Your funeral choices explained
When deciding on the type of funeral you want for a loved one, you will have many options to consider. At Tester & Jones Funeral Services, as an independent funeral director, we have the flexibility to help you create the funeral that reflects the life and personality of your loved one.
Making funeral planning as simple as possible.
Burial arrangements
We understand that choosing a final resting place for your loved one is a deeply personal decision. Whether you are considering a traditional burial or a more natural setting, we are here to support and guide you.
There are several burial options available across Kent and Sussex, including:
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Churchyards
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Cemeteries
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Natural burial grounds
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Each location has its own regulations and requirements, and we can help you understand these to ensure everything is arranged smoothly and respectfully.
Burial on private land is also possible in some cases, depending on specific conditions — we can advise you on this process if it is something you wish to explore.
We can also assist in creating a bespoke memorial, offering a wide selection of gravestones and headstones to honour your loved one in a meaningful way. Please feel free to contact us for further information.
Cremation
Cremation is now the most common choice in the UK, accounting for around 80% of all funerals. We are here to guide you through the options and help you choose the arrangement that feels right for you and your loved one.
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We can arrange a cremation service at any crematorium in the country – there are no restrictions on location. You may choose to have:
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A full funeral service held at the crematorium
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A committal service only, either following or preceding a service held elsewhere (such as in a church or other venue)
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Alternatively, we can arrange a cremation with no service at the crematorium. You may choose to hold a separate memorial or church service before or after. This option offers a respectful and dignified farewell without a formal ceremony.
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Whatever you choose, we will support you every step of the way to ensure that your wishes—and those of your loved one—are respected with care and dignity.
Personalised Services
There are many ways to personalise the funeral service to reflect the person who has passed.
We can provide traditional hearses in black or silver accompanied by matching limousines or you can choose an alternative style from a bright pink hearse to a completely different mode of transport.
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Alternative hearses:-
For a motorbike enthusiast, we can provide a fitting final ride in a motorcycle hearse.
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These are fully enclosed hearses which protect any personal tribute items from different weather conditions.
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Alternatively, for a truly personalised hearse, we can arrange a different mode of transport from an Ice cream truck to a VW Campervan or a rainbow hearse.
A horse-drawn hearse offers a sense of timeless tradition and stately elegance, and the slower pace of the funeral cortege allows time for reflection and contemplation. Carriages and horses are available in black or white, and the plumes are available in a choice of colours, so you can create a unique and memorable funeral service.
“Tester & Jones handled my Dad's funeral. They were 100% professional throughout the whole process. We were treated with such respect and understanding. Everyone involved were so kind. I highly recommend this company.”
Janet, Google review