Yes. It matters if the priest that says Mass is not a true priest.
Fr Collins requested who would say his funeral mass. Why would he request a non-Trad priest?
I won't be there anyway since I live several States away.
Sounds like you don't have too much of a connection to Fr Collins. If you did, then you'd know someone who is involved in the funeral or who regularly attended one of his masses, who would be able to tell you the details.
For example, I've met Fr Collins a few times. I really liked him. But I don't live near NY or DC, so I don't expect to know the details of what's going on, except what has been graciously posted here. And I don't expect to find out. How would anyone know to contact me? It makes no sense.
I'm just wondering why this seems to be a secret.
Where is the information supposed to be posted? Is there supposed to be a news conference? Why do you expect for John Sharpe, who lives in DC, should know to contact you on where/when the funeral is for Fr Collins? Does he have your phone #? Is he supposed to create a website?