J. Vernon Kendrick Funeral Directors, Lye

206 reviews

Independent family funeral directors, established in 1931 and providing caring, professional funeral arranging services in Lye and Stourbridge

Latest Verified Reviews

Carol Glarvey 8th Apr 2025

Dan was very kind,thoughtfull and helpful throughout. A very professional service.

Adrian Stanley 1st Apr 2025

Conducted with reverence kindness and respect for my late mother Margaret Stanley, special thanks too my good friend John fox who gave his time so willingly and freely, a big and h ... eartfelt thanks to you all, and Kevin for all he did in organising everything  more

Denise Heginbotham 12th Mar 2025

From start to finish we had excellent service, their main concern was everything was exactly how we wanted it to be. Our family have used Kendricks for everyone of our family that ... have passed on and each time we have received excellent service, couldn’t recommend more. more

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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

Vernon House, Cemetery Road
Lye
West Midlands
DY9 8DB

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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
Call: 01384 437185

About Us

J. Vernon Kendrick independent family funeral directors has been providing funeral services in Lye, Wollescote, Stourbridge and the surrounding areas since 1931.

Under the personal attention of Dan Kendrick, Linda Glock and Tony Jones, all of the team will be able to guide you through every step of the process with kindness and consideration.

J. Vernon Kendrick provides traditional funeral services, simple funerals, and direct cremations. No matter your requirements, you will receive a high standard of care and attention. The funeral home at Lye is fully equipped to care for and accommodate your loved one.

The offices are open 9 to 5, Monday to Friday, with appointments on Saturday mornings. J Vernon Kendrick also operates a 24-hour telephone service.

Call J. Vernon Kendrick funeral directors today to find out how they can help you plan the perfect send-off, whatever type of funeral you have in mind.

Latest Obituaries

Horace   Jones

Horace Jones

Aug 1928 - Mar 2025

Freda    Baker

Freda Baker

Sep 1942 - Feb 2025

Marlene    Price

Marlene Price

Jun 1933 - Mar 2025

Marilyn   Edna Layton

Marilyn Edna Layton

Feb 2025 - Nov 1943

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Carol Glarvey 8th Apr 2025

    Dan was very kind,thoughtfull and helpful throughout.
    A very professional service.

  • 5 Adrian Stanley 1st Apr 2025

    Conducted with reverence kindness and respect for my late mother Margaret Stanley, special thanks too my good friend John fox who gave his time so willingly and freely, a big and heartfelt thanks to you all, and Kevin for all he did in organising everything 

  • 5 Denise Heginbotham 12th Mar 2025

    From start to finish we had excellent service, their main concern was everything was exactly how we wanted it to be. Our family have used Kendricks for everyone of our family that have passed on and each time we have received excellent service, couldn’t recommend more.

  • 5 John Chandler 7th Mar 2025

    Kevin and JVK arranged everything for my wife’s funeral, cremation, cars, flowers, vicar, order of service booklets, refreshments for the wake in their lounge.
    They accommodated our every need and it made things a lot easier for us at this very difficult and emotional time when we were struggling to cope.
    I can’t thank them enough for making a sad day run very smoothly.

  • 5 Helen Weaver 4th Mar 2025

    Thank you to Kevin and all the staff at Kendricks, Lye for all you have done for the whole family. First parent we have lost, left with no instructions from Dad, but with your guidance and support you made the process easier. Nothing was too much trouble for you, any requests from the family were listened to and acted upon. Dad was treated with care and dignity. Thank you for providing us with as many viewings as we needed to cherish those last moments with Dad.
    Highly recommended.

  • 5 Robert Edwards 22nd Feb 2025

    Excellent and very caring service 

  • 5 Andrea Hipkiss 18th Feb 2025

    Very professional caring and supportive to myself & family at the sad time of our Dads passing.

    Highly recommend Vernon's nothing is too much

  • 5 Pamela Walters 18th Feb 2025

    Such kindness was shown towards myself Pam(wife) and children Tom,John & Sarah, also family &friends who came.From the time the cars arrived everything was managed so professionally by Kevin &his team making it such a special day which I know John would have been looking down on us all and been so proud on the celebration of his life .Thanks to all for making such a sad day so special.

  • 5 Cynthia Slade 10th Feb 2025

    Very helpful and respectful before, during and after. Thanks to Tony for guiding us through it all.
    Thanks to all the staff.

  • 5 Thomas Colley 7th Feb 2025

    Excellent service. Good communication. Just one word Excellent

  • 5 Cheryl Sewell 14th Jan 2025

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  • 5 Dennise Ashfield 13th Jan 2025

    Tony was very good talked my sister and myself through the process of everything.The Staff on the day were very kind and considerate and compassionate to our loss they looked after mom while in their care .The catering was excellent.cant fault one thing excellent service throughout.

  • 5 Nick Archer 9th Jan 2025

    We were most impressed with the funeral, both before the day and on the day. We would like to thank Tony for his compassion and professionalism and Kevin and colleagues who officiated on the day. Thank you.

  • 5 Mathew Shilvock 16th Dec 2024

    Absolutely brilliant from start to finish well appreciated

  • 5 sam James 13th Dec 2024

    Thank you giving us clear guidance and support following the passing our my dad. Kevin and the team were all kind and caring, and looked after us. They helped us make dad's funeral a celebration of his life

  • 5 Sophie Spellacy 3rd Dec 2024

    There are no words really that can put across just how wonderful all of the team are at Kendrick’s, Tony, Dave and all those who looked after my dad since his passing and helped ensure his funeral was everything we hoped it would be and more, I would also like to thank Lisa and Andy from the printing team who brought the vision to life for Dad’s order of service - they offered a really personal and bespoke service. 

  • 5 Anna Morris 26th Nov 2024

    Highly recomnend J Vernon Kendrick Funetal Directors. From begining to end they provided a welcoming, professoonsl and courteos service.

  • 5 Lorna Shields 29th Oct 2024

    Every person we dealt with were very professional but also empathetic.They made the hardest day easier. 

  • 5 Lisa Eades 4th Oct 2024

    Thanks to the whole team for their kindness, support and guidance

  • 5 Kelly Massey 16th Sep 2024

    Tony made everything so much easier to deal with. I was worried I would not be able to arrange the funeral. But it was straight forward. They did everything what was asked and I'm very grateful

  • 5 Geetha Harischandra 2nd Sep 2024

    To dear Tony and the team,
    We the family of my late brother Palitha, can’t thank you enough!
    From the very start to finish, you have been of great support to us.. 
    How all matters were handled with such care and perfection. . Our late brother’s funeral was heavenly…🙏🏾😌. 

  • 5 Jonathan Wheeler 27th Aug 2024

    They are very professionally run company.
     Nothing was too much trouble.
    Truly outstanding service.

  • 4 Mark Troman 22nd Aug 2024

    All good thanks.
    All the guys were great

  • 5 Judith Bridgwater 18th Aug 2024

    Great service from start to finish.
    Efficient, excellent communication, kind and compassionate.

  • 5 Alexander Fojan 27th Jul 2024

    The person that i dealt with for most of my arrangements was Kevin, he was very understanding and very sympathetic to what we were going through with the loss of my mother. Funerals are not the nicest of occasions but Kevin and the rest of the team made it as easy and as comfortable as it could have been. I hope i don't have to but i would have no hesitation in recommending J.V.K. to anyone.

Address
Vernon House, Cemetery Road
Lye
West Midlands
DY9 8DB

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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

Latest Verified Reviews

Carol Glarvey 8th Apr 2025

Dan was very kind,thoughtfull and helpful throughout. A very professional service.

Adrian Stanley 1st Apr 2025

Conducted with reverence kindness and respect for my late mother Margaret Stanley, special thanks too my good friend John fox who gave his time so willingly and freely, a big and h ... eartfelt thanks to you all, and Kevin for all he did in organising everything  more

Denise Heginbotham 12th Mar 2025

From start to finish we had excellent service, their main concern was everything was exactly how we wanted it to be. Our family have used Kendricks for everyone of our family that ... have passed on and each time we have received excellent service, couldn’t recommend more. more

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