Cemeteries in Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK
Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska has 3 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Sand Point (2) and Anchor Point (1).
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How Lake and Peninsula Borough compares
Lake and Peninsula Borough has 22.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.6 for Alaska, which puts it 2nd of 25 Alaska counties on this measure.
| Measure | Lake and Peninsula Borough | Alaska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 22.8 | 1.6 | 2nd of 25 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.0 | 0.0 | 21st of 25 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 12 | 5,642 | 22nd of 25 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.0 | 48.6 | 22nd of 25 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 22 | 7th of 27 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 256 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 6 | 4th of 27 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 2 | 2nd of 27 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 139 | 11th 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 Lake and Peninsula Borough with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Lake and Peninsula Borough?
We list 3 cemeteries in Lake and Peninsula 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 Lake and Peninsula 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 Lake and Peninsula 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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- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.