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

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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

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

Shaun    Dakin

Shaun Dakin

Jun 1969 - Apr 2026

Kevin   Gary Pritchard

Kevin Gary Pritchard

Jun 1958 - May 2026

Kenneth   May

Kenneth May

Apr 1945 - Apr 2026

Barry David   Notton

Barry David Notton

Aug 1946 - Apr 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families emphasize the care and compassion shown throughout the process, from the initial phone call or first meeting through to the funeral day itself. They describe staff as kind, thoughtful, and genuinely considerate during what families acknowledge as an emotionally difficult time, with several noting that arrangements were handled with patience and without pressure.

Families frequently mention clear communication and guidance through each stage of planning. Many say they felt well-informed about what would happen, that their wishes were listened to and acted upon, and that staff made themselves available to answer questions and support decision-making, particularly highlighting how this eased their anxiety during a stressful period.

A number of reviews note that the funeral day itself ran smoothly and with dignity, with families commenting on the professional yet personable manner of all staff involved, from office workers through to drivers and those conducting the service on the day. Families often remark that nothing was too much trouble, that special requests were accommodated, and that they felt their loved one was well looked after throughout.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Joanne Claridge 17th Jun 2024

    Supportive and professional service from start to finish. Tony is a gem and was so helpful throughout the process, thank you! 

  • 5 Samantha Westwood 10th Jun 2024

    Can't fault the service, kept me well informed.

  • 5 Claire Smith 9th Jun 2024

    Very professional service. Tony could not have been any more helpful or understanding than he was. He made the sadness of the journey easy for us, ensuring all of our needs for Dad were dealt with.  Excellent service would highly recommend.

  • 5 John Partridge 7th Jun 2024

    First class, professional and totally efficient. No stone unturned to provide a worry free service.
    Enabled us to concentrate fully on other matters.
    Can't praise Kevin enough for his personal attention and advice.

  • 5 Kevin Porter 22nd May 2024

    Dan and his team were excellent throughout this difficult time.
    A real local family funeral Director with traditional values.
    His Father and Grandfather would be proud of the way the company has continued to look after people the way it should be done .

    Kevin Porter

  • 5 April Fradgley 3rd May 2024

    Very helpful and informative.
    Will do their best to do what you request if it is possible to do so.

  • 5 Shannon Ward 30th Apr 2024

    Amazing funeral directors from start to end Thankyou.

  • 5 Sarah Jones 24th Apr 2024

    Would recommend them to anyone, they took care of our dad's funeral from start to finish and they went above and beyond. I would just like to say a big thank you to you all. You made it so easy and hassle free. Thank you x

  • 5 Jane Salmonds 22nd Apr 2024

    Tony and Kevin were both extremely efficient, empathetic and thoughtful in helping us organise our dear Mom's funeral. We felt supported throughout.

  • 5 Ben Bills 12th Apr 2024

    Absolutely brilliant people and services provided made a very difficult time so much easier!!! 
    Would totally recommend made my moms funeral as perfect as it could be.. thanks to all involved.

  • 5 Melanie Shutt 8th Apr 2024

    Staff at the funeral home were extremely pleasant , very helpful and showed a lot of compassion and respect to our family . 
    Everyone commented on the wake after above the funeral home . 
    Buffett food was laid out beautifully and staff were so accommodating and friendly . 
    Even limousine drivers and the hearse drivers were extremely considerate to our needs . 
    Absolutely nothing was too much trouble and they made sure we had a very warm friendly welcome under such sad circumstances . 
    I would highly recommend them and would like to thank everyone who was there on the day a huge THANK YOU 
    Joan Griffins family 
    And a special Thank you from myself 
    Mel 

  • 5 Debra Harrison 8th Apr 2024

    Thank you to the staff at Kendrick’s, and especially to Tony, for their excellent service. They guided us through this difficult process with the utmost compassion and care. My deceased husband was always treated with respect and dignity. We are very grateful to Tony for his relaxed manner enabling us to decide on a fitting funeral for my husband, and for Tony’s flexibility of time when we wished to visit the chapel of rest.
    An excellent service.

  • 5 Natalie Beeston 6th Apr 2024

    Just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you did for my dad and his funeral. Very professional. Special thanks to Tony. many thanks Natalie

  • 5 John Andrews 26th Mar 2024

    Excellent service from start to finish nothing was too much trouble . I will definitely recommend a wonderful , caring , professional company . 

  • 5 Kevin Foxall 25th Mar 2024

    From the day my mum passed Kevin who arranged my mum's funeral took me and my sister through every stage and explained everything they made our mum look lovely and made sure our wishes for the funeral service was carried out to the T I personally can't say a very very big thank you to Kevin and all the staff at J V Kendricks LYE I highly recommend to anyone grieving for someone passed on the day everything went off smoothly and I'm very very grateful.

  • 5 Amy Willmott 23rd Mar 2024

    Tony made our time sorting my brothers funeral so easy and there was no stress at all. Tony put us at ease and ensured everything was sorted and would go smoothly and it did. Would highly recommend. Thank you for you all your help and support during this difficult time. From Amy and Family x

  • 5 Michael Hodgkins 27th Feb 2024

    Everyone I dealt with at J Vernon Kendrick was respectful, caring and professional and they helped guide me and my family through a difficult time. I would recommend them to others without hesitation. 

  • 5 Victoria Cooper 25th Feb 2024

    Kevin was lovely and helped us a lot and the lady that took us to see my dad /husband was really nice thank you all so much Sylvia and Vicky xx

  • 5 Anthea Bache 11th Feb 2024

    From going to premises courtesy and politness extended. All needs attended to
    with dignity.

  • 5 Wayne Sambidge 8th Feb 2024

    An incredible service from the first meeting all through the process to the funeral service, which was impeccable. A truly wonderful company to take care of your loved ones with the most caring, helpful and astute professional staff.
    Thank you from The Sambidge Family

  • 5 Sandra Taylor 4th Feb 2024

    From the very first meeting with Tony he put me at ease. He helped us through and was always available to answer any queries we had. I would highly recommend J Vernon Kendrick

  • 5 Paul Truman 1st Feb 2024

    Very happy with there service, 5 star.

  • 5 Janet Davenport 26th Jan 2024

    Thank you for organising everything smoothly with patience and support at an emotional time

  • 5 Jill Berry 15th Jan 2024

    Perfect, as always

  • 5 Janet Laskey 19th Dec 2023

    Thank you for the support through a very difficult time. 
    Very kind and considerate, professional and supportive. 
    All the members I met were kind.

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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

Latest Verified Reviews

Joanne Claridge 17th Jun 2024

Supportive and professional service from start to finish. Tony is a gem and was so helpful throughout the process, thank you! 

Samantha Westwood 10th Jun 2024

Can't fault the service, kept me well informed.

Claire Smith 9th Jun 2024

Very professional service. Tony could not have been any more helpful or understanding than he was. He made the sadness of the journey easy for us, ensuring all of our needs for Dad were dealt with.  Excellent service would highly recommend.

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