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Fender Funeral Directors
1593 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40505 · (859) 293-0157
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★★★2.827 Google reviews

About Fender Funeral Directors

Fender Funeral Directors is an independently owned funeral home serving the Lexington, KY area. As a full-service provider, they offer both cremation and burial options, with direct cremation starting at $995, which is on the lower end for the local market. Their Google rating of 2.8 stars across 27 reviews is notably below average and worth considering carefully — a pattern of lower ratings at this volume can reflect meaningful inconsistencies in service experience. Families who prioritize independent, locally owned care and lower cremation pricing may find them worth a direct conversation, but it would be reasonable to ask specific questions about what families have experienced before making a decision.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$995
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$4,195
Direct cremation from
$995
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,250
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$395
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$350
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$350
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$350
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$250
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$295
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$995
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★Rebecca Martin
a year ago

Took over a week to cremate the body after getting signed approval and already having possession of the body. Promised his personal effects, including the wedding ring and an earing, would be removed before cremation, and also that the ring and earing wouldn't melt anyway. The body was cremated and …

★★★★★Kentucky Comfort Solutions
2 years ago

James Fender is a good man. He is compassionate and professional and the amount of stress he has to deal with from grieving families everyday shows the testament of his character. He remains cool and calm under fire and is professional and reserved. I see a lot of reviews where people are bashing hi…

★★★★S T
5 years ago

Horrible, and Unprofessional, and it is not just Mr.Fender. It is also his staff, Ms.Mary too, do not leave her out. They proclaim they are trying to help,but really are all about the Money!. When we were there the office was a mess, stuff all over the desk. They had a body inside prepped for his se…

★★★★★Danielle Hernandez
6 years ago

The passing of my husband. James & his staff went above & beyond to make it stress free as much as possible. James had to do serval trips out of state to get my husband, his belongings, do paperwork, and not one time James complain to me. He did his job very well. The day of my husband service. It w…

★★★★Tiffany Wilkinson
7 years ago

Very unprofessional!! Nothing James said he could do for my family was done! He treated my sister in law like my brother didn’t mean anything. He grew up with my husband and his brother and it was if he just wanted money. He came to my sisters house to get the arrangements planned and nothing she as…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(859) 293-0157
ServicesNot provided
HoursNot provided
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