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

Kevin Guy 9th Aug 2019

Very happy thank you

James Needham 7th Aug 2019

The service you gave was outstanding with all our wishes carried out professionally and sympathetically.  Sonia Jones 

Kristian Mainwaring 31st Jul 2019

Fiona at A. W. Lymn is such a lovely, kind woman who takes the greatest care of your loved ones why she has them in her care and goes above and beyond to make possible anything you ask, we knew the moment we met to arrangements that we had found the best place for our loved one.... We could not thank them all enough

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Funeral Services

  • Traditional burial
  • Traditional cremation
  • Simple funeral
  • Home visit
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
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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

Address
31 Chapel Side
Spondon
Derbyshire
DE21 7JQ

Call 24 hours: 01332 650439

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 our funeral director Fiona Hall.

Our office opening times are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, but an appointment can be scheduled by calling us 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

Kathleen Benham

Sep 1923 - Aug 2019

Barry Davidson Baynes

Dec 1942 - Jul 2019

Deloris Guy

Jul 1936 - Jul 2019

Marian Needham

Jul 1929 - Jun 2019

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Kevin Guy 9th Aug 2019

    Very happy thank you

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that Fiona was once again able to help support you through this sad time.

  • 5 James Needham 7th Aug 2019

    The service you gave was outstanding with all our wishes carried out professionally and sympathetically.  Sonia Jones 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    I am pleased I was able to help you create a fitting and respectful send-off for your Wife, thank you, Fiona.

  • 5 Kristian Mainwaring 31st Jul 2019

    Fiona at A. W. Lymn is such a lovely, kind woman who takes the greatest care of your loved ones why she has them in her care and goes above and beyond to make possible anything you ask, we knew the moment we met to arrangements that we had found the best place for our loved one.... We could not thank them all enough

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are heartened to hear how well Fiona looked after both your family and your Wife during this very sad time and we are glad that Fiona's attendance on the day itself was a comfort to you all. Thank you.

  • 5 Wendy Harris 29th Jul 2019

    I was very impressed with the service provided by A. W. Lymn, especially with Fiona who listened, paid attention to detail and contacted me when she said she would. Needless to say everything went well and my mum could not have wished for a better send off.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are glad that Fiona was able to help you create a fitting celebration for Mum and that you were pleased with the support and service she provided.

  • 5 Melanie Goller 16th Jul 2019

    A fantastic send off for our mum. Fiona has been amazing from start to finish. She has been so kind and compassionate and even helped us out at weekends as we live so far away. We couldn’t of got through it without her. One of our relations commented that it was the loveliest funeral they had been to. So thank you so much. 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    It was my pleasure to help you sort everything out especially when we had the contrast of mum collecting fairies and loving Chelsea Football Club! I'm glad that we were able to design a bespoke order of service for you and incorporate a bit of both in the chapel at the crematorium. Thank you, Fiona.

  • 5 Kim Denton 28th May 2019

    Excellent service,very friendly and answered any questions promptly and felt I could call them and talk at anytime 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    It was my pleasure to help you sort out your Mum's funeral wishes and I am glad that I was always available to talk with and answer any of your questions. Thank you, Fiona.

  • 5 Mr Keith Bratby 19th Apr 2019

    Lymms were excellent. Very professional whilst being caring and supportive.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that you found Fiona to be both caring and supportive as well as professional and she is glad that she was able to arrange everything to meet your wishes. Thank you.

  • 5 Lynda Carty 19th Mar 2019

    Fiona at A W Lymn, Spondon, was so caring and helpful at such a difficult time. She took all the stress out of making the arrangements and ensured the funeral went smoothly.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    It was my pleasure to take care of you and I am glad that everything went to plan. I know you were worried about pleasing everyone so I am glad I was able to take care of everything for you so that you didn’t have to worry. Thank you, Fiona.

  • 5 Sharon Stevenson 12th Mar 2019

    Very professional, the care of our mum, the service and drivers first rate,

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that Fiona took great care of you and your Mum, and that you found the rest of her team first rate. Thank you.

  • 5 Stephen Gorman 4th Mar 2019

    The service that was received was first class from Fiona at the Spondon Office to the team dedicated to looking after my Mum on the day of the funeral. Thank you very much to all concerned in what has obviously been a difficult time. Best Wishes Steve Gorman

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    It was a real pleasure to take care of you and your family during this difficult time. We had some good chats throughout, which I hope helped a lot, especially when you came in to see Mum. Thank you for your lovely words. Fiona.

  • 5 Kathy Ferguson 11th Feb 2019

    Fiona Kevin and the team did a wonderful job for myself and family at this very difficult time. Will always recommend Fiona and the team in the future Thankyou for having such helpful employees

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Having only seen Michelle a few days before I was shocked and saddened when you came to see me to carry out her funeral. It was however my pleasure to be able to take care of Michelle and support you through this sad ordeal and I will continue to be here to support you whenever you need me. Thank you, Fiona.

  • 5 Lynn Grundy 5th Feb 2019

    In our hardest days the service we received was AMAZING !!! 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    It was my pleasure to help you with your plans to make a celebration of this sad occasion, and I am really grateful to you for your amazing review. Thank you. Fiona.

  • 5 Mrs Lisa Bailey 4th Feb 2019

    Couldn’t get a better service  made us feel relaxed 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    I am glad that I made you feel at ease and that I was able to help you create a celebration of life with lots of fun memories for all of your family. Thank you, Fiona.

  • 5 Beverley Daniels 3rd Jan 2019

    The team were really helpful as well as showing great compassion. The planning of the funeral undertaken with a real understanding of what we as a family needed.  The funeral itself then went ahead without any "glitches" and gave much comfort at a very sad time. 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that Fiona understood the needs of your family during this sad time and that she was able to help you arrange a fitting service that provided you and the family with some comfort. Thank you.

  • 5 Graham Kingman 22nd Dec 2018

    Excellent service in every respect. Thank you.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your excellent review and 5* rating, we are pleased that Fiona took care of everything for you.

  • 5 Stacey Smith 10th Dec 2018

    Fiona is absolutly amazing no words will ever be enough to thank her for everything she has done for me and my family she went completly far and beyond her job listening and caring when no one else did

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    It is a pleasure for me to know you and your family, and that you trusted in me to make sure everything was just right to give your brother the send-off he deserved even though it was way too soon for him to have gone. If you ever want to come in and speak with me know that my door is always open. Thank you, Fiona.

  • 5 Barry Beck 30th Nov 2018

    I could not have wished for better service for my wife's funeral, everything was perfect. Particular thanks to Fiona at the Spondon office.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that Fiona helped you create the perfect service for your wife. It was her pleasure to have helped you and she is glad you were happy with all the arrangements. Thank you.

  • 5 Stephen Cant 20th Nov 2018

    First Class help and support from Fiona in Spondon

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your first class review of the service provided by Fiona and her team.

  • 5 Miss Gillian Gratton 29th Oct 2018

    Fiona made the whole process very easy and comforting at a very sensitive time. Her easygoing nature helped make dealing with my bereavement easier by keeping n regular contact as I was based in Coventry. The day of the funeral was efficiently dealt with by Kevin and the bearers. I want to pass on my thanks to everyone 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Fiona has asked me to pass on that it was her pleasure to have helped you and your family during this sensitive time and Kevin would like me to thank you for your kinds words and has confirmed that he will pass your praise onto the team that supported him on the day. Thank you.

  • 5 Kathrine Bambridge 22nd Oct 2018

    I was delighted with the courtesy and respect accorded to me and could not have felt Roger was in better hands. On the day of the funeral and throughout they went above and beyond to make everything perfect. THANKS TO ALL

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that the team at Spondon and Fiona in particular helped support and guide you during this sad time and that you felt that Roger was in good hands. Thank you.

  • 5 Mrs Gill Dudley 20th Oct 2018

    They have been very helpful to us during this time. Nothing was too much trouble.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Fiona has asked me to pass on her personal thanks for your kind words, she is pleased that she was able to help you send John out in style with kitkats for the mourners after the service.

  • 5 Mr William Scholes 18th Sep 2018

    Very pleased with the arrangements everything went like clockwork,special thanks to Fiona extremely helpful and compassionate,also to Richard very calm and steadying.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Both Fiona and Richard have asked me to pass on their personal thanks for this positive review, they are glad that everything went like clockwork and that you were very pleased with the arrangements. Thank you.

  • 5 Mrs Barbara Thomson 24th Jul 2018

    You made a sad time happy. You were there whenever needed and made life so easy. Thank you

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind words, it was my pleasure to take care of you and your family. Fiona.

  • 5 Mr David Hunt 19th May 2018

    Very professional service 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased you found Fiona and her team to be professional and we would thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review.

  • 5 Mrs Michelle Croft 6th May 2018

    Fiona was so kind and helpful and made sure everything was perfect for my mums funeral, the family were very pleased with everything on the day

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that Fiona was able to support you in creating a perfect funeral for Mum and that she treated you with kindness throughout. Thank you.

Address
31 Chapel Side
Spondon
Derbyshire
DE21 7JQ

National Association of Funeral Directors

NAFD Members

Call 24 hours: 01332 650439

Latest Verified Reviews

Kevin Guy 9th Aug 2019

Very happy thank you

James Needham 7th Aug 2019

The service you gave was outstanding with all our wishes carried out professionally and sympathetically.  Sonia Jones 

Kristian Mainwaring 31st Jul 2019

Fiona at A. W. Lymn is such a lovely, kind woman who takes the greatest care of your loved ones why she has them in her care and goes above and beyond to make possible anything you ask, we knew the moment we met to arrangements that we had found the best place for our loved one.... We could not thank them all enough

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