OBrien Straatmann Apfel Funeral HomeObituaries · Elm Creek, NE

OBrien Straatmann Apfel Funeral Home is a funeral home located at 301 North Tyler Street in Elm Creek, NE 68836, within Buffalo County. OBrien Straatmann Apfel Funeral Home supports local families through the farewell process with care and attention to the details that matter most.

Families who choose OBrien Straatmann Apfel Funeral Home have access to a range of service options, including traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Every arrangement is tailored to reflect the life being honored — whether that means a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. Staff work closely with each family to handle logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors.

Serving Elm Creek and the surrounding Buffalo County area, OBrien Straatmann Apfel Funeral Home provides a local presence that understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries most important to the families it serves. OBrien Straatmann Apfel Funeral Home welcomes families from across Nebraska and neighboring regions.

Whether you are making arrangements following an unexpected loss or planning ahead to ease the burden on your loved ones, OBrien Straatmann Apfel Funeral Home can help you think through the decisions that need to be made. Pre-planning allows you to document personal wishes, lock in today's pricing for certain services, and give your family clarity during a time when clarity is hardest to find. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often the same day.

Reach OBrien Straatmann Apfel Funeral Home at (308) 234-3500 for availability, service times, or to discuss pre-planning options. Visitation and services are typically held at 301 North Tyler Street in Elm Creek; directions are available above for those traveling from out of town.

Below you will find recent obituaries and death notices announced by OBrien Straatmann Apfel Funeral Home. You can also send sympathy flowers directly to the funeral home for any of the services listed, or learn more about grief support resources and what to expect in the days following a loss.