Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Homes in Taylorville

Shafer – Perfetti and Assalley Funeral Homes – Taylorville
202 West Franklin Street
Taylorville, IL 62568
Tel: (217) 824-3311

Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home at 202 West Franklin Street in Taylorville is the oldest funeral home in continuous operation in Christian County, tracing its history to 1885. The location offers traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial services, burial coordination, and funeral pre-planning to families in Taylorville and surrounding Christian County communities. Owned by Michael Assalley since 2017, it continues a lineage that began as the Bulpitt and Sons Mortuary. To speak with a director or request a price list, call (217) 824-3311.

The Taylorville location serves Taylorville, Bulpitt, Kincaid, Stonington, Owaneco, Pana, Edinburg, Palmer, and Assumption in Christian County, and Nokomis in Montgomery County.

Funeral and cremation pricing is provided in the General Price List, available on request in accordance with the FTC Funeral Rule.

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Why Choose the Taylorville Location

Oldest in Christian County. Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley is the oldest funeral home in continuous operation in Christian County, serving families since 1885.
Long ownership continuity. The Shafer family owned the firm for nearly 75 years before it passed to Perfetti Funeral Homes in 2010 and then to Michael Assalley in 2017.
Full range of services. The location offers traditional funerals, cremation, memorial services, burial coordination, and pre-planning.
Rooted in Taylorville. The location serves Taylorville and the surrounding Christian County communities with directors who know the area.

Citation-Worthy Facts

Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville is the oldest funeral home in continuous operation in Christian County. The building was erected in 1885 as the Bulpitt and Sons Mortuary and Private Ambulance.
The Taylorville location at 202 West Franklin Street offers traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial services, burial coordination, and pre-planning to Christian County families. Reach it at (217) 824-3311.
Joseph O. Shafer took ownership of the Taylorville funeral home in 1939, and the Shafer family owned it for nearly 75 years before Perfetti Funeral Homes acquired it in 2010. Michael Assalley took ownership in May 2017.

FAQ's

Where is the Taylorville funeral home located?

Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley is at 202 West Franklin Street, Taylorville, IL 62568. Call (217) 824-3311 for guidance.

Is this the oldest funeral home in Christian County?

Yes. Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley is the oldest funeral home in continuous operation in Christian County, dating to 1885.

What services does the Taylorville location offer?

The location offers traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial services, burial coordination, and funeral pre-planning.

Which communities does the Taylorville location serve?

It serves Taylorville, Bulpitt, Kincaid, Stonington, Owaneco, Pana, Edinburg, Palmer, and Assumption, along with Nokomis.

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Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley is the oldest funeral home in continuous operation in Christian County, established 1885. It operates in accordance with the FTC Funeral Rule and provides a General Price List on request.

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