Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home

About Us

ABOUT US
There is a difference in funeral homes ... the details make the difference.
OUR REPUTATION
Earning your trust and confidence every day
1. We are a second generation, family-owned and operated funeral home.
2. We serve all faiths and ethnicities with respect, treating everyone with compassion, warmth and sensitivity.
3. Honor your loved one in a unique manner
4. Accommodate all of your requests and assist with every small detail
5. Strong supporter of many community programs and non-profits such as Norma Pfriem Breast Center, Operation Hope, Fairfield Police & Fire departments, local churches and Rotary Clubs, to name a few.
SERVICE OPTIONS
Individualized services are carefully designed to meet the needs of each family
1. Traditional funerals
2. Cremation services
3. Memorial services (at any venue)
4. Green Burial Services
5. Out-of-town arrangements
ADVANCE PLANNING
Assisting you in making arrangements in advance of need is an important aspect of our services.
1. Complimentary consultation to discuss all options available
2. Preplanning and personal profile materials

PREFUNDING
We will assist you in setting aside funds in an account today to ensure funds necessary for tomorrow.
1. Irrevocable and Revocable Trust Accounts
2. Title XIX counseling

OUR FACILITY
Our warm and elegant interior provides a comfortable setting that puts families at ease.
1. Two tastefully decorated visitation/gathering rooms
2. Family lounge with children's activity room
3. Handicapped accessible
MERCHANDISE & SERVICES
We have an onsite display room with a large and varied selection of items.
1. Unique memorial packages
1. Customized video and photos tributes
2. Livestreaming capabilities
3. Obituary research and writing assistance
4. Complete concierge services
AFTERCARE: We believe in providing service to you after the funeral is over ... the hardest time for the family.
3. Individual support and referrals
4. Local resource guidance
5. Bereavement lending library (books & videos)
6. Memorial programs
OUR PRIORITY
We stand behind every service we offer.
1. Accommodate each family's requests and needs
2. Available to serve you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
3. Guaranteed satisfaction
LEADERSHIP & AWARDS
We are closely involved in both industry and community organizations and are always striving to be the best.
The National Pursuit of Excellence Award honors professional integrity, outstanding community service and high ethical standards among funeral directors. We are humbled to have been selected ten times by the National Funeral Directors Association to receive this prestigious award, placing us in the Hall of Excellence and at the forefront of funeral homes, Connecticut and beyond.

To learn more about our exemplary staff: https://www.shaughnesseybanksfuneralhome.com/about-us/our-staff