About Us
At Fairhaven Memorial Chapel, we believe that every life deserves to be honored in a meaningful way. For generations, we have been committed to serving families with care, dignity, and compassion. Our legacy is built on trust, sincerity, and a deep understanding of the healing process.
Whether you are planning ahead or facing an immediate need, we invite you to learn more about who we are and how we can help guide you through this journey.
Our History
Alfred John Sheppard Sr.
1932 - 2014
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served for two years during the Korean War, receiving his military discharge in Brooklyn. It was there he was introduced to his future wife, Joan (Jason Sheppard’s grandmother), by a fellow serviceman.
Through the GI Bill, he attended McAllister Mortuary School in Manhattan to become a Funeral Director, all while working in the airline industry as a salesman. From a young age, he aspired to be either a Funeral Director or a Pastor—roles he viewed as honorable and impactful.
After graduating from mortuary school, he continued working as an airline salesman during the day while taking on tradesman work in the evenings to support his wife and three children. He went on to open his first funeral home on Broadway in Brooklyn. Unfortunately, after just three years, the untimely passing of his beloved wife forced him to close the business to care for their young children.
As the children grew older, he gradually returned to the funeral trade. Around 1976, he met the former owner of Fairhaven Memorial Chapel, who was looking to retire and sell. This meeting marked the beginning of a lasting legacy.
For over 50 years, he has been a pillar of the community, serving thousands of families across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut with care and compassion.
A Legacy of Service
Fairhaven Memorial Chapel was founded on the belief that every life deserves to be celebrated and remembered with dignity.
Today, under the leadership of Jason Sheppard, our chapel continues to uphold these values, ensuring every family receives the highest level of care and support.
Our Valued Staff
Jason M. Sheppard
Senior Funeral Director & Manager
Mr. Jason Sheppard is currently a licensed Funeral Director in the State of New York and in the State of Connecticut. Prior to Jason’s undertaking into the Funeral Business, he attended and completed his studies with a B.S. in Business Management from Eastern Connecticut State University. After completing several years in the workforce with ING Financial and the State of Connecticut, Jason attended and completed Briarwood College’s Mortuary Program graduating Summa Cum Laude. He is currently a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, a participant of the 2013 NFDA Meet the Mentors: Under 40 Program held at Harvard, MA. and was a previous member of the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association. Jason has made it his lifelong goal to remain a humble servant to the families of New York and to cultivate and maintain the deeply rooted relationships of a legacy that has been placed before him.
Catelyn Cabrera
Executive Administrator
Office Manager, Funeral Assistant, Hearse Driver, Removal Specialist. ''Unlicensed to Embalm and Make Funeral Arrangements''.
Andrea Marte
Senior Funeral Director & Manager
Bilingual Lady Attendant since 1991
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2601 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208
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