J. Vernon Kendrick Funeral Directors, Lye

189 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Lorna Shields 29th Oct 2024

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

Lisa Eades 4th Oct 2024

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

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

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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

Andrew Jeremy   Smith

Andrew Jeremy Smith

Oct 1944 - Oct 2024

Audrey   Giles

Audrey Giles

Mar 1936 - Nov 2024

Steven Robert   Graham

Steven Robert Graham

Jan 1967 - Oct 2024

Patricia   Jacqualine "Pat" Wheeler

Patricia Jacqualine "Pat" Wheeler

Jul 1941 - Nov 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 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.

  • 5 Susan Hunt 25th Jul 2024

    Absolutely outstanding service, did my dad Arthur proud very polite and kept me well informed about everything, would highly recommend, best decision I made thankyou

  • 5 Denise McDonald 21st Jul 2024

    Tony and the team were wonderful over the past  three weeks when I called upon them to organise a friend's funeral.    Nothing was too much trouble  and they guided me along each step of the way to enable the day to go smoothly and just as I had planned.  I would thoroughly recommend them.  Thank you.

  • 5 Kelly Doonan 13th Jul 2024

    We had my mums funeral from here there attention to detail was outstanding, The service was fantastic. There was nothing they wouldn’t do for you and it made the funeral go very smoothly we couldn’t have asked for  anymore.

  • 5 Kate Lyndon 9th Jul 2024

    We have used J Vernon & Kendricks twice previously so after loosing my father recently it was an easy decision.
    We worked alongside Tony who made the process easy and comfortable as possible. He didn't make us feel pressured into making decisions we weren't ready to. The day went as lovely as possible so thank you

  • 5 Sharon Westwood 27th Jun 2024

    Tony at Kendrick's was very professional,caring and so helpful from start to finish and made such a difficult time less stressful.I would highly recommend.Many thanks Tony and everyone.

  • 5 David Smith 24th Jun 2024

    Professional and friendly service from start to finish 

  • 5 Joanne Claridge 17th Jun 2024

    Supportive and professional service from start to finish. Tony is a gem and was so helpful throughout the process, thank you! 

  • 5 Samantha Westwood 10th Jun 2024

    Can't fault the service, kept me well informed.

  • 5 Claire Smith 9th Jun 2024

    Very professional service. Tony could not have been any more helpful or understanding than he was. He made the sadness of the journey easy for us, ensuring all of our needs for Dad were dealt with.  Excellent service would highly recommend.

  • 5 John Partridge 7th Jun 2024

    First class, professional and totally efficient. No stone unturned to provide a worry free service.
    Enabled us to concentrate fully on other matters.
    Can't praise Kevin enough for his personal attention and advice.

  • 5 Kevin Porter 22nd May 2024

    Dan and his team were excellent throughout this difficult time.
    A real local family funeral Director with traditional values.
    His Father and Grandfather would be proud of the way the company has continued to look after people the way it should be done .

    Kevin Porter

  • 5 April Fradgley 3rd May 2024

    Very helpful and informative.
    Will do their best to do what you request if it is possible to do so.

  • 5 Shannon Ward 30th Apr 2024

    Amazing funeral directors from start to end Thankyou.

  • 5 Sarah Jones 24th Apr 2024

    Would recommend them to anyone, they took care of our dad's funeral from start to finish and they went above and beyond. I would just like to say a big thank you to you all. You made it so easy and hassle free. Thank you x

  • 5 Jane Salmonds 22nd Apr 2024

    Tony and Kevin were both extremely efficient, empathetic and thoughtful in helping us organise our dear Mom's funeral. We felt supported throughout.

  • 5 Ben Bills 12th Apr 2024

    Absolutely brilliant people and services provided made a very difficult time so much easier!!! 
    Would totally recommend made my moms funeral as perfect as it could be.. thanks to all involved.

  • 5 Melanie Shutt 8th Apr 2024

    Staff at the funeral home were extremely pleasant , very helpful and showed a lot of compassion and respect to our family . 
    Everyone commented on the wake after above the funeral home . 
    Buffett food was laid out beautifully and staff were so accommodating and friendly . 
    Even limousine drivers and the hearse drivers were extremely considerate to our needs . 
    Absolutely nothing was too much trouble and they made sure we had a very warm friendly welcome under such sad circumstances . 
    I would highly recommend them and would like to thank everyone who was there on the day a huge THANK YOU 
    Joan Griffins family 
    And a special Thank you from myself 
    Mel 

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

Lorna Shields 29th Oct 2024

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

Lisa Eades 4th Oct 2024

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

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

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