Cemeteries in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska has 4 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Wasilla (2), Butte (1) and Palmer (1). Among them are 1 church cemetery (25%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (25%).
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Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
We list 4 cemeteries in Matanuska-Susitna 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 Matanuska-Susitna 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 Matanuska-Susitna 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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