Wyuka Funeral Home & Cemetery

04/25/2026

We want to make our community aware that there have been recent incidents of theft reported in Section 28 and Babyland at Wyuka Funeral Home & Cemetery.

If you have a loved one laid to rest in either of these areas, we encourage you to visit and check their space. If you notice anything missing or unusual, please contact our office at 402-474-3600. Our staff will provide guidance on next steps, including how to connect with the investigator handling these reports.

We are actively cooperating with the appropriate authorities and are committed to supporting families during this time. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

04/17/2026

We’re proud to share that installation of the Pershing Mural begins this Monday at Wyuka Park. We look forward to watching this special tribute come together.

The 70-year-old mural that was once displayed outside downtown Lincoln’s historic Pershing Auditorium will have its first tile placed at Wyuka Park at noon Monday.

04/09/2026

Preplanning gives you the opportunity to choose how you’ll be remembered—so when your loved ones gather here, everything is already taken care of.

They can simply focus on what matters most: remembering, supporting one another, and celebrating your life.

We’re here whenever you’re ready to begin.

(402) 474-3600
3600 "O" Street, Lincoln, NE 68510

04/07/2026

Every detail at Wyuka Funeral Home is designed with comfort, care, and remembrance in mind.

From our quiet gathering spaces to the small touches that bring warmth, our funeral home is a place where families can come together, reflect, and honor the lives of those they love.

We’re honored to provide a space that feels welcoming during life’s most difficult moments — a place where memories are shared, stories are told, and loved ones are remembered.

If you’ve never visited before, we invite you to take a look through these photos and see the space we’ve thoughtfully created for our community.

03/31/2026

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 “𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭”. 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐲𝐮𝐤𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

𝓦𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓲𝓼 𝓽𝓱𝓮 “𝓛𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓽 𝓐𝓷𝓰𝓮𝓵𝓼 𝓟𝓻𝓸𝓳𝓮𝓬𝓽”?
During 1870 and 1920 approximately 2,850 infants and children have been buried as Littlest Angels. Of this number, 699 are known as ‘infant of’ or ‘baby girl or boy’ leaving 2,151 named with no headstone. A number on a concrete circle marks their grave. Headstones are being purchased for these children with donations to Wyuka Historical Foundation restricted to the ‘Littlest Angels Project’. We have recently added other children through 1972.

Any flowers that can't be placed in the permanent vases attached to the headstones are carefully collected. Rather than being discarded, our dedicated volunteers take the extra step to clean and recycle these flowers. In furtherance of our sustainability efforts, the Wyuka Historical Foundation is proud to host an event at the Wyuka Stables, featuring a vast collection of recycled artificial flowers. This event offers an opportunity to procure flowers for diverse occasions, including but not limited to Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Weddings, Crafts, Graduation Parties, and Home Décor.

*The tables are restocked with flowers each day of the sale.

03/11/2026

Today we recognize National Mortician Recognition Day and the compassionate professionals who serve families during life’s most difficult moments.

We are especially grateful for our morticians, Chloe Biester and Joshua Vossler, whose dedication, care, and professionalism help families honor their loved ones with dignity and respect.

Please join us in thanking them for the meaningful work they do for our community every day. 🤍

02/25/2026

Join us for a Wyuka Walking Tour with historian Ed Zimmer! 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐥.⁣⁣
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📅 Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026⁣⁣
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM⁣⁣
📍 Location: Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 “O” Street, Lincoln, NE⁣⁣
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Explore the rich history of Wyuka Cemetery and discover the stories behind its remarkable past.

02/20/2026

SHAWN HICKS' SERVICE HAS BEEN POSTPONED. We'll update his obituary with the new Service date and time as soon as we know more.

Shawn Thomas Hicks, 59, passed away on February 7, 2026, in Omaha, NE. He was born on August 11, 1966, in Marietta, GA to Andrea Rose and Thomas Edward Hicks. Shawn had a heart of gold and was a loyal friend. He loved making people happy and enjoying life. Shawn was a talented singer-songwriter that...

02/19/2026

It’s a privilege to serve families with compassion, dignity, and care. Thank you, Monica, for your trust and kind words.

02/17/2026

The mural tiles are cleaned and right side up. This photo shows the Bronco figure located in the middle of the mural. The mural gaps are perfect and the tiles are covered with clear tactile paper to hold them in place. Beginning in late March or April (depending on when Spring weather arrives) the tiles will be transported to Wyuka Park where installation will begin.

02/04/2026

Care doesn’t end when services do. 🤍
We’re grateful to be able to support families not only in moments of loss, but in the days that follow.

01/27/2026

A piece of history coming back to life at Wyuka ✨ So excited to see the Pershing Mural reinstalled and shared with our community again!