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Paul A. Shaker Funeral Home
764 Farmington Avenue, New Britain, CT 06053 · (860) 229-9006
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★★★★★4.516 Google reviews

About Paul A. Shaker Funeral Home

Paul A. Shaker Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the New Britain, Connecticut community. They offer full-service funeral arrangements, which typically includes both burial and cremation options to accommodate a range of family needs and traditions. Their direct cremation starts at $1,100 and traditional burial services begin at $2,695, which tends to be on the more affordable end for the region and may be a meaningful consideration for families working within a budget. They hold a 4.5-star rating on Google, though with only 16 reviews, that sample size is relatively small and may not reflect the full breadth of family experiences.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,100
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$2,695
Direct cremation from
$1,100
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,800
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$800
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$650
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$950
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$950
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$495
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$450
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$300
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$300
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$3,350
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$2,550
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,100
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$2,695

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Darwin Shaw
9 months ago

Under the direction of Monica’s leadership the Shaker-Hill Funeral Home continues to be an integral part of the New Britain Community. She is a very dedicated and passionate young lady who gives the families the best service during their most difficult times. May the Lord continue to guide and bless…

★★★★★Keri Eddy
9 months ago

Monica and her staff are amazing, kind, compassionate and truly understanding! Monica generally cares for all families and the upgrades to the building are beautiful. If you want someone to take care of your loved one like family, I absolutely recommend Shaker-Hill Funeral Home

★★★★★Aryn Ounthongdy
9 months ago

Monica is truly one of the most compassionate people you could ever hope to meet during such a difficult time. She goes above and beyond to help families through their loss, treating everyone with genuine care and respect. Her kindness, understanding, and dedication make an incredibly hard process s…

★★★★★neenee315
6 years ago

My mom wanted no-fuss, basic cremation. MANY places were ready to rip me off with nonsense fees and ridiculously large costs. Shaker was very reasonably priced, AND they were kind, reliable, knowledgeable, helpful, sympathetic, and trustworthy. I am very glad I found them.

★★★★★Antonio Perez
11 years ago

Very professional and respectful service. Paul and his staff went out of thier way,to make this unhappy time pleasant. I'm sure when my father looked downward,from heaven. I know, he would be very pleased with his service. On behalf of myself and my family,a heart felt thanks goes out to Paul Shaker…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(860) 229-9006
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
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