Burial Information

The loss of a loved one can be difficult.  We've collected information that may help ease the difficult tasks that surround the death of a loved one.  

We want to honor every person who has chosen Dillingham as their final resting place.  To ensure that your loved one is honored as part of our history, one (1) of two (2) forms must be completed prior to any burial within Dillingham city limits:

• IF your family member will be buried in a public cemetery, a Burial Permit will need to completed and signed by a City Official. LINK to FORM
   
• IF your family member will be buried in a private cemetery (owned by a church) or on private land, a Burial Register form will need to be completed and signed by a City Official. LINK to FORM

A list of cemeteries and churches that are located in Dillingham can be found in our Community Interest section on this website. 

In Alaska, it is permissible to bury our loved ones on private lands.  The State of Alaska has some guidelines that should help in finding a final resting place on private land.  Please follow this LINK for additional information from the State of Alaska and burials on private lands.

State of Alaska, Death Certificate form - LINK to FORM

State of Alaska, Veteran Death Certificate form - LINK to FORM

Resources for Financial Assistance with Burial Expenses:

Burial Assistance is offered by the State of Alaska, however, the decedent must have been in extreme poverty to qualify, here is a LINK. 

If your loved one was a Veteran or an Active Service Member, you may qualify for benefits that they have earned while serving our country.  Please visit the VA benefits page, here is a LINK.

If your loved one was an Alaskan Native, there are a few options to explore:

• Bristol Bay Native Association (BBNA), LINK
• Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC), LINK
• The Tribe that your loved one was enrolled in may be able to assist, contact them directly.

If you know of a resource that may be helpful and is not listed above, please notify the Planning Department at (907) 842-3785.