J. Vernon Kendrick Funeral Directors, Lye

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Independent family funeral directors, established in 1931 and providing caring, professional funeral arranging services in Lye and Stourbridge

Latest Verified Reviews

Sally Hollis 14th Jul 2025

Very professional service provided, but also in a personable and empathetic way.

Denise Thomas 10th Jul 2025

Family have used Kendricks before. Very caring from the moment I contacted them. Kept me informed of how the arrangements were going. Professional, caring and attentive.

David Owen 9th Jul 2025

An extremely difficult time was dealt with sensitively and with the utmost professionalism. Staff were all extremely kind and thoughtful. We felt that Mum was very well looked afte ... r.  more

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

Vernon House, Cemetery Road
Lye
West Midlands
DY9 8DB

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

About Us

J. Vernon Kendrick independent family funeral directors has been providing funeral services in Lye, Wollescote, Stourbridge and the surrounding areas since 1931.

Under the personal attention of Dan Kendrick, Linda Glock and Tony Jones, all of the team will be able to guide you through every step of the process with kindness and consideration.

J. Vernon Kendrick provides traditional funeral services, simple funerals, and direct cremations. No matter your requirements, you will receive a high standard of care and attention. The funeral home at Lye is fully equipped to care for and accommodate your loved one.

The offices are open 9 to 5, Monday to Friday, with appointments on Saturday mornings. J Vernon Kendrick also operates a 24-hour telephone service.

Call J. Vernon Kendrick funeral directors today to find out how they can help you plan the perfect send-off, whatever type of funeral you have in mind.

Latest Obituaries

Nancy   Hill

Nancy Hill

Jul 1936 - Jul 2025

Maureen Anne   Wooldridge

Maureen Anne Wooldridge

Jan 1950 - Jul 2025

Sandra Dawn   Steventon

Sandra Dawn Steventon

Oct 1959 - Jun 2025

Judith Susan    Owen

Judith Susan Owen

Jan 1956 - Jun 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Sally Hollis 14th Jul 2025

    Very professional service provided, but also in a personable and empathetic way.

  • 5 Denise Thomas 10th Jul 2025

    Family have used Kendricks before. Very caring from the moment I contacted them. Kept me informed of how the arrangements were going. Professional, caring and attentive.

  • 5 David Owen 9th Jul 2025

    An extremely difficult time was dealt with sensitively and with the utmost professionalism. Staff were all extremely kind and thoughtful. We felt that Mum was very well looked after.

  • 5 Sandra Bladen 24th Jun 2025

    Very helpful and kind

  • 5 Sam Robertson 22nd Jun 2025

    Can't thank the whole team enough, so professional and caring and nothing too much trouble, special thanks to Linda, who not only helped us arrange mom's funeral and made a very sad difficult time a lot easier, but also looked after us in their lounge afterwards, the catering was delicious and plenty of it. Big thanks to the whole team

  • 5 Jenny Cleverly 21st Jun 2025

    Can’t speak highly enough of Tony and the team. Went above and beyond with care and attention for my Dad. Nothing was too much trouble.
    Would highly recommend!!

  • 5 Kim Northall 21st Jun 2025

    Tony , Dave and rest of staff were respectful , helpful & incredibly professional . Thank you all . 

  • 5 Paul Prosser 19th Jun 2025

    This was my first funeral to arrange, can't thank them enough, always on hand and took away all the stress, the staff were so friendly and the funeral went smoothly, would definitely recommend, thanks again.

  • 5 Steven Hodgetts 17th Jun 2025

    Excellent and compassionate throughout the whole process.

  • 5 Bridgett Smith 8th Jun 2025

    Kind & professional through a difficult process 

  • 5 Richard Lyndon 19th May 2025

    Can I take the opportunity Tony to extend our family's sincere thanks to you and all the JVK team who were - as we have come to experience before - incredibly professional, courteous and empathetic at what is always a very sad time for families. Our best wishes too to Kevin for a very long and happy retirement. 

  • 5 Angela Hipkin 11th May 2025

    Tony and the team did an excellent job, have used Kendricks a few times they always treat the family with respect and are always happy to help you

  • 5 Wayne Sinclair 5th May 2025

    Tony was professional and guided me through everything for my dad’s funeral, on the day Kevin looked after us and never rushed a thing . Top Draw 👍

  • 5 Samantha Barratt 5th May 2025

    Excellent Service, made everything a lot more easy for the family, couldn't fault them.
    Tony has been amazing all through... Thank You

  • 5 Andrew Jones 3rd May 2025

    Absolutely fabulous very professional start to finish we didn't have to worry about anything all taken care of thank you so much

  • 4 Anna Morris 30th Apr 2025

    Very caring.

  • 5 Freda Baker 14th Apr 2025

    Amazing service provided by this company. We always use them because of their level in customer care/ support that they deliver. Thank you Dan and team, you made the day very special. 

  • 5 Carol Glarvey 8th Apr 2025

    Dan was very kind,thoughtfull and helpful throughout.
    A very professional service.

  • 5 Adrian Stanley 1st Apr 2025

    Conducted with reverence kindness and respect for my late mother Margaret Stanley, special thanks too my good friend John fox who gave his time so willingly and freely, a big and heartfelt thanks to you all, and Kevin for all he did in organising everything 

  • 5 Denise Heginbotham 12th Mar 2025

    From start to finish we had excellent service, their main concern was everything was exactly how we wanted it to be. Our family have used Kendricks for everyone of our family that have passed on and each time we have received excellent service, couldn’t recommend more.

  • 5 John Chandler 7th Mar 2025

    Kevin and JVK arranged everything for my wife’s funeral, cremation, cars, flowers, vicar, order of service booklets, refreshments for the wake in their lounge.
    They accommodated our every need and it made things a lot easier for us at this very difficult and emotional time when we were struggling to cope.
    I can’t thank them enough for making a sad day run very smoothly.

  • 5 Helen Weaver 4th Mar 2025

    Thank you to Kevin and all the staff at Kendricks, Lye for all you have done for the whole family. First parent we have lost, left with no instructions from Dad, but with your guidance and support you made the process easier. Nothing was too much trouble for you, any requests from the family were listened to and acted upon. Dad was treated with care and dignity. Thank you for providing us with as many viewings as we needed to cherish those last moments with Dad.
    Highly recommended.

  • 5 Robert Edwards 22nd Feb 2025

    Excellent and very caring service 

  • 5 Andrea Hipkiss 18th Feb 2025

    Very professional caring and supportive to myself & family at the sad time of our Dads passing.

    Highly recommend Vernon's nothing is too much

  • 5 Pamela Walters 18th Feb 2025

    Such kindness was shown towards myself Pam(wife) and children Tom,John & Sarah, also family &friends who came.From the time the cars arrived everything was managed so professionally by Kevin &his team making it such a special day which I know John would have been looking down on us all and been so proud on the celebration of his life .Thanks to all for making such a sad day so special.

Address
Vernon House, Cemetery Road
Lye
West Midlands
DY9 8DB

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Sally Hollis 14th Jul 2025

Very professional service provided, but also in a personable and empathetic way.

Denise Thomas 10th Jul 2025

Family have used Kendricks before. Very caring from the moment I contacted them. Kept me informed of how the arrangements were going. Professional, caring and attentive.

David Owen 9th Jul 2025

An extremely difficult time was dealt with sensitively and with the utmost professionalism. Staff were all extremely kind and thoughtful. We felt that Mum was very well looked afte ... r.  more

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