Collins Funeral Service

10/09/2025

Today is world su***de prevention day. If you are struggling, there are a huge number of resources available to help you through difficult times. Our parent company, J. J. Burgess & Sons, partner with charities like JOCA and Grief Chat to help anyone finding things hard. Please don’t hesitate to contact us or look online for more help: https://loom.ly/gXnQghY

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09/09/2025

Purple often symbolises luxury and wisdom, embodying creativity and magic. Ask one of our arrangers for more information about our memorials jewellery and find something perfect for you.

04/09/2025

We love to help and support our local community – as such, we have recently teamed up with Community Sporting Partnership UK to provide sponsorship for youth football in West Herts.

02/09/2025

A New Name
Due to the birth of John James’ second son, Justin James in December, the ‘Son’ of J. J. Burgess & Son now became ‘Sons’.

28/08/2025

If you are struggling with the loss of a loved one, GriefChat can help. Offering free professional support, you can get advice from a qualified bereavement counsellor via our website here: https://collinsfuneralservices.co.uk/loved-one-dies

JJ Burgess & Sons has provided a professional, caring funeral service 24 hours a day, 365 days per year to the people of Hertfordshire since 1839

26/08/2025

A fingerprint tribute is a unique way to remember someone special. Take home a framed photo of your loved one's fingerprint displayed with a photo, name and dates, to keep forever.

21/08/2025

At Collins Funeral Services, we pay attention to the tiny details to make sure the funeral for your loved one is perfect.

14/08/2025

The Snowdrop allows for a small 45 minute service for a maximum of 15–20 attendees to be held on the company premises. This is then followed by a direct cremation the following day. The service date and time will be chosen to suit the company. This is set and cannot be altered in any way. The Snowdrop includes:
A 45 minute service in our premises for a maximum of 15-20 attendees
- Attending to the necessary arrangements
- Provision of a basic coffin lined in white with a white gown
- Transfer of your loved one from the place of death during normal working hours within 10 miles from any of our offices
- Viewing in our Chapel of Rest
- Provision of a hearse from our premises directly to the crematorium
- A convenient funeral day and time chosen by the company
- Inclusive of the cost of the Form 4 paperwork, the crematorium and a celebrant/minister of our choice

Does Not Permit:
Embalming
- Provision of a limousine
- Attending the direct cremation

Please note: Other disbursements such as floral tributes, dressing in own clothing and a basic order of service can be added at an additional cost.

12/08/2025

The Dash is a poem that has become increasingly more popular at our services. It is a wonderful poem to help you reflect on a loved one’s life and how you will remember them throughout yours.

07/08/2025

We supply a wide range of jewellery including custom memorial cufflinks. The aqua resin represents tranquility, healing and understanding as well as stability and emotional balance.

05/08/2025

A Focus on Funerals

In 1972 John James Burgess gave up the building and decorating side of the business to concentrate solely on Funerals.

30/07/2025

Today is World Friendship Day! If you have the opportunity, reach out to a friend, grab a cup of tea together or just talk on the phone, to celebrate having them in your life.