J. Vernon Kendrick Funeral Directors, Lye

168 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Wendy Russell-Jones 15th Dec 2021

I send my sincere thanks to Tony and the Team for their care, support and guidance. From my initial phone call I felt that we were in "safe hands",Tony kept in contact with his practical advice and kind manner. Planning a funeral is a very difficult experience, however, with Kendricks holding your hand through the process, you are guided through this very difficult time. The day of the funeral both my late aunt and the family were treated with the upmost respect and dignity. The service conducted by Pastor Jill Berry was sincere and compassionate. Thank you.

Trevor Gregg 14th Dec 2021

Extremely pleased with every aspect from the first contact until the actual service. Nothing was too much trouble for Kendrick's staff. I would highly recommend them.

Terry Chandler 10th Dec 2021

The funeral was organised and carried out with excellent professionalism

Reviews

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
Call: 01384 437185

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

Karen Elizabeth   Checketts

Karen Elizabeth Checketts

Jul 1965 - Jan 2024

Jacqueline Claire (Jackie)   Davies

Jacqueline Claire (Jackie) Davies

Jun 1938 - Jan 2024

Gladys   Vanes

Gladys Vanes

Feb 1944 - Dec 2023

David Brian   Glaze

David Brian Glaze

Mar 1944 - Dec 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Wendy Russell-Jones 15th Dec 2021

    I send my sincere thanks to Tony and the Team for their care, support and guidance. From my initial phone call I felt that we were in "safe hands",Tony kept in contact with his practical advice and kind manner. Planning a funeral is a very difficult experience, however, with Kendricks holding your hand through the process, you are guided through this very difficult time. The day of the funeral both my late aunt and the family were treated with the upmost respect and dignity. The service conducted by Pastor Jill Berry was sincere and compassionate. Thank you.

  • 5 Trevor Gregg 14th Dec 2021

    Extremely pleased with every aspect from the first contact until the actual service. Nothing was too much trouble for Kendrick's staff. I would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Terry Chandler 10th Dec 2021

    The funeral was organised and carried out with excellent professionalism

  • 5 Linda Gower 30th Nov 2021

    The care and professionalism shown by all at Kendricks was second to none, when we said goodbye to our much loved mother and grandmother. Vernie would be so proud that a service still carrying his name has carried on looking after the local people.

  • 5 Paul Bradley 27th Nov 2021

    Very happy with the services provided. Found them to be very professional, helpful and above all,respectful. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Joanne Dimmock 22nd Nov 2021

    They have made a very tough time easier to bare, Tony was so helpful and has shown a lot of care and compassion and I can’t thank him enough 100% recommended Thank you 

  • 5 Robert Burrows 21st Nov 2021

    I found J Vernon Kendrick very good they helped me at a difficult time, they told me what I needed to do to register the death of my wife.
    Mr Tony Jones was professional and careering in the arrangement of the funeral.

  • 5 Tim Smith 19th Nov 2021

    A competent and professional service from start to finish, nothing was too much trouble and the whole funeral service went very well. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this director to anyone.

  • 5 Kelly Lloyd 16th Nov 2021

    Our family has been using JVK for many years as their service is always so personal! Thank you again for helping to give my Nan a wonderful send off 😀❤️

  • 5 Ian Morgan 16th Nov 2021

    Tony and Neil looked after us expertly. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything we needed to know was explained clearly.
    Thanks for all your help at a very sad time.
    I would recommend these guys without hesitation.
    Ian Morgan .

  • 5 Laurie Taylor 9th Nov 2021

    Fantastic service during a very sad time, linda called me most days to check everything was ok, nothing was too much trouble, they really did go above and beyond. It made it all a little easier 
    Would definitely recommend 

  • 5 Sue Ball 1st Nov 2021

    They were wonderful,everything was prefect,I remember them from past funerals,they were really reassuring

  • 5 Francis Hopkins 30th Oct 2021

    nothing was too much trouble for Tony and the rest of the team,always there on the end of the phone when i needed to ask a question,went through all our options and put the family at the ease at a very difficult time,made the whole process a lot easier than it could have been.

  • 5 Baron Glaze 26th Oct 2021

    Caring, compassionate and professional - always on hand and approachable at every step. Would highly recommended 

  • 5 Jacqueline Hill 11th Oct 2021

    All people were very professional, helpful and understanding.
    I would encourage anyone to use the same company.

  • 5 Huw Jones 5th Oct 2021

    Couldn't rate them high enough. Extremely professional and compassionate. Made a very stressful journey easy to follow. Thankyou

  • 5 Sally Farmer 27th Sep 2021

    Excellent service , very kind and very considerate all the staff from the start to finish thank you 

  • 5 Craig Skelding 27th Sep 2021

    Great service 

  • 5 Samie Sahmin 23rd Sep 2021

    Fantastic service, Tony was incredibly helpful and went above and beyond for us

  • 5 David Hancox 21st Sep 2021

    A very professional service and we were kept updated at all times. The staff were attentive and friendly particularly looking after my aged mother. I would recommend their services without hesitation.

  • 5 Belinda Hadley 19th Sep 2021

    Very professional and put us at ease at a very difficult time. 

  • 5 Beryl Downing 14th Sep 2021

    I cannot express my heartfelt gratitude enough for all the staff at Vernon & Kendrick. Their professionalism, kindness, patience and attention to detail during such a difficult time made it bearable. Thank you

  • 5 Keren Brocklebank-Smith 14th Sep 2021

    From the first phone call, all the staff were amazing!!! Kind, caring, supportive, helpful, professional, compassionate, the whole sad experience of loosing a loved one was made SO much easier by the incredible staff. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

  • 5 Maria Smith 13th Sep 2021

    Thank you for your first class service

  • 5 Samantha Oliver 13th Sep 2021

    Fantastic customer service. Really look after the family as well as the deceased. We are super happy with their service. 

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

Wendy Russell-Jones 15th Dec 2021

I send my sincere thanks to Tony and the Team for their care, support and guidance. From my initial phone call I felt that we were in "safe hands",Tony kept in contact with his practical advice and kind manner. Planning a funeral is a very difficult experience, however, with Kendricks holding your hand through the process, you are guided through this very difficult time. The day of the funeral both my late aunt and the family were treated with the upmost respect and dignity. The service conducted by Pastor Jill Berry was sincere and compassionate. Thank you.

Trevor Gregg 14th Dec 2021

Extremely pleased with every aspect from the first contact until the actual service. Nothing was too much trouble for Kendrick's staff. I would highly recommend them.

Terry Chandler 10th Dec 2021

The funeral was organised and carried out with excellent professionalism

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