Tester & Jones Funeral Services

18/10/2025

BURIALS AT SEA: Here at Tester & Jones, we are proud to be based in East Sussex and close to the sea. In fact, our unofficial county anthem is ‘Sussex by the Sea’:

“And when you go to Sussex, whoever you may be,
You may tell them all that we stand of fall for Sussex by the sea’
William Ward-Higgs, 1907.

For many of us, being near the sea feels very calming – breathing in the sea air and listening to the waves lapping on the beach. For others, the sea can really feel part of who they are – particularly if a life on water has formed part of their career, perhaps in the navy, or they simply enjoy being out in the water, sailing or maybe fishing.

We are therefore proud to be able to offer our families a traditional burial at sea – if that feels like an appropriate and meaningful way to say goodbye. To facilitate this type of burial, we work in conjunction with The Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) in Eastbourne. With years of experience and a strong maritime heritage, MVS ensures each service is conducted with the utmost care and professionalism.

Discover more about burials at sea: https://www.testerandjones.co.uk/post/sussex-by-the-sea

Here at Tester & Jones, we are proud to be based in East Sussex and close to the sea. In fact, our unofficial county anthem is ‘Sussex by the Sea’: “And when you go to Sussex, whoever you may be,You may tell them all that we stand of fall for Sussex by the sea’William Ward-Higgs, 1907. For m...

17/10/2025

Next up at the Tester & Jones Sportsground:

We entertain 2nd placed Billingshurst at the Tester and Jones Sportsground this Saturday 3pm.

Promises to be a good game between two attacking teams

Come along and support the Brook

16/10/2025

ONE OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS: Over the years, our Bereavement Group (the BGs) has gone along to many productions by TWODS - Tunbridge Wells Operatic & Dramatic Society. It has certainly become one of their 'favourite things' to do together.

They are currently looking forward to attending the Society's production of 'The Sound of Music' at Assembly Hall Theatre in Tunbridge Wells. The production is on from 28 October to 1 November and there are still tickets available: https://www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk/whats-on/twods-the-sound-of-music.html

15/10/2025

SO EFFICIENT, YET COMPASSIONATE: We feel very privileged to support so many local families at such a difficult time and are very proud of the thank you letters and notes we receive afterwards, such as this one:

13/10/2025

QUIZ NIGHT: Tester & Jones has entered a team into the Rotary Club of Crowborough Quiz Night on Friday 14 November at Crowborough Community Centre. Why not join us for an evening of questions posed by Simon Scales 'Scalesie' from Ashdown Radio.

Profits from the Quiz Night will go to Hospice in the Weald. Tea and coffee will be provided, while there will be a bar and raffle.

Find out more here: https://crowboroughrotary.org/rotary-events/quiz-night-2025/

11/10/2025

ANOTHER WIN at the Tester & Jones Sportsground! Well done to JARVIS BROOK FOOTBALL CLUB for beating Copthorne 2-1.

11/10/2025

YOU ARE NOT ALONE: This Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October) the charity Sands - baby loss charity wants parents to know that they are not alone. The charity says:

"Baby Loss Awareness Week is an opportunity to bring us together as a community and give anyone touched by pregnancy and baby loss a safe and supportive space to share their experiences and feel that they are not alone.

During last year’s messages of remembrance and hope brought many people together. Take care of yourselves and know that we are here for you now and throughout the year."

Access support here: https://babyloss-awareness.org/

11/10/2025

It's game day at the Tester and Jones Sportsground

We entertain Copthorne with a 3pm kick off

Come along and support the Brook

09/10/2025

HOSPICE OPEN MORNING: This Hospice Care Week, William, Glenys and Jo from our team went along to an Open Morning at Hospice in the Weald Cottage Hospice in Five Ashes this morning. There they discovered more about the support provided by Hospice in the Weald.

There's an Open Morning at the Hospice's Pembury site tomorrow, between 10.00am and 12.00pm:
www.hospiceintheweald.org.uk/events

09/10/2025

FAMILY HISTORY MONTH: It's Family History Month, which is a good time to think about the words you put on a loved one's memorial. It could be that, in many years to come, your ancestors might be visiting that grave - perhaps in Summersales, our new cemetery in Crowborough - to discover more about their family history.

In most episodes of the BBC television programme, ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’, many of the celebrities are seen discovering the grave of an ancestor. The memorial which they find marks somewhere they can pay their respects and often provides some key information about that person’s life and perhaps other relatives.

For family and friends, memorials are a way of remembering someone who has passed and offer comfort to people during their time of bereavement.

Read more here: https://www.testerandjones.co.uk/post/the-right-words

07/10/2025

BIG GAME: The Tester & Jones Sportsground welcomed a bumper crowd for JARVIS BROOK FOOTBALL CLUB v Worthing in the Sussex Senior Cup tonight. While Jarvis Brook didn't win, it was fantastic to see so many people and Worthing fans said they felt very welcomed.

06/10/2025

Tomorrow night

National league south WORTHING FC come to the Tester and Jones Sportsground to take on the Brook in round two of the Sussex Senior Cup!

It's giant killing time !

Come on down and support the boys as we look to cause a cup upset!

Kick off 7.30pm