Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in Clifton, NJ
Shook Funeral Home was founded in 1955 by Joseph M. Shook, Sr., a WWII veteran who established a legacy of compassionate service rooted in personal experience and community trust. Our family-owned business has been guided by three generations of the Shook and Garretson families, maintaining a commitment to honoring lives with dignity and respect. We specialize in both at-need and pre-need funeral arrangements, cremation services, and memorial gatherings, serving families across Northern New Jersey with unwavering professionalism. Our facility features three spacious chapels, a comfortable lounge, and ample parking, accommodating diverse cultural and religious traditions.Available 24/7, our licensed funeral directors prioritize personalized care, ensuring every family's unique requests are met with empathy and expertise. We emphasize transparent communication, helping families navigate complex decisions during emotionally challenging times while preserving cherished memories. Our reputation for excellence is reflected in decades of testimonials highlighting our compassionate approach, attention to detail, and ability to transform difficult moments into meaningful tributes.
Services
Funeral arrangements
Cremation services
Pre-need planning
Memorial gatherings
Grief support
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during emergencies
- Family-owned since 1955 with three generations of funeral service expertise
- Specialize in personalized arrangements respecting diverse cultural traditions
- Provide comprehensive pre-need planning to alleviate future family burdens
- Maintain a modern facility with three chapels and dedicated grief support resources
What people say
Compassionate and caring
Professional and courteous
Beautiful service
Respect and dignity
Helped during difficult time
Services
Funeral arrangements
We create personalized funeral services that honor individual preferences and cultural traditions. Our experienced directors guide families through every decision, from venue selection to officiant coordination, ensuring meaningful tributes that reflect the deceased's life. With three spacious chapels and flexible scheduling options, we accommodate both intimate gatherings and larger memorials while maintaining dignified presentation throughout the process.
Cremation services
Our cremation services provide respectful alternatives to traditional burial while maintaining ceremonial flexibility. We offer comprehensive planning for memorial services before or after cremation, including urn selection, scattering ceremonies, and keepsake creation. Our facility ensures proper handling of remains throughout the process, with options for private viewings and personalized tributes that honor individual wishes.
Pre-need planning
We help individuals create detailed funeral plans in advance to relieve family burdens and ensure personal wishes are honored. Our pre-planning consultations cover service preferences, budget considerations, and legal documentation. By locking in current pricing options and maintaining records in our secure system, we provide peace of mind through comprehensive future arrangements.
Memorial gatherings
We coordinate memorial events that celebrate lives lived while providing closure for grieving families. Our staff manages venue preparation, floral arrangements, and multimedia presentations to create personalized tributes. With flexible scheduling and multiple chapel options, we accommodate both immediate services and delayed memorials that allow distant family members to participate in meaningful farewells.
Grief support
We provide ongoing grief resources to help families navigate emotional challenges after loss. Our support includes counseling referrals, educational materials, and community connections to aid healing. Recognizing that mourning processes vary, we offer personalized guidance to help families understand normal grief patterns while identifying when additional professional support may be beneficial.
People
Roy B. Garretson
Manager/Owner
Licensed funeral director with decades of experience, Roy co-leads Shook Funeral Home with a commitment to compassionate service. He ensures operational excellence while maintaining the family's legacy of personalized care.
Nancy Shook Garretson
President/Owner
Third-generation funeral director Nancy upholds her family's tradition of dignified service. With extensive industry experience, she focuses on creating meaningful tributes that honor individual legacies while supporting grieving families.
Thomas J. Garretson
Director
Thomas brings dedicated service to Shook Funeral Home, combining modern expertise with family tradition. He works closely with families to create personalized memorial experiences that reflect their loved ones' unique lives.
Kevin V. White
Director
Licensed director Kevin provides compassionate support during difficult times. His professional approach focuses on attentive care and meticulous attention to detail in every service he coordinates.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial gatherings, and customized arrangements accommodating diverse cultural and religious traditions.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-need planning to document your preferences and relieve future burdens from loved ones.
Are you available for emergencies?
Our team is available 24/7 to assist with immediate needs and answer urgent questions about funeral arrangements.
How do you handle out-of-state arrangements?
We coordinate logistics for distant families, including transfer services and customized memorial planning to accommodate geographic challenges.
What support exists after the service?
We provide grief resources and ongoing support to help families navigate their healing journey beyond the funeral process.
