Veteran services at Cremation Society of Alaska - Mat-Su Valley
Cremation Society of Alaska - Mat-Su Valley, located in Wasilla, AK, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel (45 seat), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,795 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional funeral followed by cremation, direct cremation, cremation with memorial service, graveside services, memorial services, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel (45 seat).
Published pricing at Cremation Society of Alaska - Mat-Su Valley: direct cremation from $1,795 and basic burial from $6,650. That places direct cremation roughly 7% below 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 Fort Richardson National Cemetery in AK, about 25 miles from Cremation Society of Alaska - Mat-Su Valley. 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 Cremation Society of Alaska - Mat-Su Valley cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,795, 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 - Mat-Su Valley located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cremation Society of Alaska - Mat-Su Valley is located at 5050 Dunbar Dr. in Wasilla, AK. You can reach the home at (907) 373-8627. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cremation Society of Alaska - Mat-Su Valley offer veteran families?
Cremation Society of Alaska - Mat-Su Valley provides traditional funeral followed by cremation, direct cremation, cremation with memorial service, online arrangements, graveside services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cremation Society of Alaska - Mat-Su Valley help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Cremation Society of Alaska - Mat-Su Valley mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Cremation Society of Alaska - Mat-Su Valley accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian (various denominations) families, among others.
What sets Cremation Society of Alaska - Mat-Su Valley apart
- Operates its own on-site crematory within a secure facility, ensuring loved ones never leave their care.
- Staff includes the only CANA Certified Cremation Operators in Alaska.
- Adheres strictly to standards set by the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) and the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), particularly important given Alaska's lack of specific cremation regulations.
- Each cremation is conducted individually, ensuring no mixing of cremated remains.
- Offers online arrangement options for both immediate needs and pre-planning.
- Designated as Alaska's only certified Veterans & Family Memorial Care provider.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Traditional Funeral Followed by Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Cremation Association of North America (CANA)
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Veterans & Family Memorial Care
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (APFSP)
- · British Institute of Embalmers (BIE)
- · Alaska Death Care Association
- · Life Alaska Donor Services
- · Knights of Columbus
Specialties
- · Cremation
- · Veterans Services
- · Online Arrangements
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian (various denominations).
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.