Shook Funeral Home

Specialties

Shook Funeral Home is a family owned and operated full-​service funeral home specializing in pre-​need and at-​need funeral services. The funeral home was started in 1955, by founder Joseph M. Shook, in Clifton, NJ and has continued to proudly serve the members of the community since that day. A funeral service professional is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to answer any questions, concerns, or requests for services. (973) 471‑9620.

History

Established in 1955.

On June 7, 1955, the NJ State Board of Mortuary Science granted permission to Joseph and Eleanor Shook to open and operate the Shook Funeral Home at 639 Van Houten Avenue in the Athenia Section of Clifton.

In 1962 to meet the demands of a growing community, a large addition to the front of the building was added. Later adjoining properties were acquired and in 1979 a wing was added to increase the size and number of chapels. In 1988 the building was again renovated with the addition of a Handicapped Ramp and Restroom.

Once again in 1992, under Mr. Shook’s guidance, another wing was added to provide three spacious chapels on one floor. Finally, in 2006 another renovation and re-​decorating project was completed, giving the funeral home it’s warm and accommodating atmosphere.

Meet the Manager

Roy G.

Manager

Roy graduated Cum Laude from American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service and obtained his New Jersey State Funeral Directors License in 1981. In 1990 Roy was named Manager of Shook Funeral Home and in 2006, ownership of the funeral home was passed down to Roy and his wife Nancy (Shook) from her parents, Joseph and Eleanor Shook. Roy belongs to the National Funeral Director’s Association, the New Jersey State Funeral Director’s Association, the Passaic County Funeral Director’s Association where he serves as a Director on the Executive Board and is a member of the By-​Laws Committee, and serves on the New Jersey Funeral Service Education Corporation Board of Trustees. In 2015, Roy was appointed to the Board of Directors of Evergreen Manor, Clifton Senior Citizens Housing Corp. and is an avid Classic Automobile enthusiast.