A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from Basford, Bulwell, Top Valley and other communities around the Nottingham area.
Latest Verified Reviews
Hollingworth Sandra 7th Mar 2026
Excellent service from start to finish from all the staff thank you to Paige for her kindness and empathy to
Linda Davey 28th Feb 2026
Paige at the Bulwell office sorted out everything for us and took care of mum beautifully. The church service was well organised and the crematorium service was very moving. We did have to wait a long time from mums passing until the funeral day but that was completely out of Lymns and our hands. The hearse, driver, and ceremony leader were all marvellous. I don’t think we could have given our mum a better send off and Lymns took away all the stress. Thanks.
A.W. Lymn’s Bulwell funeral home is based at Middleton House, the oldest building in the town, located on Main Street. The premises are named in honour of Stanley Middleton, the celebrated local writer and Booker Prize winner, and father of company director Penny Lymn Rose.
Originally established as a funeral home in 1990, Middleton House was fully renovated and extended in 2022, blending traditional character with modern facilities.
The branch is led by Funeral Director Tony Knowles, who has been part of the A.W. Lymn team for over 40 years, bringing a wealth of knowledge and dedication to the families we serve. He is supported by Funeral Arranger Paige Gleedwood, who has great local knowledge and is currently working towards her Certificate in Funeral Arranging and Administration.
Middleton House serves Bulwell and its surrounding areas, including Bestwood Park, Bestwood Village, Bulwell Forest, Bulwell Hall, Crabtree Farm, Heathfield and Leen Valley estates, Hempshill Vale, Heron Ridge, Highbury Vale, Sellers Wood, Snape Wood, Top Valley and beyond.
As part of A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, a fifth-generation family-run business established in 1907, the Bulwell team is committed to providing personalised, respectful care to families at their time of need.
Excellent service from start to finish from all the staff thank you to Paige for her kindness and empathy to
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Thank you, Sandra for your kind review.
All the best- Paige and the team at Bulwell.
4Linda Davey 28th Feb 2026
Paige at the Bulwell office sorted out everything for us and took care of mum beautifully. The church service was well organised and the crematorium service was very moving. We did have to wait a long time from mums passing until the funeral day but that was completely out of Lymns and our hands. The hearse, driver, and ceremony leader were all marvellous. I don’t think we could have given our mum a better send off and Lymns took away all the stress. Thanks.
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Thank you for your kind and detailed review, it was a pleasure to help you family through this tough time - thank you, from Paige and the team at Bulwell.
5Dawn Gayle 15th Feb 2026
Fantastic everything was perfect thankyou all x
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Thank you, Dawn for your lovely review - Paige and the team at Bulwell
5Danielle Louise Nason20th Jan 2026
Very professional, friendly and helpful. I would 100% recommend them
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Thank you, for leaving this lovely review.
All the best from the team at Bulwell.
5Alan Evans 16th Dec 2025
Very good and careing
Page was excellent
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Alan, thank you ever so much for your lovely review, you gave Sheila a beautiful send off! all the best, Paige.
5Emma Everitt15th Dec 2025
Paige was really nice when we went to see them about mum's funeral.
She was very thoughtful and thorough down to the last detail and ill forever be grateful xx
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Thank you Emma, we appreciate you taking the time to write such a lovely review.
You and Josh did mum proud, all the best, Paige.
5Selina Hurt 22nd Nov 2025
So professional and Accommodating
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Hello Selina,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this lovely review - all the best, from the team at Bulwell
5Christine Fields 25th Sep 2025
Exceptional service, very caring, thoughtful & they definitely go the extra mile to make a very stressful time a lot easier. Thank you.
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Thank you, Chris, we are so pleased to hear that we were able to make such a difficult time that little bit easier for you and your family, take care - Paige.
5Susan Cropley 13th Sep 2025
Excellent service , very professional and caring kept up to date at all times. Special thanks to Paige at The Bulwell branch.
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Thank you, Sue! For taking the time to write this kind review, it has been a pleasure helping you make mums day special - Paige.
5Susan Kerry8th Sep 2025
Very helpful and professional a very good service.
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Thank you, Susan, for taking the time to write this kind review - Paige.
5Malcolm Proctor16th Aug 2025
Everything went well the only slip was the wrong picture was displayed on the TV screen it should have been in his tuxedo but apart from that everything was fine
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Thank you, Malcolm, for the generous review, we're sorry that the incorrect photo got displayed.
We're glad to hear that everything else went well for Grahams day. - Paige and the Bulwell Team
4Julie Trendowicz1st Aug 2025
Very nice friendly under sanding respect of your loss. The day went really well. And the service was lovely.
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Thank you, Julie, for taking the time to write this kind review. It was an honour to be able to help with Mums funeral arrangements. Paige & The A.W. Lymn Team
5Linda Winfield 31st Jul 2025
Everything was perfect Top service
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Thank you Linda, we're glad everything went as well as possible for you and your family on such a difficult day. - Paige & the team at Bulwell
5Cheryl Taylor25th Jul 2025
Professional, compassionate , positive help and guidance throughout the whole process.nothing too much trouble. Respectful handling of my beloved mum.thankyou
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Thank you Cheryl, for taking the time to write this lovely personal review.
It was an honor to take care of mum and help you and your family make her funeral day perfect. - Paige & the Bulwell Team
4Jane Green 7th Jul 2025
Very good 😊👍 thanks you love it
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Hello Jane, thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review, all the best from Paige and the team at Bulwell.
5Amanda Cunningham 6th Jul 2025
This is the second time our family has used A. W. Lymn to help organise and direct a funeral.
We are once again Extreamly pleased with the service provided, the help of each staff member involved and the smooth deliverance on the day of the funeral.
They are kind and compassionate, patient, super helpful, very understanding and the hight of professional.
From the initial appointment, to guiding us through all the elements that need deciding upon to answering my many question over several days and helping me with the tech side of uploading photos for the order of service, visual/music tribute during the service and the online obituary.
They evan helped with a few personal touch requests for the horses, as we had the four houses with carriage Hurst,... I must say they were Absolutely amazing to see, beautifully turned out. Everyone who saw them commented so.
We also used one of their own Celebrates, called Mark, who was brilliant. He put a lot of time and effort into creating a wonderfully worded verbal tribute for my Grandma. He came to my dad's house to talk and gather the story of my Grandma's life. He is very happy to take any extra calls, texts or emails regarding any extra info etc. Mark also sent the draft out to us in good time for any amendments if required.
Mark speaks with a lovely tone, and was a pleasure to have him deliver the service.
All the staff made sure we were alright on the day. They are brilliant at guiding you through the steps for carrying the coffin in (for those taking part in that (they can also do it for you if preferred).
A. W. Lymns made what was a different day as easy as possible and the whole day ran smoothly.
We would definitely use this company again for any future funerald.
(little note to be aware of, if you choose the horse drawn Hurst, and it turns out to be a super hot day, be prepared for having to be ready to depart from family members house, if calling by there before going to the service, earlier than originally planned, could be 20 mins earlier all depending on how far the horses are travelling.
The horses need to take it steadier with the Excessive heat. Just as we humans would need to.
Do not be deterred by this,
just be prepared for being ready to leave extra early.
The Horses really are worth it.
I'd still have the horses again.
Had them for both funerals, first one was a warm, but reasonably so, day, so no time adjustments made.
The second time was 32 degrees C.
(hence horses needing to move at a steadier pace)
Thank you all so much from all the Cunningham family.
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Hello Amanda, WOW! Thank you for such a lovely, detailed review.
Me and the rest of the team are so happy that we were able to help you and your dad, make your Grandma's day so special.
I'm delighted you were so pleased with the horses on the day, despite the change of timing due to the heat. You both did her proud. Thank you again Paige, Mark and all the team at Bulwell.
5Brigeen Farrell 1st Jul 2025
The care shown to the whole family was such a comfort to us all. Nothing was too much trouble.
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Thank you Brigeen for your lovely words, it has been a pleasure working alongside Colum to help ensure Tony's day was perfect. Paige.
5Tina Baugh 7th Jun 2025
Paige and the team provided excellent service from start to finish. They demonstrated care, compassion, and kindness at a really difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble, and they made the process of a funeral as easy as possible.
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Thank you, Tina, for taking the time to leave this kind review and for trusting us with Mums funeral, I am so glad everything went as you envisioned. Paige and all the team at Bulwell.
5Tracey Benniston-Watt1st Jun 2025
After my 20 year old Daughter passed away, I was lost and they helped me though this very difficult time. They were so professional, but also made me feel at ease with all I had to do....
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Thank you, Tracey, for your lovely words.
We were so pleased to be able to help you at this difficult time, we wish you and your family all the best. Thank you again, Paige
5Philip Kirk 24th May 2025
We were very happy with the service we got from Lymn’s efficient and above all sympathetic to all our needs taking care and removing the stress that is caused when losing a loved one.
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Philip, we are all so pleased to be able to help you and your family at such a difficult time, all the best - Paige
5Mark Grocock 5th May 2025
Paige is such a kind understanding lady. So important to have those qualities at this difficult time. Nothing is too much trouble, always on hand to answer any questions.
Thank you so much Paige. Mark and family x
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Hello Susan and Mark,
Thank you so much for this lovely review, it has been a pleasure helping you make Pauline's day perfect. Paige
5Debbie Morris 30th Mar 2025
I would like to thank very one at bulwell it was sad but they made it very special . Very one said what a lovely service . Richard did . Richard and Paige have been amazing I would till any one what an amazing job Lymn do . All the staff we met were amazing
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Hello Debbie,
Richard and I are so pleased to hear this, it was a privilege to look after you and Zac and we wish you both all the best. Paige.
5Elaine Gordon 14th Mar 2025
There service was second to none mum was cared for from start to finish a big thank you to paige for her constant communication during this process meant alot A.W. Lymn bulwell I would definitely use again thank you..
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Thank you Elaine, for taking the time to write such a lovely review, it has been a pleasure to help you along the way to make Mums day perfect, you did her proud! Paige.
5David Brown 3rd Mar 2025
From the initial meeting with Paige to the service itself with Mark, nothing was too much trouble. we were guided through each stage.
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Thank you David, we’re so pleased we could help you during this difficult time - Paige
5Helen Groom 14th Feb 2025
Paige at the Bulwell branch looked after us so well, She was caring and patient, listened to us & answered all our questions, She went to extra mile to look after our mum,
A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
Thank you Helen, it was a pleasure taking care of your mum and guiding you all through this difficult process. Paige.
Excellent service from start to finish from all the staff thank you to Paige for her kindness and empathy to
Linda Davey 28th Feb 2026
Paige at the Bulwell office sorted out everything for us and took care of mum beautifully. The church service was well organised and the crematorium service was very moving. We did have to wait a long time from mums passing until the funeral day but that was completely out of Lymns and our hands. The hearse, driver, and ceremony leader were all marvellous. I don’t think we could have given our mum a better send off and Lymns took away all the stress. Thanks.
