Independent guide: FuneralHomeObituaries.org is not Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. and is not owned, managed, or operated by the funeral home.
This page focuses on Collins Funeral Home in Silver Spring, Maryland. “Collins Funeral Home” is also used by unrelated funeral homes in other states, so always check the city, official domain and address before calling, sending flowers or driving to a service.
Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland
Collins Funeral Home Obituaries: Search Official Notices, Service Times and Local Next Steps
Collins Funeral Home obituaries for Silver Spring are published by Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. The official obituary archive is the safest place to find a current notice, open the full memorial, and confirm visitation, funeral, cemetery, flowers, valet-parking and tribute details.
Francis J. Collins Funeral Home is located at 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901. Its official contact page lists (301) 593-9500 as the main phone number. Always compare the individual memorial’s service venue with the funeral-home address before driving.
Reviewed September 29, 2026Official Collins pages checkedMontgomery County sources checkedMaryland / federal sources checked
Collins Funeral Home Obituaries: What to Know First
Official archiveUse Francis J. Collins Funeral Home’s own obituary listings page for current and older notices.
Silver Spring locationThe official contact page lists 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901.
Main phoneCall (301) 593-9500 when service timing, directions or arrangements need confirmation.
Parking noteThe official site says complimentary valet parking is offered and asks visitors not to park in surrounding neighborhood streets.
Venue may differA funeral home can handle arrangements while the service happens at a church, cemetery, chapel or graveside location.
Do not use a screenshot onlyUse the live memorial when “latest time” or “where to go” matters because service details can be updated.
Fastest route: open the official Collins obituary page → search or browse the name → open the full memorial → verify service time and venue → use the event address, not only the funeral-home address.
Make Sure You Have the Correct Collins Funeral Home
Several unrelated funeral homes use the Collins name. This guide is for Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. in Silver Spring, Maryland. If your family notice points to another state, use that funeral home’s own website instead.
Silver Spring, MarylandFrancis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. at 500 University Blvd. West. Use this page when the notice points to collinsfuneralhome.com.
Acworth / Marietta / Hiram, GeorgiaAnother Collins Funeral Home uses collinsfuneralhome.org and serves Georgia families.
Norwalk, ConnecticutCollins Funeral Home in Norwalk uses collinsfh.com and lists a different address and phone.
Camden, South CarolinaGeorge E. Collins Funeral Home uses georgeecollinsfh.com and serves Camden/Kershaw County families.
Scottsburg, IndianaAnother Collins Funeral Home uses collinsfuneralhome.net and has a separate obituary system.
Marlborough, MassachusettsCollins Funeral Home in Marlborough uses collinsfuneral.com and is not the Silver Spring provider.
Do not call the first Collins result automatically.
Match the official domain, city, state, address and obituary page before sending flowers, posting condolences or traveling.
How to Find a Collins Funeral Home Obituary
Open the official Collins obituary page. Use collinsfuneralhome.com for Francis J. Collins Funeral Home in Silver Spring.
Use the current listings or search box. Search the full name first. If that fails, try surname only, nickname, maiden name, married name or a spelling variation.
Open “View Details.” The listing card is only a preview. The full memorial can include service details, flowers, condolences, parking notes and family-approved obituary text.
Confirm identity. Compare the person’s full name, dates, residence, relatives and Maryland/DC-area references before sharing the notice.
Read every event separately. Visitation, funeral, church service, Mass, graveside service, burial and private ceremony can appear as separate entries.
Check whether the location is Collins or somewhere else. A memorial may list the funeral home, a church, a cemetery, a synagogue, a chapel or another venue.
Use the official memorial URL. A link is safer than copying full obituary text or sending a screenshot because the funeral home can update details.
Call before traveling when details are unclear. Use Collins’ published phone number when timing, parking, accessibility or venue questions matter.
After opening the official obituary page: search the name → open the full memorial → verify identity → check each event → confirm address and parking → use flowers or condolences only after you are sure it is the correct person.
The official Collins obituary archive showed a changing September 2026 list during this review. Examples visible in the public official source included:
September 2026Robinson Colón
Open the official memorial before using any service details.
September 2026Collins Arsem
Confirm dates, family details and any event schedule on the full obituary page.
September 2026Rev. Allen A. Goetcheus
Use the Collins page for any flowers, condolences or schedule links.
September 2026Paul A. Reardon
Treat this as a dated review snapshot, not a permanent live feed.
Do not treat this block as the newest obituary feed.
Collins’ live obituary page is the right place to check the latest notice, corrected spelling, updated service schedule or changed venue.
For another example of why recent-obituary blocks can become outdated quickly, see the Minnehaha Funeral Home obituary guide, which also routes readers back to the funeral home’s live archive before acting.
If the Collins Obituary Is Older, Archived or Hard to Find
Check archived obituariesThe Collins obituary page points users to archived obituaries for notices prior to January 13, 2020.
Try surname onlyThis helps when middle names, initials, nicknames or married names differ from what you expect.
Check spelling variantsAccent marks, apostrophes, hyphenated surnames and alternate spellings can affect search results.
Search by local clueLook for Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Washington DC, Bethesda, Kensington, Wheaton, Takoma Park or other area references.
Use the funeral home directlyIf the service is soon, call Collins rather than waiting for a search result to update.
Avoid lookalike sites firstThird-party pages may help as leads, but the official Collins memorial controls service details.
If you are comparing funeral homes with similar names, the Keefe Funeral Home obituary guide gives a useful reminder: exact domain, city, address and phone should be checked before calling or sharing private information.
What a Collins Memorial Page Can Help You Do
ObituaryRead the family-approved noticeConfirm full name, dates, residence and public family details.
ServiceCheck visitation and funeral detailsRead each schedule entry separately before travel.
VenueIdentify the exact locationCollins, a church, cemetery or another venue may be listed.
DirectionsMap the event addressUse the venue shown for that specific event.
FlowersFollow the family’s preferenceSome memorials welcome flowers; others may name a charity or memorial fund.
CondolencesShare messages carefullyConfirm the person before posting a public memory or condolence.
ParkingUse Collins’ valet noteThe official site asks visitors to use complimentary valet parking.
DocumentsUse official formsCollins posts documents such as a Maryland Certificate Worksheet and other forms.
SharingSend the official linkDo not copy full obituary text into another site without permission.
Before You Attend a Collins Visitation, Funeral or Burial
Confirm the event nameVisitation, funeral service, Mass, memorial service, graveside service and burial are different events.
Check the address beside the eventDo not assume 500 University Blvd. West is the location unless the memorial says so.
Use valet parking when appropriateCollins’ site says complimentary valet parking is offered and asks visitors not to park on neighborhood streets.
Watch church and cemetery namesMontgomery County and Washington-area churches and cemeteries can have similar names.
Recheck same dayWeather, cemetery access, family instructions or schedule changes can make same-day confirmation useful.
Call for accessibilityCall Collins when wheelchair access, drop-off or parking details are important for a visitor.
The Haysi Funeral Home obituary guide gives a clear example of the same rule: funeral-home service and cemetery routing should be treated as separate tasks.
Francis J. Collins Funeral Home Address, Phone and Map
Use this map only when the obituary says the event is at Collins Funeral Home.
If the memorial names a church, cemetery, graveside service or other venue, map that event address instead.
What Collins Says Families Should Bring to an Arrangement Meeting
Collins’ “Where to Begin” guidance explains that arrangement planning can include service scheduling, location, date and time, casket or urn selection, obituary drafting, transportation, pallbearers and other service decisions.
Information to gather
Why it may be needed
Full legal name and home address
Used for funeral-home records, obituary details and certificate paperwork.
Social Security number
Needed so the death can be reported correctly to Social Security.
Date and place of birth
Commonly required for vital-record and obituary preparation.
Parents’ names, including mother’s maiden name
Often needed for Maryland certificate paperwork.
Veteran discharge papers, if applicable
Useful for military honors, Veterans cemetery eligibility and VA benefits.
Burial-location information
Needed if the family already owns cemetery rights or has a cemetery preference.
Survivor names and relationships
Used for obituary writing and family contact organization.
Insurance information if using it for expenses
Helps staff discuss payment and assignment options.
Before the meeting: gather the information above, choose one main family contact, bring a recent photo if desired, and ask Collins which current documents or forms should be completed first.
Call Francis J. Collins Funeral Home directly at (301) 593-9500. Tell staff where the person is currently located and follow the funeral director’s next instructions.
At homeCall 911 or the appropriate medical authority if death has not been pronounced.
Hospital or care facilityAsk the facility what release paperwork is required and which funeral home should be contacted.
Unexpected or investigated deathFollow law-enforcement, medical-examiner or public-authority instructions before scheduling removal.
Veteran familyLocate DD-214 or discharge paperwork early if military honors or Veterans cemetery burial may be requested.
Keep private information private.
Do not send Social Security numbers, IDs, payment information or death-certificate details through an unofficial obituary website or social-media account.
Current Prices and the General Price List
A current complete Collins General Price List should be requested directly from the funeral home when you are comparing arrangements. Do not estimate current costs from a copied obituary, another Collins funeral home, a third-party obituary site or an old document.
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must provide price information by phone when you ask. If you begin discussing funeral arrangements or prices in person, the provider must give you a General Price List to keep.
Ask Collins
Why it matters
What is the basic services fee?
This is a core funeral-provider charge and helps compare total arrangements.
What are removal or transfer charges?
Transportation can depend on where the death occurred and whether another facility is involved.
What are direct cremation and cremation-with-service prices?
Cremation choices can include different containers, services and final-placement options.
What are viewing, funeral and facility charges?
Facility, staff, valet logistics and service choices can affect the final cost.
Which items are cash advances?
Cemetery, clergy, obituary, flowers, permits or other outside costs may be separate from funeral-home service charges.
Phone script: “I am comparing funeral arrangements. Please give me your current price information for the services we are considering, including basic services, transfer, viewing, funeral service, burial or cremation. If we meet in person, I would also like the current General Price List.”
Maryland Death Certificates After a Collins Obituary
Certified death certificates are issued through Maryland vital-record routes, not by an obituary page. The Maryland Division of Vital Records says it issues certified death certificates for people who died in Maryland in 2012 or later. Older records may require the Maryland State Archives route.
Recent Maryland deathsUse Maryland Division of Vital Records guidance for deaths in Maryland from 2012 or later.
Older recordsMaryland State Archives handles many older Maryland death records and has a separate ordering route.
Entitlement mattersMaryland requires applicants to show a direct and tangible interest or required documentation for certified death certificates.
Mail order itemsPrepare application, ID copy, entitlement documentation, fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope when using the mail route.
Fees can vary by routeCheck the current state, county or archive fee page before ordering.
Order enough copiesBanks, insurance, benefits, title, estate and pension tasks may each ask for certified copies.
After opening the Maryland death-certificate page: confirm the death year → choose Division of Vital Records or State Archives → review who may order → prepare ID and entitlement documents → confirm current fee → order enough certified copies for legal and benefit tasks.
Funeral service location does not automatically decide estate jurisdiction. Estate questions can depend on domicile, assets, will, property, family situation and Maryland procedure. For Montgomery County estates, the Register of Wills is the public starting point for probate and estate administration.
Montgomery County Register of Wills
50 Maryland Avenue
North Tower, Room 3220
Rockville, MD 20850
Gather funeral receipt or invoice if an estate matter asks for one.
Identify the deceased person’s legal residence at death.
Make a list of known assets, debts and interested family members.
Ask the Register of Wills or an attorney before assuming which estate procedure applies.
Funeral home location is not the same as probate jurisdiction.
A service at Collins or in Silver Spring does not by itself prove where an estate must be opened.
Veteran families should not rely on an obituary alone for burial eligibility, honors or reimbursement. Gather discharge paperwork and verify benefits through VA, Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, or the relevant cemetery.
Maryland cemetery eligibilityMaryland follows VA National Cemetery Administration criteria and also lists additional proof rules for some Reserve and National Guard situations.
DD-214 or discharge recordMaryland says military service proof is generally needed to determine eligibility.
State veterans cemeteriesMaryland lists multiple operational veterans cemeteries, including Cheltenham in Prince George’s County.
Cheltenham contactMaryland lists Cheltenham State Veterans Cemetery at 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623, phone 301-372-6398.
VA burial benefitsVA burial and memorial benefits can include burial allowance, national cemetery burial, headstone/marker and memorial items when eligible.
Ask Collins earlyTell the funeral director if military honors, veterans cemetery burial or VA paperwork may be needed.
After opening the Veterans resources: review eligibility → gather DD-214 or discharge papers → ask Collins about military honors → contact the cemetery before assuming a burial date or available service time.
Social Security says a funeral home will usually report a death to SSA. Families should give the funeral director the deceased person’s Social Security number so the death can be reported correctly.
Death reportingIf the funeral home does not report the death, contact Social Security promptly.
Survivor benefitsPotentially eligible people can include spouses, some divorced spouses, children and dependent parents.
Certified recordsAn online obituary is not a certified death certificate and does not replace SSA documentation.
Where can I search official Collins Funeral Home obituaries?
For Francis J. Collins Funeral Home in Silver Spring, use the obituary listings section at collinsfuneralhome.com. Open the full memorial rather than relying only on a search result or preview because the full page can contain service time, venue, flowers, condolences and event updates.
What is Francis J. Collins Funeral Home’s address and phone number?
The official contact page lists Francis J. Collins Funeral Home at 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901. The published phone number is (301) 593-9500.
Are all Collins services held at the Silver Spring funeral home?
No. Collins may handle the arrangements while the service takes place at a church, cemetery, chapel, graveside location or another venue. Use the event location listed in the individual memorial.
Does Collins Funeral Home offer parking?
The official Collins site says complimentary valet parking is offered and asks visitors not to park in the surrounding neighborhood streets. Still confirm the service venue before using the funeral-home parking note.
Why should I open the full Collins memorial page?
The full memorial is where family-approved obituary text, service schedule, location, flowers, condolences and event updates are most likely to appear. A directory preview may not include enough information.
What if I meant a different Collins Funeral Home?
Several unrelated funeral homes use the Collins name. Check the city, state, official domain, address and phone before calling, sending flowers or traveling. This guide focuses on Francis J. Collins Funeral Home in Silver Spring, Maryland.
How do I get current Collins Funeral Home prices?
Call Collins and ask for current price information. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by phone when asked, and must give a General Price List in covered in-person arrangement situations.
How do I get a Maryland death certificate after finding the obituary?
For Maryland deaths in 2012 or later, use Maryland Division of Vital Records guidance. Older Maryland death records may require the Maryland State Archives route. Check eligibility, ID, entitlement documentation and current fees before ordering.
Where does Montgomery County probate start?
Montgomery County estate matters start with the Montgomery County Register of Wills at 50 Maryland Avenue, North Tower, Room 3220, Rockville, MD 20850. The main phone number is 240-777-9600.
What should a Veteran family check after finding a Collins obituary?
Gather the DD-214 or discharge document, ask Collins about military honors, and verify eligibility directly with VA or Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families if a veterans cemetery or VA burial benefit may apply.