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Over the years, our Bereavement Group (the BGs) has heard talks from a variety of speakers and organisations - from DIY tips and poetry readings to planning a holiday and writing your Will. Last week, our BG2 group enjoyed a really interesting talk from a representative of Cats Protection. This nationwide charity - which is based down the road from us in Chelwood Gate - has been helping cats since 1927 and has a vision of a society where 'every cat has their best possible lif

Our Bereavement Group (the BGs) always enjoys the productions put on by TWODS - Tunbridge Wells Operatic & Dramatic Society - and, on the afternoon of Wednesday 29 October, a group went along to The Assembly Hall to see The Sound of Music. It was an absolutely excellent production - with amazing performances from everyone, with a special mention to all the von Trapp children, Captain von Trapp, the Mother Superior and, of course, Maria and all the nuns! It was wonderful to be

We've had a presence in the beautiful High Street in Mayfield - next door to Truffles Bakery - for seven years now. Over that time, we are proud of the number of families based in the village who have put their trust in us to conduct their loved one's funerals. While we've been serving the Crowborough community for more than 20 years, we also support families in not only Mayfield, but Withyham, Rotherfield, High Hurstwood, Jarvis Brook, Groombridge and beyond. Mayfield was lo

If you haven't had an opportunity to visit Summersales in London Road, the new cemetery in Crowborough, here's a quick stroll round the grounds. Summersales is open for visitors daily (and there’s plenty of parking on site): October to March: 09.00 to 15.30. Since it opened in May, we have supported a number of our families with burials and services at Summersales. If you are interested in finding out more, please do call our team on: 01892 611811 or just call in.

Since it opened in May, we have supported a number of our families with burials and services at Crowborough's new cemetery, Summersales, in London Road. Owned and managed by Crowborough Town Council, Summersales offers coffin and ashes interments, as well as natural burials; the Ashdown Family Garden, allowed families to be buried together; The Children's Garden; and Summersales Lea, an area of four circular garden beds, available to book for scattering of ashes. There's also

Wearing a suit to the office was once a default expectation but, according to data from YouGov, only 7% of workers now say they don ‘business attire’ at work. In fact, the most common work dress is ‘smart casual attire’, which 34% of workers say describes what they wear to work. The dress code across many professions has certainly become more casual over the years and, since lockdown, a lot of people have abandoned their suits and formal attire for more comfortable clothes.  

Here at Tester & Jones, we are proud to be based in East Sussex and close to the sea. In fact, our unofficial county anthem is ‘Sussex by the Sea’:   “And when you go to Sussex, whoever you may be, You may tell them all that we stand of fall for Sussex by the sea’ William Ward-Higgs, 1907.   For many of us, being near the sea feels very calming – breathing in the sea air and listening to the waves lapping on the beach. For others, the sea can really feel part of who they are

Tester & Jones has entered a team into the Rotary Club of Crowborough Quiz Night on Friday 14 November at Crowborough Community Centre....

This Hospice Care Week, William and Jo from our team went along to an Open Morning at Hospice in the Weald  Cottage Hospice in Five...

Our Bereavement Group (the BGs) has been spending some time away together in Devon, which included taking a ferry ride to Agatha...

We are delighted to announce that experienced funeral arranger, William Rofe, has been appointed as Branch Manager at Tester & Jones...

It was a busy day for Tester & Jones Funeral Services on Saturday 13 September. In the morning, our Bereavement Group (the BGs) hosted a...

Glenn from Tester & Jones Funeral Services has been dealing with the team at Somerset Willow Coffins for many years and they had invited...

Our Bereavement Group (the BGs) is hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning this coming Saturday and everyone is warmly invited to attend....

In the early summer, we were proud to sponsor a butterfly in the Meadow of Memories at Scotney Castle in aid of Hospice in the Weald....

This month at Tester & Jones, we are celebrating our colleague Jo Walsh being part of the team for ten years, having joined at the...

It was such a thrill to watch Jarvis Brook Football Club win on Saturday 16 August at the newly-named Tester & Jones Sportsground and...

Our Bereavement Group (the BGs) has been providing support and friendship to people in Crowborough and its surrounding villages for more...

After a cremation has taken place, there are several options available to families about what they can do with their loved one’s ashes....

Since he joined us in March 2024, Mick Wood has become a familiar face as both one of our trusted bearers and also, impeccably turned out...