Funeral provider · Calabasas, CA

Crippen's Santa Clarita Valley Burial & Cremation Service

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Crippen Mortuary is an independently owned and family-operated funeral home established in 1928 and continuously serving the La Crescenta and Santa Clarita Valley areas for over 97 years. It operates two locations and offers affordable cremation, burial, memorial, and veteran services, with particular emphasis on personalized, compassionate care and competitive pricing.

Independent, family-owned

Crippen's Santa Clarita Valley Burial & Cremation Service, Calabasas

Photo: Crippen's Santa Clarita Valley Burial & Cremation Service (fd-1952)

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Photo: Crippen's Santa Clarita Valley Burial & Cremation Service (fd-1952)

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

About Crippen's Santa Clarita Valley Burial & Cremation Service

Crippen Mortuary was founded by William and Ethel Crippen and has been operating continuously at its original La Crescenta location since 1928. For over 97 years, the independent, family-owned mortuary has served Southern California families in the Crescenta Valley and Santa Clarita Valley areas. The mortuary operates as a full-service funeral home offering affordable cremation, funeral, memorial, and graveside services, along with military veteran services, shipping of remains, and pre-arranged burial or cremation plans. As the oldest continuously operated funeral home in the region, Crippen emphasizes providing personalized services and compassionate care without the high costs associated with large corporate funeral homes.

Crippen's Santa Clarita Valley Burial & Cremation Service prices

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Service prices
Direct Cremation Service	$2,695

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Crippen's Santa Clarita Valley Burial & Cremation Service packages

Direct Cremation Service

$2,695

Described as affordable with savings over $1,000 vs other local funeral homes

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Services offered

Funeral homes

Payment & financing

Payment plans
Pre-need trust

Faith & language

Languages spoken

Spanish

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Military Veteran Services
Scattering at Sea Service
Shipping remains to another state or country
In-home arrangement counseling for families with disabilities
Assistance locating discount burial plots

Where is Crippen's Santa Clarita Valley Burial & Cremation Service?

Calabasas, CA

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM by appointment
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM by appointment
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM by appointment
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM by appointment
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM by appointment

Crippen's Santa Clarita Valley Burial & Cremation Service reviews

Updated July 2026

5.0

2 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

5.0 from 2 reviews on google

What funeral homes prices usually include

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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's Santa Clarita Valley Burial & Cremation Service?

Crippen's Santa Clarita Valley Burial & Cremation Service 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's Santa Clarita Valley Burial & Cremation Service offer?

Crippen's Santa Clarita Valley Burial & Cremation Service offers funeral homes. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Crippen's Santa Clarita Valley Burial & Cremation Service located?

Crippen's Santa Clarita Valley Burial & Cremation Service is located in Calabasas, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Crippen's Santa Clarita Valley Burial & Cremation Service 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.