Frequently Asked Questions

If a loved one should pass away from home or in another city, whom do I call?
No matter where a death occurs, be sure to call us, your local funeral home.  We will get the necessary information and make all of the arrangements and contacts for you.  

Who is responsible for making the funeral arrangements?
The next of kin is responsible for taking care of the funeral arrangements.  There is an official line of succession of responsible parties.  Your funeral director will be able to provide you with guidance if you should have any questions regarding this matter.  

What can I expect to pay for the funeral services?
The cost of funeral services will vary according to what services are selected.  Also, caskets and/or urns will vary in price according to needs and wants.  To put an exact figure on funeral services would be difficult because of the wide variety of choices.  It is very important to be honest and open with the funeral director according to needs and any possible limitations.  We pride ourselves in providing the highest quality and highest standards of funeral service.  We strive to help every family achieve a meaningful and dignified remembrance of their loved one, no matter what limitations there may be.

We would like to have our loved one cremated. Can we still have a viewing and visitation?
Yes, absolutely!  In fact, a majority of the families we serve are choosing to have visitation and funeral services with the body present.  The only difference is that the funeral ceremony will end at the funeral home or church instead of going to grave side for interment.  We can provide you with use of a rental casket specifically designed for this purpose, or we can utilize a special cremation casket.  Your funeral director will explain all of your options so you can make an informed decision regarding what will be right for you and your family.

Is having a visitation time beneficial to us?
Visitation provides a variety of benefits.  Whether a public visitation or simply a small family visitation is chosen, visitation provides closure.  Having the opportunity to say goodbye is very important in the grieving process.  All too often in our society, we watch as loved ones go through sometimes long and painful illnesses.  The opportunity to spend time and view our loved ones in a more comfortable and peaceful setting away from the hospitals, medicines and machines helps us focus more on their life and less on any pain and struggling they may have endured.  Visitation also provides the community with benefits.  It provides a time of mourning and an opportunity to form a network of support for the family.

What if our family doesn't have a church affiliation?
If a family does not have a church affiliation, we are able to provide a certified funeral celebrant or ordained clergy who are willing to commit their time to a family in need.  We also try to match our families with clergy that will most suit the families needs and personalities.

What is a funeral celebrant?
     A Certified Funeral Celebrant can provide you and your family with a very personalized funeral, memorial service or tribute that will both celebrate and honor the life of your loved one - with or without the religious aspects of a more traditional service.  More than half of any given community is not active in any particular church.  These families often 'fall through the cracks' and are uncomfortable with calling upon a member of clergy to officiate at a funeral service for their loved one.  A funeral celebrant provides each family with a highly personalized funeral or memorial service that will celebrate the life of their one.
     On September 21, 2003, Larry K. Forch, Jr. received his certification as a Funeral Celebrant, making our firm the first
funeral home in Nebraska to have a Certified Funeral Celebrant on staff.

If you have other questions, or if we can assist you in any way, please feel free to contact us.

Email:  info@forch.com