Collins & Stone Funeral Home

04/10/2026

💌✨ Special Mother’s Day Tribute ✨💌

We’re inviting YOU to be part of something truly heartfelt at “Songs That Mama Used to Sing” 💖🎶
Write a letter to your mother whether she’s with you or lives on in your heart and share your love, memories, and gratitude. 💐
Selected letters will be read during the concert, accompanied by a beautiful slideshow of cherished moments that capture the love and legacy of motherhood. 🕊️📸
This is your chance to honor her story, her strength, and the impact she’s made in your life.

Letters can be emailed to : collinsandstonefh@gmail.com all letters must be submitted by April 23, 2026.

📩 Submit your letter and be part of this unforgettable tribute!

04/08/2026

Special announcement! Free GOSPEL Mothers Day Concert "Songs that mama used to sing" May 2, 2026 3 pm ..... We would love for you to join our choir for the evening or be our special guest!

04/08/2026

69% of people say they want to pre-plan their funeral. Only 17% actually do. If you're in that 52% gap — this is for you.

Every day, families walk through our doors having lost someone suddenly, with no instructions, no wishes documented, and no plan. In the middle of their grief, they're now making dozens of decisions they were never prepared to make. It's one of the heaviest things we witness. And it's almost entirely preventable. Pre-planning doesn't take long. It doesn't have to cost anything upfront. But what it gives your family — clarity, peace, and the gift of knowing they got it right — is priceless.

If you've been meaning to get this done, let today be the day you start. Send us a message and we'll walk you through it — no pressure, no obligation. Just one conversation that could change everything for the people you love.

04/03/2026

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04/03/2026

Happy Easter from our family to yours!

03/25/2026

Celebrating Women Who Make Waves 💫

As we wrap up Women’s History Month, we’re proud to honor women in business who are making a lasting impact in our community.

Today, we celebrate Caretha Collins 🤍

A proud mother, entrepreneur, and community pillar, Caretha is the owner of Collins & Stone Funeral Home, a family business she built from the ground up in 1997 alongside her late son, Renaldo Stone. Today, she continues that legacy with her daughter, Brandy Collins, carrying forward a tradition rooted in compassion, dignity, and service.

Caretha’s impact reaches far beyond her business.

As a former Head Start Director, she advocated on a national level in Washington, D.C. for year-round early childhood education and led innovative programs that empowered families and elevated learning at home. Her work earned national recognition and reflected her deep commitment to community from the very beginning. 📚

As a Black woman entrepreneur, Caretha has built a legacy grounded in trust, cultural sensitivity, and care, guiding families through life’s most difficult moments while uplifting others through mentorship and advocacy. 🌹

Her journey is a powerful example of generational strength, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership.

Women like Caretha don’t just build businesses, they build legacy.

03/24/2026

Talking to your parents about preplanning isn’t easy.

In fact, for many families, it’s one of the most uncomfortable conversations to have.

But waiting too long often leads to confusion, stress, and emotional decisions during an already difficult time.

If you’ve been thinking about having this conversation, here are a few simple ways to approach it:

1. Choose the right moment
Don’t bring it up during a crisis. Find a calm, everyday moment where everyone can think clearly.

2. Lead with care, not fear
Instead of saying “we need to plan this,” try:
“I just want to make sure we’re prepared and honoring your wishes.”

3. Ask questions, don’t assume
What kind of service would you want? Burial or cremation?

These small questions open the door to a bigger conversation.
Make it about them, not you.

This isn’t about being morbid—it’s about making sure their life is honored the way they want.

Take it one step at a time.

You don’t have to figure everything out in one conversation. Starting is what matters most.

The truth is, having this conversation now is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family later.

If your family is ready to start the conversation, we’re here to guide you through it with care and clarity—every step of the way.

03/20/2026

03/12/2026

There are few things more meaningful than being trusted during one of life’s hardest moments.

To every family who has allowed us to walk alongside them during a time of loss, thank you. Thank you for trusting us to care for your loved one and to help honor their life with dignity, compassion, and respect.

We never take that trust lightly.

It is a privilege to serve families in such a personal and important time, and we remain committed to handling every detail with the care your loved one deserves.

From our funeral home family to yours, thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey and for trusting us to help create a meaningful tribute for those you love.

03/11/2026

Most families do not walk into funeral planning feeling prepared.

They walk in carrying shock.
Grief.
Pressure.
And the weight of making important decisions while their heart is still trying to catch up.

And later, many say the same thing:

“We didn’t know how much we would have to figure out so quickly.”

They didn’t know how many decisions would need to be made.
They didn’t know how emotional even the small choices would feel.
They didn’t know how hard it would be to think clearly while grieving.

Many families wish they had known that planning a funeral is not just about choosing a service.

It is about making dozens of decisions around timing, communication, personal wishes, budget, burial or cremation, details of the gathering, and how to honor someone’s life in a way that feels right.

They also wish they had known this:

They did not have to carry it alone.

One of the biggest misconceptions families have is thinking they are supposed to already know what to do.

You are not.

That is why guidance matters.
That is why a compassionate funeral home matters.
That is why having someone walk with you, step by step, can make all the difference.

Families also often wish they had known that talking about wishes earlier could have eased so much of the pressure later.

Because when nothing has been discussed, the people left behind are often trying to answer emotional questions with no clear direction.

And that can feel heavy.

At a time when families need space to grieve, they are often left trying to make fast decisions, avoid conflict, manage costs, and hope they are doing the right thing.

That is a lot to carry.

The truth is, funeral planning is never easy.

But it can feel more supported.
More clear.
More manageable.

When families know what to expect and have the right people guiding them, the process becomes less overwhelming and more grounded in care.

What many families wish they had known before planning a funeral is simple:

You do not need to have all the answers.
You just need someone you trust to help you through them.

03/06/2026

Most people don’t avoid pre-planning because they don’t care.
They avoid it because it feels heavy.

It feels uncomfortable.
It feels far away.
It feels like something they can deal with later.

And that’s human.

Some people avoid it because they think,
“I’m too young for this.”

Some avoid it because they think,
“I don’t even know where to start.”

Some avoid it because they’re afraid the conversation will feel cold, sad, or overwhelming.

And some avoid it for the reason no one says out loud:

Because making it real feels emotional.

But putting it off doesn’t make the need disappear.
It usually just passes the weight to the people you love.

That’s the part many families don’t see until it’s too late.

Pre-planning is not about expecting something bad.
It’s about making sure your family is not left with questions, pressure, and painful decisions in the middle of grief.

It gives them direction.
It gives them clarity.
It gives them one less burden to carry when their heart is already full.

You do not need to have every answer today.
You just need to start.

A simple conversation now can create peace later.

That’s why pre-planning matters.
Not because it’s easy to talk about.
Because it’s loving to take care of.

When you’re ready, we’re here to guide you through it — one step at a time.