Veteran services at Roper & Sons
Roper & Sons, located in Lincoln, NE, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include south chapel, midtown chapel, and waverly chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $3,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, cremation service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include south chapel, midtown chapel, waverly chapel, and metcalf chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Omaha National Cemetery in NE, about 38 miles from Roper & Sons. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 323 funeral homes in Nebraska. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Roper & Sons publish funeral prices?
Roper & Sons has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (402) 474-6161 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Roper & Sons located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Roper & Sons is located at 3950 Hohensee Drive in Lincoln, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 474-6161. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Roper & Sons offer veteran families?
Roper & Sons provides funeral service, memorial service, cremation service, visitation, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Roper & Sons help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Roper & Sons mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Roper & Sons accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Reformed (Pella Reformed Church), Catholic (Sacred Heart Catholic Church) families, among others.
What sets Roper & Sons apart
- Multiple chapel locations across Lincoln and Waverly, including the Metcalf Chapel.
- Structured 'Tribute Plan Options' (Premium, Standard, Basic) offering varying levels of casket and vault selections.
- Comprehensive aftercare services and grief support resources.
- Emphasis on pre-planning funeral and memorial services.
- Over a century of service, established in 1901.
- Ability to facilitate military tributes as noted in client feedback.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Better Business Bureau
- · Selected Funeral Homes
- · Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
Specialties
- · Military Tribute
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Reformed (Pella Reformed Church), Catholic (Sacred Heart Catholic Church).
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.