They were exemplary when my mother passed away. They anticipated needs when we did not yet know they existed for us. Kind, compassionate, and clear with pricing as well as prompt. They are the epitome of professionalism.
About Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home
Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home is the oldest, family-owned funeral home in Fairfield, founded in 1950. For over seventy years, the dedicated staff has worked hard to provide the best guidance when a family loses a loved one. The funeral home is now run by Pamala Shaughnessey Banks and her team.
Clients have praised the funeral home's compassion and professional guidance, which make a difficult time more manageable. The staff is described as amazing and wonderful to work with, providing exceptional help in navigating all the details to ensure a celebration of life is honored. They understand the wishes of both the living and the deceased, seamlessly becoming an extension of the family and ensuring a beautiful and flawless tribute.
The facility is warm and peaceful, and everything is handled seamlessly. The staff is incredibly kind, patient, and professional, guiding families through every step with sensitivity and attention to detail. Their support helps ease a very emotional time, and families truly feel their loved one is honored with dignity and respect.
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When my Dad passed away, there was no doubt I was going to be calling Shaughnessey Banks - Pam and Becky, to handle all the arrangements. This is the third time over the past 18 years in which they have assisted my family, just like when we lost my brother and step-mom, they greeted me like family and took such a personal interest for whatever I needed to make this difficult time so much easier.
Since this was the first time I was doing this on my own and they knew my Dad personally as well, I welcomed all suggestions they had and was a 100% confident my dad would have agreed - Especially keeping me calm.
In all three experiences, they would even make it more personable,… read full review
Today, July 28th, 2026, would have been my mother, Norellen Toomey Stokley’s 90th birthday. She died on April 8th 2026, from complications following a broken hip. She lived a full life, but her sudden passing caught our family by surprise. As a gift to her this year, I decided to write a thank-you to Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home. The staff did an incredible job honoring my mother's legacy and helping us navigate our fresh grief.
My mother was an artist, and they hung her artwork throughout the funeral home, a seamless process that was far easier than you would imagine. They talked us through the pricing, published my mom's obituary on social media within 24 hours,… read full review
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Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
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- accepts credit cards
Location
50 Reef Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
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