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 is located at Standard House, on Chesterfield Road South, and is a two storey building directly across from the Catholic Church of Saint Philip Neri. Standard House was opened on 12th July 2005 by Dr. Nigel Chapman, H. M. Coroner for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, to better serve Mansfield’s families.
The premises include a reception area, visitation rooms, family room, off-street parking, some garaging for our fleet cars and cold room facilities.
Funeral director David Clarke is in charge of the office, and Jonathan Baker is the senior funeral director responsible for the area. Wendy Walker, a qualified funeral director, is based here when not covering holidays or sickness for the Mansfield funeral homes. David is available at the funeral home from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you can arrange an appointment at your convenience if you are unable to visit the office during opening hours. The telephone line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The branch covers all of Mansfield and its surrounding area including Berry Hill, Blidworth, Church Warsop, Clipstone, Forest Town, Harlow Wood, Ladybrook, Mansfield Woodhouse, Pleasley, Rainworth, Ravenshead, Shirebrook, Warsop, Warsop Vale and beyond.
Established in 1907, A W Lymn The Family Funeral Service is owned and managed by the Lymn Rose family. Nowadays, Nigel, Jackie and Matthew Lymn Rose run the company.
Many families describe how the funeral director took control of arrangements at an overwhelming time, managing everything from logistics to liaising with other organisations, which allowed them to focus on grieving rather than organising.
Families repeatedly mention the personal care shown by staff members, noting kindness, compassion and attentiveness to detail, and several say they felt their loved one was treated with particular dignity and respect while in the company's care.
Communication features prominently in what families say, with many noting they were kept informed throughout the process, that staff were responsive to questions and changes, and that the experience felt less stressful because they always knew what was happening and what to expect.
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5Tim Flannigan15th Dec 2025
The help and support I have received from this company, at such a difficult time has been excellent. Highly recommended.
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you, Mr Flannigan for your kind words.
I do hope you had a safe journey home, have a peaceful New Year.
- David and The Mansfield Team
5Joanna Taphouse14th Nov 2025
Thank you for a fabulous service from start to finish. Couldn’t have asked for more. Particular thanks to David.
Regards the Smith’s and Taphouse family
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you Jo for your kind words, It was my honour to help you all say goodbye to your lovely Dad. - David & The Mansfield Team
5Pauline Bowmer17th Oct 2025
On behalf of the Bowmer Family, I thank all that have been involved with my dad. Andy has been as professional as ever and very supportive. We have alot of history with Andy and dad's wishes were fulfilled.
Elaine Stretton
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you for your kind words it was a honour to help you arrange to say goodbye to you lovely Dad, Husband - David & The Mansfield Team
5Kirsty Kelly Morris19th Sep 2025
I would recommend aw lynn very much they made me and family very proud
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you, Kirsty, for your kind words, I will pass this on to our team. - David
5Diane Wragg22nd Aug 2025
Everything from 1st seeing David to start the funeral process right up to and including the actual funeral was impeccable..the attention he gave me all the way through was very understanding and thoughtful..I cannot thank you all for giving me a shoulder at this very upsetting time for me and my family. Thank you
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you, Diane, for your lovely words, and thank you for trusting us to look after Colin.
It was a honour to help you all. - David
5Martin Smith16th Aug 2025
We found the service efficient, informative and done in the most sensitive way.
Everyone we came in to contact with treated us with kindness and respect.
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you,
Martin, for your kind words, I will pass your words on to the team, send my love to Mum.
- David
5Jennifer Ann Boneham8th Aug 2025
I was very pleased with the professional and considerate way in which you conducted everything for John, myself and my family, everything was done with dignity. We were all very pleased with your services. Thank you.
Jen Boneham
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you Mrs Boneham for your kind words and feedback, it was a honour to help your lovely family say goodbye to John. - David
5Barry Dickinson3rd Aug 2025
The service that my father, brother and I have received from Lymn’s after my mother died has been exemplary. From the first phone call to the funeral, they have been professional, courteous and gentle with us. David made a difficult situation so much easier for us with his kind and efficient approach.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Barry, Sarah and family, thank your kind words, Thank you for choosing Lymns and trusting us with your lovely (Mum, Wife) - David
5Linda Waterfield13th Jul 2025
We found Lymn's to be professional, caring and supportive from the moment they were contacted after my husband died including making the funeral arrangements thereafter and also on the day of the funeral.
Special thanks to both David and Wendy at the Mansfield office, and Phillip Dackombe for such a wonderful service.
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
It was a pleasure to help with the arrangements for Barry Waterfield with you Linda and it was my pleasure to be able to support you at such a sad time. - Wendy
5Gina Gorrill26th May 2025
Thank you David for everything. Couldn’t fault anything from beginning to end . You made me feel very special Whicker I’ll Lieberman forget xx
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you Gina for your kind words, it was a honour to help you and your lovely family say farewell to Peter.
4Janet Riddlesden5th May 2025
David from Lynn’s supported me from start to finish with the care and planning of my son. Nothing was ever to much and David was very caring. We had a few hick ups, but we made light of it and together my son had an amazing funeral. Thank you
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you Janet for you lovely feedback, it was my honour to help you and I'm glad the different piece of music ultimately chosen and hick up with the earing did not detract from the final service for you. Thanks you again, David.
5Anne Wright26th Apr 2025
David at the Mansfield branch of Lymn’s funeral services has been excellent.
Understanding and completely compassionate to our Mums passing.
It is for every family a most difficult time but David has made it seamless and Mum had exactly her wishes met.
Thank you so much
Anne
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you Anne for you kind words, it was my honour to help you say farewell to your lovey Mum. David.
5Martyn Davies9th Apr 2025
Both David Clarke and Colum O'Shea were very compassionate and empathetic and did a great job helping us organise and orchestrate my mother's funeral.
Thank you so much.
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you,
Martyn, for your kind words, I will pass your thanks on to Colum as well. David.
5Andrew Bragg5th Apr 2025
Empathetic & very professional
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you Andrew for you kind words. David
5Jane Selby27th Mar 2025
They were very kind and supportive throughout the process.
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you Jane for your kind words, it was my pleasure to help you. David.
5Carol Richie11th Mar 2025
Very professional and friendly even when things went slightly wrong. David was brilliant all the way through from the planning to the day of the funeral. We can’t thank him enough and will definitely use the company again if the need arises.
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you, Carol, for your lovely feedback and understanding on the day with the Phantom VI car.
It was my honour to help your lovely family say goodbye to Mum. David.
5Richard Reast9th Mar 2025
Very helpful nothing was to much trouble it was a sad day but David Clarke put us at ease. When June was at rest in the chapel visiting times was very good
Richard Reast
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you Richard for your kind words, it was my honour to help your lovely family. David.
5Matt Scott4th Mar 2025
Great service all made very simple with no stress.
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you Matthew for your kind words, it was an honour to take the service for your lovely Mum who I had the pleasure of meeting when arranging your Fathers funeral. David.
5Kim Zanker23rd Feb 2025
Extremely professional and caring. Would highly recommend.
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you Kim for Choosing Lymn’s again to help your family, I will pass on your thanks to the team involved on the day. David
5Gillian Hilton16th Feb 2025
Throughout this very traumatic period David, Wendy & Tony were very helpful, even when the family of my late husband tried to interfere, they always checked what I wanted and supported my decision as the service user. Thank you all for your very kind and sympathetic approach during a very difficult time for those that care x
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Gillian, Thank you for your kind words, I am so please everything went well on the day.
I will pass this on to the team. David.
5Christine Blacknell1st Feb 2025
We can't thank Lymn's staff enough for their kindness and helpfulness during the planning and actual funeral. We'd like to say a special thank you to David and Elle for their warmth and for making our experience much easier . Gratefully yours Lesley and Christine
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you for your kind words, I will pass your thanks on to Elle and our team too. David.
5David Taylor7th Jan 2025
Excellent service. Compassionate staff. Thank you
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you David for you kind words, I will pass this on to our team. David
5Mark Limer24th Dec 2024
Your service for my mother then my father was impeccable, I’d like to thank David and all his team for all they did to make my parents final journey a respectful one.
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you Mark and Jayne for your kind words and feedback. It was my honour to help you both again at this sad time, your father was a lovely man. I really hope 2025 is going to be a better year for you both. David.
5Steven Wilkinson22nd Nov 2024
Excellent. Made a difficult time easier. Professional and ensured our wishes carried out. Highly recommend. Thanks David.
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you, Mr Wilkinson, for your kind words, it was an honour to help both of you at this difficult time. David.
5Susan Robinson20th Nov 2024
Very satisfied with the help , support and process especially from David Clarke.
A.W. Lymn, Mansfield Team replied
Thank you Susan for your kind words, I will pass this on to our team. David.
Address
16 Chesterfield Road South Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG19 7AD
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
Tim Flannigan15th Dec 2025
The help and support I have received from this company, at such a difficult time has been excellent. Highly recommended.
Joanna Taphouse14th Nov 2025
Thank you for a fabulous service from start to finish. Couldn’t have asked for more. Particular thanks to David.
Regards the Smith’s and Taphouse family
Pauline Bowmer17th Oct 2025
On behalf of the Bowmer Family, I thank all that have been involved with my dad. Andy has been as professional as ever and very supportive. We have alot of history with Andy and dad's wishes were fulfilled.
Elaine Stretton
NAFD Member