Crippen Mortuary

Crippen Mortuary, established in 1928 by William and Ethel Crippen, is a family-owned and independently operated funeral home that has been serving the Southern California community for over 97 years. With its original location at 2900 Honolulu Avenue in La Crescenta (Glendale, CA) and a second location at 16653 Sierra Highway in Canyon Country, the mortuary provides comprehensive funeral, cremation, and memorial services to families in the Crescenta Valley and Santa Clarita Valley areas. As a full-service funeral home, Crippen Mortuary offers a wide range of options to meet diverse needs and budgets, including affordable direct cremation services starting at $2,695, traditional burial and funeral services, graveside ceremonies, memorial services, and personalized visitations in their chapels. The facility is wheelchair accessible and provides on-site parking, with appointment availability Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and a 24-hour emergency line for immediate assistance.

The mortuary distinguishes itself by its commitment to personalized, compassionate care, emphasizing dignity and honor for each individual. They offer services such as military veteran services, including obtaining military honors and coordinating with national cemeteries; assistance with shipping remains to other states or countries; and help in locating discounted burial plots through licensed cemetery brokers. Pre-planning and pre-paid arrangements are available via insurance coverage through Homesteaders Life or Security National Life, allowing families to make arrangements in advance. Additionally, they provide in-home or in-facility arrangement counseling for families with disabilities or transportation limitations.

Crippen Mortuary is proudly independent, positioning itself as an alternative to large corporate funeral homes that often offer impersonal and overpriced services. Their long history and deep roots in the community are reflected in their memberships with the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce, Montrose Chamber of Commerce, and the La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce. They serve a broad geographic area including Acton, Burbank, Glendale, La Crescenta, Pasadena, Santa Clarita, and many other communities. The staff is dedicated to providing free advice and compassionate counseling during times of loss, with a focus on affordability without compromising quality. The website provides detailed price lists and consumer guides in compliance with California Department of Consumer Affairs regulations. For more information, visit their official website or contact either location.