Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel

Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel in Fruitland, Idaho, stands as a pillar of compassionate and professional funeral care, serving the Payette County community and surrounding areas since its founding in 1993. Located at 110 SW 3rd Street, this dignified funeral home is part of the Dignity Memorial network, the largest provider of funeral, cremation, and cemetery services in North America. This affiliation allows Shaffer-Jensen to offer families a comprehensive array of personalized services and advanced planning options, ensuring that every tribute is meaningful and unique to the life being honored.

The dedicated team at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, led by manager Jim Opdahl and supported by approximately three employees, is committed to guiding families through the difficult process of saying goodbye. They provide tranquil, well-maintained facilities designed to offer comfort and peace during times of loss. Services include traditional funerals, cremation services, and mortuary care. The staff assists with every detail, from selecting caskets and urns to arranging funeral flowers, choosing appropriate music, and coordinating with local cemeteries. They also offer grief support resources, veteran burial services including the presentation of military burial flags, and the creation of online obituaries and guestbooks.

Understanding that each family’s needs are different, Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel specializes in helping individuals preplan their memorial services. Preplanning ensures that one’s legacy is preserved, reduces the burden on loved ones, and provides peace of mind. The chapel also facilitates the sending of sympathy flowers and offers guidance on funeral etiquette. The business operates around the clock, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to respond when death occurs and to assist with immediate arrangements.

The chapel proudly serves not only Fruitland but also the broader region including Payette, Ontario (Oregon), New Plymouth, and nearby communities. With annual revenue of approximately $357,000, Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel has built a reputation for trustworthy, respectful, and caring service. Whether families seek a simple cremation or a full traditional funeral, the staff is dedicated to creating tributes that honor and celebrate lives, providing solace and support every step of the way.