Veteran services at Cremation Society of Alaska
Veteran families in Anchorage, AK can turn to Cremation Society of Alaska for honors and benefit coordination. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. Published pricing lists $6,650 for basic burial and $1,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Community feedback sits at 4.8 stars from 158 reviews.
Published pricing at Cremation Society of Alaska: direct cremation from $1,295 and basic burial from $6,650. That places direct cremation roughly 33% below the Alaska median ($1,935). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Fort Richardson National Cemetery in AK, approximately 9 miles from Cremation Society of Alaska. Cremation Society of Alaska can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Cremation Society of Alaska holds a 4.8-star rating from 158 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Alaska has approximately 27 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Cremation Society of Alaska is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Cremation Society of Alaska cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,295, basic burial starts at $6,650. 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 Cremation Society of Alaska located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cremation Society of Alaska is located at 1306 East 74Th Avenue in Anchorage, AK. You can reach the home at (907) 277-2777. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Cremation Society of Alaska offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Cremation Society of Alaska starts at $1,295. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Cremation Society of Alaska help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Cremation Society of Alaska 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.
How do families rate Cremation Society of Alaska?
Cremation Society of Alaska holds a 4.8-star rating across 158 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Dominic picked up their mother at home and handled a difficult estranged family member with steady patience. He offered measured condolences upfront and added a personal touch—a thoughtful bag to carry her away in. His calm presence made the worst moment feel manageable.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.