About Us

Four Generations of Caring for Families

At Shawgo Memorial Home, caring for families is more than our profession. It is a responsibility our family has carried from one generation to the next since 1935.

Over the years, we have learned that no two families grieve in the same way and no two lives should be remembered alike. Some people come to us with detailed wishes already in place. Others are facing an unexpected loss and are unsure where to begin. In either situation, our role is to listen, answer questions and offer steady guidance without adding pressure during an already difficult time.

For four generations, the Shawgo family has helped families throughout Astoria, Ipava and the surrounding communities navigate both the practical decisions and the deeply personal moments that follow a death. That experience allows us to anticipate many of the questions and concerns families may have while remaining sensitive to the fact that this experience is entirely new and personal to you.

What Four Generations of Care Mean for Your Family

Our history matters because of what it allows us to offer the families who place their trust in us.

Familiar Faces and Personal Attention

When you call Shawgo Memorial Home, you are reaching a local family that is personally invested in caring for yours. We take the time to understand who your loved one was, what mattered to them and how your family would like them to be remembered.

Experience Passed From One Generation to the Next

Each generation of the Shawgo family has learned from the one before it. That continuity has given us a deep understanding of funeral traditions, changing preferences and the many details that must come together to create a meaningful service.

Deep Roots in the Community

Because our family has served this area for decades, we understand the people, places and traditions that make these communities feel like home. We have had the privilege of caring for generations of local families, and we never take that trust for granted.

Guidance Through Every Detail

During a time of loss, even simple decisions can feel overwhelming. We will help you understand your options, complete necessary paperwork and plan each part of the service. You will never be expected to navigate the process alone.

A Tribute as Individual as the Life Lived

A meaningful service does not have to follow a single formula. It may include familiar traditions, personal stories, favorite music, photographs or small details that immediately bring your loved one to mind.

We will work closely with your family to create a funeral or memorial service that reflects the life being honored and respects any wishes that were shared. Our memorial homes in Astoria and Ipava provide warm, welcoming settings where family and friends can gather, remember and find comfort in one another.

It is an honor to be invited into such an important moment in a family’s life. From your first call through the final arrangements, the Shawgo family will be here to ease the practical burden so you can focus on honoring, remembering and being together.

A Tradition of Service Since 1935

Shawgo Memorial Home began with Carl and Olive Shawgo and has continued through four generations of their family. Although funeral traditions and family needs have evolved, the values at the heart of our work have remained the same: listen carefully, serve personally and treat every family with compassion and respect.