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

Latest Verified Reviews

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.

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

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.

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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

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 Anthony   Croghan

John Anthony Croghan

May 1947 - Jul 2025

Gillian Ann   Fullwood

Gillian Ann Fullwood

Sep 1946 - Aug 2025

Nancy   Hill

Nancy Hill

Jul 1936 - Jul 2025

Maureen Anne   Wooldridge

Maureen Anne Wooldridge

Jan 1950 - Jul 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 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. 

  • 5 Belinda Hadley 25th Jul 2022

    Very professional and attentive to our needs 

  • 5 Roger Skidmore 23rd Jul 2022

    I could not have wished for more help advise and support in dealing with the sad death of my wife Sheila.
    Many thanks 
    Roger

  • 5 John Layton 22nd Jul 2022

    Everything carried out with the utmost care and reverence especially Kevin who arranged that Ethel’s and Maurice’s ashes would be scattered together in the garden of Remembrance bringing them together at last.

  • 5 Adele Purdie 18th Jul 2022

    Very kind and caring Staff. Nothing is too much trouble. Excellent service.

  • 5 Dawn Davies 15th Jul 2022

    Excellent and very caring service at all times.
    Everything explained and all options given.
    Professional service sensitively actioned by all staff members.
    Special thanks to Kevin and Tony for your care and attention at this sad time.
    Dawn, Mick and family 

  • 5 David Timmins 13th Jul 2022

    Thank you for the professional service, respect and patience given in a time of personal trauma. The funeral was conducted in the way that I had wanted, it was a day that I'd never wished to see happen, cancer has taken a good man. The pandemic had stopped me from giving my brother Peter the funeral that I wanted for him but this time I was able to give Paul; the last of my immediate family, the best funeral that I could,

    Dave Timmins.

  • 5 Elaine Carol Bridgwater 28th Jun 2022

    I was met with help and professionalism and walked through each step of the with what I needed to do.

  • 5 Andrew Wheelwright 27th Jun 2022

    Very good very helpful 

  • 5 Carl Tyler 20th Jun 2022

    Very helpful indeed happy we chose them, a professional family business

  • 5 Brigitte Taylor 17th Jun 2022

    All aspects covered Which made the process so much easier for us thanks to everyone involved




  • 5 Kerry Hathaway 31st May 2022

    A massive thank you to Daniel and all of the team at Kendricks for their support and outstanding service when looking after my Dad, Richard David Aston.

  • 5 Claire McDonald 30th May 2022

    Myself and my daughters couldn't have got through arranging my husbands funeral without Kevin's help and support. Thank you Kevin x
    And thank you to all staff that assisted on a very sad and emotional day.
    💔💜💔

  • 5 Anita Mead 3rd May 2022

    An excellent service, for the family of the late John Jeffries Billingham. John,s wishes were carried out with professionalism and understanding at such a sad time 

                             Yours faithfully
                              Anita Mead 

  • 5 Maxine Palmer 2nd May 2022

    The care, kindness and service provided by Kevin and the team at Vernon Kendricks has been excellent. 

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

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.

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

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.

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