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

Sheila Jacqueline   Evans

Sheila Jacqueline Evans

Sep 1947 - Feb 2026

Patricia   Yates

Patricia Yates

Oct 1942 - Feb 2026

Robert Cyril   Flavell

Robert Cyril Flavell

Nov 1948 - Jan 2026

Barbara   Ann Jenkins

Barbara Ann Jenkins

Dec 1929 - Jan 2026

View more

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 Philip Bradley 21st Aug 2023

    What can I say, this isn't the first time I've used Farmer & Son for a family funeral and their service has been exemplary. Their attention to detail and professionalism makes them a credit to their trade. A local firm who really care and take pride in that. A rare thing in this day and age. Can't recommend them enough.

  • 5 Anita Edwards 20th Aug 2023

    Farmer & Son Funeral Directors provided an excellent funeral service. Every aspect of my mother's funeral was treated with care, compassion and professionalism.

  • 5 Clive Bradley 17th Aug 2023

    They were very professional and courteous from first contact in the office and all the way through, making the saddest of times that much more bearable.

  • 5 Cheryl Syner 9th Aug 2023

    We would very much like to say a massive thanks to Chris, who guided and supported our journey through a difficult time. We can not fault the service we received from beginning to end. We would highly recommend Farmer’s and Son. Once again thank you to everyone. 

  • 5 Lilian Ablett 7th Aug 2023

    I want to thank you all for the excellent and caring service all your staff gave to me and all my family at this sad time

  • 5 Margaret Wood 4th Aug 2023

    Chris was very helpful with explaining everything we needed to know..
    It all ran smoothly on the day.
    We would just like to thank you all for your help and support

  • 5 Wayne Brockhurst 4th Aug 2023

    Very professional and considerate service

  • 5 Sally Ann Cook 31st Jul 2023

    Christine was really lovely and accommodating throughout me sorting the arrangements for my Mom.
    It was all really smooth running and didn't cause me any stress.
    The only thing I'd say, is that the man who led the funeral at the crem need to ensure that he gets the family's name correct and dosen't shorten it as that can be very frustrating.

    But all in all a fantastic service provided by lovely people .

  • 5 Robert Townsend 25th Jul 2023

    From my first contact with Farmer & Son everything was fully explained all my options were laid out for me, Chris who I dealt with could not have been more understanding of my needs at this very emotional time. I was not rushed everything was done at my pace. The arrangements when made ran exactly as planned, and although I knew most of the people involved, I still felt that they were sharing my grief. Overall I could not have chosed better, everything was excellent.

  • 5 Leah Massey 23rd Jul 2023

    During such a sad and difficult time, Farmer and Son were a pleasure to deal with. We could not fault them in any way. They were professional, efficient, kind and friendly and made a daunting process so much easier. A special mention for Christine who is such a lovely lady. We cannot thank them enough. 

  • 5 Steven James Smart 21st Jul 2023

    Chris was very helpful and caring. Thank you.

  • 5 Christine Alexander 20th Jul 2023

    Totally professional ,very helpful from the first phone call untill visit to the premises. Christine who sorted everything to meet my husband's last wishes was very understanding and helped me through a very difficult time .Thank you Christine Alexander

  • 5 Hilary McDonald 3rd Jul 2023

    All staff were extremely , courteous , helpful , polite & could not have been more considerate . Many thanks .

  • 5 Stephen Grosvenor 1st Jul 2023

    Farmer and Son Funeral Directors were excellent in every detail. Professional, very caring and considerate.
    I can recommend them without reservation.

  • 5 Sharron Jones 27th Jun 2023

    Absolutely amazing service from start to finish. We were going through an awful time as my Dad passed suddenly and were guided by Chris who was fantastic. She helped, sympathised and showed such empathy. I can not fault the whole team. I would recommend Farmers to everyone.

  • 5 Karen McHale 26th Jun 2023

    Christine has always been Sympathetic, caring, but most of all a professional service at the highest level. Thank you 

  • 5 Corinna Marsh 23rd Jun 2023

    Excellent customer service.
    Chris was very helpful when we came for our appointment. She was supportive and even though not well herself, thought only of the family.
    On the day of the funeral, the funeral courtage were treated with empathy and respect, everything was just as we had requested.
    Thank you to Kevin and the other gentlemen for their professionalism at all times.

  • 5 Robbie Rice 19th Jun 2023

    Excellent service 

  • 5 Christine Hollis 11th Jun 2023

    Excellent service and very kind they have done all of our parents wouldn't go any where else can't thank them enough ty

  • 5 Esther Smith 10th Jun 2023

    All the staff were very helpful which made the whole sad situation less stressful. Farmer and Sons are friendly, but also very professional. The room and setting for the viewing was peaceful and dignified.. All that atened said the funeral flowed perfectly. My family were comforted knowing that with their care and support we gave my step Dad Kenneth Climpson a beautiful farewell
    Kind regards
    Esther Smith and family

  • 5 Sheila Phillips 6th Jun 2023

    Polite,considerate,in fact couldn’t fault them at all.5 stars🏅

  • 5 Simon Jones 6th Jun 2023

    A big thank you to the team at Farmer & Son for the caring and professional way the helped with mom's funeral. Everything went without a hitch and I know she would have had no one else helping us deal with her loss.

  • 5 Nicky Arnold 29th May 2023

    Everything was organised with perfection, making a very difficult day a little easier!

  • 5 Patricia Rushton 29th May 2023

    Thanks to Chris Gill and Kevin for organising and handling everything really well for the day and throughout the whole process involed which comes after death much appreciated and all credit and respect to yourselves from our family

  • 5 Sue Horton 20th May 2023

    Thank you so much for sorting my Mum’s funeral. Chris was great, sorted everything for the the funeral including cars, flowers and order of service making it so much easier for the family at this difficult time. So professional on the day and everything ran so smoothly giving my Mum a lovely send off, something she would’ve been proud of. Thank you to all of the staff, so caring.

Address
Trinity House
High Street
Wordsley
West Midlands
DY8 5SB

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

Philip Bradley 21st Aug 2023

What can I say, this isn't the first time I've used Farmer & Son for a family funeral and their service has been exemplary. Their attention to detail and professionalism makes them a credit to their trade. A local firm who really care and take pride in that. A rare thing in this day and age. Can't recommend them enough.

Anita Edwards 20th Aug 2023

Farmer & Son Funeral Directors provided an excellent funeral service. Every aspect of my mother's funeral was treated with care, compassion and professionalism.

Clive Bradley 17th Aug 2023

They were very professional and courteous from first contact in the office and all the way through, making the saddest of times that much more bearable.

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