A.W. Lymn Spondon

188 reviews

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

Colston Crawford 9th Apr 2018

Fiona Hall, at the Spondon office, who organised my dad’s funeral, is quite brilliant. She struck the right note with us from the moment we arrived, therefore making a traumatic and difficult process straightforward.   On the day itself, the drivers were superb: friendly, precise with their timing. 

Mr Eric Conley 4th Apr 2018

We were so impressed by Fiona, the way she handled everything was wonderful. She made things so much easier for us. She is such a lovely caring person, she made something that could have been so hard and difficult so much easier to get through. Everything went just has it  was planned. So overall very impressed and happy that the day was so successful.

Wendy Devonish 3rd Apr 2018

Wonderful people guiding you through a time of great sadness. We felt looked after, great attention to detail 

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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
Call: 01332 544666

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

Linda   Allsop

Linda Allsop

Apr 1956 - Aug 2023

Ian   Wallis

Ian Wallis

Nov 1937 - Aug 2023

Vincent   Roberts

Vincent Roberts

Nov 1930 - Aug 2023

Brinley   'Brin' Lyons

Brinley 'Brin' Lyons

Nov 1933 - Aug 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Colston Crawford 9th Apr 2018

    Fiona Hall, at the Spondon office, who organised my dad’s funeral, is quite brilliant. She struck the right note with us from the moment we arrived, therefore making a traumatic and difficult process straightforward.  
    On the day itself, the drivers were superb: friendly, precise with their timing. 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that Fiona was able to make this traumatic and difficult time straightforward for you, and she joins me in thanking you for once again allowing her the privilege of taking care of you.
  • 5 Mr Eric Conley 4th Apr 2018

    We were so impressed by Fiona, the way she handled everything was wonderful. She made things so much easier for us. She is such a lovely caring person, she made something that could have been so hard and difficult so much easier to get through. Everything went just has it  was planned. So overall very impressed and happy that the day was so successful.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Fiona joins me in thanking you for this lovely review. She is pleased that she was able to put your mind at ease with regards to the arrangements and is glad that she was able to make this difficult time a little easier for you and the rest of your family. Thank you.
  • 5 Wendy Devonish 3rd Apr 2018

    Wonderful people guiding you through a time of great sadness. We felt looked after, great attention to detail 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Fiona joins me in thanking you for taking the time to leave this positive review, she is glad that she was able to offer support and guidance at this sad time.
  • 5 Mrs Phillippa Bradley 13th Mar 2018

    We were very pleased with all aspects of the funeral before and afterwards. The service in the office was excellent and very efficient. The Funeral staff on the day were all very kind, caring and sympathetic and we really could not fault anything. Would certainly recommend your services to anyone else in the future.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that everything was so well looked after for you both beforehand and on the day itself. Fiona has asked me to pass on that it was her pleasure to have been able to look after you, especially as you had to wait for everyone in the family to be available before the funeral coud take place
  • 5 Mr Steven Brown 14th Feb 2018

    Could not fault any part of the service given, Fiona was excellent and could not have been more helpful.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Both Fiona and I would like to thank you for your kind words, she is pleased you found her to be helpful and thought that her service was excellent.
  • 5 Jayne Jackson 12th Feb 2018

    From the very start I have been very happy with the service I received from Lymns .
    During obviously an upsetting time for our family , we were helped by Fiona’s lovely manner and personality . 
    My family have always chosen Lymns and this has shown me why .
    Nothing was too much trouble .

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that Fiona's lovely manner and personality helped make this difficult time a little easier for you and your family, and we would thank you for again selecting our family company to help you through this upsetting time.
  • 5 Mrs Jan Taylor 3rd Feb 2018

    Everything was done as we asked for.
    Good service and attention to detail. 
    What a great job

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Both Fiona and I would like to thank you for these kind words. She is grateful to you for once again asking her to help you arrange a family funeral and is glad that were happy with everything she did for you. Thank you.
  • 5 Sadie McKay 23rd Jan 2018

    Thanks for everything you did for me

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Fiona has asked me to pass on that it was her pleasure to have helped you create the send off that Gordon deserved and we both thank you for this positive review/
  • 5 Mr John Goddard 24th Dec 2017

    Thank you all for the support received on the the day, and a very big thank you to Fiona Hall that helped us front the start to the finish .i can highly recommend your services.

    Kind regards
    John Goddard

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your recommendation and positive review. Fiona has asked me to pass on that it was her pleasure to have helped and supported such as lovely family during this difficult time and she is grateful to you for your kind words.
  • 5 Mrs Barbara Batchelor 6th Dec 2017

    Fiona especially, was so warm and friendly. Everything, right down to the last detail was handled with care and dignity at our fragile time.  All of our family would like to say how kind, thoughtful and professional you all were.

    At such a sad and difficult time you all...(especially Fiona) made it all fall into place and run smoothly for us and you took a lot of the 
    pain away and guided us through not just a funeral but a life celebration of our mother who went away with dignity and love.

    Thank you so much.
    Regards to all,
    Joy x

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for these lovely words. Both Fiona and I are really pleased that her care, attention, support and assistance helped you during this sad time and she is glad that she was able to help you create a personalised celebration of your Mother's life.
  • 5 Mrs Jan Taylor 2nd Dec 2017

    We were well looked after , everything done. Which really is needed at this time. Couldn't have wished for better. THANKYOU
    To everyone involved.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Both Fiona and I would like to thank you for these kinds words. We are pleased that her help, support and guidance made this difficult time a little easier for you and your family and are grateful to you for taking the time to pass on your thanks.
  • 5 Mrs Maureen Gray 12th Nov 2017

    Everything about A W Lym was very professional and personal from start to finish. We would recommend them if anyone we knew needed these services. We have nothing negative to say about anything they did for us and felt like a weight was lifted when they organised everything, which went perfectly on the day !

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind and detailed review. We are pleased that Fiona offered a professional and personal service and took away some of the stress for you at this difficult time. We would also thank you for your recommendation.
  • 5 Mrs Sandra Wildgoose 3rd Nov 2017

    Fiona brilliant what more can we say.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your brilliant review and 5* rating of Fiona and the service she provided.
  • 5 Mr Tony Morley 1st Nov 2017

    After sadly loosing my wife at just 55 years old , Lymns funeral services made such a difficult time less stressful. From start to finish they were in good communication with the family and gave us outstanding service and my wife a lovely traditional send off .
    A sad and hard day was also a special one thanks to Lymns 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased the Fiona was able to help you create a lovely traditional send off for your Wife, and are glad that her outstanding service and good communication made this stressful and difficult time a little easier for you and your family. Thank you.
  • 5 mark dabell 20th Oct 2017

    Providers of caring, courteous service, totally understanding of family's wishes. Professional service all round. Highly recommended for the personal touch.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind review, we are pleased you found Fiona to be caring, courteous and understanding and would thank you for your recommendation.
  • 5 Mrs Kaye Smith 8th Oct 2017

    From the beginning to the end lymns in spondon - especially Fiona have been supportive, kind and respectful . 
    Thank you 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that Fiona's kindness and support helped you throughout this difficult time and would thank you for this lovely review.
  • 5 Mr Andrew Ivin 3rd Oct 2017

    Very caring and accommodating. Nothing is too much trouble. Thank you. 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Both Fiona and I would like to thank you for this kind review, we are pleased that you found her to be caring and accomodating and that she was able to deal with all your requests.
  • 5 Mrs Jean Burton 9th Sep 2017

    Couldn't have asked for more. Fiona was very helpful. There whole funeral went off beautifully. Thanks Kevin for looking after us at the service. Everything was handled sensitively and respectfully 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that Fiona and Kevin handled everything with sensitivity and respect and were able to help you create a beautiful service. Thank you.
  • 5 Mr John Collings 11th Aug 2017

    Many thanks for all your support and ecellent service

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind review, we are pleased that Fiona offered excellent service and support at this sad time.
  • 5 Peter Russell 7th Aug 2017

    The whole process from first phone call was excellent, very professional and understanding of our needs we were treated with respect at all times. Fiona at the Spondon branch is a credit to your business! Kevin again another credit to your business. Will definately recommend your services .

    Many thanks 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that Fiona and Kevin treated you with respect at all times and would thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review and for your recommendation.
  • 5 Mrs Janet Jaggs 31st Jul 2017

    Thankyou a.w.lymn  for the way you conducted Gladys funeral , thanks especially to Fiona, for her care and attention to detail on everything we queried about, very helpful at this sad time, when you need genuine support, also to Kevin who directed the funeral on the day,and was very helpful along with his  collegues, thankyou again from the Grailey family .

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that Fiona offered care and support, and was able to set you mind at ease by answered all your queries. We would also thank you for your kind words about Kevin and his team and for taking the time to leave this positive review.
  • 5 Paul Mason 21st Jun 2017

    Excellent service and attention to detail. The support and advice was second to none and the whole process ran smoothly from start to finish at what was a very difficult time for our family. Well done. 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for this lovely review. We are pleased that Fiona's support, advice and attention to detail removed some of the stress for you and your family at this difficult time and ensured that the day ran smoothly for you. Thank you.
  • 5 Mrs Valerie Campbell 11th Jun 2017

    From the first meeting with Fiona Hall at the entry door to your premises to the final goodbye to my Mum at the graveside, everything was perfect. 
    The way the staff handled everything in such s professional friendly way made saying goodbye so much easier than I thought it could ever be. 
    A really big thank you to everyone concerned. 
    From a very grateful daughter. 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Both Fiona and I would like to thank you for leaving this kind review. She is glad that her help and support made this difficult time a little easier for you and the rest of the her team looked after you so well on the day.
  • 5 Mr Brian Foster 7th Jun 2017

    So helpful at a bad time, thanks b.foster

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Dear Mr Foster, both Fiona and I would like to thank you for this positive review and she is pleased that she was able to help you though this bad time.
  • 5 Mrs Christine Kennedy 23rd May 2017

    Very kind. Very efficient. Very sensitive. 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind words, we are pleased you found all the team to be kind, efficient and sensitive.

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

Colston Crawford 9th Apr 2018

Fiona Hall, at the Spondon office, who organised my dad’s funeral, is quite brilliant. She struck the right note with us from the moment we arrived, therefore making a traumatic and difficult process straightforward.   On the day itself, the drivers were superb: friendly, precise with their timing. 

Mr Eric Conley 4th Apr 2018

We were so impressed by Fiona, the way she handled everything was wonderful. She made things so much easier for us. She is such a lovely caring person, she made something that could have been so hard and difficult so much easier to get through. Everything went just has it  was planned. So overall very impressed and happy that the day was so successful.

Wendy Devonish 3rd Apr 2018

Wonderful people guiding you through a time of great sadness. We felt looked after, great attention to detail 

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