Cemeteries in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska has 4 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Fairbanks (3) and College (1). Among them are 1 memorial park (25%).
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How Fairbanks North Star Borough compares
Fairbanks North Star Borough has 0.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.6 for Alaska, which puts it 23rd of 25 Alaska counties on this measure. Census estimates count 616 deaths here in 2024, about 205 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (4th of 27 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 0.4 | 1.6 | 23rd of 25 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.1 | 0.0 | 10th of 25 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 616 | 5,642 | 3rd of 25 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 154.0 | 48.6 | 3rd of 25 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 22 | 4th of 27 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 205 | 256 | 3rd of 6 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 6 | 2nd of 27 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 2 | 2nd of 27 |
| Notable burials | 20 | 139 | 3rd of 27 |
Population and deaths: US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates. Land area: 2020 Census Gazetteer. Funeral homes, cremation providers and monument dealers come from our sister directory, Funeral Home Directory USA. Ranks run from the highest value down, among Alaska counties with the figure available. Compare Fairbanks North Star Borough with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Fairbanks North Star Borough
- Blanchard Family Funeral HomeFuneral home · Fairbanks · (907) 482-3232
- Chapel of ChimesFuneral chapel · Fairbanks · (907) 456-5566
- North Pole Chapel of The Chimes Funeral HomeFuneral chapel · North Pole · (907) 488-5525
- Fairbanks Funeral Home & CrematoryCremation provider · Fairbanks · (907) 451-1110
Listings from our sister site, Funeral Home Directory USA. Call ahead: services, prices and hours are not shown here.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
We list 4 cemeteries in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.
Where are burial records for Fairbanks North Star Borough kept?
Death certificates are held by the Alaska vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.
Can I visit family cemeteries in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Alaska law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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