Stephen Tester Funeral Directors

Stephen Tester Funeral Directors We are privileged to introduce to the community of Crowborough and surrounding villages, a new funeral service with an established tradition of care.

Call 01892 577166 to talk to us.

02/04/2026

Here’s our best wishes for Easter – a time of re-growth. Spring brings with it comfort for many with the promise of renewed life.

However you are spending this Easter weekend, we hope you find it peaceful and regenerating.

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It’s been a busy but energising weekend at the SAIF independent funeral directors AGM. I'm an active member of this fan...
30/03/2026

It’s been a busy but energising weekend at the SAIF independent funeral directors AGM. I'm an active member of this fantastic industry body and was delighted to meet so many fellow professionals. We celebrated women in our industry, learned a lot and had fun over three days of solid networking, education and socialising.

This weekend showed strong engagement, honest discussion and a clear focus on the future — exactly what an AGM should deliver.

We also saw the launch of SAIF's new national direct cremation campaign — an important step in supporting independent funeral directors like us to clearly communicate value, choice, and local care to the families we serve. You can learn more about direct cremation on our website (www.stephentesterifd.co.uk/arrangements)

We're always happy to have a chat with people in the community about direct cremation, SAIF's regulatory standards that we adhere to, or any other issues or questions around the funeral industry. Call us on 01982 577166.

26/03/2026

We’re delighted that Stephen Tester Funeral Directors is an official business partner of Rotary Club of Crowborough.

You can find our entry on the website www.crowboroughrotary.org/business-partners which explains who we are, what we do and our ethos.

I’m proud to be a member of Crowborough Rotary Club, which does so much good work in the town and has done for many years. I’ve found support and friendship and enjoyed being part of our charitable events and socials. Being a business partner as well as a personal member underlines Stephen Tester Funeral Directors’ commitment to the Club and the community it represents.

If you’d like to find out more about the Club and what it does, come to our discovery event: www.rebrand.ly/Rotary44c37f

A great afternoon at the Charles Century Community Stadium as our sponsored match saw Crowborough Athletic Football Club...
14/03/2026

A great afternoon at the Charles Century Community Stadium as our sponsored match saw Crowborough Athletic Football Club come away with a well-deserved 2–0 win against Beckenham Town. The crowd was in fine voice, the atmosphere around the ground made it a really enjoyable occasion, and it was good to see the Club collecting for Parkinson's UK during the game.

I was pleased to present the Player of the Match award to .turner777 after a tremendous performance in the centre of the pitch — a well-earned recognition.

Well done to everyone involved, and thank you to the Club and supporters for making us feel so welcome.

After a couple of postponements, our sponsored match for Crowborough Athletic Football Club is finally going ahead, with...
14/03/2026

After a couple of postponements, our sponsored match for Crowborough Athletic Football Club is finally going ahead, with kick-off just a couple of hours away.

We’re looking forward to being at the Charles Century Community Stadium this afternoon, and we’re pleased that the Club will also be collecting for Parkinson's UK at today’s game.

Good luck to the team — and we hope to see plenty of you there.

12/03/2026

Third time lucky for us – weather has caused our sponsored match to be postponed twice already!

At last we’re proud to be the match day sponsor for Crowborough Athletic Football Club this Saturday as our first team meets Beckenham Town.

We’ll be on the sidelines at the Charles Century Community Stadium, following every moment of the match and cheering our team on.

We hope the weather is kind to us and we’d love to see you all there!

08/03/2026

On International Women’s Day we celebrate our general manager, Kim Eastwood.

More often than not, Kim’s will be the first voice you hear as she answers the phone at Stephen Tester Funeral Directors, with her warm and compassionate approach.

Kim also brings her air of calm and her organisational talents to her second role with us, as a funeral arranger. Her extensive experience in the bereavement sector includes working at Kent & Sussex Crematorium and a previous role at an independent funeral directors.

She has completed the Funeral Practitioner Course delivered by the Independent Funeral Directors College (IFD).
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Kim says: “Families come to us when they are at their lowest. We are here to help them, guiding them through the process and shouldering some of the responsibility.

“Every family is unique, and it’s a privilege to help them create a service that truly reflects their loved one.”

06/03/2026

As a member of the Rotary Club of Crowborough , I’m going to be swinging an iron at their Annual Charity Golf Day on 15 May 2026. Hopefully I’ll help my team win, but the fun is in the taking part.

Held at the Crowborough Beacon Golf Club , it’s Rotary’s 6th Annual Golf Day Fundraiser, and the Club would love golfers and other local businesses (both members and non-members) to join this fun day (and evening!) in aid of Taylor-Made Dreams , a local charity supporting children with life‑limiting illnesses.

Register early to secure your place with admin@crowboroughrotary.org or go to the event page: www.crowboroughrotary.org/rotary-events/golf-day-fundraiser-15th-may-2026

26/02/2026

We love to support the arts and there’s no better way than sponsoring local festivals showcasing great talent.

The Mayfield Festival is the perfect event if you like relaxed listening and good company. We’re delighted to be sponsoring two events in the schedule - A Sunday Kind of Jazz with the young Harry L’Estrange Trio and, in contrast, medieval and renaissance music by Faronel.

Both are on Sunday May 3 at St Dunstan’s Church. Two very different styles but please do go along — as I just know you’ll love both.

23/02/2026

National Funeral Planning Awareness Week

This week is a reminder to have the important conversations we often put off. Talking about funeral wishes with family and friends can make a world of difference when the time comes.

Why is it important to talk about your funeral wishes?
•⁠ ⁠It relieves your loved ones from making tough decisions during a difficult time
•⁠ ⁠It helps ensure your wishes are honoured
•⁠ ⁠It creates peace of mind knowing everything is taken care of

Starting the conversation now means your family will know exactly what you want, reducing stress and confusion in the future.

Take the first step today - start talking with your loved ones. It’s a gift of care for both you and your family.

22/02/2026

Our first year in business as Stephen Tester Funeral Directors has been an immense honour and privilege. Working relationships with local businesses, such as Bitten Lemon, have enabled us to grow and helped us on our journey.

15/02/2026

We strive to arrange the funeral for our families that is as close to their wishes as we can. And when a small, intimate service is required we have just the space.
We feel honoured to have met the needs of this family so they could say goodbye to their mum in a way that felt right.
“Christmas Eve my mum passed away. By the end of that afternoon, mum was collected by Stephen Tester Funeral Directors and in their care.
“With 20 mourners expected to attend the service, the Crematorium seemed wrong. It's just too big for a small congregation.
“Stephen Tester’s ‘Beacon Chapel’ on the premises is absolutely perfect. Just right for an intimate service.
“Stephen and Kim offered so much guidance to ensure every wish was met with sympathy and care and, as a result, help provide something special. Really special.”

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Beacon House, Park Road
Crowborough
TN62QX

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