

There is a difference in funeral homes ... the details make the difference.
OUR REPUTATION
Earning your trust and confidence every day.
 We are family owned and operated.
 We serve all faiths and ethnicities with respect.
 We treat you with compassion, warmth and sensitivity.
OUR FACILITY
Our warm and elegant interior provides a comfortable setting that puts families at ease.
 Two tastefully decorated visitation/gathering rooms
 Family lounge
 Children's activity room
 Handicapped accessible
 Musical accompaniment
FUNERAL OPTIONS
Individualized services are carefully designed to meet the needs of each family.
 Traditional funerals
 Cremation services
 Memorial services (funeral home or church)
 Grave-side services
 Out-of-town arrangements
MERCHANDISE & SERVICES
An on-site display room with a large and varied selection of items.
 Experienced staff of professionals
 Memorial packages
 Customized video and photos tributes
 Obituary research and writing assistance
 Concierge services
PRE-ARRANGEMENTS
Assisting you in making arrangements in advance of need is an important aspect of our services.
 Complimentary consultation to discuss all options available
 Preplanning and personal profile materials
PRE-FUNDING
We will assist you in setting aside funds in an account today to ensure funds necessary for tomorrow.
 Title XIX counseling
 Irrevocable and Revocable Trust Accounts
AFTER-CARE
We believe in providing service to you after the funeral is over ... the hardest time for the family.
 Individual support and referral
 Bereavement lending library (books & videos)
 Memorial programs
OUR PRIORITY
We stand behind every service we offer.
 Accommodate each family's requests and needs
 Available to serve you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
 Guaranteed satisfaction
OUR COMMUNITY
The hallmark of any firm is one that gives back to the community it serves.
 Excellent relationships with churches of all denominations
 Members of Rotary & Kiwanis Club
 Community supporters of Operation Hope, Christmas Tree Festival, Cancercare, Merton House, Caroline House, MADD, Hospice, Fairfield Police and Fire Departments
 Sponsor of Fairfield Little League Program
LEADERSHIP & AWARDS
We are closely involved in both industry and community organizations. We are always striving to be the best.
PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE AWARD 2001 & 2004
As a leader in the funeral industry we received national recognition as one of the 245 recipients out of approximately 12,500 members of the National Funeral Directors Association. A premier program honoring professional integrity, outstanding community service, and high ethical standards in funeral services.
PAMALA SHAUGHNESSEY-BANKS
The President of Shaughnessey Funeral Home in Fairfield, CT and a licensed funeral director since 1978, Pam is an expert in talking about funeral issues. She is the Past President of the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association, a board member of the Fairfield County Funeral Directors Association and the coordinator for the past six years of a national widowed support Group. Pam has established relationships with Hospice, Cancercare, MADD, convalescent homes, and support facilitators to ensure that those who have lost a loved one receive the best possible assistance.
Shaughnessey Funeral Home
50 Reef Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-1031
www.shaughnesseyfuneralhome.com