McDermott-Crockett & Associates Mortuary
Santa Barbara’s Oldest Funeral Provider
Established in 1906, McDermott-Crockett Mortuary is Santa Barbara's oldest operating funeral home. It is housed in a historic chapel built in 1875, just younger than the Old Mission Santa Barbara. With over 118 years of dedicated service to the community, our mortuary is committed to providing full-service premier funeral care. Our compassionate and Spanish-speaking staff ensures effective communication and support during challenging times. McDermott-Crockett Mortuary caters to diverse cultural needs, offering multicultural funerals and preparation areas for incense burning, ritual washing, and a Tahara room. For those of the Jewish faith, we can arrange for a shomer.
Our beautiful historic chapel and outdoor venues provide serene settings for commemorations, while our pet-friendly approach recognizes the importance of every family member. At McDermott-Crockett Mortuary, we honor traditions, uphold legacies, and provide the highest level of care during life's most challenging moments.
- Chapel
- Outdoor Venues
- Pet Friendly
- Cremation Services
- Funeral & Memorial Services
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Funeral Preplanning
Arrange your funeral in advance for peace of mind. Learn more.
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Prepaid Cremation
Lock in cremation costs by paying ahead. Learn more.
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Veteran Funeral Specialist Certified
Our professionals are trained in veteran funeral care and ethics.
- Event Planning
- Celebration of Life
- Livestreaming
- Catered Events
- Live Music Options
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Certified Celebrants
Trained professionals for personalized ceremonies.
- Aftercare and Grief Support
- Memorial Programs and Stationery
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Identification Viewings
A brief, private moment to confirm a loved one’s identity.
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Private Viewings
A quiet farewell for close family and friends.
- Flower Arrangement Delivery
- Home Delivery of Ashes
- Priority Mail of Ashes
- Online Arrangement
- Cremation Urns
- Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- Cremation Keepsakes
- Sympathy and Memorial Gifts
- Ash Scattering
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Human Composting
A natural process returning the body to soil. Also known as natural organic reduction and terramation.
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Memorial Diamonds
Lab-created diamonds made from cremated remains.
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Parting Stone
Parting stones are a collection of smooth, polished stones made from cremated remains. Learn more.
- Incense Burning
- Multicultural Funerals
- Ritual Washing
- Shomer Available
- Tahara Room
- Se habla español
Information
- 2020 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- (805) 699-5944
- Monday through Friday from 9am to 5:30pm. Weekends by appointment only. 24/7 answering service.
Recent Obituaries for McDermott-Crockett & Associates Mortuary
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Philip Ierardi
1959-2025Philip John Ierardi passed away at home on February 20 at the age of 65. Philip's legacy lives on through the many lives he touched. Whether through his career, his participation in the aftermath... -
Mary Ellis
1938-2025Mary Lewis Ellis passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 9, 2025, at Valle Verde in Santa Barbara. She was born in 1938 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Barbara Anne Abbot and Gerald Wats... -
Elizabeth "Liz" Turner
1938-2025Elizabeth “Liz” Turner, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 86. Born on February 24, 1938, in Los Angeles, CA, to Mary and Mariano Meleo, Liz gre... -
Jami Nielsen
1983-2025With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jami Joelle Nielsen on February 6, 2025. Jami Joelle Nielsen was born on April 2, 1983. She graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School, r... -
Michael Parks
1944-2025Parks, Michael Allen, 80, of Bakersfield, CA passed away January 31, 2025. Michael was born in Bakersfield, CA on February 19, 1944 to Adelaide (Hailey) and Jesse Parks. Mike graduated High ...
Pricing
Burial Services Starting At
$5,090
- Price is for burial with no visitation or formal services and ceremonies. Does not include casket, outer burial container, or cemetery costs.
- Includes all of the essential services of the funeral director and staff;
- Removal of your loved one as well as transportation to the cemetery for burial (within a 50 mile radius of the funeral home).
- Care of your loved one until burial is complete. Time and date of the burial are at the discretion of the funeral director.
- Consultation with responsible party for final arrangements.
- All the necessary permits and authorizations.
- Free self-service online obituary.
- Many other optional services available - including celebration of life event planning, traditional funeral service, on-site catering, police escort to the gravesite, and more - at additional charge.
- Prices do not include merchandise, cash advances, filing fees, or death certificates. Please see complete price list for additional details and exclusions.
- Link to California Consumer Guide to Funeral & Cemetery Purchases
Cremation Services Starting At
$2,705
- Price is for direct cremation with minimum alternative container, and without visitation, formal services, or ceremony.
- Includes all of the essential services of the funeral director and staff.
- Removal and transportation of your loved one to the crematory (within a 50 mile radius of the funeral home).
- Care of your loved one until cremation is complete.
- Cremation process and return of ashes.
- Consultation with responsible party for final arrangements.
- All the necessary permits and authorizations.
- Free self-service online obituary.
- Many other optional services available - including celebration of life event planning, traditional funeral service, on-site catering, scattering assistance, and more - at additional charge.
- Prices do not include urn or other merchandise, cash advances, filing fees, or death certificates. Please see complete price list for additional details and exclusions.
Reviews
Martina Abrajan
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Mar 04, 2025
Highly recommend using McDerrmott—Crockett.
Everyone there was wonderful to work with a special shout out to Claire being so compassionate and loving and kind and helpful throughout the entire process. I couldn’t have done it without her!
LISAMARIE LIANZO
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Mar 03, 2025
Jennifer was wonderful during this difficult time.
Beldon Burch
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Feb 21, 2025
Understanding and kind staff who took us through the process of loss and grief. They made the death and burial absolutely seamless, adapting to our changing needs. Thank you McDermott-Crocket staff, and particularly Jennifer Parks, who never judged our teary requests.
Diana M. Luan
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Feb 20, 2025
Israel was so kind, and patient. Thank you so much Israel for helping me and my family during this very difficult time in my life. The services were beautiful! You were very diligent and thoughtful when hearing our requests and opinions on making the difficult but necessary decisions. I highly recommend!
Scorpio Tarot
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Feb 11, 2025
After a Lifetime,
Afterall.
Funeral establishment number FD 383.