Roper & Sons family welcomes Metcalf Funeral Homes

Lincoln, NE — January 30, 2004 Roper & Sons is pleased to announce the acquisition of Metcalf Funeral Homes, with locations in Lincoln, Ceresco, and Firth.

The Roper and Metcalf families have a long and shared history of serving the Lincoln community. Metcalf founder Robert Metcalf began his career as a funeral director with Roper & Sons before founding Metcalf Funeral Homes in 1961. Prior to Robert Metcalf's death in 2002, the firm was sold to a national funeral chain. Now that the firm is again under local ownership, the Metcalf family has expressed their appreciation of the reunion with Roper & Sons. Tom Roper, Roper & Sons General Manager said, "I know this is a move that would have pleased Bob. Our families have always shared similar values and we, like Robert Metcalf, will serve every family with honesty, integrity, and dignity. Nothing less is acceptable."

Roper added, "We are proud to have Metcalf as part of the Roper & Sons Family. Metcalf Funeral Homes will operate independently and uphold the true Metcalf tradition." Roper confirmed that all existing prearrangements made with Metcalf will be honored in full.

Roper & Sons has a long-standing dedication to Lincoln and Southeast Nebraska, and a belief that locally-owned businesses strengthen the community. The acquisition of Metcalf Funeral Homes offers Roper & Sons the ability to extend its Outreach efforts to new communities within Lincoln, as well as to the Ceresco and Firth areas.