John H. Shaw's Son Funeral Home

John H. Shaw's Son Funeral Home John H. Shaw's Son Funeral Home Is A Temple Of Service That Has Been Serving The Community & Surrounding Areas Since 1895. Shaw's Sons Funeral Serive.

The Test Of The Years Is Your Proof Of Our Dependability. Shaw's Mortuary was established in June, 1895 at No.11 South Second Street here in Wilmington, North Carolina. In 1924 the funeral home relocated to 515 Red Cross Street & later in the 1930's moved across the street to 518-520 Red Cross Street. The founder & operator until his death on December 17, 1921 was John H. Shaw, Sr., a pioneer undertaker & business figure of the Cape Fear Region. When the business was taken over by his sons, William L. Shaw & Dr. Herbert Bell Shaw, the name was changed to John H. From the humble beginnings of the horse-drawn hearse & the home-made coffin, Shaw's Funeral Home has come a long was & today continues to be one of the finest mortuaries offering dedicated service, modern equipment & professionalism. Our motto contiues to be "The Test of the Years is Your Proof of Our Dependability". We are the oldest Black firm in Wilmington & one of the oldest Black businesses in North Carolina. The foundation of our business is to insure the best service for every family in time of bereavement. Our four cardinal principles of the business are honesty, integrity, consideration & progressievness. ALL Burial, Funeral Insurance & Pre-Need Funeral Trust are transferable. All Funeral Insurance or Pre-Need will be honored. You are not obligated to any funeral home.

01/27/2026

🕊Honoring the life and legacy of Mr. James Bunting.🕊
*WE DON’T OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC.*

01/24/2026

🕊Honoring the life and legacy of Mr. Benjamin Edwards.🕊
*WE DON’T OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC.*

01/24/2026

🕊Honoring the life and legacy of Mr. Roderick Hall.🕊
*WE DON’T OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC.*

01/17/2026

🕊️ Honoring the life and legacy of Mr. James Berry.🕊️
*WE DON’T OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC.*

01/17/2026

🌹🕊Celebrating the beautiful life of Ms. Patricia Swepson McGee.🕊🌹
*WE DON’T OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC.*

01/13/2026

🌹🕊Celebrating the beautiful life of Mrs. Loretta Murphy.🕊🌹
*WE DON’T OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC.*

01/10/2026

🕊Celebrating the beautiful life of Ms. Shelia Ray Walker.🕊
*WE DON’T OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC.*

01/10/2026

🕊Honoring the life and legacy of Mr. Willie “Monkey Ross” Pearson .🕊
*WE DON’T OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC.*

01/09/2026

🕊Celebrating the beautiful life of Mrs. Yvonne Rivers.🕊
*WE DON’T OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC.*

01/08/2026
01/08/2026

🕊Honoring the life and legacy of Mr. Isaiah Thomas.🕊
*WE DON’T OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC.*

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520 Red Cross Street
Wilmington, NC
28401

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