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Insights, Advice, and Support from Your Trusted Funeral Directors in Crowborough


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 17, 20252 min read


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 13, 20251 min read


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 11, 20251 min read


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 8, 20252 min read


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...

testerandjones
Jun 17, 20251 min read


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...

testerandjones
Jun 15, 20252 min read


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 -...

testerandjones
Jun 3, 20251 min read


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...

testerandjones
Jun 1, 20251 min read


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...

testerandjones
May 23, 20252 min read


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

testerandjones
May 19, 20252 min read


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...

testerandjones
May 12, 20251 min read


"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...

testerandjones
May 1, 20252 min read


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...

testerandjones
Apr 24, 20251 min read


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...

testerandjones
Apr 22, 20251 min read


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....

testerandjones
Apr 10, 20251 min read


CRUK lunch in Crowborough
We were delighted to sponsor the Speaker, Tanya Hollands, at the recent Acorns Crowborough Committee Charity Lunch at Crowborough Rugby...

testerandjones
Apr 2, 20252 min read


Tricia Bentley joins to support our Bereavement Group
Here at Tester & Jones Funeral Services, we are delighted that Tricia Bentley has recently joined us to support Glenys running our...

testerandjones
Apr 1, 20252 min read


Practical advice
In addition to providing friendship and emotional support, our Bereavement Group members (the BGs) also benefit from practical sessions...

testerandjones
Mar 14, 20251 min read


Planning ahead for your funeral
Research commissioned by pre-paid funeral plan provider, Ecclesiastical Planning Services, has revealed that out of 1,500 people...

testerandjones
Mar 7, 20252 min read


New death certification reforms
On 9 September 2024, death certification reforms for England and Wales came into effect which mean that all deaths are now reviewed...

testerandjones
Mar 5, 20252 min read
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