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Dedicated Funeral home that publicly describes itself as serving Jewish families exclusively.

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Janssen Funeral Homes

737 E Street, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

(907) 279-5477 · janssenfuneralhomes.com

Family-Owned · Established 1957

Locally owned by Scott and Debbie Janssen, along with their son-in-law Jordan Eastman

●Independent record, compiled from the funeral home's public materials — not yet confirmed by the funeral home. Correct a fact

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EverJewish Assessment

Janssen Funeral Homes operates multiple locations in the Anchorage and Palmer areas of Alaska. The funeral home does not indicate Jewish-specific funeral customs or accommodations on its website.

May be relevant for: Families seeking a general, family-owned funeral home in Alaska for secular or non-Jewish services.

Jewish Service Capabilities

Documented from their website. Not independently verified.

Chapel On-Site From website · Apr 2026▼

Maintains chapel facilities across their multiple locations.

Pre-Planning From website · Apr 2026▼

Offers pre-planning funded through Forethought Insurance.

Not found on their website — worth asking about

TaharaShomer / ShemiraTachrichimKosher CasketsLivestreamIsrael TransportGreen / Natural BurialShiva Support

Operational Notes

Practical details from the funeral home's public materials, April 2026.

Locally owned and operated by the Janssen family.

Per funeral home website

Operates multiple locations in Anchorage and Palmer, Alaska.

Per funeral home website

Offers an online e-pay center for funeral services.

Per funeral home website

Offers crowdfunding options for funeral services.

Per funeral home website

Additional claims from the funeral home

The funeral home reports serving more families than any other local funeral home in the area.

Where It Is — and the Cemeteries They Serve

Jewish cemeteries nearby

Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery

Anchorage · 0 mi

Anchorage Jewish Cemetery

Anchorage · 0 mi

Questions to Ask When You Call

Not answered in their public materials — worth asking directly — (907) 279-5477.

Does the funeral home have its own chevra kadisha, or coordinate with a community one?Is tahara performed on-site or at another facility?Can a shomer be arranged, and at what cost?What happens if a death occurs on Shabbat or Yom Tov?Is transport to Israel coordinated, and through whom?Are pricing and package details available in writing?Is there specific experience with particular nusach or minhag?

From the Funeral Home

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