Business Details
21 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Funeral and Cremation Services in Anchorage
At the Cremation Society Of Alaska, we have dedicated ourselves to providing compassionate and affordable cremation and funeral services since 2005. Our family-owned business, rooted in over five decades of combined experience through the Hasara family legacy, prioritizes dignity, respect, and personalized care for every family we serve. We specialize in creating meaningful tributes that honor individual lives while offering transparent pricing and flexible options, including traditional funerals followed by cremation, memorial services, and veterans' honors. Our team of certified professionals adheres to the highest standards set by the Cremation Association of North America (CANA), ensuring each cremation is conducted with meticulous attention to detail and ethical integrity.With locations in Anchorage and Wasilla, we serve communities across South Central Alaska, from Seward to the Kenai Peninsula, providing 24/7 support and online arrangement tools to ease the process during difficult times. Our commitment to community extends beyond services, as we maintain a dedicated chapel for gatherings and offer memorial merchandise to help families preserve their loved ones' legacies.
Services
Simple Cremation
Memorial Services
Veterans Services
Graveside Ceremonies
Online Arrangements
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 availability for immediate assistance and support.
- Our staff includes CANA Certified Cremation Operators with specialized training.
- We provide personalized services tailored to honor each individual's unique life.
- Our transparent pricing includes no hidden fees or upselling.
- We specialize in veterans' services with military honors coordination.
Associations and certifications
- Cremation Association of North America (CANA)
- National Funeral Directors Association
What people say
Compassionate and respectful
Made the process easy
Kind and understanding
24/7 professional support
Excellent veterans services
Services
Simple Cremation
Our Simple Cremation package provides a straightforward, cost-effective option for families seeking minimal formalities. This service includes basic professional care, transportation, an alternative cremation container, and return of cremated remains. Designed for flexibility, it allows families to plan a separate memorial event at their convenience while ensuring respectful handling of remains.
Memorial Services
Personalized memorial services honor your loved one's life through customized tributes in our chapel or a location of choice. Services include facility use, professional coordination, and support for creating meaningful ceremonies with music, stories, or scripture. Our trained life celebrants help craft unique memorials that reflect individual personalities and legacies.
Veterans Services
We specialize in dignified veterans' services, including coordination of military honors, flag presentations, and burial arrangements at national or local cemeteries. Our team understands the unique sacrifices of service members and ensures proper recognition through formal ceremonies and paperwork assistance for VA benefits and memorials.
Graveside Ceremonies
Intimate graveside ceremonies provide a respectful setting for final farewells, either immediately after cremation or as a separate event. Our staff handles all logistical details for private or public gatherings, ensuring proper conduct and attention to tradition. Services include site preparation, officiant coordination, and support for personalized elements.
Online Arrangements
Our secure online system allows 24/7 arrangement completion from any location, ideal for pre-planning or immediate needs. Families can select services, complete documentation, and make payments remotely, with professional guidance available via phone or email. This option ensures continuity of care while accommodating distance or time constraints.
People
Dominic L. Hasara
Co-Founder, President, and General Manager
Dominic Hasara, a licensed funeral director and certified crematory operator, leads with over 20 years of experience in compassionate end-of-life services. He founded the Cremation Society Of Alaska in 2005 to provide affordable, dignified options while maintaining high ethical standards. His leadership emphasizes personalized care and community support.
Devone Hasara
Co-Founder
Devone Hasara, co-founder and retired business manager, contributed to establishing Alaska's first CANA-certified cremation facility. With decades of experience in funeral services, she focused on operational excellence and client relations, ensuring the society's commitment to respectful, transparent care for Alaskan families.
Michael A. Hasara
Retired Licensed Funeral Director
Michael Hasara, a retired licensed funeral director and embalmer, brought over 30 years of expertise to the society. His work emphasized meticulous attention to detail and compassionate service, helping shape protocols that ensure every family receives dignified, personalized support during difficult times.
Mark Davidson
In Memoriam
Mark Davidson, a licensed funeral director active from 1958-2016, dedicated his career to respectful end-of-life care. His legacy continues through the society's commitment to professionalism and compassion, reflecting values he upheld throughout his decades of service to Alaskan communities.
Questions
What cremation packages do you offer?
We offer three main packages: Simple Cremation ($1,795), Cremation with Memorial Service ($2,790), and Traditional Funeral Followed by Cremation ($6,650), with customizable options available.
Can I plan cremation services online?
Yes, our secure online system allows 24/7 arrangement completion from any location, including document submission and payment processing, with professional support available by phone.
Do you provide veterans' funeral benefits?
We coordinate military honors, flag presentations, and VA benefit applications, ensuring eligible veterans receive proper recognition and assistance with national cemetery placements.
Are cremation services available after hours?
Our team provides 24/7 emergency assistance, with cremation and funeral services available at any time through our on-call staff.
What areas do you serve?
We serve all of South Central Alaska, including Anchorage, Wasilla, Seward, Talkeetna, the Kenai Peninsula, and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley.
Can I personalize memorial services?
Yes, our chapel accommodates customized tributes with music, readings, and personal mementos, with life celebrants available to craft unique ceremonies reflecting individual lives.
