Roper and Sons Funeral Home

Join our free preplanning luncheon and learn why making funeral arrangements now can benefit your family.

Tuesday, June 16 or Thursday, June 18
12:00 p.m.
Piedmont Bistro, 1265 S. Cotner Blvd.

Reserve your spot by calling us at 402-476-1225.

Steve Olson, Funeral Director, was recently honored by the Nebraska Funeral Directors Association for his more than 50 years in the Funeral Service Profession.

We are proud of Steve's accomplishment, and feel it's a privilege for us to work with him every day.

Congratulations, Steve, for your dedication and commitment to 50 years of serving families!

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our pianist, Wilma Reiner Sundeen. For years, she provided the gentle sound of piano music at our funeral services. Her extraordinary gift and unwavering dedication helped bring peace, healing, and hope to generations of families during some of life's most difficult days.

Wilma's journey with Roper & Sons began when she was just 11-years-old. Recognizing her remarkable talent, owner Max Roper invited her to play for a funeral service. What began as a single opportunity grew into a lifelong ministry spanning decades. Wilma spent a lifetime sharing her gift of music by teaching students, accompanying singers, performing across the country, recording music, and inspiring musicians.

We will remember her kindness, humility, and servant's heart, and we are profoundly grateful for the many years she shared her gifts with our families and our community. Her spirit, grace, and dedication will be deeply missed, but the echoes of her music will remain in our hearts for years to come.

Grieving the loss of a loved one takes time. Our free Grief Group Counseling sessions offer support and a community that understands what you're going through. Join us at one of our sessions this month:

Sunday, June 7 and June 21
Grief Group Counseling
1:45–2:45 p.m.

Sunday, June 21
Addiction Loss Group Counseling
3:00–4:00 p.m.

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

When a loved one dies, families don't always have time to sit down and 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.

Learn more at the link in the comments.

When families tell us that they "received excellent service in a caring manner" at their loved one's funeral, we take that personally.

Serving families with kindness and heartfelt support is at the center of everything we do.

Depression is the most common condition associated with su***de, and it is often undiagnosed or untreated. Conditions like depression, anxiety, and substance problems, can increase risk for su***de. Other signs include:

• Taking dangerous risks such as driving extremely fast
• Displaying extreme mood swings
• Eating or sleeping more or less
• Using drugs or alcohol more often
• Withdrawing from friends, saying goodbye, or giving away important items

If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health emergency and needs to talk to someone, please call or text the Crisis Hotline at 988.

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who served our nation with courage, sacrifice, and dedication.

At Roper & Sons, it is a true privilege to serve the families of veterans and active military. Honoring a life marked by service is something we never take lightly. From military honors to personal tributes, we are deeply grateful for the opportunity to help families celebrate the legacy of those who gave so much.

We remember with gratitude and respect.

Our first Memorial bouquet-making event was all we hoped it would be. Together, our guests created beautiful bouquets in memory and honor of the loved ones who continue to hold a special place in their hearts.

The afternoon was filled with remembrance, conversation, creativity, and connection. Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared this special time together as we reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day.

Thank you, Stem Gallery for your partnership in this event. 💐

Honoring the men and women who served our country is a beautiful tribute that sometimes gets overlooked. Including an Honor Guard is a quiet, moving way to acknowledge their service and offer deep respect for their commitment. It also brings families a sense of comfort that reflects what words often cannot.

Read "A Meaningful Tribute of Honor, Gratitude, and Remembrance" at the link in the comments to learn more about how we help families make arrangements for the Honor Guard at their loved one's funeral.