Funeral Homes in Alaska

Compare funeral homes across Alaska by city. About 75% of deaths here end in cremation, direct cremation runs about $1,200 to $5,500, and the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers licenses funeral homes.

56 funeral homes 24 cemeteries 4 crematories

Funeral homes by city in Alaska

  • Anchorage 21
  • Fairbanks 5
  • Kenai 4
  • Palmer 4
  • Wasilla 4
  • Eagle River 2
  • Juneau 2
  • Kodiak 2
  • North Pole 2
  • Seward 2
  • Sitka 2
  • Copper Center 1
  • Homer 1
  • Ketchikan 1
  • Metlakatla 1
  • Salcha 1
  • Soldotna 1

Funeral homes in Alaska’s largest cities

Alaska at a glance

Death certificate office Alaska Health Analytics & Vital Records
Death records available since 1890
Regulator Alaska Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Cremation rate about 75% of deaths
Direct cremation about $1,200 to $5,500

Sources: cost from the Cremation Institute's direct cremation price table; cremation rate from the Cremation Institute

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a death certificate in Alaska?

Alaska Health Analytics & Vital Records issues certified copies of Alaska death certificates, and the state office has records since 1890. Fees are listed on the Alaska Health Analytics & Vital Records website.

How much does direct cremation cost in Alaska?

Direct cremation in Alaska typically ranges from about $1,200 to $5,500.

Who regulates funeral homes in Alaska?

The Alaska Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers licenses funeral providers and handles complaints.

Can you be buried on your own property in Alaska?

Generally yes, on rural land. Alaska allows home burial subject to county zoning, minimum-distance rules in some counties, and recording the burial location.

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