Mortuary · Glendale, CA

Crippen Mortuary (fd-402)

3.5(15) Verified on Google

Crippen Mortuary is an independent, family-owned funeral home founded in 1928 and continuously operated from its La Crescenta location. The firm offers full-service funeral, cremation, and burial services across two California locations (La Crescenta and Canyon Country), with a specialty in direct cremation services at $2,695.

Independent, family-owned

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Starting price: $2,695
Ownership: Independent, family-owned
Established: 1928

About Crippen Mortuary (fd-402)

Crippen Mortuary was founded by William & Ethel Crippen and has been operating continuously at its present location in La Crescenta/Glendale, California since 1928. As an independently owned, family-owned mortuary, it has served local Southern California families for over 97 years. The firm positions itself as the oldest continually operated funeral home in the Crescenta Valley and Santa Clarita Valley areas, offering what it describes as personalized services delivered with compassion and dignity, and strives to provide affordable funeral and cremation services without sacrificing quality.

Crippen Mortuary (fd-402) prices

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Service prices
Direct Cremation Service	$2,695

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Crippen Mortuary (fd-402) packages

Direct Cremation Service

$2,695

Marked as 'Affordable Direct Cremation Service' with claim of saving over $1,000 versus other local funeral homes

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Services offered

Funeral homes

Payment & financing

Financing
Payment plans
Pre-need trust

Faith & language

Languages spoken

Spanish

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Military Veteran Services
Direct cremation
Shipping remains to another state or country
In-home or in-facility arrangement counseling for families with disabilities or transportation needs
Assistance locating discount burial plots

Where is Crippen Mortuary (fd-402)?

Glendale, CA

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by appointment (phone counseling available)
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by appointment (phone counseling available)
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by appointment (phone counseling available)
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by appointment (phone counseling available)
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by appointment (phone counseling available)

Crippen Mortuary (fd-402) reviews

Updated July 2026

3.5

15 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

3.5 from 15 reviews on google

What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to Crippen Mortuary (fd-402): a typical funeral homes price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

Included

The funeral home's basic services and staff fee
Transfer of the deceased into their care
Coordination of permits and paperwork
Use of facilities for a viewing or service
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Usually extra

A casket, urn, or burial vault
A cemetery plot or cremation fee
Flowers, catering, and obituary notices
Certified copies of the death certificate

Frequently asked questions

How much does direct cremation service cost at Crippen Mortuary (fd-402)?

Crippen Mortuary (fd-402) lists direct cremation service at $2,695. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

What services does Crippen Mortuary (fd-402) offer?

Crippen Mortuary (fd-402) offers funeral homes, and is a mortuary. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Crippen Mortuary (fd-402) located?

Crippen Mortuary (fd-402) is located in Glendale, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Crippen Mortuary (fd-402) give me an itemized price list?

Yes. The federal FTC Funeral Rule requires every funeral home to give you a written, itemized General Price List on request — in person or over the phone — and to let you choose only the goods and services you want. Always compare a couple of providers before deciding.