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J. Vernon Kendrick is a long-established, independent family funeral directors based in the Black Country, serving the community since 1931. Founded by Vernon Kendrick, the business remains owned and directed by the Kendrick family, now in its third generation, bringing decades of dedication and personal care to every family they serve.
The Stourbridge branch, situated in Greenfield Avenue in the old quarter of Stourbridge, opened in 2014 to provide greater convenience for families in Stourbridge, Oldswinford, Wollaston, Norton, and surrounding areas. The team prides itself on offering a respectful, dignified, and professional service in arrangement rooms with a modern feel and a relaxed, informal atmosphere designed to put families at ease.
J. Vernon Kendrick offers a comprehensive range of funeral services, including traditional tailored funerals, simple funerals, and direct cremations. Their dedicated team assists with all aspects of funeral arrangements, from coffin selection and floral tributes to organising ministers or celebrants, music, visual tributes, and Order of Service cards. Pre-payment funeral plans are also available through Golden Charter, allowing families to plan ahead with confidence.
"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."
— Gemma (about Tony)
"She looked beautiful and followed our wishes for her funeral service to the T. Very very grateful, excellent, professional, discreet."
— Kevin Foxall (about Kevin)
"Thank you for providing us with as many viewings as we needed to cherish those last moments with Dad. Nothing was too much trouble for you, any requests from the family were listened to and acted upon."
— Helen Weaver (about Kevin)
"Make everything seem personal as if the funeral they are dealing with is one of their own. I rang and spoke to Tony on numerous occasions just to ask silly questions and he was so patient with me."
— Yvonne May (about Tony)
"A special mention for Tony, who was there and supported us from the moment we made contact with Kendrick's. My mom couldn't have done it without you. From our family to the Kendricks work family, thank you."
— Gemma (about Tony)
"Linda dealt with me in a kind, considerate, caring manner. She really did make me feel that my Dad would be looked after in their care. As this was my first experience of helping to arrange a funeral it was fraught with paperwork and confusion, Linda explained and helped every step of the way."
— Jacqui Giles (about Linda)
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