Forch Funeral Chapel, Inc. is a family-owned and operated funeral home proudly serving the
residents of Benkelman, Nebraska - Stratton, Nebraska, and the surrounding area.  Established in 1999,
Forch Funeral Chapel was formerly known as Jones Funeral Home.

Forch Funeral Chapel, Inc.
205 Buffalo Street - P.O. Box 683 - Benkelman, NE  69021
Phone:  (308) 423-2300     Fax:  (308) 423-2311
Toll-Free:  1-888-205-2086

Forch Funeral Chapel, Inc.
405 Bristol Street - P.O. Box 97 - Stratton, NE  69043
Phone:  (308) 276-2551     Fax:  (308) 276-2206
Toll-Free:  1-888-205-2086

Our Staff:

          Larry K. Forch, Jr., began his career in funeral service in 1992 when he was employed with former owner, Gene Jones, and his wife, Linda.  He is a graduate of Stratton High School and North Harris Community College in Houston, Texas.  He received his degree in Mortuary Science from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in Houston in 1994 and served his internship at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home and Cemetery in Houston.  After returning to Nebraska, Larry furthered his education at McCook Community College.  He and his family acquired Jones Funeral Home in Stratton in 1998, and in 1999, they purchased Jones Funeral Home in Benkelman.  In 2003, Larry received his honored designation as a Certified Funeral Celebrant from the University of Oklahoma and the In-Site organization, offering families the utmost in personalized services of both religious and non-religious origins.
          In addition to his professional career as a licensed funeral director and embalmer, Larry is active in numerous community organizations.  He is currently serving as President of the Stratton Community Foundation Advisory Board; and is Past-President of District #7 of the Nebraska Funeral Directors Association.  He is a member of the Benkelman Area Chamber of Commerce, the Stratton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Nebraska Funeral Directors Association, and the National Funeral Directors Association.

          Charlene A. Forch, Larry's mother, is a familiar presence at visitations and funerals.  In addition to helping with services, Charlene is bookkeeper and receptionist for the firm.  She is a graduate of Indianola High School and currently resides with her husband, Larry "Fritz" at their home in Stratton.  In addition to her participation in funeral services, she and her daughter own and operate the Dairy King in Stratton.  She is a member of the Stratton Area Chamber of Commerce.

         Part-time associates include Shannon McAdams, Brett Johnson, Robert Stahly, and Chuck Sargent, who also assist families during funeral services and other associated aspects of funeral service. 

Together we "Serve each family as if they were family".

Email:  info@forch.com