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Proudly Serving Lincoln and Lancaster County and the Surrounding Area

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About Us

Roper & Sons Funeral Home
A Lincoln Institution

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Roper & Sons Funeral Home in Lincoln has a proud history of providing funeral and cremation services since 1901. Providing families with compassionate support and guidance when making funeral arrangements is what we do best. Whether you are planning a traditional funeral, or a memorial tribute at a later time, our caring team is here to help you.

Grief Support
Multiple Locations
Custom Services
OVER 120 YEARs
Online memorials
Livestreams
RESPONSIVE
Compassionate

Heroes Award

Nominate Your Hero

Nominate a local hero neighbor, caregiver, friend, teacher – the list is endless – for Roper & Son’s Here’s to the Heroes Award.

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Obituaries & Services

  • Memorial Services

Dr. Sherrill Eldren Echternkamp

  • Monday, August 15 at 10:00 AM
  • Sheridan Lutheran Church
1/8
  • Memorial Services

Elizabeth “Beth” A. Steinhauer

  • Tuesday, August 16 at 1:00 PM
  • Midtown Chapel
2/8
  • Funeral Service

Mike Werner

  • Tuesday, August 16 at 7:00 PM
  • Peace Lutheran Church
3/8
  • Funeral Service

Marjorie “Marge” M. Sutter

  • Wednesday, August 17 at 11:00 AM
  • Midtown Chapel
4/8
  • Celebration of Life
  • Livestream

Kenneth G. Hopkins

  • Monday, August 22 at 11:00 AM
  • South Chapel
5/8
  • Memorial Services

Marilyn Lang McArthur

  • Saturday, October 08 at 3:00 PM
  • College View Seventh Day Adventist Church
6/8
  • Celebration of Life

Frank H Hilsabeck Jr.

  • Saturday, October 15 at 3:00 PM
  • Country Club of Lincoln
7/8
  • Celebration of Life

Kenneth Eugene Holland, Sr.

  • Tuesday, November 08 at 11:00 AM
  • First Presbyterian Church
8/8
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COVID-19 Funeral Planning

Safety First

COVID-19 Procedures

Roper & Sons is committed to the safety of our staff, our families, and our community. Learn more about the measures we’re taking.

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FEMA ASSISTANCE

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

FEMA recently announced a program to provide financial relief for those who lost a loved one to COVID-19. Learn more about the program and find out whether you qualify for assistance.

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From our Clients

The staff at Roper and Sons were very helpful in planning the funeral service for my husband. They listened to what we would like to have done and they also made some suggestions that were very helpful. They took time with us to plan the service and did not rush us along.

—Vicki B.

News and Events

A Checklist When Planning a Funeral

Our experienced and compassionate funeral directors understand how devastated families can feel at a time like this and that is why they are prepared to guide families every step of the way.

  • By Roper and Sons
  • Jul 29, 2022

A Locally-owned Funeral Home: It’s About Trust

When searching for a funeral home in Lincoln, Nebraska, one of the most important things to consider is whether the organization is trustworthy.

  • By Roper and Sons
  • Jun 24, 2022

Providing Families with Comfort, Hope, and Encouragement

As Lead Pastor at Southview Christian Church in Lincoln, Nebraska, Pastor Kerry O’Bryant offers spiritual leadership to members of his congregation, conducts worship services, and oversees many other business aspects at the church.

  • By Roper and Sons
  • Apr 25, 2022
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Grief Support

We understand that grieving doesn’t end after the service. We offer Aftercare for grief support as you process and heal from your loss.

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