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

Harvey John   Owen

Harvey John Owen

Mar 1951 - Jan 2026

Jackie   Guest

Jackie Guest

Apr 1970 - Jan 2026

Robert Desmond   Charnock

Robert Desmond Charnock

May 1933 - Dec 2025

Sandra   Jane Bennett

Sandra Jane Bennett

Dec 1942 - Dec 2025

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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 Michelle Collett 3rd Dec 2022

    Absolutely brilliant from start to finish. My mom had a lovely final journey. A very sad day,but made easy with all the help from this company. Thankyou all so very much x

  • 5 Matt Myers 30th Nov 2022

    Thank you

  • 5 Julie Waldron 27th Nov 2022

    Excellent service from Kendrick! Nothing was too much trouble and kept in touch with us making sure all was ok and if we needed anything at all x Flowers were given to the family during this dad dad time and felt like they really cared x 

  • 5 Martin Page 26th Nov 2022

    They were so caring Tony was brilliant from start to finish

  • 5 Rachel Sutton 12th Nov 2022

    Wonderful support at what was a difficult time. Kevin throughout was professional and compassionate. The service on the day was beautiful and Kevin and his team were wonderfully respectful. Thank you 

  • 5 Joanne Poole 1st Nov 2022

    Kevin and your team looked after me very well. Kevin is outstanding

  • 5 Andrew Bradley 1st Nov 2022

    Dan & all his colleagues were of outstanding professionalism & accommodated every single request we asked of them. Myself, my brother & our wider family cannot thank them enough. 

  • 5 Katie Coates 28th Oct 2022

    Kendricks were excellent from start to finish.
    Very professional , kind, helpful, and very accommodating.
    Lovely room upstairs where we held the wake and plenty of delicious food.
    We would not hesitate to recommend them.

  • 5 Joanne Sandland 22nd Oct 2022

    5* service. Very sympathetic and compassionate. Helped us so much for the final goodbye for our mum. Helped us get through a very difficult time. Would not recommend anyone else. Kevin was wonderful and very polite and helpful and kept in touch regarding everything. 

  • 5 Derek Haden 17th Oct 2022

    After several months of sorting out the Will, and Probate I feel like I can now do a review.
    J. Vernon Kendrick Funeral Directors, could not have been more professional or done more .
    It's never easy losing someone, but knowing that all "that stuff" would be handled with care, compassion, and professionally makes the moment less stressful.
    Many thanks to Kevin and his Team who did a "Bostin Job!"

  • 5 Paul Hunt 2nd Oct 2022

    Everything was handled with care throughout lovely people.

  • 5 Peter Knight 27th Sep 2022

    First class service and communication from Tony and the team at J Vernon Kendrick. Helpful, professional, respectful and caring. They helped set up everything from the funeral location to the flowers. Excellent.

  • 5 Peter Wood 27th Sep 2022

    Very helpful and compassionate at a time of hardship for my family and I. Would recommend to anybody.

  • 5 Helen Burman 25th Sep 2022

    A very caring professional service from the beginning to the end.

  • 5 Susan Halsey 12th Sep 2022

    Kendricks provided an excellent service, always very kind, considerate and flexible when planning the arrangements. Very professional and helpful on the day of the service.

  • 5 Sarah Barnbrook 27th Aug 2022

    I would like to thank all at J Veron Kendricks, you have made a difficult time for me personally easier by guiding me through all the arrangements I needed to complete. Making it more bearable SPECIAL Thanks to Tony for compassion and kindness. The service went well and everyone commented on how touching it was. Thank you
    SMB

  • 4 Ann Maguire 26th Aug 2022

    Linda in the office was very helpful in helping me organise the funeral especially at a very sensitive time. Daniel and his team were excellent on the day of the funeral, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and on time. I would be happy to recommend this company to others at a time when compassion is required.

  • 5 Amy Sargent 26th Aug 2022

    We could not fault the team and especially Tony throughout the process of organising the funeral.
    They were a great support to my nan and our family. Couldn’t recommend them enough!

  • 5 Thoamas Clift 22nd Aug 2022

    A fantastic funeral directors that were very caring and sincere in their approach.
    I would recommend them to anyone in need.

  • 5 Neil Pearson 20th Aug 2022

    Extremely pleased with the service provided throughout. One single point of contact. Everyone wemet was courteous, respectful and very professional. Nothing was too much trouble. They made a difficult situation bearable.

  • 5 Tracey Reynolds 18th Aug 2022

    Excellent , caring respectful, thoughtful lovely people and well coordinated service from the beginning to end . Thank you for your service 

  • 5 Marisa Tibbetts 12th Aug 2022

    A completely excellent and professional service. Tony and all the staff were caring and patient at all times. Thank you to everyone involved.

  • 5 Christopher Chance 6th Aug 2022

    Everything went perfect throughout the whole process

  • 5 Cynthia Kennard 5th Aug 2022

    As a family we could not fault the service we received from Vernon Kendrick. From collecting mom from her home to the actual day of the funeral. They treated us with compassion, dignity and nothing was too much trouble. Mom had the most amazing funeral anyone could ask for . The family would highly recommend them and will be forever grateful for making a difficult time easier by their professional care . Thank you for all you did ,it was very much appreciated.

  • 5 Doreen Knowles 27th Jul 2022

    You were really respectful and we very much appreciate the care and consideration you showed to Neville and his family. Many thanks for your excellent service. 

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

Michelle Collett 3rd Dec 2022

Absolutely brilliant from start to finish. My mom had a lovely final journey. A very sad day,but made easy with all the help from this company. Thankyou all so very much x

Matt Myers 30th Nov 2022

Thank you

Julie Waldron 27th Nov 2022

Excellent service from Kendrick! Nothing was too much trouble and kept in touch with us making sure all was ok and if we needed anything at all x Flowers were given to the family during this dad dad time and felt like they really cared x 

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