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Founded in 1943, Collier-Butler Funeral Home provides fine funeral and cremation services to the people of Gadsden, Alabama. We believe in treating all of the families who come to us with dignity and respect. We serve all ethnicities and faith backgrounds and work closely with veterans organizations to honor those who have served our country.

An accommodating Gadsden funeral home

Lobby at Collier-Butler Funeral HomeWe believe a funeral service should reflect the life of the one being honored, and we strive to create a meaningful tribute to those who meant so much to your family and friends. With our accommodating facility and caring staff, we help you plan the perfect memorable tribute tailored to your family's needs. Collier-Butler Funeral Home has space for both large and small groups. We have 4 large parlors, a reception area, a chapel that seats more than 300 and a family area that accommodates up to 55.

Cremation services

Not everyone knows that there are many cremation options. If you are interested in cremation, the funeral home team can explain the process and different options. From a direct cremation without a memorial service or a witness cremation to a full funeral service before or after the cremation and more, we help you understand this increasingly common choice—and handle all of the cremation arrangements.

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Our experienced and dedicated team knows the challenges you face after losing a loved one. That's why all of our services are designed to help you through this personal experience, and we're committed to delivering care before, during and after the service. Collier-Butler Funeral Home is also a member of Dignity Memorial®, North America's largest network of funeral, cremation, and cemetery service providers. As such, we offer exclusive benefits, plan-ahead funeral options, quality, value and customer satisfaction.

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At Collier-Butler Funeral Home, we understand the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families. As a Level Four Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans, we are honored to serve our nation’s heroes and take this responsibility seriously. We have taken steps to ensure our staff is knowledgeable of all the benefits available to military veterans and their families.

In addition, we host community events annually in honor of our veterans and work closely with local veterans organizations. With respect, integrity and dignity, we will walk you through the steps of creating a veteran’s memorial service that truly honors the life and sacrifice of your loved one.

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Please contact us for more information about our funeral and cremation services. We are here for you with compassionate, professional and personal care.

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Interested in learning more? Call us at 256-543-2140 to request a custom quote.

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Since 2005, many of our customers have taken the time to tell us how we did each year via our Voice of the Customer program. Our star ratings and comments from families come directly from these surveys.

"Keith took the time to have our flowers ordered with vases we brought and they were so beautiful. He offered gloves for my mother for her hands had been battered by eliquis. The love shown to her as our family as well was truly appreciated and amazing. God bless you all and your facility felt so wonderful."

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January 2021

"The staff at Collier-Butler gives much attention to detail and helps families tailor a unique and meaningful memorial for their loved ones."

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January 2021

"They were great"

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November 2020

"Having done pre need arrangements made things go much smoother. During this year of COVID-19 and all the changes going on around us I couldn't imagine having to make all the decisions that go along with funeral arrangements."

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