Ben Farnstrom is the Co-Owner of Farnstrom Mortuaries. He is a licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer and is the manager of Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence. He served his apprenticeship at Farnstrom Mortuary before going to mortuary school at Mt. Hood Community College. While in school he worked at Mt. Scott Funeral Home in Portland, Oregon. Ben graduated from Central High School in Independence in 1997. He Graduated from Mortuary School in Gresham, Oregon in 2000. In August of 1999 he became certified to perform eye enucleations for the use in transplants and research. He returned to Independence in 2001.
Active in the community, Ben has been involved with Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce, LeTip International of Dallas-Monmouth-Independence, Monmouth-Independence Rotary and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #1950 in Independence.
Ben's wife Kelly (Prough) is from Sheridan, Oregon, She works as a 2nd grade teacher at Auburn Elementary School in Salem, Oregon. They have two daughters together named Riley Jean Farnstrom who was born on May 28, 2006, and Berkley Belle Farnstrom born June 14, 2008.
Ben assists families with at-need arrangements, pre-arrangements, pre-financing and cemetery memorials and markers. He enjoys swimming, music, sports, cars, working around his home and spending time with his family.
Ben is second generation Farnstrom Funeral Director has been helping Monmouth, Independence and Dallas area families for over 9 years and is committed to serving those who put their trust in him and he understands the needs of the community.
