A.W. Lymn Bulwell

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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

Sheila Bradley 12th Oct 2020

everthing on the day from start to the of the service wasexcellent and well look after though this sad time thank you once again

Kimberley Passey 5th Oct 2020

Absolutely fantastic service at such a difficult time, kim handled everything with so much empathy and respect

Dawn Britt 28th Sep 2020

This is the first funeral we’ve had to plan and A.W.Lymn Bulwell made us feel so comfortable and any questions we had or requests for the day were answered and done with no hesitation. We were made to feel welcome and never felt like we were left to fend for ourselves, we always felt like nothing was too big or too small and we were given enough time to ourselves when we needed. I cannot thank them enough for a lovely treatment in a sad time. 

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

Main Street
Bulwell
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG6 8ET

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

About Us

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.

Latest Obituaries

Annette Patricia   Littlewood

Annette Patricia Littlewood

Jun 1940 - Jan 2026

Walter   Harvey Hughes

Walter Harvey Hughes

Aug 1933 - Dec 2025

Patrick   "Pat" Moriarty

Patrick "Pat" Moriarty

Sep 1943 - Dec 2025

John   Danial Conway

John Danial Conway

Jun 1943 - Dec 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Sheila Bradley 12th Oct 2020

    everthing on the day from start to the of the service wasexcellent and well look after though this sad time thank you once again

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Dear Mrs Bradley, many thanks for your review. Helping you and your family at this difficult time was an honour. Knowing Trevor was into theatre and enjoyed his music (Les Miserables and others) was lovely to hear. Kim.
  • 5 Kimberley Passey 5th Oct 2020

    Absolutely fantastic service at such a difficult time, kim handled everything with so much empathy and respect

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Dear Miss Passey, thank you for your review and hope you and all the family are keeping well. Kim.
  • 5 Dawn Britt 28th Sep 2020

    This is the first funeral we’ve had to plan and A.W.Lymn Bulwell made us feel so comfortable and any questions we had or requests for the day were answered and done with no hesitation. We were made to feel welcome and never felt like we were left to fend for ourselves, we always felt like nothing was too big or too small and we were given enough time to ourselves when we needed. I cannot thank them enough for a lovely treatment in a sad time. 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Dear Dawn, many thanks for your kind review, I am glad that I made you feel comfortable and able to ask any questions, no matter how trivial you thought they might be. I wish you and your family all the best for the future. Thank you, Kim.
  • 5 Barbara Owen 16th Sep 2020

    From the start to finish the staff were caring and helpful guiding us through a very heartbreaking process
    All who attended the funeral said how lovely the celebration of mum’s life had been.
    The flowers and order of service were perfect 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Dear Mrs Owen, thank you for your kind words towards myself, Tony and our florist team. We wish you and your family all the best and keep safe. Kim.
  • 5 Sue Butler 5th Sep 2020

    Thank you to Kim (Bulwell) for your care & compassion at my most vulnerable & sad time.
    You made me feel at ease & took the time to listen.
    I felt that all my queries were answered in a professional & compassionate manner.
    Sue.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Sue, thank you for your kind words and for letting me be there to help and support you and your family at this sad time. I wish you all the best and please don’t hesitate to call in if you need to talk. Kim.
  • 5 Danny Hall 25th Aug 2020

    Excellent personal service right from from the initial sit down with Deanna through to the construction of the service and all the details that are needed. 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are glad that Deanna's guidance and support during this difficult time enabled you to create a fitting service and she joins me in thanking you for your kind words.
  • 5 Jenifer Iwanenko 22nd Aug 2020

    The service we received was fantastic. They were so kind and caring at such a difficult time for us. The funeral was a perfect tribute to my daughter. Thankyou for making it all easier for us all.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are sorry that you have required our services to arrange the funeral of your daughter, but we are glad that Deanna and Tony treated you with care and kindness throughout and helped to make this difficult time a little easier for you.
  • 5 David Knight 21st Jun 2020

    The staff at AW Lymm's performed amazingly in organising my Father's funeral and we were happy to leave everything in Kim's (Bulwell Office) capable hands - particularly as we are in Scotland and COVID restrictions prevented direct contact until the funeral itself. The funeral was necessarily an unusual event given the distancing regulations. The attending Lymm's personnel ensured that everyone complied to those regulations - but in a sympathetic and supportive manner. The selected celebrant was fantastic and the ability for non-attendees to participate via webcast was a tremendous boost.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for taking the time to leave this kind and detailed review. It is gratifying to know that even with all the covid restriction in place Kim performed amazingly well and that the webcast and celebrant recommended made the service inclusive for those unable to attend. Thank you.
  • 5 Lee Hudson 1st Jun 2020

    Under the circumstances we are all living in at the minute our brothers last journey was perfect... from start to finish communication was delivered and arrangements made... the Ariel aeroplane delivered a brilliant message in the sky  and the doves were beautiful we can not thank you enough the Hudson’s family x

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    To the Hudson’s, many thanks for your kind review. It is so difficult at present with some family and friends being unable to pay their respect at funeral services due to Covid 19. The Ariel message was just perfect for all to see in Nottingham and the sky was blue for Shaun. I wish you all the best and you know where I am if you ever want to talk. Thank you, Kim.
  • 5 Keith Dennis 1st Jun 2020

    I would just like to say thank you very much for Helens funeral and on your part I thought you did an excellent job. No one could have done it better. Thanks again. Keith 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Dear Mr Dennis, I would like to thank you for your kind words and for putting your trust in me and letting me help you at this difficult time. Kim
  • 5 Karen and Brian Saunders 28th May 2020

    During this sad and stressful time, Lymn’s have been wonderful. With lock down and the current Corona virus situation, everything had to be done over the phone and at a distance. They were sympathetic, extremely helpful and made arranging everything as easy as possible.
    On the day, Nigel Lymn Rose was excellent. He accommodated Lily’s neighbours who couldn’t attend the funeral, allowing them to view the coffin from the side of the road. He was very helpful when we were at Bramcote crematorium easing us through the requirements and restrictions.
    We thank everyone involved for their kindness, compassion and assistance throughout the whole process.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Mr & Mrs Saunders, many thanks for your lovely review for myself, Nigel Lymn Rose and all staff who were involved with helping you make the arrangements for late Mrs Lily Nixon. I am glad that we were able to incorporate extra touches such as taking the funeral processions past neighbours who could not attend the service. I wish you and the family all the best for the future. Thank you, Kim.
  • 5 June Stewart 26th May 2020

    In the current situation that we are in the service that was given was lovely and personalized.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Many thanks for your review and allowing me to help you at this difficult time. I wish you and your family all the best for the future and keep safe. Kim.
  • 5 Stephanie Adams 10th Apr 2020

    A.W Lymn, Bulwell have been brilliant despite all the government restrictions. They have been very respectful and patient with all the questions we have had. Can’t thank them enough for all they have done 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Many thanks for your kind review and thank you for letting me help you and your family at this difficult time. I wish you all the best in the future and stay safe. Kim.
  • 5 Julie Thorpe 30th Mar 2020

    Thanks for the support from Kim and the Lymn's team for the sensitive and professional way in which they guided us through the funeral arrangements; and much appreciated they were able to arrange for both the same Vicar and Funeral Conductor as for my fathers funeral four years earlier.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Dear Mrs Thorpe, thank you for your kind review at this difficult time. I hope you and your family are well and hope you received your friends card with her details, to get back in touch with each other. Take care and all the best Kim
  • 5 Cherry Blackbourn-Warr 22nd Mar 2020

    AW Lyman in Bulwell were extremely kind, friendly and helpful in arranging my late father’s funeral.  

    Kim, Caroline and Richard, the celebrant were very professional and supportive and guided us through all aspects of the arrangements.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We aer glad that the kindness, support and guidance provided by the team at Bulwell made the decision making process a little earier for you and we thank you for your kind words at this time.
  • 5 Cliff Simms 25th Feb 2020

    From Day1 the Service has been brilliant Kim has deliver more than we expected Kim has proceed everything to make sure its a Day the family will never forget so from all off the Family
    Thank You....

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Dear Mr Simms, many thanks to you and your family for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to have met you all considering the circumstances and I wish you all the best for the future. Kim.
  • 5 Russell Saunders 15th Feb 2020

    Everything was carried out with a high standard of care and professionalism

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Dear Mr Saunders, thank you for choosing me help you at this difficult time and for your kind words, Kim.
  • 5 Danguole Higginbottom 6th Jan 2020

    Lymns service was excellent from start to end. Thank you

    Matthew Lymn Rose replied
    Mrs. Higginbottom. Thank you for your kind review, Mark, Kim and I were all pleased to be able to help in some small way by planning Keith's funeral, and assisting on the day. best wishes.
  • 5 Jilian Charles Tennant 22nd Dec 2019

    myself and family wud like to thank u all for all ur help,support and very dignified way our dads funeral was handled especially kim at ur bulwell office she was amazing to me from start to finish my dad wud b very proud of u all thank u, the Tennant familyXx

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thanks Mr Tennant for you kind message. I hope you and your family are well and wish you all the best for the future. Kim.
  • 5 melanie Ball 17th Nov 2019

    Kim lymms Bulwell director plus all the staff, have been excellent and very professional with us all along..We as a family and am sure my dad would of been very happy with the service we all had with Lymms and I thank you very much! Xx..

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Melanie, many thanks for your lovely review. Wishing you, Janine and all the family all the best. Thank you for using A W Lymn to help you at this difficult time. Kim.
  • 5 Lisa Kirkham 16th Nov 2019

    Lymns were fantastic, Kim was brilliant nothing was too much trouble for her, very professional ,but friendly with it. The horses looked fantastic and behaved impeccably and the staff on the day were also excellent. A hard day was made much easier by the professionalism of the team. I can't thank them enough. I feel we did mum proud and we had a lovely celebration of her life. A massive Thank you to Lymns.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Lisa, many thanks for your kind review. We were honoured that you chose A W Lymn to help you and your family at this difficult time. I have seen the photos of the cortege with the flowers and it looked beautiful. I wish I could have been there to witness this amazing celebrations of life for a wonderful lady. Thank you, Kim.
  • 5 Paul Bayliss 15th Nov 2019

    Very happy much appreciated thanks

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you Mr Bayliss for your kind review. I wish you, Marie and all your family all the best. Kim.
  • 5 Karen Ashley 25th Oct 2019

    Thank you so much my mum would of been so pleased the staff are very helpful and polite the whole service from booking funeral picking up family to dropping back couldn't of done anymore than they did and very respectful of my mum and the whole family.xx

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Dear Mrs Ashley, many thanks for sending your review. It was an honour to help you and your family at this difficult time and I wish you all the best for the future. Kim.
  • 5 Michael Coulby 7th Oct 2019

    From the first meeting to sort out the arrangements we were treated with compassion. The order of service was perfect better than we had hoped for. Andrew vicar of St Mary's Bulwell the vicar organised was excellent.
    The funeral was conducted with dignity, care & compassion.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Many thanks for your kind words and the lovely thank you card and chocolates that you brought to me in the office. I am grateful that you were happy with the personal design for the Order of Service sheets. I will let all the staff on the day and Father Andrew know your message and of course share the chocolates! Thank you, Kim.
  • 5 Angela Moore 6th Oct 2019

    Kim Nichols was brilliant and so understanding and her team was very caring.
    When we came to see mum in the chapel of rest the room was so lovely and very clean.
    The cars were clean and the staff richard and Neville was very caring and polite.
    We would recommend a w lymn funeral directors to assist in future funerals thank you the moore family.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Many thanks for your kind message. It was an honour to have helped you and your family at this difficult time. I wish you and the family all the best and please don’t hesitate to contact me should you need me. Thank you, Kim.

Address
Main Street
Bulwell
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG6 8ET

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Sheila Bradley 12th Oct 2020

everthing on the day from start to the of the service wasexcellent and well look after though this sad time thank you once again

Kimberley Passey 5th Oct 2020

Absolutely fantastic service at such a difficult time, kim handled everything with so much empathy and respect

Dawn Britt 28th Sep 2020

This is the first funeral we’ve had to plan and A.W.Lymn Bulwell made us feel so comfortable and any questions we had or requests for the day were answered and done with no hesitation. We were made to feel welcome and never felt like we were left to fend for ourselves, we always felt like nothing was too big or too small and we were given enough time to ourselves when we needed. I cannot thank them enough for a lovely treatment in a sad time. 

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