Colchester Community Funeral Home
512 Willow St. B2N 6X8 Truro, NS, Canada

In this difficult time, we at Colchester Community Funeral Home, as always, offer live streaming services at no additional charge as a way of honouring your loved one at this most difficult time. We wish to thank our community family for their support during this time of Covid-19. Be assured that we are here to serve you with openness and compassion. 902-895-5587.

Did you know? You can now pre-plan online? Go to the following link to make your wishes known. The information is then sent confidentially to our funeral home and placed on file. Making your wishes known is one of the greatest gifts you can provide to your loved ones. See the following link. http://www.colchestercommunity.com/pre-arrange-online.php

Did you know there are many options when considering preplanning? There is no obligation to pre pay either... but rather the option of simply keeping information on file with the funeral home for when the need arises. Contact us today for a confidential appointment. 902-895-5587.

Meet the Directors - Verdell F. Longstaff, Licensed Embalmer & Funeral Director. Verdell Longstaff has twenty eight years experience in the Education Field from teaching high school to College Administration in both Canada and the United States. Having been an ordained minister, administrator and professor he is an accomplished communicator having presented seminars in various settings for audiences throughout the United States and Canada including Universities, Colleges, chu...rch groups and other organizations. His broad range of topics appeal to a variety of audiences and deal with such issues as personal life skills, managerial and employee staff needs, budget considerations, strategic planning development, assessment programs, as well as the development of policy manuals and guidelines, and various retreat topics involving every day living experiences. Beyond the College setting Verdell also served with the American Association of Bible Colleges as an Accreditation team member serving colleges throughout the United States and Canada. Verdell hails from New Brunswick originally but currently resides in Truro with his family and serves as a licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director where he continues to draw upon his past years of expertise as an administrator, educator and clergyman assisting those experiencing death and the grieving process.

Our licensed funeral directors are here to serve at anytime. Pictured are Michael & Kristell Collins, owners and funeral directors. Verdell F. Longstaff, funeral director and embalmer and Cory R. Lunn, funeral director and embalmer. Dignified and family oriented service in your time of need.

Our funeral directors wish each and everyone a safe and happy new year.