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

John    Butterworth

John Butterworth

Sep 1943 - Mar 2026

Peter Nicholas   Ashton

Peter Nicholas Ashton

Mar 1956 - Feb 2026

Derek Joseph   Morris

Derek Joseph Morris

Oct 1936 - Feb 2026

Alan John   Rivers

Alan John Rivers

Dec 1952 - Feb 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 Stephen Young 10th Dec 2023

    Very professional and supportive throughout with great contacts for other parts of the proceeding .

  • 5 Rod Foxall 4th Dec 2023

    The staff at Kendricks were excellent and treated my mother with care and respect from collecting her through to the cremation.

    A very professional company

    Thank You

  • 5 Erica McGough 3rd Dec 2023

    The staff were really helpful and professional from my first visit to the actual funeral.

  • 5 Jenny Guider 2nd Dec 2023

    We could not have asked for more. The service you give is outstanding. Compassion .careing attention to detail . Two parents passing away in 8 months is difficult and heart breaking but with Tony there to guide us every step of the way made it so much easier . Thankyou so much.
    We would highly recommend J.V. Kendricks .outstanding service .

  • 5 Jo McGrath 28th Nov 2023

    Tony & Kendricks were everything you could ask for when going through such an emotional time everything ran seamlessly, thank you so much for your support at such a sad time.

  • 5 Lucy (nee) Osborne 28th Nov 2023

    Cannot thank the whole J.Vernon Kendrick team enough. Everyone treated us with empathy and understanding. The attention to detail was remarkable and Dads funeral passed with calm efficiency.

  • 5 Andrew Riley 27th Nov 2023

    Service was first rate as I expected from a long established business.

  • 5 Val Woodhouse 24th Nov 2023

    Excellent in every way. 

  • 5 Sandra Pope 11th Nov 2023

    As l had never had to make arrangements for a funeral before, Kendricks helped every step of the way, and especially Kevin Bridgewater who ensured everything proceeded smoothly on the day. Thank you to everyone. Sandra Pope.

  • 5 Amanda Hunt 5th Nov 2023

    Fabulous caring and considerate service from the start . I couldn’t have asked for any more 
    Thank you 

  • 5 Susan Ridgeway 30th Oct 2023

    Very helpful throughout. Very professional 
    Would recommend 

  • 5 Sue Evans 28th Oct 2023

     A very professional service from all staff at Kendrick’s throughout. A genuine, caring, supportive team made the whole process run smoothly and efficiently. 
    Many thanks 
    Sue 

  • 5 Peter Collins 27th Oct 2023

    Great service , caring and considerate.I can not fault them.

  • 5 Scott Baker 26th Oct 2023

    Can’t fault J Vernon Kendrick and their professionalism, guidance and support from the moment we lost our mom to the collection of her ashes. They answered all our questions and concerns. Mandy Buffery our celebrant was also fantastic from start to finish. Thank you Dan and the team at J. Vernon Kendrick.

  • 5 Angela Binek 19th Oct 2023

    We as a family would highly recommend J.V. Kendricks.
    We were made to feel at ease from the initial meeting, the friendly and efficient approach made a daunting occasion endurable.
    They conducted a professional person-centred service and gave excellent instruction and guidance throughout, nothing was too much trouble, in fact they went above and beyond, helping us through a difficult time and displaying utmost respect and understanding.
    We would sincerely like to thank J.V.Kendricks for all they did to make Andrey's funeral the best it could have been. A special thank you to Dan, Tony, Kevin and Dave who were so supportive on the day.

  • 5 Maureen Hope 30th Sep 2023

    As soon as we entered the funeral home we were made to feel at ease. Tony was thoughtful while helping us through a sad time. When visiting the chapel of rest again was given as much time as required. The day of the funeral went without a hitch thanks again to Tony.

  • 5 Jennifer Garrington 8th Sep 2023

    Thank you so much for all you did to make my Mom's funeral go smoothly.

  • 5 Harrison Heath 1st Aug 2023

    J. Vernon Kendrick We’re great and especially Tony helped us an abundance with everything that needed doing. Would highly recommend. 

  • 5 Ashley Body 17th Jul 2023

    J Vernon Kendrick were brilliant from start to finish. My family have used the company for many years and their service is always exemplary. As a family we would particularly like to thank Tony.

  • 5 Paul Beadle 14th Jul 2023

    I could not have wished for a better funeral service. The help, understanding, advice and service provided were superb. We were given help in a friendly, sensitive and thoroughly professional and efficient manner to enable everything to go ahead smoothly. Thank you so much.

  • 5 Samantha Phipps 8th Jul 2023

    Amazing service!!! family is very greatful. Mom would have loved every minute couldn't have asked for anything better. Thankyou

  • 5 Julie Sheldon 4th Jul 2023

    Excellent service from start to finish. They are happy to follow the decease’s wishes and offer help and support for the family. 

  • 5 Graham Topliss 2nd Jul 2023

    Excellent service from start to finish , Tony was compassionate, patience, and methodical. Everything we ask for was done to perfection, timing was excellent. He made everyone feel comfortable in his presence.

  • 5 Stephen Handley 30th May 2023

    Everyone that we came into contact with from J. Vernon kendrick was very understanding and helped guide us through this difficult time. Thank you to all at kendricks.

  • 5 Tina Coles 29th May 2023

    Very professional service. Tony was always available to give support and guidance and made the process easy for us. Thankyou for everything

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

Open map

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

Stephen Young 10th Dec 2023

Very professional and supportive throughout with great contacts for other parts of the proceeding .

Rod Foxall 4th Dec 2023

The staff at Kendricks were excellent and treated my mother with care and respect from collecting her through to the cremation. A very professional company Thank You

Erica McGough 3rd Dec 2023

The staff were really helpful and professional from my first visit to the actual funeral.

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