Griffin Family Funeral Chapels

read moreBecause every family's needs and desires vary, we at Griffin Family Funeral Chapels offer a wide variety of options that can be selected and/or combined to best fit their needs. Traditional Funeral Services (with the body present) can be a wonderful means to remember and honor the life and loss of a loved one. A visitation viewing or a Vigil / Rosary can be held and the option of an open or closed casket always exists. These times are personalized by using favorite music, flowers, photos, videos, testimonials, in addition to any requested rites and ceremonies.

read moreAt Griffin Family Funeral Chapels, we take great pride in caring for our families, and will work tirelessly to provide you with a beautiful, lasting tribute to your loved one. In addition to the services we offer, you will receive an online memorial that you can share with family and friends. While honoring your loved one is our top priority, we also want to help you through this difficult time. We have a wide range of resources to support you not only today, but in the weeks and months to come.

read moreIn an attempt to be prepared for the inevitable loss of a loved one, Griffin Family Funeral Chapels offers numerous options for pre -planning final arrangements. We can have our arrangement counselors meet with you and your family either in the comfort of your own home or at one of our Funeral chapels located in Camarillo or Thousand Oaks. We will present the various options and pertinant details for you to consider before making any decisions. Since there is no urgency, you can take as much time as needed to contemplate your options, ask any questions you may have, and consult with family or friends before making any final decisions.

read moreWhen someone you know passes away, your first instinct is to offer encouragement, help, and support to those affected - but you may not be sure what to say or do. It's okay to feel this way. Does it matter what I wear? Can I bring the children? What should I say to the family of the deceased? When should I visit? Griffin Family Funeral Chapels offers guidance on the proper etiquette of visitations and funerals, so you'll feel more comfortable and prepared for attending services. It can be difficult to know what to say to the family of the deceased to express your sympathy.

read moreSome of the deceased's family members may be able to receive Social Security benefits if the deceased person worked long enough under Social Security to quality for benefits. You should get in touch with Social Security as soon as you can to make sure the family receives all of the benefits to which it may be entitled. Please read the following information carefully to learn what benefits may be available. A one-time payment of $255 can be paid to the surviving spouse if he or she was living with the deceased; or, if living apart, was receiving certain Social Security benefits on the deceased's record.

read moreWhen a death occurs it can be an overwhelming time for the family or caregivers. Please call our mortuary at (805) 482-1166 for the Camarillo location or (805) 230-2800 for the Thousand Oaks location and one of our highly trained and dedicated personnel will assist you with all of your questions 24 hours a day 7 days a week. We can help instruct you in what to expect and what to plan on next - you are not alone, we are here to help. We can assist with planning a funeral service, cremation or transfer to another state or country - it all starts with one phone call to the mortuary.

read moreGriffin Family Funeral Chapels has been a longtime partner with the United States Marine Corps Toys For Tots program. During the holiday season, new, unwrapped toys may be donated at both our Camarillo and Thousand Oaks locations.

read moreThe basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony consists of the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veterans' family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two members of the Armed Forces. The Funeral Honors rendered to you or your veteran will be determined by the status of the veteran. The type of Funeral Honors may be Full Military Honors, 7 Person Detail or a Standard Honors Team Detail. At least one of the funeral honors detail will be from the Armed Force in which the deceased veteran served.