Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.
What they do
Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
About Us
Located in the heart of Derby city centre, Derwent House on Becket Street has been proudly serving the local community since 1986, when it was first opened by respected funeral director David Meek. Originally a car garage, the building was transformed into a funeral home and continues to offer compassionate support to families from Derby and beyond.
Today, Derwent House serves as the base for Senior Funeral Director Kevin Hall, who has been with A.W. Lymn since 2003 and manages services across the wider Derby area. Kevin is joined by Funeral Director Mick Schofield, who recently transferred from the Ilkeston funeral home, bringing with him a wealth of experience and local knowledge. Funeral Arranger Greg Martin, who has recently earned his Diploma in Funeral Directing from the National Association of Funeral Directors, is also based at this funeral home and provides kind, professional support to families every day.
Derwent House is equipped with specialist washing facilities to support Asian and African-Caribbean funeral rites. The building also houses garaging for the Derby fleet of Rolls-Royce Phantom funeral vehicles, including a converted hearse formerly owned by Simon Cowell, and features a historic horse-drawn hearse from the 1890s.
This location serves the entire Derby area, including Allestree, Alvaston, Belper, Breadsall, Chaddesden, Darley Abbey, Duffield, Littleover, Mackworth, Markeaton, Osmaston, Pride Park, Sinfin, Spondon, and surrounding communities.
A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service was founded in 1907 by Arthur William Lymn and is now proudly led by the fourth fifth generation of the Lymn Rose family who continue to uphold the family’s long-standing commitment to dignity, professionalism and exceptional care.
Many families emphasize how the funeral director and team managed the arrangements with careful attention to their wishes, keeping them informed at each stage and responding promptly to questions, emails, and calls. Several describe how staff members explained everything clearly without rushing families through decisions, and a number note that nothing felt like too much trouble when they requested changes or had concerns to discuss.
Families repeatedly mention the care and compassion shown on the funeral day itself, with staff arriving on time, ensuring smooth transitions between locations, and treating their loved ones with dignity and respect throughout the service. Many recall feeling looked after and at ease during what they describe as an emotional and stressful time.
A number of families return to mention cost and pricing, noting that options were explained transparently and that they felt there was no pressure to spend more than they wished, while many others speak to the professional appearance of the fleet of Rolls Royce cars and the quality of additional services like floral arrangements and order of service printing.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
5Michael Crawley11th Sep 2019
Kevin was just amazing from the first phone call to our final conversation.
The whole service was carried out to the highest standard , professional caring and kind .
Thank you
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Dear Michael and family, it was my honour to help you all through this difficult time, Thank you for your kind words, Kevin.
5Angela Lawrenson8th Sep 2019
Very helpful, kind and sensitive at a very sad time.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words, we are glad you found Derek and his team to be helpful, kind and sensitive.
5Natalie Maddocks20th Aug 2019
Kind and very attentive service from start to finish
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
I am really pleased that I was able to help support you during this sad time and am grateful to you for taking the time to leave this review. I also hope that you and your newborn are all doing well. Thank you, Derek.
5Barrie Fones13th May 2019
First class service
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for this first class review.
5Michaela Breen6th May 2019
This is the second time in a year that i have used Lymns. There support throughout the process is dealt with compassion patients and empathy. Their guidance throughout this difficult and stressful time takes the pressure from the individual, who’s having to deal with their loss. I can’t thank lymns enough and a real special thanks to Dan Barnes and Kevin Hall for their help and support though such a difficult time.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Many thanks for your kind words, we are glad that we could make this difficult time a little easier for you. Thank you, Dan.
5Patricia Dziunka14th Apr 2019
Everything was professionally organised and all staff were extremely reverend and approachable. Thank you From the O’Meara family
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Weâre glad that you found everything to your satisfaction and are grateful for the kind words. Thank you, Dan.
5Andrea Burden2nd Apr 2019
Dan at Lymns was very helpful and supportive. The organisation and professional planning and delivery of Mums service was very appropriate. They were a great help throughout, we were all very happy with Lymns, thank you.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Many thanks for the positive review, we are pleased that we could deliver a service that was appropriate for your Mother and that we could help to support you through a difficult time. Dan
5David Redshaw15th Mar 2019
Everything was first class. Would highly recommend.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad to have been of service and appreciate the positive feedback and your recommendation. Thank you. Dan
5Simon Woodhouse8th Mar 2019
Very professional, and Dan who was based in the office, and made all the arrangements was a pleasure to deal with.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your positive comments, we are glad we could be of service to you at this difficult time. Dan.
5Dawn Wilson25th Feb 2019
The staff were all very considerate. The arrangements were handled sensitively and communication between us and them was great
Thank you especially to Dan and Kevin
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for taking the time to review the service provided by Kevin and Dan at Derby. We are glad that their considerate, sensitive and efficient service made this sad time a little easier for you.
5Stephen Cunningham26th Jan 2019
Dan Barnes and the team were a great help at a difficult time. They were well organised and showed nothing but professionalism and empathy.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your positive words, we are pleased that we could be of assistance at this difficult time. Dan.
5Tina Woolley21st Jan 2019
Lymn in Becket Street Derby provided a very professional and caring service. From the first contact with Dan everything was very efficient. At a very unpleasant time in my life it was a great comfort that Mum’s funeral was just as I wanted it to be. I was particularly pleased with the order of service and the ease of choosing the music i wanted. Thank you very much to the whole team.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words, we are glad that we could make this difficult time a little easier for you and assist you in giving Mum the funeral that you wanted for her. Thank you, Dan.
5Christopher Ward18th Jan 2019
From start to finish we received excellent care and attention from the team at Lymn's. Dan dealt with our requirements throughout in a caring, thoughtful and professional manner. On the day Richard and the team carried out their duties in a truly respectful, calm and supportive way.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
I'm so pleased that you appreciated how we cared for you at this difficult time and I thank you for taking the time to write such kind words. Thank you, Richard.
4Lisa Fearn28th Dec 2018
Helpful & sympathetic.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that you found the team at Derby to be helpful and sympathetic and thank you for this positive review. We note that you have given a 4* rating and if there is anything further that we could have done for you then we would welcome this feedback. Thank you.
5Julia Williams18th Dec 2018
I can not thank them enough,they are amazing , I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff and especially Dan Barnes, without his help I know my mum wouldn’t of had such a beautiful day .
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for choosing A. W. Lymn Derby, we are glad that we could assist in giving your Mum the funeral that you wanted for her. Dan.
5Angela Grainger15th Dec 2018
Brilliant service,
well done to dan for making this sad time go smoothly x
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for this positive review, I am please that everything ran smoothly for you at this sad time. Dan.
5Kirsten MacPhail15th Dec 2018
Could not have asked for better people or a better service. They did an amazing job and made everything so easy for us. Special thanks to Dan, Kevin and the rest of the team.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words and for choosing us to take care of the funeral arrangements for you. Iâm glad that we could make this difficult time a little easier for you and your family. Thank you, Dan.
5Alexander Jamieson14th Nov 2018
Very professional, really couldn't pick any faults in the whole service at all.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind comments, we are glad that you were happy with all the service you received.
5Lynda Kemp10th Nov 2018
Excellent service at a very difficult time. Everything was taken care of by Dan, in a friendly and sympathetic manner.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words, I am glad we could make this difficult time a little bit easier for you and your family. Dan.
5Lynne Ledger26th Oct 2018
We were very impressed with the service provided and could not fault it in any way.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that your received faultless service from the team at Derby and they join me in thanking you for this positive review.
5Michael Dakin29th Sep 2018
Very professional and outstandly helpful through difficult times. These people devoted their time to cater to everything I asked for and were incredibly understanding and were always helpful. Could not recommend more for a perfectly professional service in dark times
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that you found the team at Derby to be professional and outstandingly helpful and that their support and understanding helped make this difficult time a little more bearable for you. Thank you.
5Louise Wilson18th Sep 2018
Very respectful and took care of every aspect of organising my dads funeral.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Both Dan and Kevin has asked me to pass on their thanks for your review, they are glad that they were able to help you during this sad time and that everything went as planned.
5Andrew Flinn23rd Jul 2018
Very professional service and the team made sure that all went to plan. Thank you.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that you received professional service from all the team at Derby and thank you for your positive review.
5Becky Turgoose22nd Jul 2018
Dan was so friendly and helpful when planning my funeral, I couldn’t have asked for anymore.
Also Kevin was really professional and friendly on the day of the funeral.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your positive comments, weâre glad we could make this difficult time a little bit easier for you. Dan and Kevin.
5Geoffrey Lord15th May 2018
Having worked in the industry although for a rival company, I found them very professional,courteous,and very sympathetic.
I would have no hesitation going back having both my mother and fathers funerals with A W Lymns
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your positive comments, I am glad we served you and your family well, I will make sure the whole team are aware of what you have said. Kevin.
Address
Derwent House, Becket Street Derby Derbyshire DE1 1HT
Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.
What they do
Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
Latest Verified Reviews
Michael Crawley11th Sep 2019
Kevin was just amazing from the first phone call to our final conversation.
The whole service was carried out to the highest standard , professional caring and kind .
Thank you
Angela Lawrenson8th Sep 2019
Very helpful, kind and sensitive at a very sad time.
Natalie Maddocks20th Aug 2019
Kind and very attentive service from start to finish
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