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Jo Walsh celebrates 10 years
This month at Tester & Jones, we are celebrating our colleague Jo Walsh being part of the team for ten years, having joined at the...
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Aug 313 min read
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Top of the table!
It was such a thrill to watch Jarvis Brook Football Club win on Saturday 16 August at the newly-named Tester & Jones Sportsground and...
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Aug 171 min read
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Wisley trip for our BGs
Our Bereavement Group (the BGs) has been providing support and friendship to people in Crowborough and its surrounding villages for more...
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Aug 31 min read
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Keeping loved ones close
After a cremation has taken place, there are several options available to families about what they can do with their loved one’s ashes....
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Jul 303 min read
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Meet Mick
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...
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Jul 242 min read
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Jarvis Brook FC to play at the Tester & Jones Sportsground
Tester & Jones Funeral Services is proud to have signed a significant sponsorship agreement with Jarvis Brook Football Club – resulting...
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Jul 162 min read
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In the driver's seat
We were blessed with beautiful weather for the Crowborough Rotary Club Car Meet in the grounds of Crowborough Rugby Club on Sunday 13...
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Jul 121 min read
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A joyful afternoon
Our BGs recently enjoyed an afternoon tea at The Nevill Crest & Gun, thanks to a community grant from Crowborough Town Council. More than...
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Jul 101 min read
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Afternoon tea
Tester & Jones Funeral Services was recently the recipient of a community grant from Crowborough Town Council for our Bereavement Group...
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Jul 72 min read
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Natural burial at Summersales
We told you recently that we conducted the first natural burial at Summersales Burial Ground, Crowborough's new cemetery. The wildflowers...

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Jun 171 min read
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Proud to be the first
At Tester & Jones Funeral Services, we are very proud to be the first funeral director to organise a burial, ashes interment and natural...

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Jun 152 min read
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Listen again on Ashdown Radio
Glenys Jones and Sharon Middleton were on Ashdown Radio this morning, talking about the new Summersales Burial Ground in Crowborough -...

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Jun 31 min read
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Travelling together
Members of our Bereavement Group (the BGs) have recently returned from a few days together in France. Their trip included a visit to the...

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Jun 11 min read
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We are proud of our hearse
Did you know that not all funeral directors have their own hearse and some will simply rent one in as needed? This means they can’t...

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May 232 min read
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Meet Louise
Here at Tester & Jones Funeral Services, we were delighted to welcome Louise Stapple to our team recently as a Funeral Arranger. She...

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May 192 min read
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A new cemetery in Crowborough
Crowborough has a new town cemetery, which was officially opened by Crowborough’s Mayor, Councillor Matthew Street, this morning at an...

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May 121 min read
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"The BGs is a brilliant thing"
Formed 15 years ago, our Bereavement Group (the BGs) has provided friendship and support to many people since then. Penny has been part...

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May 12 min read
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The world's first 'living coffin'
Here at Tester & Jones Funeral Services, we are always keeping an eye out for new innovations in our industry, particularly ones that...

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Apr 241 min read
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Passion for fashion
Join Glenys and the team from the Rotary Club of Crowborough and make a difference to charity with your passion for fashion! Find them at...

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Apr 221 min read
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Meadow of Memories
Tester & Jones Funeral Services is dedicating a butterfly in the Hospice in the Weald Meadow of Memories tribute and you can do the same....

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Apr 101 min read
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