Roper and Sons South Chapel

Veteran services at Roper and Sons South Chapel

Roper and Sons South Chapel, located in Lincoln, NE, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Roper & Sons assists with arranging military honors, including Honor Guard, flag presentation, taps, and formal salutes, to recognize the service and sacrifice of veterans." On-site amenities include metcalf chapel, waverly chapel, and south chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,355 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation service, memorial service, traditional burial, graveside service, and military honors. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include metcalf chapel, waverly chapel, south chapel, midtown chapel, and online memorials. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Roper and Sons South Chapel: direct cremation from $3,595. That places direct cremation roughly 20% above the Nebraska median ($2,995). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Omaha National Cemetery in NE, approximately 39 miles from Roper and Sons South Chapel. Roper and Sons South Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Nebraska has approximately 323 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Roper and Sons South Chapel is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Roper and Sons South Chapel cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,595. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.

Where is Roper and Sons South Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Roper and Sons South Chapel is located at 3950 Hohensee St. in Lincoln, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 476-1225. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Roper and Sons South Chapel offer veteran families?

Roper and Sons South Chapel provides funeral service, cremation service, memorial service, traditional burial, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Roper and Sons South Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Roper & Sons assists with arranging military honors, including Honor Guard, flag presentation, taps, and formal salutes, to recognize the service and sacrifice of veterans.

Which faith traditions does Roper and Sons South Chapel accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Christian (Protestant), Catholic, Jewish families, among others.

What sets Roper and Sons South Chapel apart

On-site crematory at their O Street campus, ensuring continuous care for the deceased.
Over 120 years of continuous service in Lincoln and Lancaster County.
Multiple chapel locations across Lincoln and Waverly.
Specialized grief support resources, including guidance for children.
Annual 'Blue Christmas' service for those experiencing grief during the holidays.
Coordination of military honors and veteran services, including Honor Guard, flag presentation, and taps.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

★Entombment

★Military Honors

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial
· Graveside Service
· Interment

Cremation

· Cremation Service

On-site facilities

· Metcalf Chapel

· Waverly Chapel

· South Chapel

· Midtown Chapel

· On-site Crematory

· Reception Area

· Livestreaming

· Online Memorials

· Online Flower Ordering

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Better Business Bureau
· Selected Funeral Homes
· Lincoln Chamber of Commerce

Specializations

· Grief Support
· Custom Services
· Veteran Services
· Cultural Sensitivity
· Children's Grief Support

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (Protestant), Catholic, Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.