SHAFER FUNERAL HOME

Shafer Funeral Home

202 W Franklin Street
Taylorville, Illinois 62568
(217) 824-3311
Contact Shafer Funeral Home. Call the Funeral Director at (217) 824-3311 to find out what services are provided at the Taylorville, Illinois location.

Memorial jewelry: Some funeral homes offer memorial jewelry that incorporates a small amount of a loved one's ashes or other mementos into a piece of jewelry that can be worn or kept as a keepsake.

Plan the service: Work with the Shafer Funeral Home to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.

Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Shafer Funeral Home offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.

Viewing and visitation: Shafer Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.