Who We Are
We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.
When we sit down with a family, we have just one goal: to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. Together, we explore the wide variety of services and products available, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions.
Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.
Our History
AAsum Funeral Home was founded in 1962 by Tom & Bonnie AAsum. They purchased the land where the current building is located and began construction on a new and modern facility. It was the first funeral home in the state to offer a Hospitality Room for families to use following the services, for coffee or meals. Tom & Bonnie's desire was to provide the families of Albany outstanding funeral service in their time of need. Their goal was to treat every family with compassion and sincerity as if they were a member of their own family .
In 2005 James and Kristal Dufour purchased the funeral home and renamed it to AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home and continue on with the tradition of outstanding funeral service that the AAsum's established.
Also in 2005 The Peace Court Fountains, located in front of the building, were finished. The fountains provide families with a tranquil and reflective entrance to the facility, as well as a place to gather before or after services. Then in 2010 we added an onsite crematory to better serve our cremation families.
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About UsJames and Kristal Dufour are the owner operators of AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home. James is a native Oregonian and has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since 1994. He and Kristal both grew up in Albany and attended schools in the community. They have 2 daughters.
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Our Valued Staff
James K. Dufour, Co-Owner
James has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer for almost 20 years. He has served the communities of Lebanon, Tigard, Keizer, Salem, Eugene, and his hometown of Albany. He attended schools in Albany and Corvallis. James has been married to his wife Kristal, for over 20 years. They both attend Oak Creek Christian Center where they are involved in the worship team, and have two children. He is the middle of three boys, enjoys hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley. James is a member of the Greater Albany Rotary Club, Takena Kiwanis Club (past president), New Business Generation club of Albany, and H.O.G. Albany chapter.
Kristal R. Dufour, Co-Owner
Kristal is a licensed funeral director and licensed life insurance agent. She graduated from West Albany High School and Linfield College. Kristal has been married to her husband James for over 20 years. They both attend Oak Creek Christian Center where they are involved in the worship team, and have two children. Kristal enjoys scrapbooking, working in the yard and spending time with family. Kristal is a member of the Albany Soroptomist Club, and involved with the Albany Chamber.
Bruce Marshall, Funeral Director
Bruce has been a licensed funeral director for 17 years. He grew up in the Portland area and graduated from Western Evangelical Seminary. Bruce has served the community of Eugene and joined the AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home family in 2009. Bruce and his family live in Harrisburg. He and his wife, Marilyn have been happily married for 34 years. They have four grown children. Bruce enjoys playing the guitar and playing wii with his grandson.
Joy Robinson, Family Service Counselor
Joy has dedicated her career to working with individuals in preparing for their final arrangements as well as people who have recently had a death in the family. Joy will help families with their pre-arrangements to make sure all details are taken care of. She will also visit families after they have experienced a death to make sure that all their needs have been met.
