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Preplanning Your Funeral: Where Families Sometimes Go Wrong

Learn about these preplanning missteps so you can feel confident that your plans will ease the way for your loved ones when they need it most.

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When Is the Right Time to Plan a Funeral?

When planning a funeral, you might find yourself wondering when is the “right” time. Here are a few tips to help you decide.

Religious Diversity

Honoring Traditions: A Guide to Cultural Sensitivity in Funeral Planning

We believe that every goodbye should be meaningful, offering comfort and peace while embracing the cultural customs that bring solace during an emotional time.

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Finding Burial Sites of Deceased Loved Ones

The quest to find burial sites of lost loved ones is not just a historical or genealogical endeavor—it is a deeply personal journey for many people. Leslie Howell’s dedication to this process highlights the importance of preserving and sharing burial records.

Legacy of Service

Roper & Sons: A Legacy of Service, Compassion, and Dedication

For over a century, Roper & Sons has been a cornerstone of the Lincoln community, serving as a trusted partner to families during life’s most challenging moments. Established in 1901,

The Meaning of Blue Christmas

Finding Comfort in the Season: The Meaning of Blue Christmas

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. For many, however, this time of year can be especially challenging. Grief, loss, and other difficult

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Pre-planning Meeting: Take the Guesswork Out of What to Bring

More and more individuals are planning their funerals years in advance of their death. Planning your funeral now not only brings you peace of mind, but it also relieves your

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Honoring The Heroes Among Us

2024 Here’s To The Heroes Awards Presented by Roper & SonsWhen we asked Lincoln, Nebraska, residents to nominate their heroes for our 2024 Here’s To The Heroes award, they answered

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What Defines A Hero?

Why do we call someone a hero? Is it because they were at the right place at the right time and prevented something bad from happening or because they always