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


Day out at Sheffield Park
The Tester & Jones Bereavement Group (the BG's) recently enjoyed a lovely day out to Sheffield Park. It's become an annual visit for the...
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Jun 21, 20231 min read
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Wolfe Bowling Club
We’ve been sponsoring Wolfe Bowling Club in Crowborough for a number of years now and are delighted that our support is continuing this...
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Jun 13, 20231 min read
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Delivering a eulogy
Glossophobia - or a fear of public speaking - is a very common phobia and one that is believed to affect up to 75% of the population....
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Jun 5, 20234 min read
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Why we’re a member of SAIF
Here at Tester & Jones, we have been a member of SAIF since we were established. To the families we support, it signals our independence,...
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May 31, 20232 min read
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Another year of support
Here at Tester & Jones, we are delighted to be continuing to sponsor Rotherfield Bowling Club. Based within the Recreational Ground in...
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May 30, 20231 min read
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Afternoon visit
Our offices have recently been refurbished, so it seemed like a good time to open our doors to local businesses and organisations - to...
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May 24, 20232 min read
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Loneliness and bereavement
Loneliness is something which has been spoken about a lot in the media over recent years and it affects many people in our society. The...
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May 22, 20232 min read
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Following SAIF’s strict Code of Practice
Did you know that, at this time there are no statutory requirements for a funeral director in the UK to be inspected? While there is a...
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May 18, 20232 min read
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Charity golf event
Stephen enjoyed playing in the Key Cup last week, which was held at the Royal Birkdale and Formby Golf Clubs near Liverpool. The event...
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May 16, 20231 min read
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Mental Health Awareness Week
This Mental Health Awareness Week (15 to 21 May) we are particularly thinking about mental health in our own profession. People working...
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May 15, 20232 min read
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Organ recital at St Michael & All Angels
Over the years, we have supported many families with funeral services at St Michael & All Angels Church in Jarvis Brook and have heard...
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May 10, 20231 min read
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Bring flowers to someone
When we hear that somebody has died, we often send them flowers. However, while they will really appreciate the gesture, there could be...
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May 5, 20233 min read
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Supporting Rotary
Glenys and Stephen enjoyed meeting visitors to the Crowborough Business Expo, organised by Crowborough and District Chamber of Commerce....
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Apr 18, 20231 min read
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Sharon now conducting funerals
Having joined us two years ago, Sharon Middleton is now expanding her role of funeral arranger into conducting funerals for Tester &...
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Apr 13, 20234 min read
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Business Expo
The Crowborough Business Expo, organised by Crowborough and District Chamber of Commerce, is taking place on Tuesday 18 April at the...
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Apr 13, 20231 min read
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Lunch for CRUK
Tester & Jones Funeral Services was very happy to sponsor the Welcome Drink at the Acorns Charity Lunch at Crowborough Rugby Club on...
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Mar 15, 20232 min read
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Glenys joins the Chamber committee
We are proud to share the news that Glenys Jones was voted onto the executive committee of Crowborough & District Chamber of Commerce at...
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Mar 13, 20232 min read
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Our Bereavement Group
As we head towards our 20th year in business, one of the things we are most proud about is our wonderful Bereavement Group (which we like...
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Mar 7, 20233 min read
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The Jeremy Vine Show
Did you listen to the section on Jeremy Vine’s BBC Radio 2 show on Tuesday 21 February about direct cremations and has it left you with...
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Mar 1, 20232 min read
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Floral design
On National Floral Design Day, we thought we'd share this beautiful display in our dedicated window in Mayfield. It was created by...
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Feb 28, 20231 min read
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