Cemeteries in Sitka Cty&Bor, AK
Sitka Cty&Bor, Alaska has 4 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 1 veterans cemetery (25%), 1 church cemetery (25%) and 1 national cemetery (25%).
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How Sitka Cty&Bor compares
Sitka Cty&Bor has 4.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.6 for Alaska, which puts it 11th of 25 Alaska counties on this measure.
| Measure | Sitka Cty&Bor | Alaska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 4.8 | 1.6 | 11th of 25 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.1 | 0.0 | 6th of 25 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 82 | 5,642 | 9th of 25 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 20.5 | 48.6 | 14th 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 | 10 | 139 | 4th 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 Sitka Cty&Bor with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Sitka Cty&Bor?
We list 4 cemeteries in Sitka Cty&Bor, 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 Sitka Cty&Bor 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 Sitka Cty&Bor?
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.
Related guides
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- How to Get a Veterans Headstone or MarkerFree VA headstones, niche markers and medallions: who qualifies, what the VA covers in national and private cemeteries, and how to apply.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.
- What Can You Leave at a Grave?Flowers, flags, stones, coins and keepsakes: what cemeteries allow, what they remove, and the traditions behind them.