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

Obituaries & Services

George Leland Darlington

1/10

Byron Arthur Darrington

2/10

Donald A. Gies

3/10

Scott Aaron Nickell

4/10

Dr. Carolyn McCall

5/10

Thomas Theodore Whitcomb

6/10

Stephen Francis Wirth

7/10

Kiki (Nick) Haakenstad (Kyriake Nikoladakis)

8/10

Dr. James E. (“Jim”) McClurg

9/10

Judith ‘Judy’ A. Petersen

10/10

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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

Caring for our community for 125 years

Celebrating 125 Years of Caring for Our Community

For 125 years, Roper & Sons has had the privilege of walking alongside Lincoln families through some of life’s most meaningful moments.

Here's to the Heroes

The Power of Kindness: Why Roper & Sons Honors Lincoln’s Everyday Heroes

Roper & Sons’s Here’s to the Heroes Award recognizes kindness, generosity, and compassion that helps make Lincoln a stronger community.

woman holding folded American flag during veteran funeral ceremony

A Meaningful Tribute of Honor, Gratitude, and Remembrance

We’ve had the privilege of caring for hundreds of service members and are committed to ensuring families know about military honors. Learn how we can help when planning a veteran’s funeral.

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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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