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 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.
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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
Victoria Meaden 29th Jan 2023
Could not fault the impeccable service given throughout. I felt the weight lifted from my shoulders as soon as I walked in. The professionalism care and compassion of all the staff is apparent. Nothing is too much trouble. They really do make a difficult time so much more easier.
Harry Crew 27th Jan 2023
Recently conducted Moms funeral 23/01/23, what amazing, kind, caring people you are. Chris is so efficient and organised and made the organisation as easy as possible. On the day the lads were so professional and respectful. Kevin was fantastic and couldn’t do enough for us. The cars were beautiful. Thank you so much Emma and Harry x
Glenn Howells 27th Jan 2023
Very professional warm and friendly from start to finish