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

James William   Baker

James William Baker

Nov 1931 - Apr 2026

Jean Ann   Oakley

Jean Ann Oakley

Jan 1947 - Mar 2026

Carol Ann   Barnard

Carol Ann Barnard

Nov 1947 - Mar 2026

Anne   Guest

Anne Guest

Mar 1939 - Mar 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 John (Philip) Hems 21st Mar 2024

    Thanks to Stuart, Kevin andLisa for excellent service 

  • 5 Neil Harding 20th Mar 2024

    Excellent no problems recommendimg farmer and sons in the future..

  • 5 Kate Pearce 15th Mar 2024

    Very professional with a personal touch. Thankbyou.

  • 5 Emma Leek 11th Mar 2024

    Many thanks to Chris at Farmers & Son Funeral Directors for her kind help and to Kevin who looked after us on the day of the funeral.

  • 5 Allan Perrins 5th Mar 2024

    Everyone was so polite and helpful and made everything easy 

  • 5 Lynne Gwilt 23rd Feb 2024

    Excellent, followed our requests and saw them through. Made the whole process a lot less stressful for our family.
    All staff were very helpful & compassionate, they made us feel at ease and special.
    Couldn't have asked for a better service for our mom

  • 5 Susan Stafford 19th Feb 2024

    Excellent Service all round and very caring people 

  • 5 Margaret McCafferty 18th Feb 2024

    I would rate Farmers funeral services as excellent.Chris in the office was very helpful and friendly.The actual day went without a hitch and the staff were very helpful.and friendly.All good.
    Margaret.

  • 5 Debra Whitehouse 17th Feb 2024

    Couldn’t have asked for a better service outstanding Thank You x

  • 5 Debbie Wood 14th Feb 2024

    Professional and competent from throughout this difficult time,
    Thank you x

  • 5 Rebecca Lawrence 10th Feb 2024

    We found the service very personal and professional. We couldn’t have been more pleased with how the funeral went and would highly recommend Farmer and Son. They put us at ease whenever needed and made a difficult day easier. 

  • 5 Christine Harris 6th Feb 2024

    The day ran very smoothly and was caring and loving executed. Christine who guided us through the day’s process was very caring and made all of feel we were in good hands. We cannot thank you enough.

  • 5 John Boucker 4th Feb 2024

    From start to finish they were kind, compassionate and caring at this difficult time for us. Kevin could not have been more helpful in guiding us through the process and keeping us informed - we cannot thank him enough. I would thoroughly recommend Farmers for making the journey more bearable for a family in grief and for that we are eternally grateful.

  • 5 Angela Lester 27th Jan 2024

    I was really pleased with the professional service I received . Chris was lovely at our first meeting Reassured me I had made the right choice. The funeral itself ran smoothly with the hearse arriving on time, the orders of service all put out. Would definitely recommend their services

  • 5 Shaun Hancox 25th Jan 2024

    Farmer and sons have recently supported us with organizing our moms celebration of life (funeral). From the moment we walked in Christine made us feel so welcome. Following our initial meeting we spoke to Christine many times and always felt listened to. She is such a kind, caring and sincere lady.

    On the day of our moms last farewell the undertakers who took her on her final journey were absolutely fantastic and spoke to me about everything from the time that they arrived at my moms house until they dropped us back off at the wake. I was overwhelmed by this as there was a few little things that I wanted to do to make the day extra special and they were more than happy to sort this out which took all of the pressure away from myself and my brothers.

    Everyone commented on what a beautiful send off our mom had and many mentioned that it was the best one that they had. ever attended.

    Thank you to everyone who helped us to give our mom the send off that she truly and honestly deserved.

    As a family we are totally heartbroken and are still coming to terms with the loss of our amazing mom, however, we will always be extremely grateful for the support given during this time and for helping us to give our mom the best send off possible.

  • 5 David Bourne 15th Jan 2024

    A very professional and caring team. Arrangements prior to the funeral day were handled with respect. The funeral service went smoothly. I would thoroughly Farmer and Son. 

  • 5 Lucy Henderson 11th Jan 2024

    Really happy with the Service. Kevin made sure everything was arranged and that it went smoothly. Couldnt of asked for more. Thank you so much for giving Mom the send off she deserved.

  • 5 Lee Bills 7th Jan 2024

    Couldn't have asked for a better service the whole team of people we absolutely wonderful and very professional

  • 5 David Fox 3rd Jan 2024

    The service received from Farmers’ was outstanding at every stage during obviously difficult times. Kind, empathetic, professional. Can’t praise them highly enough. 

  • 5 Richard Chestney 2nd Jan 2024

    Very professional and respectful company to deal with. Nothing too much trouble and everything arranged as requested.

  • 5 Andrew Perks 24th Dec 2023

    Courteous, compassionate, kind, caring, personal, polite, thoughtful, professional and always respectful. Guided us throughout and provided support always leading up to and on the day that was not to be matched, we will be forever grateful. Thanks to every person involved. 

  • 5 Diane Fellows 23rd Dec 2023

    Many thanks for help and support during this time.

  • 5 Graham Hughes 21st Dec 2023

    Took all the pressure of me in arranging various parts of the funeral for my Dad. Made sure I was aware of all aspects and put me in touch with the people I needed.

  • 5 Peter James 21st Dec 2023

    I could not fault your services from start to finish thank you for being so good at a difficult time thank you Peter James

  • 5 Beverley Chen 21st Dec 2023

    Chris was very knowledgeable and helpful. She made a very sad occasion easier than we imagined. 

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

John (Philip) Hems 21st Mar 2024

Thanks to Stuart, Kevin andLisa for excellent service 

Neil Harding 20th Mar 2024

Excellent no problems recommendimg farmer and sons in the future..

Kate Pearce 15th Mar 2024

Very professional with a personal touch. Thankbyou.

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