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

Sue Evans 28th Oct 2023

 A very professional service from all staff at Kendrick’s throughout. A genuine, caring, supportive team made the whole process run smoothly and efficiently.  Many thanks  Sue 

Peter Collins 27th Oct 2023

Great service , caring and considerate.I can not fault them.

Scott Baker 26th Oct 2023

Can’t fault J Vernon Kendrick and their professionalism, guidance and support from the moment we lost our mom to the collection of her ashes. They answered all our questions and concerns. Mandy Buffery our celebrant was also fantastic from start to finish. Thank you Dan and the team at J. Vernon Kendrick.

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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

Iris Ann   Hadlington

Iris Ann Hadlington

Jan 1945 - Sep 2024

Sarah Elizabeth   Boleyn

Sarah Elizabeth Boleyn

Oct 1951 - Aug 2024

Iris   Jeanette Wheeler

Iris Jeanette Wheeler

Dec 1934 - Jul 2024

Deborah Anne   Doonan

Deborah Anne Doonan

Apr 1962 - Jun 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Sue Evans 28th Oct 2023

     A very professional service from all staff at Kendrick’s throughout. A genuine, caring, supportive team made the whole process run smoothly and efficiently. 
    Many thanks 
    Sue 

  • 5 Peter Collins 27th Oct 2023

    Great service , caring and considerate.I can not fault them.

  • 5 Scott Baker 26th Oct 2023

    Can’t fault J Vernon Kendrick and their professionalism, guidance and support from the moment we lost our mom to the collection of her ashes. They answered all our questions and concerns. Mandy Buffery our celebrant was also fantastic from start to finish. Thank you Dan and the team at J. Vernon Kendrick.

  • 5 Angela Binek 19th Oct 2023

    We as a family would highly recommend J.V. Kendricks.
    We were made to feel at ease from the initial meeting, the friendly and efficient approach made a daunting occasion endurable.
    They conducted a professional person-centred service and gave excellent instruction and guidance throughout, nothing was too much trouble, in fact they went above and beyond, helping us through a difficult time and displaying utmost respect and understanding.
    We would sincerely like to thank J.V.Kendricks for all they did to make Andrey's funeral the best it could have been. A special thank you to Dan, Tony, Kevin and Dave who were so supportive on the day.

  • 5 Maureen Hope 30th Sep 2023

    As soon as we entered the funeral home we were made to feel at ease. Tony was thoughtful while helping us through a sad time. When visiting the chapel of rest again was given as much time as required. The day of the funeral went without a hitch thanks again to Tony.

  • 5 Jennifer Garrington 8th Sep 2023

    Thank you so much for all you did to make my Mom's funeral go smoothly.

  • 5 Harrison Heath 1st Aug 2023

    J. Vernon Kendrick We’re great and especially Tony helped us an abundance with everything that needed doing. Would highly recommend. 

  • 5 Ashley Body 17th Jul 2023

    J Vernon Kendrick were brilliant from start to finish. My family have used the company for many years and their service is always exemplary. As a family we would particularly like to thank Tony.

  • 5 Paul Beadle 14th Jul 2023

    I could not have wished for a better funeral service. The help, understanding, advice and service provided were superb. We were given help in a friendly, sensitive and thoroughly professional and efficient manner to enable everything to go ahead smoothly. Thank you so much.

  • 5 Samantha Phipps 8th Jul 2023

    Amazing service!!! family is very greatful. Mom would have loved every minute couldn't have asked for anything better. Thankyou

  • 5 Julie Sheldon 4th Jul 2023

    Excellent service from start to finish. They are happy to follow the decease’s wishes and offer help and support for the family. 

  • 5 Graham Topliss 2nd Jul 2023

    Excellent service from start to finish , Tony was compassionate, patience, and methodical. Everything we ask for was done to perfection, timing was excellent. He made everyone feel comfortable in his presence.

  • 5 Stephen Handley 30th May 2023

    Everyone that we came into contact with from J. Vernon kendrick was very understanding and helped guide us through this difficult time. Thank you to all at kendricks.

  • 5 Tina Coles 29th May 2023

    Very professional service. Tony was always available to give support and guidance and made the process easy for us. Thankyou for everything

  • 5 Pat Orchard 28th May 2023

    The service provided by J.Vernon Kendrick Funeral Directors Lye, was first class.
    Every stage of the Funeral was dealt with politely, sympathetically and professionally.

    All the particular things that we wanted for our funeral service were organised and dealt with by the staff at the funeral offices. they were consistently obliging and helpful.

    I could not speak more highly of the advice and support we received and the smooth way the funeral itself was conducted.

    Everyone was very impressed with the whole thing..

    Myself and my family were delighted that we chose this company.

    Mrs. Patricia Orchard






  • 5 Beverley Hadley 1st May 2023

    The situation of the funeral was very unusual but from the beginning Tony was very understanding, helpful and very respectful. Lisa did an amazing job with the order of service and on tbe day the whole team were so respectful.....couldn't fault anything.

  • 5 Richard Jones 25th Apr 2023

    Amazing service! Very professional throughout and held our hands from start to finish. 

  • 5 Liz Julier 23rd Apr 2023

    The care and compassion shown by all the team at Kendrick’s was incomparable. They have years of experience and it shows. We were able to give Mom a wonderful funeral which was a great comfort at such a difficult time. 

  • 5 Sonia Pye 21st Apr 2023

    Made me and my family feel comfortable and that we were their main priority. Everything was handled with great compassion and thought can't recommend them enough. I know that that is their job but they really made us feel at ease at such a difficult time.

  • 5 Tina Evans 19th Apr 2023

    Excellent service from start to finish. My request to stop outside our brothers flat and to walk in front of the hearse, was carried out, just how I requested, with the utmost respect, I cannot thank you enough for the excellent service that you provided.
    Thank you on behalf of myself, Sue, Rob and family. 

  • 5 John Bissell 3rd Apr 2023

    Everyone was, helpful, compassionate and understanding.
    Easing stress and anxiety at an extremely painful time.
    My sincerest thanks to Tony and all his associates for their kindness.

  • 5 Margaret Dennis 2nd Apr 2023

    They gave a very personal touch to my father's funeral. We couldn't ask for better support from the team.
    Thank you so much

  • 5 Vicky Homer 26th Mar 2023

    Excellent, professional approach throughout. Helpful and reassuring staff who dealt with all aspects of the arrangements , making everything so much easier at such an emotional time. Many thanks ,especially to Linda and Dan .

  • 5 John Bellamy 24th Mar 2023

    J. Vernon Kendrick's were really easy to deal with and provided a great service, I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

  • 5 Linda Wilkes 20th Mar 2023

    First class service. From arranging the funeral and all the required music at the church and crematorium, along with required flowers and order of service.
    Everyone involved from this family run business was fantastic.
    Highly recommended.

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

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Sue Evans 28th Oct 2023

 A very professional service from all staff at Kendrick’s throughout. A genuine, caring, supportive team made the whole process run smoothly and efficiently.  Many thanks  Sue 

Peter Collins 27th Oct 2023

Great service , caring and considerate.I can not fault them.

Scott Baker 26th Oct 2023

Can’t fault J Vernon Kendrick and their professionalism, guidance and support from the moment we lost our mom to the collection of her ashes. They answered all our questions and concerns. Mandy Buffery our celebrant was also fantastic from start to finish. Thank you Dan and the team at J. Vernon Kendrick.

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