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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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 31, 20241 min read


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 22, 20241 min read


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


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


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


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


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 27, 20241 min read


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


Loneliness Awareness Week
Here at Tester & Jones, the support we provide our families doesn't end when the funeral has taken place. Not long after we were...

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Jun 10, 20241 min read


Wealden Crematorium - Open Day
Wealden Crematorium is holding an Open Day on Wednesday 31 July between 10.00am and 3.00pm. You don't need to book, just pop along to...

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Jun 10, 20241 min read


Peonies at Penshurst
Fifteen of our Bereavement Group members (the BGs) enjoyed a lovely trip to Penshurst Place & Gardens recently. Glenys says it was a...

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May 30, 20241 min read


Caring for your loved one
When a team from a local care home came in for a cup of tea and one of ‘discovery sessions’ recently, we outlined the care we provide to...

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May 2, 20242 min read


Out and about
Our Bereavement Group (the BGS) is away this week, enjoying a coach holiday based in Nottinghamshire, with trips out during the day to...

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May 2, 20241 min read
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