A.W. Lymn Spondon
A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from Alvaston, Chaddesden, Spondon, and other communities around the area.
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
About Us
Formerly an Ilkeston Co-op Funeral Service branch, this home was incorporated by the A W Lymn group in 2003, and then moved next door to a refurbished premises in 2009 and given the title Barton House.
The premises offer a large reception area, two visiting rooms, a private arranging office and there is off-street parking available.
Kevin Hall is the area manager and the office is run by funeral director Fiona Hall.
The office opening times are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, but an appointment can be scheduled by calling at any time day or night, seven days a week.
The branch covers all of Spondon and its surrounding area including Alvaston, Borrowash, Chaddesden, Draycott, Elvaston, Oakwood, Ockbrook, Risley and beyond.
A W Lymn is a family owned business since its establishment in 1907 and is currently owned by Jackie, Matthew and Nigel Lymn Rose.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families mention the care and support they received throughout the arrangement process, often describing how staff guided them through difficult decisions without pressure and kept them regularly updated. Several describe feeling genuinely looked after on the day of the funeral itself, with attention to detail extending from the appearance of staff and vehicles to small personal touches that showed respect for the deceased and understanding of what mattered to the family.
Families repeatedly return to communication as essential to their experience, noting how accessible staff were to answer questions and concerns, and how this accessibility made an otherwise stressful time feel manageable. Many also comment on the professionalism combined with warmth they encountered, valuing the balance struck between efficiency and compassion, which made them feel their wishes were understood and their loved one was in dignified hands.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
Professional Standards
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NAFD Member
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
Chandra Morbey 14th Aug 2026
Lymns were kind, considerate and professional at every stage. Thank you so much Fiona for enabling us to get through such a difficult time.
Wendy Snape 3rd Jul 2026
From collecting dad from home to bringing him to the crematorium they couldn’t have been more respectful and considerate. They made a difficult situation easier. I cannot recommend them enough.
Pauline Garner 16th Jun 2026
Friendly and personal service from Fiona. No pressure to add anything unnecessary. Felt fully supported through the process. Celebrant, Karen Gratton , carried out the service in a manner suitable for the family and the wishes of the deceased.
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