Roper and Sons Funeral Home

Don't miss out on nominating your hero for the Here's To The Heroes Award. Friday, September 20 is the last day to submit nominations!

Find a link in the comments.

Don't miss out on nominating someone in Lincoln who you admire, who goes out of his or her way to help others selflessly.

Here's To The Heroes is a way to pay recognition to your hero. Nominations are being accepted through Friday, September 20. Find a link in the comments.

"At our time of loss both recently and five years ago, Roper and Sons were amazing. They helped us with every part of planning the service and the burial; they helped us through our time of loss. They are an amazing company with caring employees who were very helpful." – Sally

Thank you, Sally, for letting us know how we helped you through a difficult time.

Don't forget to register to attend our free Food for Thought Seminar on either Sept 4 or 5 at 12 p.m. at FireWorks Restaurant. Preplanning your funeral now can ease the emotional and financial burden on your family later.

To register, call 844-921-1425.

Meet our co-owners, Tom Roper and Dean Schneider. Over the years, their leadership has been instrumental in making sure we are providing the services families need and want, including live streaming of funerals and the addition of our South Chapel at 40th and Yankee Hill in Lincoln.

Thank you, Tom and Dean!

It's always a treat when "Pooch" Roper stops by. Today was even more special as we observed Tom and Pooch have a father and son moment while folding the U.S. flag in preparation for a veteran's funeral. ❤️

The role of the mortician has evolved remarkably over the centuries, intertwining with cultural practices and societal needs. From embalming practices in ancient Egypt to the diverse responsibilities that today's funeral directors have, we cover it all. Learn more in our blog "The Evolution of Morticians: From Ancient Rituals to Modern-Day Guardians."

We had so much fun at the Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament - Izaac Jobes Council fundraising event. We were a Tee Sponsor and we were well represented by our fearsome foursome of Dean, Austin, Logan, and Doug.

We love supporting our community!

We believe in celebrating those who go above and beyond to support others. Our Here's To The Heroes award is the perfect way to do that.

You can nominate someone who dedicates their time to helping others at the link in the comments. Nominations will be accepted now through September 20.

Give your hero the appreciation they deserve!

Tate Schutt, one of our Funeral Directors, is celebrating 8 years at Roper & Sons!

👨‍💻His work: "The team of dedicated and compassionate coworkers he looks forward to seeing every day and the excellent work they do for families and the community."

🤔Interesting fact: "People experience funerals differently. Some people have a very difficult time, while others see it as a celebration and a joyous occasion. Everyone experiences it differently and that's is what makes this job very interesting."

🦸Ideal superpower: "To have super speed so I can get as much done as possible as it always seems there are not enough hours in the day."

Congratulations, Tate, and thank you for the great work you do!

Kaitlyn, our receptionist, is celebrating her third anniversary with us!

Kaitlyn loves being able to learn something new every single day of her job.

• Favorite activity: To go "thrifting" with her boyfriend. She has good luck with her thrift finds🛍️
• Go-to caffeine summer drink: The coffee that she makes with caramel, vanilla, and salt-and-sugar (with some extra espresso)☕️

Thank you for the great work you do every day, Kaitlyn!

We see acts of kindness all around us every day. When someone consistently goes out of their way to help others, they become heroes in the eyes of those helped. That's what Here's To The Heroes is all about. Showing your gratitude to someone who has made a difference in your life.

Don't miss this opportunity to recognize your hero. Nominations are now being accepted. Visit the link in the comments to learn more.

Roper & Sons offers FREE Grief Group Counseling each month for anyone in our community who has lost a loved one.

• Grief Group Counseling
Sunday, August 4 and 18
1:45 - 2:45 p.m.

• Addiction Loss Group Counseling
Sunday, August 18
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

All sessions are held at our Midtown Chapel, 4300 O Street.

Often, there is little time to sit down and process the death of a loved one, much less think about all of the things that need to be done. We understand how overwhelming this can feel. That's why we prepared a checklist to help families work through the necessary details.

Read our blog in the link in the comments.

Want to honor someone in our community who demonstrates selfless service to others?

Daniel Martinez, our 2023 winner, is a Music and Culture touring and teaching artist with the Nebraska Arts Council, and a Teaching Artist for The Lied Center for Performing Arts, and through LPS. Through music, he celebrates diversity and fights discrimination, while promoting inclusion.

There are many everyday heroes among us – nominating your hero is now open. Fnd a nomination form in the link in the comments.

Tony Naranjo is celebrating his 12th year at Roper & Sons this month! 🎉

Tony is our Facilities Manager and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of our building functions and vehicles. Tony loves his coworkers, and he enjoys meeting with the families and having the opportunity to make such a meaningful impact.

Favorite activity: ❤️ to watch rodeos!
Favorite food: Tacos – anytime, any place.

Congratulations, Tony, for the great work you do and for your commitment to helping families when they need us most!

Logan Schneider, one of our Funeral Directors, joined our team in 2019. He chose to become a funeral director because he had always been intrigued by anatomy and physiology. Initially, he wanted to be a medical examiner, but that did not seem fulfilling enough to him. He wanted more involvement with the community, so being a funeral director seemed to be the perfect fit.

One of his memorable moments in mortuary school was on the day he was taking his embalming final. On the way to the funeral home he had a flat tire on the interstate, causing him to be 35 minutes late for the exam. Thankfully, his teachers were understanding and allowed him to take the final test which he passed!

As we celebrate our nation's Independence Day, we want to express our gratitude to the men and women who serve and protect our freedoms.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July.

"We lost our sister earlier this year and, unfortunately, she had not made any specific arrangements. We live out of town but Roper and Sons jumped to mind from having lived in Lincoln years ago.

They were amazing! They (especially Justin Wozny) basically took charge and helped us every step of the way including getting our loved one to central Nebraska for internment in spite of a blizzard. They not only helped guide us through the funeral arrangements but many other issues facing us in the months that followed. Nothing seemed too trivial to them when we asked for help." – Kay

Thank you, Kay, for trusting us with the care of your sister and allowing us to assist you and your family.

We had a lot of fun at the Firth Fun Day, and it gave us an opportunity to meet so many wonderful people from the community!

Congratulations to Leslie Howell, one of our Funeral Associates, who just graduated from mortuary science college and is also celebrating her six-year anniversary at Roper & Sons!

What she loves about her work: "Roper & Sons has kept records dating back to 1906. As someone who loves genealogy, those documents have not only helped me gather information for my own family tree, but they’ve also helped me assist other people who need help tracing their lineage."

Her favorite summertime caffeinated drink: "Either an Iced Vanilla Latte or a good ol’ Dr. Pepper. My coworkers are well trained and know Dr. Pepper puts me in a better mood!"

Favorite activity: "Hanging out with my Border Collie Corgi, Kerby, known in my neighborhood as “The Mayor” – he's pretty popular."

Tate Schutt is one of our funeral directors. He began working with us in 2016 while completing his college courses, and graduated from Kansas City Kansas Community College Mortuary Science Program in 2018.

Reflecting back on his time in morturary school, Tate remembers having the opportunity to get to know other students who were interested in a career in mortuary science. He credits his time spent living and working at Roper & Sons early on and the guidance and knowledge shared by the funeral directors that helped him prepare for his career as a funeral director.

Whether you are planning a funeral in the future or navigating things in the moment, we understand that you may have questions when working with a funeral home. By asking questions upfront, you can make sure that every aspect of your farewell tribute is thoughtfully planned and there will be no surprises afterward.

We’ve put together some questions that you should ask before selecting a funeral home in our blog. Learn more in the comments.

Grieving the loss of a loved one may last months or longer. That's why we offer free group counseling sessions each month guided by Melissa Thorne, LIMHP, LADC, a Grief Counselor. Our next sessions in June will be on Sunday, June 16:

• Grief Group Counseling
1:45 - 2:45 p.m.

• Addiction Loss Group Counseling
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Both sessions are held at our Midtown Chapel, 4300 O Street.

Happy five-year work anniversary to Rebecca, our Marketing and Outreach manager!

Rebecca really enjoys is working with an organization that has been in the Lincoln community for so many decades. "It’s an honor to help people during such a sensitive time, after the death of a loved one, but it’s even more enriching to hear the many stories of the families who have entrusted us with their loved ones for multiple generations. It’s humbling to be a small part of their stories."

At work, she would like to have the superpower to stop or slow time, but in reality, she thinks flight would be nice, too. Her favorite activity is spending time with her dog who she misses all day.

Rebecca, we appreciate all that you do for our familes and coworkers every day. Congratulations!

Do you want to find out how you can ease the financial burden on your family by preplanning your funeral now?

Join us as our guest for lunch on June 12 or June 13 at 12:00 p.m. at The Venue, 4111 Pioneer Woods Drive, Suite 100.

To register or for more information, call 844-921-1425.

We appreciated hearing from Danilo following his father's funeral. His family was very satisfied with the professional and compassionate care that Roper and Sons provided throughout the funeral planning and arrangements, communication was prompt, professional, and compassionate, and the funeral arrangements proceeded smoothly.

Ensuring that families are taken care of through all aspects of the funeral process is our first priority, for every family.

Experiencing the death of a loved one can have emotional effects, no matter how old you are. Mourning Hope Grief Center, a nonprofit organization which has been serving the Lincoln community since 1994, provides grief support groups, counseling, community education, and resources to children, adults, and families before and after a death. We have had the privilege of working with Mourning Hope over the years, connecting families with their services.

May 30 is the last day to support nonprofit organizations through Give to Lincoln. You can support Mourning Hope's commitment through Give to Lincoln in the comments.

This Memorial Day, we remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Roper & Sons has had the privilege of helping families honor their loved ones who lost their lives serving in the U.S. military. We pay tribute to them, every day.

The Nebraska Nurse Honor Guard is a nonprofit organization that honors nurses at funerals. Since 2019, they have participated in over 500 services.

"It is a privilege to honor our nursing colleagues. It is extremely emotional, but I'm filled with gratitude as family members are so appreciative of the honor guard services," says Patsy Gleim, RN, MA, a Board member who serves as the State Community Liaison and Fundraising Director.

Learn more about the Nurse Honor Guard and how families can request this free service at their loved one's funeral in our blog, "Honoriing the Legacy of Nebraska Nurses," in the link in the comments.