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
In 2003, the Cotmanhay branch joined A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service. Before then, it was the headquarters of the Ilkeston Co-op Funeral Service, which opened in 1979.
Bennerley House, the beautiful building where the funeral home is located, originally belonged to a local carpenters and includes a reception area, family rooms, visitation rooms, cold room facilities and garaging for part of our fleet of Rolls-Royce hearses and limousines.
Mick Schofield is the funeral director responsible for this office and is assisted by funeral director Nikki Anderson.
The opening times are from 9 am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday, but you can call at any time on the telephone number to arrange an appointment – you will then be able to arrange a meeting at your convenience.
The branch covers all of Cotmanhay and its surrounding area, including Awsworth, Cossall, Eastwood, Heanor, Langley Mill, Loscoe, Shipley, Smalley, Stanley, West Hallam and further afield.
A W Lymn The Family Funeral Service was founded in 1907 and is now managed by Nigel, Matthew and Jackie Lymn Rose.
Many families comment on the care shown throughout the process, describing staff as compassionate, respectful and willing to support them at every stage, from the initial arrangements through to the funeral day itself.
Several families emphasise the importance of clear communication, noting that staff kept them well informed about what was happening and what would happen next, which helped reduce worry during a difficult time.
Many families mention that nothing was too much trouble, with staff going beyond what was asked to help personalise the service and make the day run smoothly according to the wishes of the deceased and their families.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
5Catherine Thompson12th Jan 2018
Mick Schofield organised the funeral for my Aunt, Jeannette Prince Parsons. He dealt with every aspect of the arrangements in a calm, empathetic and professional way and the funeral went ahead without a hitch.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that Mick's empathetic, professional and calm manner helped support your family at his sad time and that the day of the funeral went without a hitch. Mick joins me in thanking you for this nice review and says it was his pleasure to have helped such as nice family.
5Angela Perry19th Dec 2017
Mick at AW Lymns is very easy to talk to and friendly. With the sad loss of dad it was very comforting and supportive to have his help sorting everything out. The service given is very professional and accommodating they will let you personalise things and give advice on what works well in their experience. We have used Lymns previously and would use them again.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that Mick's support, comfort and guidance help you create a personalised and fitting service in memory of your Dad. Mick has also asked me to pass on his thanks to you and your family for these kind words, he really does appreciate it and it is feedback such as yours which helps him to do the work that he does.
5Kevin Doar18th Dec 2017
Lymn's Funeral Services were excellent.
The funeral arrangements ran smoothly from beginning to end, helping us to cope during a most distressing time in our lives.l
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that Mick's help, guidance and organisation helped support you during this difficult time and he joins me in thank you for your kind words and positive review. Thank you.
5Lynda Parrish17th Nov 2017
Mike scholfield was very helpful in what was a difficult situation very friendly and kept me well informed
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that you were well supported during this difficult time and that you found the team to be friendly and helpful. Thank you.
5Kayliegh Brennan9th Nov 2017
Very caring and friendly made a very difficult and upsetting situation a little easier to cope with.
Gave a lovely service
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words. Mick has also asked me to pass on his thanks to you and your family for putting your faith in him to sort the funeral out for you at this sad time as Colin was one in a million.
5Lynda Turner27th Aug 2017
The staff were fantastic.Nothing was too much trouble and I would recommend them to be used if you want everything to be perfect. Thank from LT Cossall Notts
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your high appraisal of Julia and the service she provided. We are pleased that you found her and her team to be fantastic and faultless and would thank you for your recommendation.
5Philip Hill19th Jul 2017
I would like to thank all the staff at A.W.LYMN for their kindness and professional service
in arranging my mothers funeral at a very difficult time for our family. thank you.
Philip Hill
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Mr Hill, Thank you for this kind review. We are pleased that Mick was kind and professional and that he offered you great support during this difficult time.
5Susan Daykin17th Jun 2017
True professionals - very supportive - attended to our every need. Could not want more from them
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are please that the professional support offered by Mick enable you to create a special service and would thank you for this kind review.
5Margaret Cruicks13th Jun 2017
Thankyou for everything you was all very helpful
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Both Mick and i would like to thank you for this positive review, Mick is happy that he could help you at this sad time and that everything went to plan on the day.
5Andrea Boyer3rd Jun 2017
Excellent professional service from the cotmanhay team, from start to finish , they did my family proud
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Both Mick and I wold like to thank you for this kind review, he is glad that he and his team were able to help you at this sad time and to do your family proud.
5Scott Syson30th May 2017
exellent and proffesional service thank you for everything from the syson family.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that Mick was once again able to help your family at this sad time and would thank you for your high appraisal of him and his team.
5Patricia Chapman29th May 2017
Very profesionall ,from start to finish ,everythink was good ,especialy Mick ,made you laugh Which is good ,but profesional in his job ,which made us happy ,
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for this kind review, we are pleased that you found Mick professional as well as friendly and he is glad that he was able to make you smile at this sad time.
5Sophie Rudge-Mathews27th May 2017
A.W Lymn made the hardest time of our lives that little bit easier. The help with planning leading up to the funeral and knowing our little man was in safe hands was invaluable. The funeral it's self was beautiful and peaceful, what our little boy deserved. Thank you.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are very sorry that it has been necessary for you to require our services for someone so young, but both Mick and I would like to thank you for your kind words and Mick is glad that he was able to help you at this very sad time.
5Fiona Windmill27th Apr 2017
Mick Schofield , at Lymns has been simply amazing , he has put my mind at rest that dad will be treated with respect and dignity. He has dealt with dads arrangements with myself , and I know we will give dad a wonderful, and special send off just what dad deserves. Thank you Mick , cant thank you enough. Top man.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that Mick was able to give Dad a wonderful and special send off and would thank you for your very kind comments about the service he provided.
5Ralph Nixon17th Apr 2017
100% commitment from funeral director Mick Schofield. Everything went as planned. in fact a excellent send off for a true gentleman. also a massive thank you to the staff who work behind the scenes who never get the praise they deserve. So overall thanks A.W. Lymn you did Ray Nixon proud. Keep up the good work
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Ralph, thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review and for extending your thanks to the behind the scenes staff for the hard work that they do. Mick also says that he was honoured to help you and your family at this sad time and thanks you for asking him to arrange Dad's funeral.
5Sandra Smith3rd Mar 2017
The service and help we received from Lymns on Cotmanhay Road was excellent. Mick was especially helpful and considerate to us all when we visited, nothing was too much trouble. Thanks again
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased to see that Mick was such a great support for you and your family at this sad time and would thank you for this positive review.
5Denise Walsh28th Jan 2017
Excellent service through the whole process.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind review, Mick is really glad that he was able to help you again at this sad time.
5Roy Kemp16th Jan 2017
A.Y.LYMNS were brilliant Mick from the cotmanhay branch he was amazing he helped us through with everything. but Stephen the celebrant was amazing too. when he spoke it felt like he was part of our family. and he just couldn't do enough to help us. A.Y.LYMNS is far the best company ever they truly do put you at ease and they make you feel like they are part of your family.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Both Mick and I would like to thank you for taking the time to leave this positive and detailed review and especially for your rating as the "best company ever". We have also passed your kind words onto Stephen, and Mick has commented to me that he felt Stephen was the ideal person to officiate the service for you so he is glad that you are so pleased by him.
5Jane Canlin14th Jan 2017
We felt the service provided by Mick and his colleagues at Lymn's was excellent during such a difficult time.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your excellent review of Mick and the rest of his team at Cotmanhay. They would like to thank you for these kind words and are glad that they was able to help such nice people at such a sad time.
4Sharon Wathall2nd Jan 2017
Everything was well organised except for slight hiccup with the cars, however it was all sorted out quickly. All the staff were very professional and respectful.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are sorry to hear that there was a slight hiccup with the booking of the cars, but are glad that this was all sorted efficiently for you and would thank you for your high appraisal of the rest of our service.
5Amanda Hawkins31st Dec 2016
Everything went well and the whole team showed respect at all times. Planning a funeral was one of the worst things that we have ever had to do but Mick handled us with care and let us come to terms with what we had to do. Dad looked lovely when Mum and I visited the funeral home and again we were not rushed and Mick was very kind. Our final goodbye to our loved one was precious and important to us. Thank you for your support . Amanda
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are grateful for your kind review of the service and support you received from Mick and his team at Cotmanhay, and are glad that he was able to provide you with a precious final goodbye. Thank you.
5Robert Webster17th Dec 2016
Extremely respectful team who took the stress out of a very difficult time for the family
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your high appraisal of the service provided by the team at Cotmanhay, we are pleased that they were able to take some of the stress of the arrangements away from you.
5Angela Hawksley-Blackburn13th Dec 2016
Fantastic service, highly recommended.
Thanks for everything you did.
Neil and Linda Paget
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Dear Neil & Linda, Thank you for your lovely review of Mick and his team at Cotmanhay, Mick says it was his pleasure to have helped you and we would both thank you for your recommendation.
5Virginia Wharmby10th Dec 2016
Briliant service could not have been any better
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Both Mick and I would thank you for this positive review and are pleased that everything went just as you had wished.
5Deborah Milner21st Nov 2016
Absolutely brilliant service from start to finish. With special thanks to Mick for being there whenever I needed him
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your brilliant review of the service provided by our Cotmanhay office and in particular the way Mick was always there to support you. Mick has asked me to pass on his thanks and to say that he was glad to be able to help you and all the family at this time.
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
Catherine Thompson12th Jan 2018
Mick Schofield organised the funeral for my Aunt, Jeannette Prince Parsons. He dealt with every aspect of the arrangements in a calm, empathetic and professional way and the funeral went ahead without a hitch.
Angela Perry19th Dec 2017
Mick at AW Lymns is very easy to talk to and friendly. With the sad loss of dad it was very comforting and supportive to have his help sorting everything out. The service given is very professional and accommodating they will let you personalise things and give advice on what works well in their experience. We have used Lymns previously and would use them again.
Kevin Doar18th Dec 2017
Lymn's Funeral Services were excellent.
The funeral arrangements ran smoothly from beginning to end, helping us to cope during a most distressing time in our lives.l
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