A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from Blidworth, Mansfield Woodhouse, Warsop and all other communities around the Mansfield area.
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
The office, known as The Old Farm, is located in one of the oldest buildings in Mansfield Woodhouse, a former farmhouse that has recently been completely refurbished. It is set in lovely rural surroundings and has a beautiful service chapel, family rooms, visiting rooms, cold room facilities, washing facilities for specific funeral rites, plenty of parking and a full fleet of hearse and limousines.
Cyril Welsh Funeral Directors, who previously had offices at the premises, was incorporated by the A W Lymn group. The branch has most of the north Nottingham fleet on site, including a Rolls-Royce Phantom VII hearse and matching limousines.
Jonathan Baker is the area manager, and the office is staffed by funeral directors Andy Askew and Stacey Bentley, who will be more than pleased to assist you during office hours, which are Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5pm and on Saturday from 9 am to 12.30 pm.
If you need assistance outside of these hours, please call the telephone number at any time and the office can be opened for you at your convenience.
The branch serves all of Mansfield Woodhouse and its surrounding area including Berry Hill, Blidworth, Church Warsop, Clipstone, Forest Town, Harlow Wood, Ladybrook, Mansfield, Pleasley, Rainworth, Ravenshead, Shirebrook, Warsop, Warsop Vale and beyond.
Nigel, Jackie and Matthew Lymn Rose manage A W Lymn The Family Funeral Service.
Many families emphasize how the team guided them through arrangements with clear communication and regular updates, making what could be an overwhelming process feel manageable and less stressful. Several describe being kept informed at every step and feeling confident they could contact the funeral director with questions or changes at any time.
Families frequently mention the care shown to their loved one, from the moment of collection through to the funeral day itself, and note that staff treated the deceased with dignity and respect throughout. Many also comment on the professionalism of the funeral service itself, describing smooth, well-organized days where details were handled with attention and nothing seemed rushed or overlooked.
A number of reviews note how the staff balanced professionalism with genuine warmth and compassion, describing them as kind and considerate rather than formal or distant. Families often highlight particular individuals by name and describe feeling genuinely supported during difficult conversations about choices and arrangements.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
5Barbara Joan Greaves2nd Dec 2018
Very professional, understanding and do not try to sell you things that you probably can't afford. Give good advice and take the stress out of a very sad time.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that you received professional and understanding advice and that we are able to take some of the stress out of this sad time for you. Thank you.
5Janet Wright23rd Nov 2018
Caring, sympathetic & nothing too much trouble for them. Helped us through a very difficult time. Knew my husband was in safe hands & would not hesitate to recommend to others. Special thanks to Elaine & Jonathan.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad that our caring and sympathetic support helped you through this difficult time and we thank you for this lovely review and your recommendation. Jonathan & Elaine.
5Stephen Leslie Pinnick10th Nov 2018
Compassionate and exceptional throughout. On such a difficult day your professionalism, care and attention to the finer details was outstanding. Thank you all so so much.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that the compassion, professionalism, care and attention to details shown by the team at Mansfield Woodhouse made this difficult time a little easier for you. Thank you.
5Glen and Fay Wathall3rd Nov 2018
Fantastic people, caring, helpful, perfection, can't really say much more
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased Andy offered caring helpful service during this sad time and that everything went perfectly for you on the day itself. Thank you.
5Simon Richard Butler25th Sep 2018
i can not fault the service that i have received from you from start to finish
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words, we are pleased that the team at Woodhouse provided great support throughout this sad time.
5Diane Page29th Aug 2018
The service provided by Lynn's was at all times courteous, sensitive, supportive and extremely professional. At a very difficult time they were patient and clear in their dealings with us and anticipated our needs.
They did our mum proud, we couldn't have wished for any better.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad that the team at Woodhouse treated you with courtesy and sensitivity, anticipating your needs and ensuring everything was clearly explained to make this sad time a little less stressful for you. They join me in thanking you for your positive review.
5Neil Simpson26th Aug 2018
Good quality professional service.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your high appraisal, we are pleased you received a good quality professional service throughout.
5Stephen Jefferies16th Aug 2018
Very professional service. This is the second time we have used them and we would definitely recommend to anyone needing a funeral directors. They took away the stress and dealt with everything.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are sorry you have had to use the services of our Mansfield Woodhouse office twice but are glad that on each occasion they dealt with everything for you taking away the stress, and offered a professional service. We also thank you for your recommendation.
5Ronald Williams10th Aug 2018
Very proffesional
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased you found the team at Mansfield Woodhouse to be professional and they all join me in thanking you for taking the time to leave this positive review.
5Brian Jackson4th Aug 2018
Excellent personal service from the team at Mansfield Woodhouse expertly led by Elaine they couldn’t be any more helpful I am hearing that Elaine is retiring in a few years I suggest you pay her double to keep her
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Elaine joins me in thanking you for your kind words and says it was help pleasure to have helped you and your family during this sad time. Thank you
5Brenda Walker30th Jul 2018
Superb service. Thank you Johnathon for everything you did. Elaine also very helpful and easy to deal with. Would highly recommend.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words and recommendation, we are pleased that you found Elaine to be helpful and easy to deal with and that Jonathan looked after you well on the day itself. Thank you.
5Jane Ann Seiles24th Jul 2018
We have used the company three times in the past and our choice proved to be correct once again
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are sorry that it has been necessary for you to require our services on multiple occasions but are glad that once again this proved to be the correct decision for you and your family. Thank you.
5Lynn Elaine Desforges20th Jul 2018
Cannot fault anything about them, from our first phone call the service from Lymn at Mansfield Woodhouse was outstanding.
Special mention must go to Jonathon W. Baker who was so respectful and diligent, an attentive genuine professional who is an absolute credit to himself & this family business. Nothing was too much trouble; everything was dealt with in a respectful sensitive manner from Jonathon.
A particular mention to Elaine who was so kind and supportive at every step ensuring we were all taken care of.
All the staff went out of their way to make sure everything was just how we wanted it, a thank you also to include Ben & Mark.
The drivers & cars too were immaculate and the standard and professionalism of the team was just truly exceptional on the day. At such a sad time the care shown to Marion, our Mum & Gran, was truly memorable for us. Thank you to one and all for taking care of us.
We highly recommend A. W. Lymn, we would ask them to provide the funeral services to our loved ones in the future.
A. W. Lymn, you can be exceptionally proud of the amazing team you have at Mansfield Woodhouse.
Lynn Desforges & family
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
From the initial contact to the completion of the funeral you and your family were a pleasure to serve.
On behalf of Elaine, myself and all the team that made the funeral happen, we thank you for your kind comments and are glad that the funeral was a fitting tribute to Mrs Smedley.
I will always remember with a smile the music that we left the crematorium chapel to, which was the theme tune to Mrs Smedleyâs favourite television programme, (if you want to know what it is, to paraphrase the famous Home Guard Captain, the answer would be âDonât tell âem Jonathanâ)
It is always very gratifying when a family takes the time, at such a difficult period in their lives to thank us, and it is greatly appreciated.
Jonathan.
5Maureen Webster9th Jul 2018
A caring and friendly service was provided to our family at such a sad time. Particular thanks to Andy for your support.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that Andy and his team provided caring and friendly service and we thank you for taking the time to review our service.
5Valerie Ball13th May 2018
In these circumstances we found A.W Lymn to be compassionate and professional. A first class service.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that you were treated with compassion throughout and that you received first class professional service from the team at Mansfield Woodhouse. Thank you.
5Winston Holland8th May 2018
Could not fault anything.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased you received faultless service and would thank you for this positive review.
5Stephen Bradford30th Apr 2018
Excellent service
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased you received excellent service from the team at Woodhouse, thank you.
5Michelle Bowskill21st Apr 2018
The entire team were excellent, with special mention to Jonathon Baker who was the ultimate professional; compassionate, courteous and highly competent. He guided us through the arrangements and managed the day, which went without a hitch.
A totally professional service and the family couldn't be more grateful.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that Jonathan's professional, compassionate and courteous service helped guide you at this sad time and that everything went without a hitch on the day. He joins me in thanking you for taking the time to leave this review and for your kind words.
5Donald Godfrey10th Apr 2018
Cannot fault anything that these funeral directors did for us. Special mention must go to Johnathon Baker who was utterly respectful and diligent in all of his dealings with us. A very kind sincere man who is a credit to this family business
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that you were treated with respect and sincerity by Jonathan and are glad that his diligent service helped create a faultless service. Thank you.
5Simon Harper9th Apr 2018
Very Good Service
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your high appraisal of the service provided by the team at Mansfield Woodhouse.
5Richard Peter Walker3rd Apr 2018
Excellent throughout.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your 5* review of the excellent service provided by the team at Mansfield Woodhouse.
5Simon Jackson3rd Apr 2018
Many thanks for all your help and guidance
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Elaine has asked me to pass on that it was her pleasure to have helped you at this sad and to thank you for this nice review.
5Irene Shooter15th Feb 2018
Thank you, you gave us the personal touch required at the most difficult time from start to finish.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that Elaine and Andy offered the personal touch during this sad time and that this helped support you and your family. Thank you.
5Debbie Bostock 15th Dec 2017
The service overall was outstanding!
Jonathan at Mansfield Woodhouse was so professional and approachable. Nothing was too much trouble.
The staff went out of their way to ensure everything was just how we wanted it. Would highly recommend.
Thank you so much for making Dads funeral as ‘nice’ as these things can be.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words and high praise, particularly in regards to Jonathan and his professional and approachable manner. We are pleased that everyone went out of their way to look after you and that everything went as well as it could for you on the day. Thank you.
5Roger Snowdon14th Dec 2017
Could not of had any better service than we had ,respectful,caring,professional.thank you so much .
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that you received respectful, caring and professional service throughout and would thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review.
Address
The Old Farm, Welbeck Road Mansfield Woodhouse Nottinghamshire NG19 9JZ
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
Barbara Joan Greaves2nd Dec 2018
Very professional, understanding and do not try to sell you things that you probably can't afford. Give good advice and take the stress out of a very sad time.
Janet Wright23rd Nov 2018
Caring, sympathetic & nothing too much trouble for them. Helped us through a very difficult time. Knew my husband was in safe hands & would not hesitate to recommend to others. Special thanks to Elaine & Jonathan.
Stephen Leslie Pinnick10th Nov 2018
Compassionate and exceptional throughout. On such a difficult day your professionalism, care and attention to the finer details was outstanding. Thank you all so so much.
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