J. Vernon Kendrick Funeral Directors, Stourbridge

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Independent family funeral directors, established in 1931 and providing caring, professional funeral arranging services in Stourbridge and Lye

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

11 Greenfield Avenue
Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 1ST

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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

An Independent family funeral director in Stourbridge, J. Vernon Kendrick funeral directors prides itself on offering dignified, compassionate funerals to families in Oldswinford, Pedmore, Norton and the Stourbridge area.

Whether you want a traditional religious service, simple ceremony, or personalised celebration of life, J. Vernon Kendrick’s team of experts will be able to help you with every detail. They will listen to you with kindness and compassion in order to understand exactly what you need for your loved one’s funeral service.

Branch managers Trevor Gregg and Jeni Hall will ensure you receive all the advice and support you need as you plan the ideal funeral for your loved one.

J. Vernon Kendrick funeral directors is open every weekday, 9 to 5, with appointments on Saturday mornings. There is aso a 24-hour telephone service.

Call J. Vernon Kendrick funeral directors in Stourbridge today to find out how they can help you plan the perfect send-off, whatever type of funeral you have in mind.

Call now to discuss details for your loved one’s funeral and how they can help you plan the perfect farewell.

Latest Obituaries

Janet Pauline    Hobbs

Janet Pauline Hobbs

Mar 1943 - Feb 2026

Belinda Katherine   McAnenay

Belinda Katherine McAnenay

Jan 1960 - Feb 2026

Adrian John   Bache

Adrian John Bache

Mar 1969 - Feb 2026

Keith   Simpson

Keith Simpson

Feb 1941 - Feb 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Families consistently mention the care and compassion shown throughout the funeral arrangement process, with many noting how staff helped ease the emotional burden of planning during a difficult time. Many describe the funeral day itself as running smoothly and seamlessly, with staff guiding them through each step in a dignified and professional manner. Several families highlight the responsiveness and availability of staff during the planning period, appreciating how their specific wishes were listened to and fulfilled without complications.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Julie Morris 15th Apr 2022

    Very professional.  Jeni showed us so much kindness and help at such a sad and stressful time x

  • 5 Carol Truesdale 8th Mar 2022

    They were very understanding and there service was first rate in our time of need.  

  • 5 Denise Burrows 21st Jan 2022

    The family & friends of James "Eddie" Franklin want to thank you for the excellent, professional, sympathetic, efficient yet friendly way in which you handled his funeral last Monday. We were very impressed with everything -
    from your suggestion to use Rachel Jennings as the perfect Celebrant through to the tasty buffet prepared back at your offices. We were able to give dad the very best "send off". Thank you.

    Regards
    Denise Burrows.

  • 5 Amanda Clarke 24th Dec 2021

    A wonderful service just as we requested.

  • 5 Holly Smyczek 8th Dec 2021

    Fantastic service, in such a difficult time

  • 5 Jane Carter 21st Oct 2021

    Trevor, Jenny and Dan all dealt with all of our sometimes strange and often difficult requirements with kindness, professionalism and tact. Thank you 

  • 5 Jackie Fletcher 9th Jul 2021

    Had a brilliant service from a very professional company. There was bit of a hiccup at the beginning of my mom's journey that had nothing to do with J Vernon kendrick but they sorted it very efficiently and put my mind at rest that all would be OK.
    Nothing was to much trouble and Tony and Jenny were away there to inform me and to answer any questions I raised thank you for all your kind words and support Jackie Fletcher xx

  • 5 Janis Borley 9th Jul 2021

    Really nice,friendly, understanding and sympathetic staff who were only too willing to help.  Jeni and Kevin in particular went the extra for us.

Address
11 Greenfield Avenue
Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 1ST

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

Julie Morris 15th Apr 2022

Very professional.  Jeni showed us so much kindness and help at such a sad and stressful time x

Carol Truesdale 8th Mar 2022

They were very understanding and there service was first rate in our time of need.  

Denise Burrows 21st Jan 2022

The family & friends of James "Eddie" Franklin want to thank you for the excellent, professional, sympathetic, efficient yet friendly way in which you handled his funeral last Monday. We were very impressed with everything - from your suggestion to use Rachel Jennings as the perfect Celebrant through to the tasty buffet prepared back at your offices. We were able to give dad the very best "send off". Thank you. Regards Denise Burrows.

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