Anchorage Daily News Recent Obituaries: Notices & Funeral Links

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Anchorage, Alaska • Recent death notices

Find Today’s Anchorage Daily News Obituaries and Funeral Notices

Looking for Anchorage Daily News obituaries published today or recently? Start with the newspaper’s own obituary search. You can search a name, choose a publication period and open a complete memorial.

You’ll also find Alaska death certificate instructions, Anchorage newspaper archives, local cemetery information, free notice submission, burial assistance and Veterans’ resources.

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Source review: October 14, 2026. Obituary listings and prices can change. This guide does not reproduce a live death registry.

Quick Answer: Best Places to Find Anchorage Obituaries

Primary newspaper source

Anchorage Daily News Obituary Portal

Search recent obituaries using first name, last name, city, state, period or keywords.

Open ADN’s own obituary search

Secondary listing

Anchorage Daily News on Legacy

Browse newspaper-associated notices and use publication-date and other filters. Compare with the publisher’s portal if results differ.

Open ADN Legacy obituaries

All Anchorage sources

Anchorage Area Obituaries

Look across funeral homes and publishers when the newspaper itself has no matching notice.

Browse broader Anchorage obituaries

Older records

Anchorage Public Library

Search Anchorage Daily News content from 1985 onward, historical indexes and additional Alaska newspaper collections.

Open the library’s newspaper resources

Which source should you use first? During this review, the newspaper-hosted ADN obituary portal displayed notices first published in October 2026, while the Legacy newspaper browse page surfaced older publication dates. Start with ADN’s own portal for newly published newspaper notices.

Are There New Anchorage Daily News Obituaries Today?

New obituary and death-notice material can appear online at different times. The newspaper’s print schedule is not the same as a daily obituary publication schedule.

Anchorage Daily News Publication Schedule

EditionPublication daysWhat to know
Print newspaper Wednesday and Sunday Regular print editions carrying scheduled notices and obituaries.
Digital e-edition Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday ADN’s current obituary submission information describes these e-edition days.
Online obituary portal Search anytime Notices may be added on a different date from the person’s death or the print publication.
Today means publication date, not necessarily death date. A notice appearing this week may concern someone who died days or months earlier. The live portal is the place to confirm the latest available publication date.
Two different searches: ADN newspaper obituaries are not the same as every obituary associated with Anchorage. The broader city page can include notices for people born in Anchorage, former residents and people who died elsewhere.

Anchorage and Nearby Communities to Search

Alaska residents often have connections to several towns, military locations and communities. Try the location most strongly associated with the person’s family or service.

Anchorage

Start with ADN, local funeral-home listings and the person’s known neighborhood or school.

Eagle River & Chugiak

Search these communities together with Anchorage when the family or funeral home is located nearby.

Girdwood

Include Anchorage-region listings and any church or community memorial sources.

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

Military connections can help identify a Veteran, service member or family member.

Wasilla & Palmer

These Mat-Su communities may appear in family connections or funeral-home notices.

Other Alaska Communities

ADN publishes notices for people connected with communities across the state, not just Anchorage.

Legal-record rule: Alaska Vital Records issues death certificates for deaths that occurred in Alaska. A person who lived in Anchorage but died outside Alaska generally has a death record in the other jurisdiction.

Confirm the Correct Person Before Sharing an Obituary

Identity checkWhy it helps
Full name Distinguishes people with the same surname.
Age and dates Separates a newly published notice from a historical memorial.
Relatives Spouse, parents, children and siblings help confirm identity.
Alaska location Helps distinguish a resident from a former resident or visitor.
Military or work history May help identify someone with JBER, oil-field, fishing or other local connections.
Funeral provider Offers a first-party route for service verification.
Privacy matters: do not announce a person’s death from a search-result snippet alone. Avoid adding unverified medical details, cause-of-death claims or sensitive family information.

Check Funeral, Memorial and Burial Information

Original funeral-home memorials are useful when a newspaper notice is brief or older than the current service arrangements.

Visitation

Confirm the date, time, venue and whether visitors are welcome.

Memorial Service

Check the chapel, church, community venue or alternative location.

Burial

Verify cemetery name, graveside details and visitor access.

Livestream

Use only links from a family-authorized memorial, funeral home or church.

Flowers

Follow the family’s instructions and confirm delivery details.

Donations

Verify charities through their own websites before making a payment.

Additional local funeral-home search

Legacy Funeral Homes & Crematory publishes obituary listings for its Anchorage and Eagle River facilities. Its official listings include a name search, death-date filters and obituary notifications.

Legacy Funeral Homes & Crematory — Obituaries Search local funeral-home memorials independently of the newspaper.
Before visiting: a funeral home that handles arrangements may not be where the funeral or burial takes place. Confirm each location separately.

Why Can’t I Find a Recent Anchorage Daily News Obituary?

Not every death appears in ADN, and some families prefer a private memorial or a funeral-home notice only.

  • Try the surname without the first name.
  • Search nicknames, maiden names or previous surnames.
  • Expand the period beyond the most recent week.
  • Try the funeral-home name.
  • Check Eagle River, Chugiak or the known Alaska hometown.
  • Search Legacy’s broader Anchorage listings.
  • Use Anchorage Public Library for historical notices.
  • Use state Vital Records when official proof is required.
Example: if “Michael Johnson Anchorage obituary” is too broad, try “Michael Johnson Eagle River,” the known funeral-home name or a spouse’s name.
Newspaper submission guide

How to Submit an Anchorage Daily News Obituary or Death Notice

ADN offers both paid obituaries and free basic death/service notices. The two formats have different rules.

How to submit

1
Choose an obituary or basic notice. Decide whether you need a life story or only essential death and service information.
2
Prepare the approved text. Confirm spelling, dates, relatives, service times and family wishes.
3
Prepare verification of death. ADN requires funeral-home, crematorium or coroner contact information, or an emailed death certificate.
4
Choose the publication date. Review the relevant Wednesday or Sunday deadline.
5
Submit online or by email. The online form requires an account that is separate from a newspaper subscription.
6
Review charges and proofread. Save your submission confirmation and payment receipt.

Anchorage Daily News Obituary Department

Email: obituary@adn.com
Phone: 907-257-4286
Main phone: 907-257-4000

Submit an Obituary — ADN Official account-based newspaper submission portal. ADN Obituary Information and Pricing Publisher’s current package prices, basic notice rules and deadlines.

Anchorage Daily News Obituary Prices: Free Notice vs. Paid Obituary

One of ADN’s most useful options is its free basic death/service notice. A longer obituary with biographical information is a paid product.

Publishing optionPublished priceWhat is included
Basic death/service notice Free Limited to basic death and service information. Verification required.
Wednesday print obituary $250 Flat-rate package covering 80 lines, approximately 300 words.
Sunday print obituary $250 Flat-rate package covering 80 lines, approximately 300 words.
Additional obituary line $12 For lines over the package allowance.
Black-and-white print photo $20 Optional published photo. Online display may be in color.
Optional icon $5 ADN’s listed icon charge.
Card processing 3.99% Publisher-listed credit/debit card charge; ACH option available.

Regular Submission Deadlines

Wednesday Edition

ADN lists the deadline as Monday at 1 p.m. before publication.

Sunday Edition

ADN lists the deadline as Thursday at 1 p.m. before publication.

Potential savings: if the family only needs to announce the person’s name, date/place of death and public service details, ask about the free notice rather than paying for a full biographical obituary.
Free notice restrictions: ADN says extra biographical material changes a submission into an obituary and can cause a basic notice to be rejected. Verify the current rules, final price and holiday deadlines before submitting.
Alaska state death records

Alaska Death Certificates: Price, Eligibility and Anchorage Office

The Alaska Department of Health’s Health Analytics and Vital Records section issues certified death certificates for deaths occurring in Alaska.

Anchorage Vital Records Office

Health Analytics and Vital Records — Anchorage

3901 Old Seward Highway, Suite 101
Anchorage, AK 99503

Phone: 907-269-0991
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

State Vital Records supports in-person applications at its Anchorage and Juneau offices, along with mail, fax and authorized online ordering.

Current Alaska Certified Death Certificate Fees

Record typeFeeDetails
First certified copy $30 State fee for the first certificate.
Additional same-record copy $25 each Additional copies ordered together.
Historical public-record white copy $15 Available for an eligible record more than 50 years old.
Online service Additional charge VitalChek vendor fees and shipping may be added.

Who Can Request a Recent Alaska Death Certificate?

Alaska restricts death-record access for 50 years. Its current rules include eligible spouses, parents, children, siblings and certain authorized representatives, attorneys or government agencies with the required documents.

  • A spouse may need proof of marriage.
  • A child may need a birth certificate showing the deceased parent.
  • A sibling may need records showing a common parent.
  • Legal representatives may need certified authority documents.
  • Acceptable identification is required for applications.
Historical access: Alaska death records become public after 50 years. This differs from states where recent death certificates are generally open records.

How to Order

1
Confirm an Alaska death. Use the issuing jurisdiction where the person died.
2
Check your eligibility. Review relationship requirements and supporting documents.
3
Complete the state request form. Prepare the full name, death date and other available details.
4
Choose a delivery method. Use in-person, mail, fax or the state’s authorized VitalChek route.
5
Review payment and shipping. Confirm the number of copies and all additional charges.
6
Keep the order confirmation. Use tracked shipping where appropriate, especially with general-delivery mailing addresses.

Current Processing Guidance

Alaska currently advises approximately 2–3 weeks for VitalChek requests and 2–3 months for mail/fax requests. Newly occurring deaths may take up to 3 months to register. Actual processing times depend on record availability and agency workload.

Avoid unnecessary vendor fees: Alaska Vital Records identifies VitalChek as its only authorized online vendor. The state also offers direct application methods.
Alaska Vital Records Orders Official applications, fees, eligibility, office information and processing guidance.
Historical obituary research

How to Find Older Anchorage Daily News Obituaries

Anchorage has several strong historical sources. Choose the archive that covers the year you are searching rather than paying for an unrelated obituary directory.

Anchorage Daily News Collection: 1985–Current

Anchorage Public Library provides access to an ADN collection with articles, current and archived issues and some full-color newspaper pages.

Library-card or database authentication requirements may apply.

Anchorage Obituary Index: 1981–2001

Anchorage Public Library’s obituary index includes citations from the Anchorage Daily News and Anchorage Times.

Index entries can identify the newspaper date, source abbreviation and page number.

Anchorage Times Index: 1915–1980

Alaska State Library’s genealogy guide identifies historical Anchorage Times obituary indexes covering 1915–1965 and 1966–1980.

ADN NewsBank Archive

The publisher archive allows searching by names, dates and words across several Anchorage and Alaska newspaper collections.

Check access and prices before purchasing articles.

Archive Search Steps

  1. Write the person’s full name and approximate death year.
  2. Choose the collection covering that period.
  3. Try surname only, nicknames or alternate spellings.
  4. Search a few days or weeks after the death date.
  5. Look for terms such as “died,” “memorial,” “funeral” or “services.”
  6. Use the obituary index to identify a newspaper date and page.
  7. Ask a librarian about obtaining the original article when the index has only a citation.
Research shortcut: use Anchorage Public Library’s ADN database before purchasing individual archive articles. Its access may be available to eligible library patrons.
Anchorage Public Library — News & Reference Anchorage Daily News 1985–current, Alaska newspapers and periodical indexes. Alaska State Library — Genealogy Research Older Anchorage obituary indexes and other historical sources. Anchorage Daily News — NewsBank Archive Search historical news and obituary-related articles.

Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery: Burial Records and Contact

Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery is a municipal cemetery established in 1915. Its grounds contain both public and private burial tracts.

Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery

535 East 9th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

Cemetery office: 907-343-6814

The municipality provides cemetery administration and public information about interment, gravesites and memorial options.

How to Verify a Burial Location

  1. Open the person’s full obituary.
  2. Copy the cemetery name exactly.
  3. Confirm whether the burial occurred at Anchorage Memorial Park or elsewhere.
  4. Prepare the person’s full name and approximate date of burial.
  5. Contact the cemetery office for available location records and maps.
  6. Ask about visiting conditions and section access before travelling.
Older burials: some private tracts have historical records supplied by the organizations that control them. The municipal code notes limitations on the municipality’s responsibility for the accuracy of those private-tract records.
Municipality of Anchorage — Memorial Park Cemetery Official address, contact and cemetery history.
Anchorage-specific burial planning

Winter Burial Costs at Anchorage Memorial Park

Anchorage municipal cemetery rules publish different rates for certain winter interments. These prices apply to municipal cemetery services, not the entire funeral cost.

Municipal serviceRegular rateWinter rate
Adult interment $1,100 $1,550
Child interment $725 $1,025
Infant interment $625 $850
Adult interment under public-assistance rate $850 $1,300
Cremated remains $500 Check with cemetery

The municipal fee schedule also lists a $500 Saturday, Sunday or holiday burial surcharge, along with other possible charges.

Planning advice: ask the cemetery which seasonal rate applies and whether a public-assistance interment rate is available in the particular case. A listed public-assistance rate does not automatically establish eligibility for Alaska’s General Relief Assistance program.
Anchorage Municipal Code — Memorial Park Cemetery Official municipal burial provisions and published fee schedule.
Alaska assistance program

Alaska General Relief Assistance for Burial Costs

Alaska’s General Relief Assistance (GRA) program can help qualifying residents with essential funeral or burial costs when other resources and programs cannot meet the need.

Who may qualify?

The state publishes rules concerning an immediate need, Alaska residency, immigration status, financial resources, household income and the availability of other programs.

Last-Resort Assistance

GRA is intended for qualifying emergency needs when other resources cannot cover them.

Financial Review

Eligibility depends on current income, asset and other program conditions.

Burial Application

The state provides a separate General Relief Assistance Burial Application.

Phone Assistance

Division of Public Assistance: 800-478-7778.

How to Ask for Burial Assistance

1
Open Alaska’s GRA page. Review the latest eligibility rules and burial application.
2
Contact Public Assistance. Explain the burial need and ask how to apply.
3
Gather financial information. Prepare available resources, estimated expenses and requested documentation.
4
Complete the burial application. Follow the state’s submission instructions.
5
Confirm the decision before assuming coverage. Keep the application and any written approval details.
Not automatic: GRA assistance is subject to financial and other eligibility conditions. Do not assume the state will pay a funeral bill before an application is reviewed.
Alaska General Relief Assistance Official burial application, eligibility conditions and contact information.

Fort Richardson National Cemetery and Alaska Veterans’ Benefits

Families of eligible Veterans and service members can check national cemetery burial, military honors and memorial benefits.

Fort Richardson National Cemetery

Building 58-512, Davis Highway
Fort Richardson, AK 99505

Phone: 907-384-7075

The VA currently lists space for both casketed and cremated remains.

Winter visitation: dawn to dusk.
Summer visitation: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Office: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., except federal holidays.

Use the VA cemetery page for access directions, burial eligibility and grave-location resources.

Benefits to Check

  • National cemetery eligibility.
  • Pre-need eligibility determination.
  • Military funeral honors.
  • Government headstone or marker.
  • Burial flag.
  • Presidential Memorial Certificate.
  • Burial and transportation allowances where eligible.
  • Burial eligibility for certain spouses and dependents.

Documents Families May Need

  • DD-214 or accepted service/discharge records.
  • Death certificate or other accepted proof of death.
  • Relationship records when applying for a spouse or dependent.
  • Funeral and cemetery invoices if requesting an allowance.
Alaska-specific resource: the Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs explains federal burial and survivor benefits and provides a Fort Richardson cemetery contact.
Fort Richardson National Cemetery — VA Official cemetery hours, address, eligibility, directions and grave locator. Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs — Burial Benefits Federal burial allowances and survivor resources.

Funeral Prices, Alaska Licenses and Consumer Protection

If you are arranging funeral or cremation services, ask for an itemized written estimate and confirm the provider’s business and professional licensing.

Federal Funeral Rule

  • Ask for funeral prices over the telephone.
  • Request the General Price List when discussing arrangements in person.
  • Compare individual services instead of unwanted packages.
  • Check transportation, cemetery, crematory and newspaper charges separately.
  • Review the itemized statement before authorizing payment.

Alaska Mortuary Licensing

Alaska’s Department of Commerce regulates funeral directors, embalmers and mortuary establishments. Funeral establishments must also obtain an Alaska business license.

  1. Open Alaska’s professional license verification page.
  2. Search the funeral professional or establishment.
  3. Check the business identity and current licensing status.
  4. Use the official agency contact or complaint route for a concern.
License impersonation warning: the state has reported fraudulent calls and emails claiming to come from licensing investigators. Verify unexpected demands using official contact information rather than links in suspicious messages.
Alaska Professional License Verification Primary-source professional credential search. Alaska Mortuary Science Regulation Funeral professional licensing, establishment permits and contact details. FTC Funeral Rule Federal price disclosures and consumer choice protections.

What to Do After Finding an Anchorage Obituary

Before Attending a Service

  • Save the obituary link.
  • Confirm the correct person.
  • Check the latest service date.
  • Verify venue, weather and access.
  • Ask about livestreams when relevant.
  • Check cemetery directions.

For Family and Legal Records

  • Check death certificate eligibility.
  • Ask about Social Security reporting.
  • Keep invoices and receipts.
  • Review insurance and survivor benefits.
  • Ask about burial assistance if needed.
  • Keep private records secure.
Alaska planning tip: weather, road access, airline transport and winter cemetery conditions can affect funeral logistics. Confirm arrangements directly with the provider rather than relying on an older newspaper notice.

Anchorage Daily News Obituary FAQs

Where can I find Anchorage Daily News obituaries published today?

Start with the newspaper’s own obituary portal at obituaries.adn.com. It provides name, location, period and keyword searching. You can also check the ADN Legacy listings, but compare publication dates because the sources can differ.

Does Anchorage Daily News publish obituaries every day?

ADN’s current obituary information lists regular print publication on Wednesdays and Sundays and e-editions on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Online notice availability can differ from those print schedules.

How do I search an Anchorage Daily News obituary by name?

Open ADN’s official obituary portal, enter the first or last name and use the period, city, state and keyword fields as needed. Open the complete obituary to verify the correct person.

Does Anchorage Daily News publish free death notices?

Yes. ADN offers free basic death/service notices containing limited information such as the deceased’s name, date/place of death and service details. Verification of death is required, and biographical additions are not permitted in the free notice format.

How much does a paid Anchorage Daily News obituary cost?

ADN currently lists a $250 flat-rate Wednesday or Sunday package for up to 80 lines, with extra charges for additional lines, photos and optional icons. Card-processing charges can also apply.

What are the Anchorage Daily News obituary deadlines?

ADN currently lists Monday at 1 p.m. for its Wednesday package and Thursday at 1 p.m. for its Sunday package. Holiday deadlines can differ.

How much does an Alaska death certificate cost?

Alaska Vital Records currently charges $30 for the first certified death certificate and $25 for each additional copy of the same record ordered together. Online vendor and delivery fees can be added.

Can anyone order a recent Alaska death certificate?

No. Alaska restricts death-record access for 50 years. Eligible family members and authorized applicants must meet the state’s documentation and identification rules.

Where is the Alaska Vital Records office in Anchorage?

The Anchorage office is at 3901 Old Seward Highway, Suite 101, Anchorage, AK 99503. The telephone number is 907-269-0991.

Where can I find older Anchorage obituaries?

Anchorage Public Library offers an Anchorage Daily News collection covering 1985 to current and historical obituary indexes. Alaska State Library also identifies older Anchorage Times obituary indexes.

Where is Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery?

Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery is at 535 East 9th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501. The cemetery office number is 907-343-6814.

Are winter burials more expensive in Anchorage?

The Anchorage municipal cemetery fee schedule lists higher winter rates for some interments, including adult burials. Check which seasonal and other fees apply to the planned service.

Does Alaska offer assistance with funeral costs?

Alaska General Relief Assistance may help qualifying residents with essential burial expenses as a last resort. Financial and other eligibility conditions apply, and an application is required.

Where is Fort Richardson National Cemetery?

Fort Richardson National Cemetery is at Building 58-512, Davis Highway, Fort Richardson, Alaska 99505. The office telephone number is 907-384-7075.

How can I verify an Alaska funeral home’s license?

Use the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing’s professional license verification system. Mortuary establishments and funeral professionals are regulated by the state.

Official Sources and Useful Links

Anchorage Daily News — Obituaries Publisher-hosted current obituary search. Anchorage Daily News — Obituary Pricing Free notice rules, paid packages and publishing deadlines. Anchorage Public Library ADN archives, historical news and local research resources. Alaska State Library Genealogy Guide Historical Anchorage obituary indexes. Alaska Department of Health — Vital Records Death certificates, fees, eligibility and ordering. Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery Municipal cemetery address, contacts and services. Anchorage Municipal Cemetery Code Winter interment and public-assistance rate information. Alaska General Relief Assistance Emergency burial assistance eligibility and application. Fort Richardson National Cemetery VA burial information, directions, hours and grave records. Alaska Mortuary Licensing Funeral director and establishment regulation.

Before Sharing, Travelling or Paying

  • Start with the publisher-hosted ADN obituary search.
  • Compare publication and death dates separately.
  • Confirm the correct person through multiple details.
  • Check the handling funeral home for current services.
  • Use Alaska Vital Records for certified legal documents.
  • Ask about the free ADN death-notice option before paying for an obituary.
  • Compare winter cemetery costs when relevant.
  • Check eligible burial and Veterans’ benefits before assuming coverage.
  • Protect family, medical, identity and financial information.

RecentObituaries.info is an independent obituary research and source-navigation website. It is not affiliated with Anchorage Daily News, Legacy, the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska Department of Health, the Department of Veterans Affairs or any funeral provider. Verify current records, services and prices with their responsible organizations.

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