Veteran services at Alaskan Memorial Park & Mortuary
Alaskan Memorial Park & Mortuary serves veteran families in Juneau, AK with military funeral planning. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include chapel of chimes and legacy heritage chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,225 for basic burial and $2,600 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, burial, cremation, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include alaskan memorial park, chapel of chimes, legacy heritage chapel, and northern lights memorial park.
Published pricing at Alaskan Memorial Park & Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,600. That places direct cremation roughly 34% above the Alaska median ($1,935). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Sitka National Cemetery in AK, about 96 miles from Alaskan Memorial Park & Mortuary. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 27 funeral homes in Alaska. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Alaskan Memorial Park & Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,600. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Alaskan Memorial Park & Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Alaskan Memorial Park & Mortuary is located at 3839 Riverside Dr. in Juneau, AK. You can reach the home at (907) 789-0611. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Alaskan Memorial Park & Mortuary offer veteran families?
Alaskan Memorial Park & Mortuary provides veteran services, preplanning, online preplanning, preplanning checklist, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Alaskan Memorial Park & Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Alaskan Memorial Park & Mortuary assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
What sets Alaskan Memorial Park & Mortuary apart
- Approaches end-of-life services as a time for reflection, appreciation, and celebration.
- Extensive network of facilities across Alaska, including chapels, reception halls, memorial parks, mortuaries, and crematories.
- Comprehensive online preplanning tools, including a detailed checklist and free preplanning guide, with options for pre-funding through life insurance and annuities.
- Offers unique personalization options such as Tribute Videos, personalized stationery, keepsake candles, and Thumbies Fingerprint Jewelry.
- Explicit specialization in honoring veterans and providing military service recognition.
- Commitment to serving all families, regardless of their circumstances.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Urns
- · Cremation
- · Ash Scattering/Return
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.