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

Mary   Elizabeth Rozga

Mary Elizabeth Rozga

Sep 1956 - Oct 2025

Julian   May

Julian May

Nov 1967 - Oct 2025

Stuart   Angus

Stuart Angus

Jul 1946 - 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 Michael McManus 10th Feb 2022

    J.Vernon Kendricks are excellent in every aspect of their work.I can't recommend them enough.

  • 5 Kevin Parkes 7th Feb 2022

    At a difficult time I found the staff at kendricks to be extremely helpful and approachable.
    My family have used kendricks many times and have no concerns.
    I would be happy to recommend this business to anyone who encounters a bereavement.

  • 5 Ian Rolinson 28th Jan 2022

    Extremely professional and caring service. Looked after every aspect of the arrangements and service.

  • 5 Dennis Ward 24th Jan 2022

    We were treated very well and they were extremely helpful.

  • 5 John Williams 10th Jan 2022

    Very satisfied with service and thank you

  • 5 Mark Morgan 28th Dec 2021

    Looked after before though and after funeral. Very helpful
    Thank you

  • 5 Jason Farmer 21st Dec 2021

    Couldn't have asked for any better service, polite and very helpful

  • 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 

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

Michael McManus 10th Feb 2022

J.Vernon Kendricks are excellent in every aspect of their work.I can't recommend them enough.

Kevin Parkes 7th Feb 2022

At a difficult time I found the staff at kendricks to be extremely helpful and approachable. My family have used kendricks many times and have no concerns. I would be happy to recommend this business to anyone who encounters a bereavement.

Ian Rolinson 28th Jan 2022

Extremely professional and caring service. Looked after every aspect of the arrangements and service.

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