A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from Awsworth, Ilkeston, West Hallam and other communities in the area.
Latest Verified Reviews
Trevor Walters27th Jan 2020
Franks Funeral went like clock-work ,just as he wanted .Dads family would like to thank -you all at Aw Lymns Thanks again Trevor& Janice.
Michael Edmondson22nd Jan 2020
Very attentive
Karen Moore8th Dec 2019
Everyone at Lymns was so friendly, helpful and respectful. They took us step by step through the whole process and the day of the funeral ran so smoothly. Thank you.
This funeral home was part of the Ilkeston Co-op Funeral Service, which opened in May 1994, and was then incorporated into the A.W. Lymn group in October 2003.
The funeral home is run by funeral arranger Michelle Ibbett and overseen by funeral director Mick Schofield. The office is open from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and on Saturdays from 9 am to 12.30 pm.
If you need assistance after hours, you can always call the telephone number at any time, seven days a week, and arrange an appointment at your convenience.
The premises offers one client parking space, a reception area, family rooms, visiting rooms and cold room facilities.
The branch gives a discount to Co-op members and also offers Ilkeston Co-op Funeral Vouchers and Ilkeston Co-op Funeral Plans.
The Ilkeston office covers all of Ilkeston and its surrounding area including Awsworth, Cossall, Eastwood, Heanor, Kimberley, Kirk Hallam, Langley Mill, Loscoe, Shipley, Smalley, Stanley, Trowell, West Hallam and beyond.
Nigel, Matthew and Jackie Lymn Rose are the directors of the A W Lymn group.
Franks Funeral went like clock-work ,just as he wanted .Dads family would like to thank -you all at Aw Lymns Thanks again Trevor& Janice.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that everything ran like clockwork and was just as your Dad would have wanted. Thank you.
5Michael Edmondson22nd Jan 2020
Very attentive
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that the team at Ilkeston were attentive to your needs and we thank you for this positive review.
5Karen Moore8th Dec 2019
Everyone at Lymns was so friendly, helpful and respectful. They took us step by step through the whole process and the day of the funeral ran so smoothly. Thank you.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
I am so pleased to hear that the day went as you had hoped and I am grateful to you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. Thank you, Nicky.
5emma mcmahon15th Nov 2019
Very professional and respectful. Would recommend this service
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that Mick and Nicola were professional and respectful throughout and they join me in thanking you for this positive review and for your recommendation.
5Amanda Wright10th Aug 2019
The staff were extremely professional and supportive. Everything was taken care of on the day. We can't thank them enough.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for taking the time to leave this kind review, we are pleased that you felt well looked after both beforehand and on the day itself.
4Helen Jacks15th Jun 2019
The service we received was wonderful nothing was too much and we were fully informed of everything we needed to know. The company is professional with a high level of quality from the cars down to the order of service. I know my mum would have been happy with all that was provided.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad that Nicola and her team were able to help you create a service that Mum would have been happy with, and that she kept you well informed throughout. If however there is anything further we could have done to make ours a 5* service then we would welcome this feedback. Thank you.
5Ian Fowkes3rd May 2019
An excellent service. Caring, thoughtful, respectful and highly efficient.
Many thanks
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased you found the team at Ilkeston to be caring, thoughtful, respectful and efficient and we thank you for this positive review.
5Gillian Godrich14th Apr 2019
An excellent service from start to finish from caring and professional staff made a difficult time much easier for all the family.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that the support and care given by Nicola helped make this difficult time a little easier for you and she is glad that she was able to help you and your family. Thank you.
5Mary Trolley29th Mar 2019
Thank you for everything for the caring staff and all the help and support we have received at this sad time and would definitely recommend Lymns. Thank you again.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your positive review and recommendation, we are glad our care and support helped you during this sad time.
5Keith Barlow18th Feb 2019
I don't respond to these as a rule, but as you did so well and as everyone was very pleased, Ill make an exception. Julia was really outstanding, so Well Done. Keith Barlow.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you Mr Barlow for taking the time to review our services, we really do appreciate this. Julia is also grateful to you for your high praise. Thank you.
5Susan Edwards10th Feb 2019
Care taken at a bad time
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words.
5Maureen Flemming26th Jan 2019
Courteous, sympathetic, kept us informed of what’s going on, checked on arrangements with us. Made appropriate and practical suggestions to people inexperienced in funerals. First class services. Would I recommend ? Yes - thanks Scott!
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad that Scott offered appropriate and practical suggestions to you during the arrangement process and that you found him and his team to be courteous and sympathetic. We also thank you for this kind review and for your recommendation.
5Helen White21st Jan 2019
Excellent service , communication and commitment throughout the whole process.
Our sincere thanks to Scott and his team for their support at this sad time.
Highly rated
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
I am glad that I provided an excellent service throughout and thank you for highly rating me and the team. Thank you, Scott.
5Philip Hynes24th Dec 2018
Very professional service from start to finish. Made a stressful time so much easier.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad that the team at Ilkeston made this stressful time a little easier for you and that you received professional service throughout. Thank you.
5Angela MacPhail10th Dec 2018
A W Lymn were amazing from start to finish, an easy 10 out of 10
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for this great review, we are pleased you received amazing service throughout and thank you for your 10 out of 10 rating!
5Lynne Chadwick16th Oct 2018
Everything was handled professionally, caring and sympathetically.
Scott and the team at the Ilkeston office are to be commended for their excellent service.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that Scott and his team provided excellent service throughout and that you were treated professionally with care and sympathy. Thank you.
5Irene Bradford7th Oct 2018
A.w.lymn , our family couldn’t thank you enough for all the funeral arrangements the care of our mum and the day of the funeral the staff the horse n carriage was so wonderful.
So many thanks to you all
Irene Bradford and family
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so glad that you were pleased with everything, particularly the horses and care shown to your mum. Thank you.
5Denise Peck5th Oct 2018
The help provided by Scott at a very difficult time was excellent. He took time to explain the whole process and was particularly patient with older members of the family. Both in the planning and on the day we felt his support and guidance was invaluable.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your positive review. We are glad that all of your family felt well looked after by Scott and that his explanations and patience were appreciated.
5John Wilson2nd Oct 2018
From start to finish everything was handled very professionally, respectful and was made exceptional easy for us.
We would like to say a very big Thank You
To Scott and A.W. LYMN Ilkeston.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Scott has asked me to pass on his personal thanks for this very kind review, he is glad that his professional and respectful service made things exceptionally easy for you and your family during this sad time. Thank you.
5Barbara Lymbery24th Sep 2018
Scott is the ultimate professional, and deals with every situation in the correct manner. This is unfortunately our second funeral in a few months. The minute we walked back in, not only did he recognise us, he acknowledged the situation and took his job to the next level. Thank you Scott for looking after our family so well. Richard.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are sorry that it has been necessary for you to require our services twice over the last few months but are glad that Scott's presence and support helped make this a little more bearable for you. Scott has also asked me to pass on his personal thanks to you for this lovely review. Thank you.
5Christine Wright29th Aug 2018
The funeral director made the process very easy at this difficult time, we wanted a routemaster bus for my husband's funeral held at a natural burial ground and they did everything to ensure that all obstacles were overcome so our wishes could be carried out.the bus driver is to be commended and all who were involved on the day.family and friends all commented how impressed they were with how smoothly and organised the funeral was carried out.once again we would like to thank Lynn's for their excellent service.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that the addition of our Routemaster bus helped personalise the day for you and are glad that our staff went over and above to ensure all your requests could be met. Richard and his team join me in thanking you for this lovely review and they are glad that everything went well for you on the day. Thank you.
5Janette McManus10th Aug 2018
I was highly satisfied with the way my husbands funeral was conducted it was perfect
could not ask for more
thankyou
Mrs Janette Mcmanus
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your high appraisal, we are pleased that you were highly satisfied with everything that was done for you and thank you for taking the time to review our services online.
5Alyson Cowley31st Jul 2018
Excellent service from Scott once again at this sad time. Thank you.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Scott joins me in thanking you for your high appraisal, he is glad that he was once again able to provide excellent service to you and your family at this sad time.
5David Moore15th Jun 2018
Our wishes were fully met with a very fitting tribute to my father.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that all you wishes were met and that the team at Ilkeston helped you create a very fitting tribute to your Father, thank you.
5Barbara Lymbery25th May 2018
A very friendly reliable supportive company. Made us feel at ease at a very difficult time for everyone. Highly recommend Scott and his team.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that Scott and the rest of his team provided friendly reliable support during this difficult time and he joins me in thanking you for your kind words.
Franks Funeral went like clock-work ,just as he wanted .Dads family would like to thank -you all at Aw Lymns Thanks again Trevor& Janice.
Michael Edmondson22nd Jan 2020
Very attentive
Karen Moore8th Dec 2019
Everyone at Lymns was so friendly, helpful and respectful. They took us step by step through the whole process and the day of the funeral ran so smoothly. Thank you.
