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

Hilda Margaret    Jones

Hilda Margaret Jones

Sep 1940 - Dec 2025

Pat   Parsons

Pat Parsons

Nov 2025 - Sep 1952

Brian   Westwood

Brian Westwood

Jul 1936 - Nov 2025

Leslie   Baker

Leslie Baker

May 1936 - Oct 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 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. 

  • 5 Jennifer Cowley 27th Apr 2022

    I cannot praise J Vernon Kendrick highly enough. From the first phone call (in the middle of the night) we were treated with the utmost care, compassion and respect by all the staff we encountered. Linda couldn't have been more helpful if she tried and was instrumental in ensuring that all wishes were achieved and that a very hard day ran smoothly. I would recommend their services to anyone.

  • 5 Robert Willetts 16th Apr 2022

    I cannot say enough they treated us with the utmost respect and made a very hard day run smooth they done jan proud many thanks to all

  • 5 Elaine Runciman 22nd Mar 2022

    They were excellent as they arranged all aspects of the service in one appointment 

  • 4 Carole Perry 21st Mar 2022

    Very good service would highly recommend

  • 5 Janet Bradley 1st Mar 2022

    Excellent service very caring and compassionate. Thank you to Kevin for the smooth running from start to finish.

  • 5 Lynn Turley 26th Feb 2022

    Top class service couldn't have wished for better very pleased xxx

  • 5 Jane Billingham 20th Feb 2022

    Tony was very considerate and helpful when assisting me with planning Martin's funeral. His colleagues were very respectful when they collected Martin the night he passed away.
    Tony and his colleagues made a difficult situation less stressful.
    I have no hesitation recommending them.

  • 5 Hayley Cartwright 19th Feb 2022

    The care and support we recieved from J.V. Kendrick was excellent. All the staff were extremely professional, caring and friendly and made a very hard process much easier. All the staff were such a comfort, they didn't rush or push decisions and couldn't have been more helpful.
    I could not recommend this funeral director highly enough.

  • 5 Jonathan Pardoe 15th Feb 2022

    Great service, takes all hassle away at difficult time.

  • 5 Kenneth Perks 13th Feb 2022

    The team at J.V.Kendrick did an excellent job as was expected carrying out our little requests to the letter.                             Linda was very helpful and organised amongst other things excellent refreshments appreciated by all.                 

  • 5 Paul Lacey 12th Feb 2022

    Tony and the team were great from start to finish. Dealt with the arrangements and ensured everything was as our wishes for my Aunt’s funeral and nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend for your loved ones final journey 

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

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

Belinda Hadley 25th Jul 2022

Very professional and attentive to our needs 

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

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.

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