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

Christopher   John Stafford

Christopher John Stafford

Jul 1968 - Feb 2026

Roy   Barratt

Roy Barratt

May 1944 - Jan 2026

Jeffrey   Ernest Bevan

Jeffrey Ernest Bevan

Feb 2026 - Apr 1960

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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 Pat Orchard 28th May 2023

    The service provided by J.Vernon Kendrick Funeral Directors Lye, was first class.
    Every stage of the Funeral was dealt with politely, sympathetically and professionally.

    All the particular things that we wanted for our funeral service were organised and dealt with by the staff at the funeral offices. they were consistently obliging and helpful.

    I could not speak more highly of the advice and support we received and the smooth way the funeral itself was conducted.

    Everyone was very impressed with the whole thing..

    Myself and my family were delighted that we chose this company.

    Mrs. Patricia Orchard






  • 5 Beverley Hadley 1st May 2023

    The situation of the funeral was very unusual but from the beginning Tony was very understanding, helpful and very respectful. Lisa did an amazing job with the order of service and on tbe day the whole team were so respectful.....couldn't fault anything.

  • 5 Richard Jones 25th Apr 2023

    Amazing service! Very professional throughout and held our hands from start to finish. 

  • 5 Liz Julier 23rd Apr 2023

    The care and compassion shown by all the team at Kendrick’s was incomparable. They have years of experience and it shows. We were able to give Mom a wonderful funeral which was a great comfort at such a difficult time. 

  • 5 Sonia Pye 21st Apr 2023

    Made me and my family feel comfortable and that we were their main priority. Everything was handled with great compassion and thought can't recommend them enough. I know that that is their job but they really made us feel at ease at such a difficult time.

  • 5 Tina Evans 19th Apr 2023

    Excellent service from start to finish. My request to stop outside our brothers flat and to walk in front of the hearse, was carried out, just how I requested, with the utmost respect, I cannot thank you enough for the excellent service that you provided.
    Thank you on behalf of myself, Sue, Rob and family. 

  • 5 John Bissell 3rd Apr 2023

    Everyone was, helpful, compassionate and understanding.
    Easing stress and anxiety at an extremely painful time.
    My sincerest thanks to Tony and all his associates for their kindness.

  • 5 Margaret Dennis 2nd Apr 2023

    They gave a very personal touch to my father's funeral. We couldn't ask for better support from the team.
    Thank you so much

  • 5 Vicky Homer 26th Mar 2023

    Excellent, professional approach throughout. Helpful and reassuring staff who dealt with all aspects of the arrangements , making everything so much easier at such an emotional time. Many thanks ,especially to Linda and Dan .

  • 5 John Bellamy 24th Mar 2023

    J. Vernon Kendrick's were really easy to deal with and provided a great service, I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

  • 5 Linda Wilkes 20th Mar 2023

    First class service. From arranging the funeral and all the required music at the church and crematorium, along with required flowers and order of service.
    Everyone involved from this family run business was fantastic.
    Highly recommended.

  • 5 Raymond Dowding 17th Mar 2023

    Very professional at every stage. Would recommend their services

  • 5 Roslyn Elwell 13th Mar 2023

    We were very satisfied with the whole service that J Vernon Kendricks offered. Tony was very helpful and informative from the start and guided us through all the steps we needed to take.
    Thank you for ensuring everything went smoothly on the funeral day.

  • 5 Nathaniel Harper 6th Mar 2023

    Excellent service from start to finish, they made an upsetting time as streamlined as possible for us, and everything was as perfect as a funeral can be. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Sarah Vine 21st Feb 2023

    Very happy with the professional nature and service delivered throughout the funeral process by Dan and is Team.

    Mark & Sarah Woodall

  • 4 Julia Hadley 10th Feb 2023

    Good service, everything well explained, and very professional.

  • 5 Patricia Perks 3rd Feb 2023

    They were absolutely excellent from start to finish with the funeral arranging and carrying it out. Nothing was too much trouble for them to carry out our wishes.

  • 5 Susan Rudge 1st Feb 2023

    From beginning to end Kevin was a friendly, respectful, kind and thoughtful person.Arranging beautiful flowers and wreaths and special touches that I didnt expect. Excellent service from Kevin and Kendricks. Thank you.
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  • 5 Lee Clarke 30th Jan 2023

    They are very professional from start to finish. We would definitely recommend them.

  • 5 Alan Glaze 14th Jan 2023

    As a family we have used J Vernon Kendrick 5 times over the last 6 years and can honestly say the service given, at a very sad time, is second to none. From the office staff to the dedicated team given to you to coordinate your wishes for your loved one, nothing is too much trouble. We would like to mention one person in particular, Dan Kendrick, this gentleman goes above and beyond, his attention to detail is fantastic, even ensuring his staff were wearing a blue tie to match funeral mourners on one occasion. We do not hesitate to highly recommend this family business.

  • 5 Jason Upperdine 10th Jan 2023

    An excellent service from start to finish. I would highly recommend Dan and he’s team. 

  • 5 Arthur Greenwood 4th Jan 2023

    The funeral service & staff were professional & caring.

  • 5 Sally Hollis 16th Dec 2022

    Thought everything was done very well

  • 5 Briege Faulkner 9th Dec 2022

    Tony was amazing so friendly treated us like he known us for years.everything was death with there and then with such ease.so glad we choose kendricks

  • 5 Valerie Rayner 7th Dec 2022

    We were very pleased with the care and attention from Dan and everyone at Kendricks. Thank you so much for looking after Dave, we would highly recommend you to anyone.

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

Pat Orchard 28th May 2023

The service provided by J.Vernon Kendrick Funeral Directors Lye, was first class. Every stage of the Funeral was dealt with politely, sympathetically and professionally. All the particular things that we wanted for our funeral service were organised and dealt with by the staff at the funeral offices. they were consistently obliging and helpful. I could not speak more highly of the advice and support we received and the smooth way the funeral itself was conducted. Everyone was very impressed with the whole thing.. Myself and my family were delighted that we chose this company. Mrs. Patricia Orchard

Beverley Hadley 1st May 2023

The situation of the funeral was very unusual but from the beginning Tony was very understanding, helpful and very respectful. Lisa did an amazing job with the order of service and on tbe day the whole team were so respectful.....couldn't fault anything.

Richard Jones 25th Apr 2023

Amazing service! Very professional throughout and held our hands from start to finish. 

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