Funeral Homes in Anchorage, AK

Facts about the city

• Anchorage has been featured in films like: Into the Wild (2007), Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991), and God Speed You! Black Emperor (1976).
• Some of the notable people born here have been: Libby Roderick (songwriter and singer), Jeff Fry (software tester), Khleo (actor and rapper), Chris Kuper (american football player), Mark Schlereth (american football player and television show host), Valerie Plame (writer and staff), and Annie Parisse (actor).

Anchorage (officially called the Municipality of Anchorage) is a unified home rule municipality in the U.S. State of Alaska. With an estimated 300,950 residents in 2013, it is Alaska's most populous city and contains more than 40 percent of the state's total population; among the 50 states, only New York has a higher percentage of residents who live in its most populous city. All together, the Anchorage metropolitan area, which combines Anchorage with the neighboring Matanuska-Susitna Borough, had a population of 396,142 in 2013.Anchorage is located in the South-central portion of Alaska at the terminus of the Cook Inlet on a peninsula formed by the Knik Arm to the north and the Turnagain Arm to the south. The city limits span 1,961.1 square miles which encompass the urban core, a joint Military base, several outlying communities and almost all of Chugach State Park.Anchorage’s location on the globe puts it within 9 and ½ hours by air to nearly 90% of the industrialized world. For this reason Anchorage is a common refueling stop for many international passenger flights and is home to a major FedEx Hub which the company calls a “critical part”” of its global network of services.Anchorage has been named an All-America City four times, in 1956, 1965, 1984–85, and 2002, by the National Civic League. It has also been named by Kiplinger as the most tax-friendly city in the United States.

Anchorage Obituaries

It was reported by Daily Chronicle on November 16th, 2021 that Brian J Timmann passed on in Anchorage, Alaska.  Timmann was 48 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Brian J's life.

It was written by Topeka Capital-Journal on July 24th, 2021 that Scott D Hultgren passed on in Anchorage, Alaska.  Hultgren was 57 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Scott D's life.

It was reported by Topeka Capital-Journal on April 20th, 2021 that Larry David Dowding died in Topeka, Kansas.  Dowding was 54 years old and was born in Anchorage, AK.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Larry David's life.

It was revealed by Sacramento Bee on October 31st, 2020 that Richard Jay Sr Bradley perished in Anchorage, Alaska.  Bradley was 66 years old and was born in Sacramento, CA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Richard Jay Sr's life.

It was reported by Kalamazoo Gazette on October 9th, 2020 that Vida Darlene miss "Red" Hunt passed on in Three Rivers, Michigan.  Hunt was 64 years old and was born in Anchorage, AK.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Vida Darlene miss "Red"'s life.

It was revealed by Klamath Falls Herald and News on September 23rd, 2020 that Thomas Eugene Sr Humphreys passed away in Anchorage, Alaska.  Humphreys was 72 years old and was born in Jackson, OH.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Thomas Eugene Sr's life.

It was noted by The Chieftain on September 20th, 2020 that Eric Stevenson Foley perished in Beulah, Colorado.  Foley was 30 years old and was born in Anchorage, AK.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Eric Stevenson's life.

It was revealed by Kearney Hub on September 17th, 2020 that Lonnie Eugene "Boots" Quinn passed away in Oxford, Nebraska.  Quinn was 66 years old and was born in Anchorage, AK.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Lonnie Eugene "Boots"'s life.

It was written by Washington Post (DC) on September 6th, 2020 that John Edward Pope died in Fairfax, Virginia.  Pope was 67 years old and was born in Anchorage, AK.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor John Edward's life.

It was reported by Ellensburg Daily Record on August 12th, 2020 that Gary Lee Prolier died in Cle Elum, Washington.  Prolier was 78 years old and was born in Anchorage, AK.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Gary Lee's life.

History

Living in a city which constitutes a large portion of the state's populous; it can be daunting to locate the funeral services that suit your needs. Our goal is to make this task easier. Located below you can find listings for Anchorage area funeral homes, cemeteries, as well as other local funeral services.

Anchorage is largest city in Alaska, making up 40% of the state's population. Unlike many other cities in Alaska, Anchorage was not founded as a site for fishing or mining. It arose as a construction site for the Alaska Railroad.

Located in a subarctic climate Moose, Bears, Mountain Goats, Dall sheep, Wolves, and foxes make up the rich wildlife surrounding the area, with it numerous parks.

The official website for the city of Anchorage is https://www.muni.org/pages/default.aspx.