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When somebody we know dies, we usually feel that we should attend their funeral to pay our respects. There are certain rituals associated...

Stephen and Glenys are looking forward to attending the SAIF AGM from 17-20 March at the Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club near Edinburgh. We...

Kim Eastwood joined our team here at Tester & Jones in November as a Funeral Arranger, having previously worked at the Kent & Sussex...

The newly-formed Rotary Club of Crowborough is holding a Fashion Show on Friday 11 March at Crowborough Rugby Club. Glenys (who has...

We were excited to receive the 2022 edition of the 'Local Business Directory' from Crowborough and District Chamber of Commerce this...

The first Christmas after a loved one has died is tough and once you’ve ‘survived’ that festive period, it can be another blow to have to...

We are proud that, during 2021, an incredible £88,074.17 was raised via the Tester & Jones website, through 173 pages set up in memory of...

… for another year in which we’ve been able to use our long experience to provide a caring and professional funeral service for the...

We are very sad to share the news that our colleague Lorna Ashworth is leaving the team here at Tester & Jones Funeral Services. She’s...

Around 50 members of our Bereavement Group (drawn from our main group and our smaller group, which meets at St John’s Church Hall) met...

The team at Tester & Jones Funeral Services was absolutely delighted to be recognised as ‘highly commended’ in the ‘Best Customer...

When remembering a loved one, many of us will light a candle – whether at home or when visiting a church. But, why do we do this? We...

We are very proud of our latest Google review: “Thanks to Stephen, Sharon, Lorna and all the team for looking after our Mum’s funeral....

A team of golfers representing Tester & Jones Funeral Services, which included Stephen, enjoyed taking part in the Crowborough Rotary...

When somebody dies, we often like to make a donation in their memory – particularly if it’s a charity related to a health issue that...

Tester & Jones Funeral Services has been named as a finalist in the ‘Best Customer Service’ category of the prestigious Sussex Business...

Stephen and Glenys, who are both members of the newly-formed Rotary Club in Crowborough, recently enjoyed volunteering at the new...

In a recent film, The Last Bus, actor Timothy Spall stars as Tom Harper, a retired widower, who is travelling from John O’Groats to...

Visit a graveyard and it gives a real glimpse into the past. You’ll probably discover people with familiar names and wonder what the...

During lockdown we shared a blog about ways to reach out to newly bereaved people who were possibly feeling isolated. Now times are...