648 Main Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Phone: 508-845-6226
Fax: 508-842-0061
Our Staff

Our Staff

All of our licensed directors adhere to the highest standard of ethical practices and are committed to ensuring that all of your needs are attended to. Their commitment to the community and genuine compassion toward families are but a few of the characteristics that make them outstanding in their field. We are proud to have them on our staff.


Shannon M. Henry, Owner
Email: shannon@brittonfuneralhomes.com

A Registered Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, and Certified Pre-Planning Consultant Shannon has been with Britton Funeral Homes since 1988. A 1987 graduate of New England Institute, she has been licensed since 1987 and has over 25 years experience in funeral service. Shannon resides in Shrewsbury.

: Memberships and Affiliations :
National Funeral Directors Association
Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association
Greater Worcester Funeral Directors Association, past president
The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
Funeral Service Education Foundation
Funeral Ethics Association
Past Board Member, Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association
Corridor 9, Chamber of Commerce
Emerald Club, Worcester
St. Mary's Church, Shrewsbury

James R. McWilliams, Senior Funeral Director Emeritus
Email: info@brittonfuneralhomes.com

A 1968 graduate of New England Institute, he has been licensed since 1968 and has over 40 years experience in funeral service. Jim recently celebrated his 30th year of service to the community. He resides in Shrewsbury with his wife, Carol.

Memberships and Affiliations
National Funeral Directors Association
Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association, past-president
Greater Worcester Funeral Directors Association
The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
Funeral Service Education Foundation
Funeral Ethics Association
Hudson Valley Community College, Mortuary Science Program Advisory Board
Knights of Columbus, Adelphi Council, Shrewsbury - Third Degree
St. Mary's Church, Shrewsbury - usher, 25 years