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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How Matanuska-Susitna Borough compares
Matanuska-Susitna Borough has 0.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.6 for Alaska, which puts it 24th of 25 Alaska counties on this measure. Census estimates count 876 deaths here in 2024, about 146 for each of the 6 funeral homes we know of (2nd of 27 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 0.3 | 1.6 | 24th of 25 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.0 | 0.0 | 18th of 25 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 876 | 5,642 | 2nd of 25 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 219.0 | 48.6 | 2nd of 25 |
| Funeral homes | 6 | 22 | 2nd of 27 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 146 | 256 | 5th of 6 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 6 | 2nd of 27 |
| Monument dealers | 2 | 2 | 1st of 27 |
| Notable burials | 6 | 139 | 5th 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Janssen's Mat-Su Funeral HomeFuneral home · Palmer · (907) 745-5477
- Kehl's Palmer Legacy Funeral HomesFuneral home · Palmer · (907) 745-3580
- Kehl's Palmer MortuaryMortuary · City Of Palmer
- Valley Funeral HomeFuneral home · Wasilla · (907) 373-3344
- Valley Funeral HomeFuneral home · Palmer · (907) 745-5566
- Wasilla Heritage ChapelFuneral home · Wasilla · (907) 373-3840
- A Alaska MonumentMonument dealer · Palmer · (907) 745-8603
- A Alaska MonumentMonument dealer · Palmer · (907) 795-0552
- Affordable Burial and Cremation - HoustonCremation provider · Houston · (907) 892-5570
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 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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