A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from Langwith, Shirebrook, Warsop and 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
Started by Andy Askew in the early 1990’s, this funeral home was incorporated into the A W Lymn group in September 2004.
Andy has remained as a funeral director at A W Lymn and has conducted many of the funerals in Shirebrook, becoming very well known in the community. Nowadays, Andy is based in our Mansfield Woodhouse branch, so Jackie Potter currently arranges most funerals at Shirebrook.
Jackie can assist you Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and also in after-office hours by appointment.
The branch features private parking, visiting rooms, a reception area, family rooms and cold room facilities.
The office covers all of Shirebrook and its surrounding areas including Berry Hill, Blidworth, Church Warsop, Clipstone, Forest Town, Harlow Wood, Ladybrook, Mansfield, Pleasley, Rainworth, Ravenshead, Warsop, Warsop Vale and beyond.
Matthew, Jackie and Nigel Lymn Rose currently manage A W Lymn The Family Funeral Service.
Many families emphasise the care and compassion shown throughout the funeral process, describing staff as professional, understanding and attentive to their needs during a difficult time. A number of reviews mention that arrangements went smoothly on the day itself, with drivers and funeral directors conducting the service respectfully and attending carefully to families' wishes and comfort.
Several families note the communication and support they received during planning, appreciating being kept informed at each stage and having staff take time to explain options and guide them through decisions. Multiple reviews mention specific staff members who went above and beyond in providing help and reassurance from first contact through to the end of the service.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
5Dion Graves31st Jul 2026
Always use lymns whenever possible.said goodbye to many departed family/relatives with them.always immaculately turned out staff.who show compassion..are always professional.and go above expectations to make sure your loved ones get the service they deserve.conducted my aunts funeral on 27th July and as always we got the best service possible
5Kerry Kirk24th Jul 2026
Always go above and beyond to make everything go smoothly. Thank you to Andy for his excellent professionalism and to his colleagues who helped
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Kerry, After knowing your family for years, we are pleased we were able to support you through this difficult time. Andy & The Shirebrook Team
5Valerie Mason29th Jun 2026
A fantastic company who made the most upsetting time easier the staff could not do enough for the family and carried out mum's wishes just as she wanted
From the second we made contact they have made sure we were looked after
Thank you to each and everyone one of you and a special thanks to Jackie at the Shirebrook branch
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Valerie Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review.
We are deeply touched by your kind words.
Ensuring that families feel looked after from the very first moment they contact us is
exactly what we strive for, it was a privilege to help honour your mum’s wishes, your
special mention means the world to me, wishing you and your family peace and comfort.
Thank you Jackie❤
5Gary Oscroft8th Jun 2026
Absolutely first class service.
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Thank you Gary for taking the time to leave us this lovely review we are pleased you thought we gave a first-class service and it was a pleasure to look after your family at this sad time. Take care Jackie ❤
5Kay Graves13th Apr 2026
5 starts from the day Dad died. your firm are the best. you took great care of our Dad Mr Frank Graves. You have the best workers. nothing was to much trouble.
much love and gratitued
to you all. from the Graves family
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Thank you Kay for your five-star review
It was truly an honour to serve your family during this difficult time.
We are grateful you trusted us to care for your dad Frank and we appreciate
Your kind words. Much love to you all Jackie ❤
5Diane Peters22nd Mar 2026
I have had the unlucky fortune of using A W Lymn twice but both times have been brilliant and professional from meeting Jackie to arrange the funeral to Andy and his driver's who make you feel comfortable and are so friendly i would like to thank them all.
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Thank you so much Diane for taking the time to leave this lovely review and for your kind words. It was an absolute honour
to take care of you and your family again at this sad time.
We are happy to hear that you found us professional and that you felt the staff were friendly and made you feel comfortable throughout - Jackie & Andy
5Wendy Preston22nd Mar 2026
Couldn’t of asked for any better to help us through this sad time
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
It was my privilege to support you at such a sad time and I hope that we were able to give you the perfect day for you to honour Raymond’s memory. - Wendy & The Shirebrook Team
5Alison Ward13th Mar 2026
What a lovely team of people that did my mums funeral.
They went the extra mile I feel.
They looked after us.
Big thanks to Jackie, Louise and Andy. Also tosh and daisy the wonderful horses and everyone involved in the day.
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Thank you so much Alison for your kind words. It was an absolute honour for our team to care for you and your family during such a difficult time. We are glad to hear that Jackie, Louise, and Andy provided the support you needed.
We will be sure to share your praise with the horse team indeed they are a special part of our team.
Knowing we could go the extra mile to help look after mum and your family means the world to us. With warmest regards.
5Tracey Walker31st Jan 2026
Everything was brilliant, very polite and caring Thank you to you all
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Thank you so much for your kind words, Tracey.
We are happy you found the team polite and caring it means a lot to us to receive this lovely 5* review
and we are pleased everything was brilliant for you and your family. ❤
- Jackie & The Shirebrook Team
5Susan Stelling27th Oct 2025
Thank you to A.W Lymn for my husbands funeral , everything was done with compassion and respect. I was informed every step of the way . Nothing was to much trouble.
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Thank you, Susan, for taking the time to leave this lovely review, we are happy you thought we handled everything with compassion
and respect, we are honoured to have been able to support you and your family during this difficult time. Warm regards Jackie ❤
5Darren Reeves9th Sep 2025
Everything was handled with respect and professionalism, excellent throughout the whole process
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Thank you, Darren, so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review, we are happy you thought we handled everything with respect and professionalism. We are truly honoured to have been able to support your family during such a difficult time. Take care Jackie
5Stacey Sanderson12th Jun 2025
I would just like to say a big thank you. Nothing was to much trouble.
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Thank you so much Stacey, for taking the time to leave this lovely review.
We are grateful for your kind words and happy to know nothing was too much trouble.
The ERF Truck was lovely, just as your dad wanted, with his favourite music playing. Jackie.
5Melanie Bates5th May 2025
Lymns funeral services can't do enough for you. They definitely give a 5***** service. I would definitely recommend. Thank you Lymns for everything you did for my beautiful daughter xxxx
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Thank you very much for your heartfelt review and for taking the time to share your experience with A.W. Lymn. We are truly honoured to have been able to support you during such a difficult time. Your kind words about our team and the five star service we strive to provide means a great deal to us. It was our utmost priority to ensure that every family feels cared for and supported, especially when honouring a loved one.
We appreciate your recommendation and are grateful that we could assist you in commemorating your beautiful daughter, if there is anything further, we can do for you or if you need any assistance in the future please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you once again for trusting us during this important moment in your life. Warm regards Jackie ❤
5Deanna Staniforth13th Apr 2025
Excellent service from start to finish. Compassionate, professional and courteous throughout. Highly recommend.
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Thank you for this kind review, it is always a privilege when you entrust me to look after a family funeral for you. Andy
5Jamie Tomlinson15th Mar 2025
I used lyms for my dad's funeral and I can honestly say they have been amazing made everything exactly how I wanted it and made everything seem less stress free I can't thank them enough for the amazing send off they helped give my dad.
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Thank you so much Jamie for taking the time to leave this lovely review.
We are pleased that everything was amazing and exactly how you wanted it and that we made everything seem less stress free.
YNWA. Take care. Jackie ❤
5Anna'Marie Wilson10th Mar 2025
Jackie at the Shirebrook branch is always helpful, polite and professional. She is very friendly and supportive. The service from AW LYMN is second to none . First class alk the way through.
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Thank you, Anna‘Marie, for taking time to leave this lovely review, it was a pleasure to care and support you and your lovely family at this very sad time
and thank you so much for the lovely card and chocolates. Jackie ❤
5Stuart Gascoyne7th Feb 2025
Helpful and Compassionate. Provided a first class service. Many thanks to Jackie at Shirebrook AW Lymn.
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Thank you so much Stuart for finding the time to leave this lovely review.
It was a pleasure to guide you through this difficult time. I’m glad you found us helpful and compassionate and that we provided a first-class service. Thank you, Jackie, ❤
5Zoe Atkins7th Jan 2025
Professional, caring and person service. I would not hesitate to recommend. Nothing was too much trouble.
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this very kind review. I’m pleased you found that nothing was to much trouble and that our service was professional, caring, and personal. Jackie
5Mark Wakeling26th Oct 2024
From the very first phone call to the very last contact, every interaction with every single member of staff was caring, professional, courteous and nothing too much trouble. We really could not have wished for a better service, making what was a difficult time very much easier.
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Thank you Mark for your kind review, we are happy that you found every member of staff was caring, professional and courteous, and that we helped making this difficult and sad time much easier for you and your family. Jackie.
5Ann Foster15th Oct 2024
Perfect service from lovely people excellent
Thank you
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this lovely review. We are happy you thought everything was perfect including the horse drawn carriage, and that the flowers for Ethel were beautiful. Jackie ❤
5Joy Winstanley20th Sep 2024
The staff were amazing, helping us and working through everything with compassion and respect. Would highly recommend. Thank you
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Thank you, Joy, for taking the time to leave this lovely review.
It was a pleasure to work through everything with you and your family,
and I'm so pleased you thought the staff were helpful, respectful, and compassionate and it is lovely to know you would highly recommend us.
Thank you, Jackie. ❤
5Joanne Le Messurier10th Sep 2024
From start to finish Lymn’s service was second to none. Jackie & the rest of the team went above and beyond. I can’t thank them enough.
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Thank you so much Joanne for finding the time to leave this lovely review, we are happy you found we went above and beyond.
I hope you are getting the support you need at this very sad time. Take care Jackie ❤
5Robert Holland10th Aug 2024
The funeral Directors and support staff where excellent. Very professional, caring and understanding.Everything went well on the day of Andrew’s funeral..
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
I really appreciate you taking the time to leave this lovely review and I’m glad you thought us very professional, caring and understanding and that all went well on the day. Thank you Jackie.
5Tracey Peters6th Aug 2024
Thankyou so much for the utmost care and respect given to Mum and to ourselves as a grieving family. We won’t ever forget your kindness and efficiency. Kind Regards, Gene’s family xx
A.W. Lymn, Shirebrook Team replied
Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to leave this lovely 5* review. ❤ Jackie
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
Dion Graves31st Jul 2026
Always use lymns whenever possible.said goodbye to many departed family/relatives with them.always immaculately turned out staff.who show compassion..are always professional.and go above expectations to make sure your loved ones get the service they deserve.conducted my aunts funeral on 27th July and as always we got the best service possible
Kerry Kirk24th Jul 2026
Always go above and beyond to make everything go smoothly. Thank you to Andy for his excellent professionalism and to his colleagues who helped
Valerie Mason29th Jun 2026
A fantastic company who made the most upsetting time easier the staff could not do enough for the family and carried out mum's wishes just as she wanted
From the second we made contact they have made sure we were looked after
Thank you to each and everyone one of you and a special thanks to Jackie at the Shirebrook branch
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