Farmer & Son Funeral Directors, Wordsley
Independent family funeral directors, established in 19th century and still providing caring, professional funeral arranging services in Wordsley
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
About Us
An independent family funeral directors in Wordsley, Farmer & Son funeral directors started in the late 1800’s and has a long history of providing dignified funeral services to people in Wordsley, Kingswinford, Wall Heath and the surrounding areas.
J. Vernon Kendrick brought the funeral home from the original farmer family in 1955 and now operate the home with the utmost professionalism and compassion.
The premises are fully equipped to care for your loved one with dignity and consideration, and provide you with a welcoming, peaceful environment to plan their funeral service. Whether you want an elaborate traditional ceremony, simple service or celebration of life, Farmer & Son funeral directors are there to help.
Branch manager Christine Charles oversees the funeral home in Wordsley, which is open Monday to Friday 9 till 5 and with appointments on Saturday mornings.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families emphasize the care and compassion shown throughout the funeral arrangements, describing staff as kind, understanding, and attentive to their needs during a difficult time. Several mention that key staff members made the process feel less overwhelming by patiently guiding them through decisions and keeping them well-informed at each stage.
Families often praise how smoothly the funeral day itself ran, noting that the staff were professional, respectful, and attentive to the details that mattered most to them. Many describe feeling looked after and supported by the drivers and funeral directors on the day, with everything happening as planned and on time.
A number of reviews highlight the importance of clear communication throughout the process, with families appreciating that their questions were answered promptly and their wishes were listened to and honored. Several note that the arrangements process felt straightforward and stress-free because they felt guided rather than rushed.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
Professional Standards
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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
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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
Tracy Sewell 25th Sep 2026
Wonderful funeral directors and Christine is a fantastic asset to your company
Alison Mary Harris 18th Sep 2026
Excellent service, everyone we dealt with showed great compassion
Jane Martin 14th Sep 2026
Stuart guided us through everything smoothly, he was kind and caring throughout. We can not thank him enough and highly recommend him.