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.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
5Andrew David Hyslop9th Mar 2021
I chose A W Lymn to conduct my late father’s funeral on Monday, 8th March, 2021.
Our funeral organiser was Tina Clay who was fantastic and so professional to deal with from our very first conversation. In fact Tina went above and beyond in the planning and delivering of exactly what we wanted. She made the whole process so easy.
Andy the Funeral Director was outstanding. What a great guy and so professional.
We thought the two times that Andy walked in front of the hearse were an extra special touch, as was the pausing outside of my Mum and Dad’s former bungalow.
Andy and our driver, Martin were very compassionate in the way in which they looked after my Mum. Both quickly put us all at ease. and Martin’s driving was excellent.
The Chapel was offered to us for the Service and was greatly appreciated due to the cold and inclement weather.
We thought the service was excellent and thank Tina for her choice of Minister, Chris Carnall, who delivered such a fantastic tribute. I also thank Tina for the provision of the iPod and music. Also for creating the lovely Orders of Service.
To finalise, Tina, Andy and the whole team were first class and I wish to thank each and every one of you for organising, managing and conducting my Dad’s funeral so professionally.
I would most definitely recommend A W Lymn without reservation.
Andy Hyslop
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Mr Hyslop, we are extremely grateful to you for taking the time to leave this glowing review of the service provided by Tina, Andy and the rest of the team at Mansfield. It is gratifying to read that between them they were able to make this sad occasion a positive one for you, allowing you the opportunity to remember your father fondly. We would also thank you for your recommendation as this means a lot to us. Thank you once again.
5Deborah Johnson8th Mar 2021
Fantastic professional service. I would highly recommend them
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you to you and your family for your kind words it was a honour to arrange your father’s funeral service. Tina.
5Jeanette Carter28th Feb 2021
Very professional, everything went smoothly & just what we wanted
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words, we are glad that everything went exactly as you wished.
5Phillip Dillon23rd Feb 2021
Very good personal contact.
You were with us all the way
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that Tina's support made you feel you were in safe hands throughout. Thank you
5Lee Taylor31st Jan 2021
After choosing A.W.Lymn for my mother’s funeral,everything was taken care of from our first telephone call to our last goodbye,they provided everything we needed and were compassionate respectful and immensely reassuring.we really could not thank them enough.To Tina clay for sending us a very informative colour brochure for us to choose from,and then putting everything together,from the service,cars,beautiful flowers,photographs,order of service and chosen hymns.we really didn’t have to do anything ourselves.Thankyou also to Steven eustace for the beautiful service and readings.We would especially like to thank the pall bearers,drivers of the hearse and cars who were all kind courteous dignified and noble and have our families heartfelt gratitude.kindest regards Mr simon and Lee Taylor.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
I am grateful to you for taking the time to leave this wonderful and informative review. I understand how overwhelming a time it is when faced with arranging a funeral for a family member and I am truly glad that my guidance and support during this time made this process more bearable for you. The personalised elements you selected for your Mother such as the flowers and orders of service were beautiful and I am glad my recommendation to use Steven for the service worked so well for you. Please feel free to contact me again at any time if there is anything further I can do for you or if you simply just want to talk. Thank you, Tina.
5Paul Shorthose22nd Jan 2021
The whole process was dealt with empathy and dignity. Mum had the best send off we could give under the circumstances and Tina made this as smooth as possible, nothing was too much trouble.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words Mr Shorthose, I really appreciate you taking the time to leave these comments. Tina.
5Chris Hind21st Dec 2020
Due to Covid restrictions we could not have the funeral we would have wanted. The staff at Lymn’s were efficient in all ways . Thank you
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your lovely review we really do appreciate your kind words. Tina.
5Victor Wheeler29th Oct 2020
Very good at what they do
Nothing to much trouble
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for this kind review, we are glad that we were able to handle all the arrangements for you making this difficult time a little less stressful.
4Peter Turner23rd Oct 2020
The only thing that dissappointed was that the celebrant did not say that Hannah Winterton could not sing live because of covid, which I think should have been said. Otherwise everything was very good thank you Carol.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for taking the time to review our service, we are glad that overall you were pleased with everything that we did for you. Unfortunately the restrictions in place in regards to coronavirus meant that live singing was not allowed but we regret that you were disappointed that this was not mentioned during the service. Thank you.
5Chelsie Dyer19th Oct 2020
Excellent services. Put me and the family at ease through the whole process, would highly recommend.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad that Tina was able to put you and your family at ease during this sad time and we are grateful to you for these kind words and for your recommendation.
5Jennifer Butler19th Aug 2020
Everyone at A. W. Lymn were polite, respectful and compassionate as we arranged our mum's funeral. Tina dealt promptly with our many questions, phone calls and emails with patience and we wish to thank her so much for everything she did. Andy who was with us at the Crematorium was so kind and he organised everything for us so it all went smoothly. Everything had been made more difficult due to Covid 19 but A. W. Lymn did all they could so we were able to have the best funeral we could for our mum.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
That you so much Mrs Goodwin for your kind words, myself and my colleagues really do appreciate you taking the time to leave this lovely review. We are glad that we were able to give the best funeral possible for your mum despite the restrictions with COVID. Thank you, Tina
5peter radford9th Aug 2020
A wonderful,pleasant and overall brilliant company to be doing funeral and cremative assisstance.Tina clay is exceptional.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you so much Mr Radford for your very kind words this means a lot too my colleagues and myself we really do appreciate it. I wish you and your family well. Tina
5Maureen Ellen Page5th Aug 2020
Handled with care and sensitivity from start to finish
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
I am glad that I was able to personally help you at this difficult time and arrange a fitting tribute to Michael under the circumstances. Thank you, Jonathan.
5Jackie Nixon20th Jul 2020
I would like to thank A W Lymn for the excellent service they gave me at this extremley difficult time. I would especially like to thank Tina she was so kind. helpful and so very caring and compassionate
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words Miss Nixon at this most difficult time for you & your family and thank you again for the lovely card you have sent me. Tina
5Janet Sankey14th Jun 2020
Thank you so much to everyone at Lymns, Mansfield branch, everyone was so caring and kind particularly Tina. At a stressful time they were there to answer any query no matter how small. The coffin made of Swaledale wool was beautiful.
Thank you.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you so much Mrs Sankey for your kind words, myself and my colleagues really appreciate that you feel you were looked after at this most difficult time for you and your family. The coffin looked beautiful with the lovely coffin spray you chose and the colours were perfect. Tina.
4Marlene Steudel26th Apr 2020
Very good service in extremely difficult circumstances at present with the Coronavirus. Tina very helpful and considerate.
Would like to see dad's obituary on line be included rather than having to 'search'. Thank you.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words particularly in relation to the helpful and considerate service provided by Tina during this diffiuclt time. We are sorry that you were dissapointed that you had to search for your Dad's online obituary. Normally all obituaries would appear on the first page of this facility but unfortunately, due ot the current Coronavirus situation, their was a large number of online obituaries which regrettably meant that you had to search to find this.
5Dorothy Armstrong17th Mar 2020
Very professional and caring understanding and always available to answer any queries. I would recommend this company.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you very much for your very kind words at this very difficult time Mrs Armstrong, we really appreciated this. Tina.
5Jennifer Pywell22nd Jan 2020
1st class for all their services and a massive thank you for making it so much easier for me
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for this first class review, we are glad that David and him team made this difficult time a little easier for you.
5Jean Fountain17th Jan 2020
Would like to thank everyone for making the process so easy and for your kindness and consideration at this sad time
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review and for passing on your thanks to the team in this way.
5Sonia Hursthouse11th Jan 2020
Fantastic work nothing was a problem for them they made sure we had everything we needed always making sure the things they was doing was right fantastic work would like to say a big thank you from myself and my family
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad that everything was taken out of your hands and dealt with for you and that nothing was a problem. Thank you.
5Shelley Mercer7th Jan 2020
The service and support we received as a family were outstanding. You took great care of us all and it felt very personal. I will never be able to thank you enough.
Shelley
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad that the service you received from the team at Mansfield was both professional and personal and they join me in thanking you for taking the time to leave this kind review.
5Kay Colton4th Jan 2020
everything was perfect and free from stress. David was extremely attentive to every detail
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad that David's attention to detail and professionalism made this difficult time stress free for you. Thank you.
5Neil Johnson30th Dec 2019
A thoughtful, considerate but at all times professional service.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad that the team at Mansfield were both considerate and professional and we thank you for taking the time to review our service.
4Leonard Shaw17th Dec 2019
The staff at the Mansfield branch of Lymn's were extremely helpful in arranging the funeral, especially as I do not live in the local area and needed to do much of the organisation by e-mail / telephone. On the day the team made sure everything went smoothly from transport to the church, the funeral service , transfer to the crematorium and finally venue for the wake.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad that the team made the arrangement process as simple as possible for you particularly given the fact you do not live locally, and are pleased that everything ran according to plan on the day. We do however note your 4* rating and would welcome any feedback you might so that we can improve this to 5*'s.
5Kerrie Downs17th Dec 2019
A W Lymn are absolutely five star. Their service and standards are impeccable. They looked after our beautiful mother so well while she was in their care. I was allowed to do her hair and makeup myself ready for her final journey. What a journey that was in those immaculate, beautiful Rolls Royce Phantoms. The staff are amazing, from David who helped us make the arrangements to David and the gents who took mum and us in the cars. Couldn't wish for nicer people, so professional and mum couldn't of had a better final journey than what lymns provided. I can not recommend them enough or thank them enough.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are grateful to you for taking the time to leave this very kind and detailed review and for your five star rating. It is lovely to hear how well all the team at Mansfield looked after you and to see how pleased you were with the vehicles which took Mum on her final journey. Thank you.
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
Andrew David Hyslop9th Mar 2021
I chose A W Lymn to conduct my late father’s funeral on Monday, 8th March, 2021.
Our funeral organiser was Tina Clay who was fantastic and so professional to deal with from our very first conversation. In fact Tina went above and beyond in the planning and delivering of exactly what we wanted. She made the whole process so easy.
Andy the Funeral Director was outstanding. What a great guy and so professional.
We thought the two times that Andy walked in front of the hearse were an extra special touch, as was the pausing outside of my Mum and Dad’s former bungalow.
Andy and our driver, Martin were very compassionate in the way in which they looked after my Mum. Both quickly put us all at ease. and Martin’s driving was excellent.
The Chapel was offered to us for the Service and was greatly appreciated due to the cold and inclement weather.
We thought the service was excellent and thank Tina for her choice of Minister, Chris Carnall, who delivered such a fantastic tribute. I also thank Tina for the provision of the iPod and music. Also for creating the lovely Orders of Service.
To finalise, Tina, Andy and the whole team were first class and I wish to thank each and every one of you for organising, managing and conducting my Dad’s funeral so professionally.
I would most definitely recommend A W Lymn without reservation.
Andy Hyslop
Deborah Johnson8th Mar 2021
Fantastic professional service. I would highly recommend them
Jeanette Carter28th Feb 2021
Very professional, everything went smoothly & just what we wanted
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