Resources & Events

SORTED BY

Memorial Carnation Flowers

A Meaningful Way to Remember This Memorial Day

Placing flowers on a gravesite on Memorial Day and the creation of something meaningful is what inspired our bouquet-making community event.

women holding hands grief support

Building Community Through Connection

We’re dedicated to supporting families and strengthening the Lincoln community. We have always believed that caring for families doesn’t end when the service is over—it’s about supporting them through grief and through life.

woman placing rose at funeral

Care That Goes Further

At Roper & Sons, we believe our role goes far beyond the funeral. We take a thoughtful approach in how we can best support families throughout the planning process so they don’t have to manage every detail in the midst of grief.

flowers for funeral

Preplanning Your Funeral: Make It Part of Your 2026 Resolutions

We help individuals and families understand how preplanning is about being prepared, thoughtful, and caring for the people you love.

Locally-Owned Roper & Sons

Roper & Sons: What it Means to be Locally Owned

At Roper & Sons, “locally owned” is a promise that the people caring for your family are the same people who live, work, worship, and raise their children alongside you in Lincoln.

Blue Christmas Service

Blue Christmas: Honoring Loss While Finding Hope

Our annual Blue Christmas Service is a free community gathering that offers comfort, peace, and understanding to those grieving during the holidays. 

Beyond the Spotlight: Recognizing the Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

Roper & Sons 2025 Here’s To The Heroes Winner and Honorees

Funeral Service Planning

Creating a Meaningful Service: A Guide to Funeral Planning

Planning a funeral is one of the hardest things a family will ever have to do. The good news is you don’t have to do it alone.

child at funeral burial

Talking About Death with Children

We help families prepare children for what to expect at services which can help them understand and manage their loved one’s passing.