A.W. Lymn Spondon

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A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from Alvaston, Chaddesden, Spondon, and other communities around the area.

Latest Verified Reviews

Tracey Spoors 18th Apr 2026

A very close friend of mine passed away As soon as I stepped into lymns.kevin greeted me and was very sympathetic and assured me shelia would be looked after by them .which was lovely news to hear ...to make the arrangements I delt with fiona who is absolutely lovely she makes you feel so welcome and listens to everything you suggests and help along the way ...Fiona dealt with my dad's funeral too 10 years ago and was the same beautiful lady then .nothing is too much trouble....im a hairdresser and in our shop we talk alot about everything and I always recommend fiona and kevin at lymns as they have had such an impact on our life ...I wouldn't go anywhere else and when the time comes for me I no they will do me proud xxxx

Helen Keetley 15th Apr 2026

Very friendly, professional and supportive. Everything was dealt with sympathetically and timescales explained clearly.

Michelle Smith 12th Apr 2026

From start to finish we have had nothing but outstanding service especially from Fiona Hall. The initial appointment was very hard for me but Fiona talked us through everything with compassion and understanding. Regular phone calls to check we were ok and regular updates. Mark Chapman the celebrant was calming respectful and compassionate with a beautiful service for mum. Cannot thank them enough for their help and understanding

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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

31 Chapel Side
Spondon
Derbyshire
DE21 7JQ

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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

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.

Latest Obituaries

Gloria   Bennett

Gloria Bennett

Oct 1942 - Mar 2026

Vincent 'Vinny'   Carr

Vincent 'Vinny' Carr

Sep 1962 - Apr 2026

Gary   Hartley

Gary Hartley

Apr 1958 - Mar 2026

Sheila   Bosworth

Sheila Bosworth

Feb 1941 - Mar 2026

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Tracey Spoors 18th Apr 2026

    A very close friend of mine passed away
    As soon as I stepped into lymns.kevin greeted me and was very sympathetic and assured me shelia would be looked after by them .which was lovely news to hear ...to make the arrangements I delt with fiona who is absolutely lovely she makes you feel so welcome and listens to everything you suggests and help along the way ...Fiona dealt with my dad's funeral too 10 years ago and was the same beautiful lady then .nothing is too much trouble....im a hairdresser and in our shop we talk alot about everything and I always recommend fiona and kevin at lymns as they have had such an impact on our life ...I wouldn't go anywhere else and when the time comes for me I no they will do me proud xxxx

  • 5 Helen Keetley 15th Apr 2026

    Very friendly, professional and supportive. Everything was dealt with sympathetically and timescales explained clearly.

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied

    Thank you for the lovely comments, its was my pleasure to be able to look after you and be able to take care of dad and send him on his final journey to be reunited with mum. - Fiona & The Spondon Team
  • 5 Michelle Smith 12th Apr 2026

    From start to finish we have had nothing but outstanding service especially from Fiona Hall. The initial appointment was very hard for me but Fiona talked us through everything with compassion and understanding. Regular phone calls to check we were ok and regular updates. Mark Chapman the celebrant was calming respectful and compassionate with a beautiful service for mum. Cannot thank them enough for their help and understanding

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    It was my pleasure to be able to look after you and Rachel and all your family, taking care of your mum was an honour for me making her final journey as special as she was, you all did her proud and as she loved yellow on the day she gave us the beautiful sunshine to celebrate her in style. Love to all and take care. xx
  • 5 David Howes 25th Feb 2026


    From just minutes after the passing of our dear mother/-in-law, Director, Fiona Hall from Lymn’s was there for us. She and her team arrived promptly, giving Mum a dignified transportation from her home, to their smart Spondon branch. Their kindness, respect and professionalism made the worst day or our lives turn out to be smooth and reassured.

    Lymn’s professionalism did not end there; throughout the entire process, Fiona ensured that we were supported, guided and comfortable with our choices and requests. Nothing was too much trouble and our wishes were always at heart of any decisions and duly accommodated. Always at the end of the phone, we were also welcomed to speak in person in the smart Director’s office, given hot drinks to pave our way through selections of of coffins, stunning in-house flowers, how and where we would like her funeral to be conducted and support to ensure our selected music was available too! Any bespoke requests were confidently confirmed as do-able and carried out to perfection on the day. Fiona dealt with much of the painful work on our behalf, whereby she contacted the burial ground, florist, church, orders of service, Telegraph announcements, our selected charities for donations – practically everything we would’ve found too traumatic to do ourselves and all included within the set price that was clearly given upon our first visit.

    The day itself went like clockwork thanks to Lymn’s organisation and attention to detail; with a fabulous fleet of luxury silver Rolls-Royce we had a beautiful funeral and burial. We felt totally supported whereby we could just focus on ourselves and our needs, as our emotions were embraced by Lymn’s, thus affording moments of laughter, contrasted by moments of pure sadness.

    Everything that we could’ve wished for was fulfilled with outstanding professionalism and compassion, for which we shall be forever grateful.

    Commendations go to Fiona for her commitment and dedication to her role. Worth every single penny. Thank you, Fiona, and to your amazing team; you’re very special human beings

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    Thank you for all your lovely comments and such positive feedback. It was my pleasure and honour to be able to be part of your mum’s final journey from the very beginning, thank you for trusting me to look after her and you all at such a difficult time. She was a very special and loved lady who touched the hearts of many throughout her life. Her final journey was one that you should all be proud off she was celebrated in the style only she deserved with butterflies and sparkles; she would have been smiling down on all of you that day! ????Take care of each, smile, laugh and love. xx
  • 5 Kathleen Smith 24th Feb 2026

    Thank you to Fiona and to Karen the Celebrant for everything. You both really helped us through a very difficult time.

    Gary
    Gary Smith

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    Thank you for leaving a 5* review - Fiona & The Spondon Team
  • 5 Adrian Nelson 16th Feb 2026

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    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    Thank you for the 5 stars it is really appreciated. - Fiona & The Spondon Team
  • 5 Susan Rogers 16th Feb 2026

    We cannot fault the love care and fionas dedication in looking after us during this time. From the care of picking dad up from home all the way to the funeral. Fiona has been a call or an email away with kind words support and advice. Absolutely 5star treatment if there was 10stars I'd give it.thankyou

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    Thank you for the lovely comments, it has always been my pleasure to be able to look after you and support you through such a difficult time. It was a beautiful service for a kind and loving soul. You all did him proud and I’m sure he would have been smiling over you all. xx - Fiona & The Spondon Team
  • 5 John Whitfield 26th Jan 2026

    We were recommended Lymns at Spondon by a family friend for our mum’s funeral.
    From the very beginning Fiona Hall was exceptional. She showed genuine kindness and compassion, making an incredibly difficult time more manageable.
    Fiona made us feel supported throughout rather than overwhelmed.
    One small but incredibly meaningful gesture that will stay with us forever - on the day of the funeral Fiona wore a tie that perfectly matched the colour of mums funeral flowers. It was a thoughtful, personal touch that showed us how much attention she gave to honouring our mum.
    We would also like to thank Karen the celebrant for the beautiful service she led for mum.
    We cannot thank them enough for helping us celebrate mums life in such a special way.
    John, Shelley, Sharon & family 

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    What a lovely review, thank you for your lovely comments. It’s my pleasure and an honour to be able to support and take care of you all at such a difficult and heart-breaking time. I am humbled by your words and that you trusted me to take of your mum for her final journey which was beautiful she would be proud of the way her life had been celebrated. I will pass on your lovely comments to Karen also. Take care ???xx - Fiona Hall
  • 5 Yvonne Stevens 25th Jan 2026

    This is not the first time we have used their services. On every occasion the staff have gone over and beyond their duties and genuinely looked after my family. Nothing is too much trouble. Quiet and courteous at all times but friendly and compassionate. Fiona and the staff at Spondon have been outstanding. My heartfelt thanks to them all. 

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    Thank you for your kind words - At such a sad time for the family it was an honour to be able to guide you through and make Dad’s day the best for his final journey. - Fiona & The Spondon Team
  • 5 Lesley Redshaw 15th Dec 2025

    My experience with AW Lynm Spondon was absolutely amazing. My relationship with Fiona from beginning to end was extremely professional, tender, understanding and without doubt the best experience I’ve ever had from an undertaker’s. So much so if anything ever happened to me I would want Fiona to do my service. I can’t praise her enough. 

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    It was a total pleasure to be able to look after Lesley throughout her mum’s funeral arrangements and an honour to be trusted to take care of her wonderful mum and give her the beautiful send-off she deserved. ?and of course I would take care of you too Lesley, but hopefully not for a very long time!! Xx? - Fiona & The Spondon Team
  • 5 Michael Woolley 9th Dec 2025

    Excellent from start to finish. Couldn't have been better

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    Thank you for your kind words, Michael, I’m honoured to be able to look after you all once again at such a difficult time.
    - Fiona and The Spondon Team
  • 5 Tony Morley 25th Nov 2025

    Absolutely outstanding service

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    Thank you, Tony, for your lovely comment, it was my pleasure to be able to look after all of you at such a difficult time and be able to take care of Shane for you and to make sure he had a lovely send off for his final journey. - Fiona and The Spondon Team
  • 5 Peter Moar 23rd Nov 2025

    A very comprehensive, high quality service, above and beyond expectations. Many thanks from all the family.

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    Thank you for the lovely comments, As Don was a very well known gentleman with in the funeral industry it was a honour to be able to look after him and take care of his lovely family during this difficult time. - Fiona & The Spondon Team
  • 5 Heulwen Pearce 4th Nov 2025

    The funeral service has been excellent from start to finish. Fiona Hall was our primary point of contact who skilfully and compassionately directed us through the whole process including the beautiful Welsh themed Orders of Service and matching family flowers.

    Fiona ensured that we achieved a very fitting and lovely funeral, and a final farewell to mum. Other staff we briefly interfaced with (e.g. Kevin) were also kind and courteous to us, and to the whole family on the day of the funeral.

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    Diolch yn fawr iawn am eich sylwadau hyfryd. (Hope I got that right!?) xx
    It was a pleasure and a great honour to be able to look after you both and your mum at such a difficult time, she certainly went on her final journey in style and in a way that she would have loved. xx - Fiona & The Spondon Team
  • 5 Stephanie Dodds 14th Oct 2025

    Excellent advice and service from our first meeting to the actual funeral ceremony.

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    Dear Stephanie,
    Thank you so much for your kind review.
    It was an honour to be able to help and guide you and to also be with you on the day of the Funeral Service. - Kevin Hall
  • 5 Michael Hay 14th Oct 2025

    First class service. Fiona Hall at the Spondon branch provided advice and empathy at all stages and met all our requirements. We felt that she was giving us full and exclusive attention throughout.
    One slight minus point. The online obituary page was of little benefit to us although perhaps helpful to other clients. In particular, the procedure for making on line donations seems clumsy in its use of the just giving page. In our case it was not clear from the original name of the charity on from the link to the just giving site that donations would be directed to the intended charity. Together with the Padley Centre, Fiona devised a bespoke link that clarified things somewhat.
    I would suggest that rather than using just giving, your obituary page have a link for donations to be made directly to an account under your control, with appropriate donor name input, that would identify the deceased's nominated charity and enable you ultimately to transfer the donations received from all souces to the nominated charity.
    I hope you will find this feedback helpful

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    Thank you, Michael, for your kind words it was my pleasure to be able to assist you throughout this difficult time and an honour to look after Joan and be part of her final farewell, a very fitting service for a very special lady. ? Thank you for your feedback with regards to the ‘Just Giving’ online donations this has been raised and passed onto with directors - Fiona Hall
  • 5 Jacqueline Thomas 11th Oct 2025

    Fiona and her team were warm and professional at all times. Their kindness made a difficult time easier. I would have no hesitation recommending them. Thanks for everything.

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    Jacky, thank you for your kind words it was a pleasure to be able to look after you at this difficult time and an honour to be able to take care of Barbara and be part of such a lovely service for her final journey. xx - Fiona
  • 5 Robert Lowe 23rd Sep 2025

    A really great service, for which we are hugely grateful.  Thanks for all the care with which the whole process was dealt with - this is very much appreciated.

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    Rob, thank you - It was an honour and a pleasure to take care mum for you at such a difficult time and that she had such a lovely and fitting service for her final journey. xx - Fiona
  • 5 Robert Lowe 23rd Sep 2025

    Really helpful service - could not have been better!  I just want to say ‘thanks’ for all the caring help and assistance you gave us during this particularly difficult time.  Thankyou.

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    Rob, thank you for your kind words it was an honour to be able to look after you all as a family at such a difficult time and pleasure take care of Georgina and be part of the beautiful service that was given for Georgina. xx - Fiona
  • 5 Deborah Slack 21st Sep 2025

    I will be eternally grateful for the service provided at such an emotional time of my mother's passing.
    Fiona dealt with everything in such a way she took all our worries away. Nothing was too much trouble and the changes we made were dealt with promptly and extremely politely. The respect and care was unwaveringly evident and the communication was always efficient. Thank you so much.
    Thank you too to Mark Chapman the celebrant at our Mother's funeral. Mark was also so kind and respectful and gave a wonderful service for our mum and for us all.

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    Thank you for taking the time to send your kind words of thanks, it was an honour to be able to help you all celebrate mum’s life and I thank you for allowing me to be a part of her final journey and farewell. - Mark Chapman -

    Thank you, Debbie, for your lovely comments, it was my pleasure to be able to look after you all and guide you through such a difficult time and it was an honour to look after mum for you and make sure she had a beautiful final journey. You all did her proud. x - Fiona
  • 5 Kim Harris 1st Sep 2025

    Who want's to arrange a funeral, its a difficult emotional time but every step of the way I was supported. This felt like a family funeral and staff were invested in making it right for me. Thank you I would definitely recommend

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    Thank you Kim for your lovely comments Jim deserved the best send off and his final journey was beautiful it was a honour to be able to look after him and help guide you thorough a difficult and emotional time. Take care xx - Fiona
  • 5 Keith Shepherd 29th Aug 2025

    Excellent service, particularly from Fiona, nothing was too much trouble. Our celebrant Mark also took great care that the funeral service was just how we wanted it to be. Many thanks to all.

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    It was a pleasure and an honour to be able to guide you all as a family through such a difficult time and to be able to look after Dad and make sure his final journey was the best along with sunshine too. ?xx - Fiona
  • 5 Michael Ashton 27th Jul 2025

    Fiona was extremely knowledgeable and efficient - a very real rock in a time of uncertainty and emotion. 

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    Thank you for your kind words, it was my pleasure and an honour to be able to guide you throughout especially at such a difficult time. - Fiona
  • 5 Julie Brough 23rd Jun 2025

    As a family we where all pleased with the service we received fiona was excellent so caring and efficient can't express how helpful the process made it for us .thankyou

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    It was my pleasure to be able to look after you and guide you through the process of making your dad Harold’s final journey such a lovely and beautiful day. Thank you, Fiona
  • 5 Diane Fleming 21st Jun 2025

    Fiona is amazing, we had met her when she arranged my Father in Lawsfuneral last year so delighted that she is still with Lymns when it came to arrange my mums funeral. We had a very clear idea of what we wanted as well as only one date and she ensured everything we wanted was available. She kept checking in either us and was kindness itself. Faultless service throughout 

    A.W. Lymn, Spondon Team replied
    It was my pleasure once again to look after your lovely family. You had a very clear idea of what you wanted and I was glad I helped you achieve this so that Mum had a beautiful send off on her final journey. xx It’s all about the ?Fiona

Address
31 Chapel Side
Spondon
Derbyshire
DE21 7JQ

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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

Latest Verified Reviews

Tracey Spoors 18th Apr 2026

A very close friend of mine passed away As soon as I stepped into lymns.kevin greeted me and was very sympathetic and assured me shelia would be looked after by them .which was lovely news to hear ...to make the arrangements I delt with fiona who is absolutely lovely she makes you feel so welcome and listens to everything you suggests and help along the way ...Fiona dealt with my dad's funeral too 10 years ago and was the same beautiful lady then .nothing is too much trouble....im a hairdresser and in our shop we talk alot about everything and I always recommend fiona and kevin at lymns as they have had such an impact on our life ...I wouldn't go anywhere else and when the time comes for me I no they will do me proud xxxx

Helen Keetley 15th Apr 2026

Very friendly, professional and supportive. Everything was dealt with sympathetically and timescales explained clearly.

Michelle Smith 12th Apr 2026

From start to finish we have had nothing but outstanding service especially from Fiona Hall. The initial appointment was very hard for me but Fiona talked us through everything with compassion and understanding. Regular phone calls to check we were ok and regular updates. Mark Chapman the celebrant was calming respectful and compassionate with a beautiful service for mum. Cannot thank them enough for their help and understanding

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