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Welcome to McDermott-Crockett Mortuary

In light of the recent Coronavirus outbreak, we have taken many measures to help the families we serve. While keeping our funeral homes safe and clean is important, it is equally important to find creative solutions for families who cannot meet with us in person.

As many of our community members are beginning to limit their time in public spaces, we are here to help every family make arrangements from wherever they feel safest and most comfortable. We are prepared to help you make arrangements online, via video call or over the phone, or meet at a location of your choice. We will make any adjustments necessary to accommodate you and your family — today and always.

We will continue to be available to you and our community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have any questions, please call us today at (805) 699-5944. We are here for you.

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From your Funeral Director

Jennifer Parks

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Community Letter

A Letter From Our Funeral Director

I am constantly amazed by the gifts that I have been given, the lessons that I have learned and the power of love in our community. The people that make up Santa Barbara are diverse and complex, with rich history and deep roots that span many generations. Our legacy is one of passion, commitment and involvement, recognizing that we are all woven together in the fabric of our community.

McDermott-Crockett Mortuary has deep roots in Santa Barbara. Although the traditions of funeral services have changed, our commitment to this town and its people are as important today as they were 108 years ago.
Hosting and participating in community events is one way we honor our ancestors so that we never forget the foundation on which we were built. “Gone but not Forgotten” is a public memorial service where we honored the men and women that were not mourned by anyone when they died. By organizing this service we narrated a story that would have been otherwise untold. Because someone remembered, they will never be forgotten.

We know the importance of honoring a life. We believe that every story deserves to be told and we are honored to be invited to help you tell the story of your loved one.

Gratefully,

Jennifer Parks

Una Carta a Mi Comunidad

Cuando apenas era un niño en la ciudad de México, se me fue inculcado en una edad temprana, el valor de la familia y de nuestras tradiciones. Se nos enseña que nuestra familia es lo más importante en nuestras vidas. La familia nos apoya, celebra con nosotros, nos alienta y nos recuerda que cuidar uno del otro es muy importante.

Cuando me mudé a los Estados Unidos en 1989, estaba sorprendido de encontrar que muchas de las tradiciones de México se siguen honrado aquí. También he tenido la oportunidad de conocer diferentes costumbres y tradiciones de otros países de América Latina de los amigos y colegas que he conocido en el camino.

He vivido en Santa Barbara durante 28 años y tengo raíces profundas en la comunidad Latina.

Mis hijos han sido educados en la Escuela de Notre Dame, la escuela la Colina y San Marcos High School, he colaborado con organismos tales como la Cruz Roja, impartiendo cursos de primeros auxilios y Resucitacion para la comunidad Latina y en nuestro idioma, asisto a la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores y me siento muy bendecido y honrado de lzlamar a Santa Bárbara mi casa donde tenemos una comunidad de muchas tradiciones , valores y buenos principios.

Cuando comencé mi carrera en servicios funerarios hace 12 años, yo estaba muy sorpendido al encontrar que la Funeraria McDermott-Crockett , Se ha comprometido a la historia única de cada familia y que realmente se preocupan por las tradiciones que cada familia honra.

Sabemos la importancia de honrar la vida. Creemos que cada historia merece ser contada y nos sentimos honrados de poder ser parte y ayudar a contar la historia de su ser querido.

Atentamente,

Israel Velazquez
Consejero de Arreglos Funerarios

Veteran Services

We are passionate about caring for Veterans and their families and want to ensure they receive all of the military benefits available to them. Whether you want traditional burial, cremation, or placement in a national cemetery, our specialists will walk you step-by-step through the process to receive all the benefits you deserve.

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Planning Ahead

Preplanning your funeral arrangements – cremation or traditional burial – takes the burden and stress off your loved ones. Our professional Family Service Advisors can help provide peace of mind and ensure that your final wishes are known.

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Celebrate a life well-Lived

ShareLife®

ShareLife is much more than just a funeral.

ShareLife is a unique, complete approach to funeral planning that honors and celebrates the life of your loved one. Whether we’re prearranging a traditional burial or cremation, planning a life celebration or helping you choose permanent memorialization, ShareLife combines a variety of products, services and options that transform traditional funerals into one-of-a-kind celebrations, making beautiful memories that last a lifetime.

ShareLife is not just one thing—it’s everything we do to make your event both personal and unforgettable.

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Take A 360 Tour

McDermott-Crockett & Associates Mortuary was designed to be unlike any funeral home you've ever seen; it's truly a one-of-a-kind place. We invite you to come in and see for yourself how we're revolutionizing the way you think about funeral service.

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