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Hello to past and prospective families. You may have heard through the Crowborough grapevine that there have been some changes at Tester...

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Oct 21, 20241 min read
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Thank you Sue
Our Bereavement Group (the BGs) said 'goodbye and thank you' to Sue Carswell recently, who has been helping Glenys run both our groups...

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Oct 11, 20241 min read
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The Taylor-Made Dreams Titanium Circle
Tester & Jones Funeral Services signed up a little while ago as a member of the charity Taylor-Made Dreams’ Titanium Circle and Glenys is...

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Oct 10, 20241 min read
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Charity art exhibition
Glenys and Jo had a very successful and enjoyable time at the Taylor-Made Dreams  Art Exhibition at Basepoint in Crowborough last night,...

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Oct 4, 20241 min read
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Making the final journey
Here at Tester & Jones, we pride ourselves on helping our families to create funeral services which truly reflect their loved one. This...

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Oct 2, 20243 min read
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Charity Quiz Night
The Rotary Club of Crowborough, of which Glenys is a founder member, is holding a Charity Quiz Night - in aid of a range of local...

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Sep 26, 20241 min read
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How to offer support
Often when somebody suffers a bereavement, it’s hard to know what to do and we often go onto autopilot – typically sending a sympathy...

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Sep 9, 20243 min read
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Exceptionally caring and professional
We were very appreciative to receive this recent Google review, thank you: "Tester & Jones recently handled the funeral of my father....

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Sep 6, 20241 min read
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Not just friendship and support
In addition to providing much needed friendship and support, our Bereavement Group (the BGs) also offers more practical sessions – such...

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Aug 13, 20241 min read
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Our Bereavement Group celebrates 15 years
As Tester & Jones marks 20 years in business, one of the things we are most proud about is our wonderful Bereavement Group (the BGs)....

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Aug 6, 20244 min read
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A choice of venues
When looking at the venue for a funeral service, most people assume it’s a choice between a church or a crematorium chapel. However, this...

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Aug 6, 20242 min read
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Charity Fashion Show
The Rotary Club of Crowborough (of which Glenys is a founder member) is holding a Fashion Show on Friday 20 September at Crowborough...

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Aug 1, 20241 min read
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Sunny Open Day
The sun was shining on Wednesday 31 July for the Open Day at Wealden Crematorium in Horam. It was a perfect opportunity for anyone to...

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Jul 30, 20241 min read
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Feeling fruity
The Crowborough Hospital Fete will be taking place on Bank Holiday Monday - and, it's a big date in our town's calendar. Glenys will be...

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Jul 21, 20241 min read
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How music can help with our wellbeing
We all know how music can lift our mood and how, sometimes, we can find solace in listening to sad tunes. Music can also bond us. How...

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Jul 10, 20243 min read
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Meet Mike
Here at Tester & Jones Funeral Services, our funeral arrangers are the ‘public face’ of the firm but we couldn’t be supporting families...

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Jul 8, 20242 min read
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Summer flowers
Thanks to Highgate Florist & Flower School our dedicated window in Mayfield always looks absolutely stunning. Here's the latest display...

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Jul 4, 20241 min read
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Meet Mandy
Here at Tester & Jones Funeral Services, we are delighted to welcome Mandy King to our team as a funeral arranger. She joined us at the...

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Jul 1, 20242 min read
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Day out to Standen
Our Bereavement Group (the BGs) had a very enjoyable - although, rather warm - visit to the National Trust property, Standen House, on...

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Jun 26, 20241 min read
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150 years celebration
Glenys was pleased to be invited to a service on Friday 14 June at All Saints Church Crowborough to mark 150 years of the Crowborough...

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Jun 20, 20241 min read
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