Dean Jones Funeral Service

03/06/2026

29/05/2026

ITS COMING!!

There’s something special about East Preston Festival week. 🎉

It’s the time of year when the whole village comes together - friends catching up, families enjoying the events, local businesses joining in, and the community spirit that makes East Preston what it is shining through everywhere you look.

This year, we’re proud to once again be supporting the Festival by sponsoring some of the events taking place across the week, and we’ll also be decorating our window to join in the celebrations alongside the other wonderful local businesses in the village.

From live entertainment and family activities to community events, open gardens, music, markets and much more, there really is something for everyone to enjoy.

The Festival has always been about supporting village life and bringing people together, and we’re proud to play a small part in that. 💙

We look forward to seeing the village buzzing throughout Festival week! 🌿

25/05/2026

🎸 East Preston Festival Week is turning up the volume… and we’re proud to be part of it! 🎶

We are delighted to be sponsoring The Rolling Clones — the UK’s leading Rolling Stones tribute band — as they bring a fantastic night of live music to East Preston Junior School Hall on Saturday 6th June at 7:30pm.

Festival week is all about community, bringing people together, and celebrating everything that makes village life so special. From sponsoring the Shuffleboard Night the evening before, to supporting live music for everyone to enjoy, we’re proud to play a small part in helping make the week memorable.

So gather your friends, dust off your dancing shoes, and come along for what promises to be a brilliant evening of classic hits, great atmosphere, and community spirit right here in the heart of East Preston.

We hope to see plenty of familiar faces there supporting another wonderful local event 🎤✨

22/05/2026

Did you know families can personalise funerals in far more ways than people often realise?

Some recent personal touches families have chosen include:

• A final route past a meaningful place
• A horsedrawn Carrige
• Memory tables filled with photographs
• Dress codes reflecting someone’s personality
• Eco-friendly options
• Motorcycle, classic car, or vintage vehicle processions

A funeral doesn’t have to feel traditional if that’s not who the person was.

We believe every farewell should feel authentic, meaningful, and personal to the life being remembered.

20/05/2026

Did you know shuffleboard dates all the way back to the 15th century and was once so popular that King Henry VIII was said to be a fan of the game? 👑🎯

As part of this year’s East Preston Festival, we’re proud to be sponsoring the Shuffleboard Night at The Miller Barn on Friday 5th June - and it promises to be a brilliant evening of fun, laughs and a little friendly competition.

Whether you’re a seasoned shuffleboard champion or have never played before, it’s all about getting together, enjoying the atmosphere and supporting the fantastic community spirit that makes East Preston so special.

We’re looking forward to seeing plenty of familiar faces there and hopefully meeting a few new ones too. So gather your team, bring your competitive side, and come along for a great evening during Festival week! 🎉

📍 The Miller Barn, The Village Hall, BN16 1LP
📅 Thursday 5th June

See you there!

15/05/2026

Sometimes the smallest memories stay with us the longest.

A laugh.
A saying they always used.
A song they loved.
The way they made people feel.

Today, we’d love to create a space to remember the people who are no longer with us but are still part of our lives every day.

If you feel comfortable, share a memory, story, photo, or even just a name in the comments below ❤️

Because remembering someone keeps their story alive.

13/05/2026

A funeral director should feel part of the community - not simply located in it.

Being in the heart of the village means families can pop in for a chat, ask questions face-to-face, or simply know there’s someone nearby when they need support.

We’re proud to be part of everyday village life, not separate from it.

Because during difficult moments, personal connection matters.

11/05/2026

Recently, we had the honour of helping with the funeral of a much-loved local rugby player, where the rugby ground itself became the setting for his farewell for the very first time.

After recently retiring and playing his final game this season, rugby had remained such a huge part of his identity and life right to the very end. So for his family, friends and teammates, there could not have been a more fitting place to celebrate him than the club and pitch that meant so much to him over the years.

For many people, a rugby club is far more than just a place to play. It becomes a second home. A place filled with friendships, memories, laughter, victories, stories and years of belonging.

Seeing people gathered pitch-side, sharing stories, smiles and memories, created something incredibly personal and deeply moving. It was not just a farewell, but a reflection of the life he lived, the friendships he built and the community he was part of.

Moments like this remind us that every life tells a different story, and sometimes the most meaningful farewells are the ones that feel truly connected to the person at the centre of them.

The family have kindly given us permission to share these photographs and story from such a special and memorable day, and we are incredibly grateful to be able to share a small part of it with our community.