A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from Burton Joyce, Carlton, Gedling, Netherfield and other communities in the Gedling 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
Harrod House in Carlton, located on Church Street, serves as the purpose-designed home of A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service in the area. Originally established as G. Harrod and Sons, the business became part of the A.W. Lymn group in October 1994 following the acquisition of four funeral homes from Jason Beeson. As part of that transition, the company was proud to welcome Gerald Harrod, a member of the founding family, into the team.
In January 2018, the funeral home moved from its original location on Church Street to its current, larger premises. The building was renamed Harrod House in memory of Gerald, who passed away in 2013. Reflecting Gerald’s impact on the company.
The funeral home is led by Funeral Arranger Emma Hemstock, supported by Mark Ridout, who brings decades of experience and compassionate care.
This branch serves the communities of Carlton, Bakersfield, Bulcote, Burton Joyce, Caythorpe, Colwick, Gedling, Lowdham, Mapperley, Netherfield, Sneinton, St Ann’s, and surrounding areas.
As part of A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, a fifth-generation family-run business established in 1907, Harrod House continues the proud tradition of respectful, bespoke funeral care under the guidance of directors Nigel, Matthew, and Jackie Lymn Rose.
Many families praise the personal attention and emotional support the staff provide throughout the arrangements and on the day itself, describing how staff members remembered details about their loved ones and treated them as individuals rather than simply processing a funeral.
Families repeatedly mention the smooth organisation of the funeral day, noting that careful planning and professional conduct meant the service ran without complications despite their grief, and that the staff's calm presence helped them through an otherwise overwhelming experience.
Communication and availability feature throughout the reviews, with families valuing that staff kept them informed at every stage, answered questions promptly, and remained accessible whenever families needed help or reassurance during the planning process.
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Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
5Petra Poole1st Aug 2016
Thank you for everything you have done in helping my dad and the family at such a sad time. Kindest Regards.
5Hilary Brown27th Jun 2016
The service which was provided by Mark and the whole team at A W Lymn Carlton for the funeral service of my Mother Margaret John.
The care which we received from the moment my Mother was collected and placed into the care of the Carlton branch was outstanding. We were treated with kindness and empathy throughout the whole process.
I could not have asked for anything more from the service and would like to offer my most sincere thanks for you making what is a very sad time more tolerable and allowing myself and the whole family the space which we need to begin our grieving process.
5Brian Allsopp6th Jun 2016
An absolutely wonderful first class professional service from start to finish which did Sid and his family proud thank you so much to both Mark's and the whole team for making the hard times so much easier for us all
5Tony Barfield15th May 2016
Gave me peace brilliant sensitive service
5paul ronan3rd May 2016
many thanks to the staff at the carlton branch for their sheer professionalism throughout the whole period before ,during and after the day itself, it brought much comfort to myself and the family , so cannot thank them enough....Regards: Paul Ronan
5Anil Rana24th Apr 2016
Everything was perfect and allowed us to say good bye to our beloved mother for one last time. She had the send off she deserved thanks to all the team! They were considerate and helpful. They were great. After doing my fathers with you there was no one else I would have liked to have gone to! Thank you!
5Carole Boot22nd Apr 2016
Everyone was very helpful, kind and professional. They arranged for a local Vicar for us as we lived a way off and she gave a lovely service. The day was very well organised and everything went as well as you could have wished for. We would like to thank them for their good services.
5Katie Jackson21st Feb 2016
Hi, I had exceptionally service from A W Lymn Carlton, and I would like to point out Mark was more than exceptional. His professionalism was out standing, compassionate, warming, calming and thorough. I will defiantly use A W Lymn again because of Mark.
5Sandra Blatherwick5th Feb 2016
They was very good cars spot on.
Staff very smart.
5Nigel Lawrence 6th Jan 2016
Address
Church Street Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 1BJ
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
Petra Poole1st Aug 2016
Thank you for everything you have done in helping my dad and the family at such a sad time. Kindest Regards.
Hilary Brown27th Jun 2016
The service which was provided by Mark and the whole team at A W Lymn Carlton for the funeral service of my Mother Margaret John.
The care which we received from the moment my Mother was collected and placed into the care of the Carlton branch was outstanding. We were treated with kindness and empathy throughout the whole process.
I could not have asked for anything more from the service and would like to offer my most sincere thanks for you making what is a very sad time more tolerable and allowing myself and the whole family the space which we need to begin our grieving process.
Brian Allsopp6th Jun 2016
An absolutely wonderful first class professional service from start to finish which did Sid and his family proud thank you so much to both Mark's and the whole team for making the hard times so much easier for us all
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