Farmer & Son Funeral Directors, Wordsley

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Independent family funeral directors, established in 19th century and still providing caring, professional funeral arranging services in Wordsley

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

Trinity House
High Street
Wordsley
West Midlands
DY8 5SB

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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 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.

Latest Obituaries

Anthony   (Tony) Frederick Shepherd

Anthony (Tony) Frederick Shepherd

Apr 1957 - Oct 2026

Kathleen   Ashcroft

Kathleen Ashcroft

Apr 1928 - Oct 2026

Lynne Catherine   Day

Lynne Catherine Day

Jul 1954 - Sep 2026

Brenda Ann   Mountford

Brenda Ann Mountford

Jul 1944 - Sep 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families emphasise the compassionate and respectful care they received from staff throughout the entire process, particularly noting how individual team members guided them through arrangements and made difficult conversations feel manageable. Families consistently describe feeling well-informed, unhurried, and listened to as they made decisions about their loved one's funeral, with several mentioning that staff offered helpful advice beyond what they expected.

On the day itself, families repeatedly highlight how smoothly and punctually events unfolded, with staff coordinating every detail and showing attentiveness to both the deceased and grieving relatives. Many note that drivers and bearers were professional yet caring, creating an atmosphere of dignity while also offering quiet human support during an emotional occasion.

Several families mention that communication throughout—by phone, email, and in person—was clear and responsive, helping them feel informed at each stage and comfortable asking questions without feeling rushed or pressured into decisions or additional costs.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jane Longden 18th Oct 2026

    Dignified and personal service. Thank you

  • 5 Angela Baker 15th Oct 2026

    Fantastic job. Every thing went so smoothly. So very respectful. Played music for him going into the crematorium every thing was on time .Highly recommended. Thank you all so much.xx

  • 5 Daniel Henley 13th Oct 2026

    I cannot thank Farmer & Son enough for looking after my dad’s funeral. Chris was my main contact and she was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. She was very compassionate throughout and made a really difficult process feel completely manageable. On the day they were exceptionally professional and made sure everything went perfectly to plan. They gave my dad the beautiful send off he deserved, and we are forever grateful. Highly recommend.

  • 5 Tracy Sewell 25th Sep 2026

    Wonderful funeral directors and Christine is a fantastic asset to your company

  • 5 Alison Mary Harris 18th Sep 2026

    Excellent service, everyone we dealt with showed great compassion

  • 5 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. 

  • 5 Brian Arch 14th Sep 2026

    We have been very pleased and impressed by the service offered by Farmer and Sons . From our first meeting up until the service and subsequent burial everything we asked for was provided quietly and efficiently . Ant queries were dealt with promptly and courteously. Their input at times was welcomed and all helped to make the arrangements smooth and ultimately enabled the funeral service to be a reverend but celebratory way to remember the deceased .

  • 5 Colin Whitehouse 14th Sep 2026

    All carried out very well

  • 5 Lesley Roof 11th Sep 2026

    Chris was absolutely wonderful with our family, very compassionate with my sister and l, we could not have asked for more. The funeral day was meticulously organised, all staff members were brilliant.  We would definitely recommend Farmers.

  • 5 Tracey Lamb 24th Aug 2026

    Everything was handled sensitively & professionally from start to finish 

  • 5 Marilyn Evans 24th Aug 2026

    I found all staff at Farmers to be extremely polite, efficient, professional, respectful helpful and friendly from the moment of my first contact with them to report the death of my dear friend to the funeral which took place on 21st August.

  • 5 John Charles Foster 23rd Aug 2026

    We dealt with Chris to make all relevant arrangements for my late wife’s funeral. Chris was sympathetic, friendly and very efficient . We had a change of mind regarding the arrangements half way through the process and she responded immediately and effectively. The actual funeral went perfectly supported by the various Farmers staff (drivers , bearers etc). 5 * service start to finish 

  • 5 Paula Prosser 22nd Aug 2026

    Excellent service all round from the initial arrangements to the Funeral day.  5 Star Service. 

  • 5 Karen Mason 17th Aug 2026

    At our initial meeting with Chris she made a difficult process so easy, we had never arranged a funeral before and she just guided us through. Losing our daughter is just so heartbreaking. Chris kept me updated every step of the way.

    Thank you so much Chris.

    We were treated so well on the day of the funeral. All of thd gentlemen looked after us all very well.

    Thank you so much.

    Our whole experience with Farmer & Son was flawless from start to finish. We were so pleased that everything went so well for our daughter's final send off.

  • 5 Julie Moss 10th Aug 2026

    No problems on the day, very happy that mums funeral went really well and you provided a wheelchair for dad in the back of the booth. to use in case he needed it. Thank you with all my heart.

  • 5 Pauline Smith 10th Jul 2026

    Farmer’s provided excellent service throughout the funeral preparations of my late father. As a family, we have used their services for several generations without any cause for concern. 

  • 5 Ian Clayes 7th Jul 2026

    We required their services in 2016 when our father  passed .No hesitation when their services were required again when our mother passed recently Excellent service communications directions on the process  from start to  finish through to taking us to the wake venue. And not to forget the touch of class when we left the pick up point a member of staff walked in front of the hearse total respect. A fully professional company Farmers of Wordsley.Many thanks from the Clayes family to all staff and Jill Berry for her wonderful words at the service.

  • 5 Peter Cook 3rd Jul 2026

    I would like to thank all the fantastic staff at farmers who dealt with the funeral of my mother in law on Monday 30/6/2026. Her burial was not in the West Midlands and they went above and beyond to see that it all went well. Carole, Peter and family.

  • 5 Kevin Hill 3rd Jul 2026

    A very straightforward process , Sarah had the direct cremation, and was treated with the utmost respect at the crematorium 

  • 5 Wendy Walker 28th Jun 2026

    Professional service every step of the way  Thankyou so much 

  • 5 Timothy Smith 26th Jun 2026

    I would like to thank Christine and all of the staff at Farmers
    Mom and also the 3 Sons treated with total respect and Chris made the whole process at a time of sadness so easy everything went to plan and the team that took us to church and crem where Brilliant we can not thank you enough

  • 5 Julie Tibbetts 14th Jun 2026

    Iwould recommend Farmer and sons to every one They went above and beyond with every aspect nothing was to much trouble The whole team was fantastic A BIG Ten out of Ten Top marks

  • 5 Alan James Penny 13th Jun 2026

    We have used farmers for all of the funerals for our parents and each time the service has been excellent. Very supportive at such a sad time

  • 5 Jennifer Anslow 12th Jun 2026

    Wonderful service from Farmers, so thoughtful and respectful throughout. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Christopher Beckett 6th Jun 2026

    We wish to express our thanks to Farmers and all who helped us with mom's funeral preparation. The care and attention we received was second to none. To all the people involved we are very grateful, as you guided us through with patience and understanding and dignity to our mom. Thanks to everyone involved. Chris Margaret and family

Address
Trinity House
High Street
Wordsley
West Midlands
DY8 5SB

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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

Jane Longden 18th Oct 2026

Dignified and personal service. Thank you

Angela Baker 15th Oct 2026

Fantastic job. Every thing went so smoothly. So very respectful. Played music for him going into the crematorium every thing was on time .Highly recommended. Thank you all so much.xx

Daniel Henley 13th Oct 2026

I cannot thank Farmer & Son enough for looking after my dad’s funeral. Chris was my main contact and she was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. She was very compassionate throughout and made a really difficult process feel completely manageable. On the day they were exceptionally professional and made sure everything went perfectly to plan. They gave my dad the beautiful send off he deserved, and we are forever grateful. Highly recommend.

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