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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...

Tester & Jones Funeral Services is proud to have signed a significant sponsorship agreement with Jarvis Brook Football Club – resulting...

We were blessed with beautiful weather for the Crowborough Rotary Club Car Meet in the grounds of Crowborough Rugby Club on Sunday 13...

Our BGs recently enjoyed an afternoon tea at The Nevill Crest & Gun, thanks to a community grant from Crowborough Town Council. More than...

Tester & Jones Funeral Services was recently the recipient of a community grant from Crowborough Town Council for our Bereavement Group...

We told you recently that we conducted the first natural burial at Summersales Burial Ground, Crowborough's new cemetery. The wildflowers in that part of the cemetery are looking beautiful now and attracting local wildlife, including butterflies. Here's a note we received from the family: "We would like to thank everyone involved with mum’s natural burial on the day. We were so grateful to you for suggesting the mushroom cocoon for mum. Once you had mentioned it, we felt

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

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

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...

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

Crowborough has a new town cemetery, which was officially opened by Crowborough’s Mayor, Councillor Matthew Street, this morning at an...

Formed 15 years ago, our Bereavement Group (the BGs) has provided friendship and support to many people since then. Penny has been part...

Here at Tester & Jones Funeral Services, we are always keeping an eye out for new innovations in our industry, particularly ones that...

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...

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

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

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

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