No matter how prepared we can try to be for a loved one’s death, no one can truly prepare themselves for the intense grief that’s left in their absence. Dealing with the death of a loved one is always painful, and Wyuka Funeral Home & Cemetery (wyuka.com) is there to help prepare and comfort you and your family during your time of loss. “Wyuka” is a Lakota word meaning “to rest,” and the caring and understanding staff at Wyuka does everything to provide rest, comfort, options, and help to any family that seeks their help. For Wyuka, it’s always an honor to care and a privilege to serve.
Wyuka has a long history in Lincoln, and it has been designated as a place of rest and tranquility for people and their loved ones since 1869. The current funeral home, chapel, and office built in 2000 were designed after the buildings originally put in place during the early 20th century. As a testament to the many types of people who’ve always considered Lincoln home, Wyuka provides services for people of all faiths, backgrounds, and traditions and will help you and your family honor your loved one in the way that best represents them. When a loved one passes on, Wyuka believes that a service of dignity and simplicity in a setting of great natural beauty is a heartfelt way to say goodbye. Many see Wyuka as a peaceful and comforting place to visit, as it provides a beautiful and serene setting for families and their loved one’s final place of rest. Throughout the years, over 52,000 individuals have selected Wyuka to be their cemetery of choice for burial.
One of the ways that Wyuka helps families struggling with loss is by providing funeral pre-planning services and consultations for individuals who know they will be passing soon. It may seem difficult, overwhelming, or even a bit awkward to think about right now, however, pre-planning can help you make an informed and thoughtful decision about your funeral. You’re then able to choose sentimental things you want included, compare prices, and help your family. By allowing Wyuka to assist you in your pre-planning, you can be assured that, when the time comes, your final wishes will be known. This can provide an enormous relief to those close to you, who might be overwhelmed with making decisions at the time of your passing. By requesting assistance from any of Wyuka’s pre-planning consultants or by filling out a pre-planning form, you and your family can choose to include any special burial options, themes, musical selections, poems, religious texts, special stories, messages, or more in your service. And, by opting to pre-fund your plan, you can rest assured in the knowledge that your expenses will be covered when you need them to be—guaranteed.
Despite how overwhelming losing a loved one can be, Wyuka Funeral Home & Cemetery (wyuka.com) wants to help guide you and your family through the process. Wyuka provides information and resources for dealing with grief and loss and does whatever they can to make sure you or your loved one is honored and memorialized in the way that best suits them. If you are planning a funeral for yourself or a loved one, or are experiencing an unexpected, sudden loss, please reach out to Wyuka for guidance. They will walk you through every step and provide you with the best options with compassion and care.
