Cemeteries in North Slope Borough, AK
North Slope Borough, Alaska has 2 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Kotzebue (1) and Utqiagvik (1).
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How North Slope Borough compares
North Slope Borough has 1.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.6 for Alaska, which puts it 19th of 25 Alaska counties on this measure.
| Measure | North Slope Borough | Alaska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 | 19th of 25 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.0 | 0.0 | 25th of 25 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 65 | 5,642 | 14th of 25 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 32.5 | 48.6 | 9th 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 North Slope Borough with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in North Slope Borough?
We list 2 cemeteries in North Slope 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 North Slope 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 North Slope 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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- 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.