Alan and Becky Grant
Owners
Alan Grant was born and raised in Southern California. He graduated from the Cypress College of Mortuary Science in 1979. He came to the Central Coast of California in 1986 and has worked for mortuaries in Solvang, San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Lompoc. Becky grew up in Ojai and graduated from Ventura City College in 1974. She has lived in Santa Barbara County since 1979. After over 30 years working for the County of Santa Barbara, she now assists with the management of the mortuary. Alan and Becky have four children and five grandchildren.
Alan and Becky Grant
Owners
Alan Grant was born and raised in Southern California. He graduated from the Cypress College of Mortuary Science in 1979. He came to the Central Coast of California in 1986 and has worked for mortuaries in Solvang, San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Lompoc. Becky grew up in Ojai and graduated from Ventura City College in 1974. She has lived in Santa Barbara County since 1979. After over 30 years working for the County of Santa Barbara, she now assists with the management of the mortuary. Alan and Becky have four children and five grandchildren.
Martha Diaz
Manager/Funeral Director/Embalmer
Martha has been a dedicated professional in the funeral industry since 2012. A licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Funeral Manager, she brings over a decade of experience and a deep commitment to honoring life with dignity and care.
A proud graduate of Cypress College’s Mortuary Science program, Martha is also bilingual in English and Spanish, allowing her to serve families from diverse backgrounds with compassion and understanding. Her calm presence, expertise, and attention to detail provide comfort and guidance during life’s most difficult times.
Martha Diaz
Manager/Funeral Director/Embalmer
Martha has been a dedicated professional in the funeral industry since 2012. A licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Funeral Manager, she brings over a decade of experience and a deep commitment to honoring life with dignity and care.
A proud graduate of Cypress College’s Mortuary Science program, Martha is also bilingual in English and Spanish, allowing her to serve families from diverse backgrounds with compassion and understanding. Her calm presence, expertise, and attention to detail provide comfort and guidance during life’s most difficult times.
Tina Wike-Jackson
Office Manager/Certified Arrangement Counselor
Tina was born in Guam, into a military family, and has lived all over the world. She moved to California’s central coast in 2021 and has dedicated her time to the funeral industry ever since.
Tina is a proud graduate of Chaffey College with a degree in Psychology and Social and Behavioral Sciences. She has her paralegal certification, with an Associates in Insurance Claims (AIC) and an Associates in Insurance Service (AIS). After years of working for a large law firm, Tina now brings her deep compassion, expertise, and leadership to her role as Office Manager and Certified Arrangement Counselor. She is known for her deep empathy for families facing their most challenging times, as well as her support and understanding of the staff as they maneuver through their responsibilities to our families in need.
Tina is a proud mother and wife, with her family being her driving force.
Tina Wike-Jackson
Office Manager/Certified Arrangement Counselor
Tina was born in Guam, into a military family, and has lived all over the world. She moved to California’s central coast in 2021 and has dedicated her time to the funeral industry ever since.
Tina is a proud graduate of Chaffey College with a degree in Psychology and Social and Behavioral Sciences. She has her paralegal certification, with an Associates in Insurance Claims (AIC) and an Associates in Insurance Service (AIS). After years of working for a large law firm, Tina now brings her deep compassion, expertise, and leadership to her role as Office Manager and Certified Arrangement Counselor. She is known for her deep empathy for families facing their most challenging times, as well as her support and understanding of the staff as they maneuver through their responsibilities to our families in need.
Tina is a proud mother and wife, with her family being her driving force.
Stephani Diaz
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Stephani was raised in Lompoc. She knew her calling was in the funeral industry at a very young age; so, after graduating Allan Hancock College with a degree in Criminal Justice, she attended Cypress College’s Mortuary Science Program. She went on to obtain a degree from Cal State Fullerton, in Health Science, while working as a Funeral Director and Embalmer in Anaheim. She has been in the industry for over a decade, and working in the community she grew up in means so much to her.
Stephani’s commitment to serving families during such a difficult time goes beyond measure. She ensures that each family is shown the utmost care, respect, and compassion, just like if they were her own.
She is a wife and mother of two beautiful kids.
Stephani Diaz
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Stephani was raised in Lompoc. She knew her calling was in the funeral industry at a very young age; so, after graduating Allan Hancock College with a degree in Criminal Justice, she attended Cypress College’s Mortuary Science Program. She went on to obtain a degree from Cal State Fullerton, in Health Science, while working as a Funeral Director and Embalmer in Anaheim. She has been in the industry for over a decade, and working in the community she grew up in means so much to her.
Stephani’s commitment to serving families during such a difficult time goes beyond measure. She ensures that each family is shown the utmost care, respect, and compassion, just like if they were her own.
She is a wife and mother of two beautiful kids.
Annette Hernandez
Asst. Bookkeeper/Certified Arrangement Counselor
Annette Hernandez brings both professionalism and heartfelt compassion to her role as a Certified Arrangement Counselor and Assistant Bookkeeper. With decades of experience supporting families with life events, Annette is known for her gentle approach, attention to detail, and deep commitment to helping families navigate some of life’s most difficult moments.
She is a devoted wife, a proud mother of two adult sons, and a loving grandmother to a grandson. Her strong sense of family and empathy shine through in every interaction, offering comfort and reassurance when it’s needed most.
Annette Hernandez
Asst. Bookkeeper/Certified Arrangement Counselor
Annette Hernandez brings both professionalism and heartfelt compassion to her role as a Certified Arrangement Counselor and Assistant Bookkeeper. With decades of experience supporting families with life events, Annette is known for her gentle approach, attention to detail, and deep commitment to helping families navigate some of life’s most difficult moments.
She is a devoted wife, a proud mother of two adult sons, and a loving grandmother to a grandson. Her strong sense of family and empathy shine through in every interaction, offering comfort and reassurance when it’s needed most.
Miguel Marquez
Crematory Operator/Funeral Director's Assistant
Miguel was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, and came to the United States as a child. He is an active member of La Purisima Catholic Church where he serves as a Deacon. Miguel has been married since 1989 and has three sons. He has been with Starbuck-Lind Mortuary for over nine years.
Miguel Marquez
Crematory Operator/Funeral Director's Assistant
Miguel was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, and came to the United States as a child. He is an active member of La Purisima Catholic Church where he serves as a Deacon. Miguel has been married since 1989 and has three sons. He has been with Starbuck-Lind Mortuary for over nine years.
Seth Gray
Crematory Operator/Funeral Director's Assistant
Seth serves as a Crematory Operator and Funeral Director Assistant with a strong dedication to respectful and dignified care. With a calm demeanor and a commitment to excellence, Seth plays a vital role in supporting both behind-the-scenes operations and the families
Seth ensures that every step of the cremation process is handled with professionalism and compassion. His support in funeral services and daily operations reflects his deep respect for the meaningful work of honoring life and comforting those in mourning.
Seth Gray
Crematory Operator/Funeral Director's Assistant
Seth serves as a Crematory Operator and Funeral Director Assistant with a strong dedication to respectful and dignified care. With a calm demeanor and a commitment to excellence, Seth plays a vital role in supporting both behind-the-scenes operations and the families
Seth ensures that every step of the cremation process is handled with professionalism and compassion. His support in funeral services and daily operations reflects his deep respect for the meaningful work of honoring life and comforting those in mourning.
