A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from Clifton, Gotham, Wilford and other communities around the Nottingham 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
A.W. Lymn’s Clifton funeral home, located at Charworth House on Varney Road, has been serving the local community since 1990. Originally converted from a butcher’s shop, the premises were transformed into a warm and welcoming space.
For more than 35 years, the Clifton team has been a dedicated part of the local community—supporting charitable causes, helping families arrange personal and meaningful funerals, and proudly contributing to projects such as the Clifton War Memorial.
The branch is managed by Funeral Director Joanna Widdowson and is overseen by Senior Funeral Director Edward Martin, ensuring continuity of high standards and compassionate care.
A.W. Lymn has exciting plans for the future of the Clifton branch. In 2021, the company purchased Bob Sherwin’s garage on Southchurch Drive, which was demolished to make way for a purpose-built, state-of-the-art funeral home. Construction is due to begin in 2025, marking a new chapter in the provision of local funeral care.
This branch is ideally situated to serve Clifton, Clifton Village, Clifton Grove, Wilford, Gotham, East Leake, The Meadows, Silverdale, Lark Hill retirement complex, Thrumpton, Kingston upon Soar, Barton in Fabis, and surrounding areas.
As part of A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, a fifth-generation family-run business founded in 1907, the Clifton team remains committed to upholding a long-standing tradition of personalised and dignified funeral services. The company is led by directors Nigel, Matthew, and Jackie Lymn Rose.
Many families emphasize the care and compassion they received throughout the funeral arrangements and on the day itself, often noting that staff made a difficult time feel manageable and supported them with patience and understanding.
Communication and guidance feature prominently in what families describe, with many highlighting how thoroughly they were kept informed at each stage and how clearly the process was explained, leaving them confident about what to expect.
Several families mention affordability alongside the quality of service, indicating they felt the cost was fair and that they received good value for the care and attention provided.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
5Carol Dyer8th Aug 2026
The service I received from Lymns was perfect, every aspect of the whole thing from start to finish, joanna Widdowson went above and beyond I felt to look after my husband Dave, she showed such deep care and respect, I can't thank her enough.
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Carol, it was my pleasure to look after Dave for you and to help you with the funeral service, which was a beautiful tribute to him. And Jet, his furry friend, was a little star! Take care, Jo
5Maria Wheelhouse31st Jul 2026
Thank you very .much for making this day special for my uncle. You made it affordable and we gave him a beautiful send off thank you very much x
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Thank you for your lovely words, Maria. It was a pleasure to be able to help give Tommy the service that he deserved. He was a much-loved man and that was evident in the wonderful words shared about him on the day. Take care, Joanna
5Karen Furse25th Jul 2026
Thankyou Joanna for all your help with mums funeral. Everything ran smoothly.
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Thank you for your lovely review, Karen. I’m so glad that you were happy with everything. It was a lovely service for your mum. Take care, Joanna
5Tracey Miers17th Jul 2026
Very friendly and caring
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure to help you give your mum the lovely funeral service she deserved. Joanna
5Joanne Watson30th Jun 2026
We have used Lymm’s for the funerals of both parents in relatively quick succession. They are highly professional with the right level of compassion and care. A smooth and stress-free process on both occasions
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Thank you for your lovely words, Jo. I am glad everything went well for you. It was a lovely service for your mum, made even more special by Dave’s wonderful tribute to her. It was probably one of the best I have ever heard! Take care, Jo & The Clifton Team
5Jennifer Clarke5th Jun 2026
Beautiful service for my brother Michael. Thank you so much.
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
I am so pleased that everything went well for you on the day. It was a lovely service for Michael. Joanna & The Clifton Team
5David Faircloth26th Apr 2026
Top class, everything was beautifully done even the order of service cards were the best we’ve ever seen before. Everyone said it was a lovely service, we said we wanted the best and that’s what we got, excellent !
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
I am so pleased that everything went well on the day for you and you certainly did give your mum the very best! Joanna & The Clifton Team
5Julie Barber19th Apr 2026
From start to finish ,the service we received was fabulous All the staff were professional, caring and supportive. Thank you to Jane ,Jo,Brendan and the rest of the team .
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Thank you for your kind review. It was our pleasure to help with Marjorie’s service and we are so pleased that everything went well. Joanna & The Clifton Team
5Neil Wright17th Apr 2026
Lymns of Clifton did out Dad proud . Beautiful coffin cars were stunning and service outstanding. Thank you so much. The Wright Family
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Thank you very much for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to help you plan your dad’s service and I am so pleased that you were happy with everything. The steam engine coffin design was the icing on the cake! Joanna & The Clifton Team
5Malcolm Stanfield13th Apr 2026
Everybody was very attentive and respectful and could not do enough for the family.
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Thank you for leaving a lovely review. The Clifton Team
5Michael Hague17th Mar 2026
We received excellent service from first contact through to the funeral itself and beyond. Information was available on all aspects of the funeral and assistance was offerred at all stages.
The funeral director was calm, respectful and pleasant making discussions and the arrangements easier to undertake.
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Thank you for such a wonderfully positive review. We were delighted to hear your positive feedback and trust the service has helped you. Thank you, from the team at Lymns.
5Madeleine Lisa Stocks17th Mar 2026
Jane at Lymns has been brilliant. Kind and understanding, did everything to help us feel happy that we had given our special sister the best send off possible.
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Thank you for taking the lovely review. We are pleased that we could help you give your sister a special send off. The Clifton Team
5Karen Taylor22nd Feb 2026
Thank you everything was well planned thoughtful caring and the whole event was very beautiful. I couldn’t have wished for more. Thank you for all your support and help.
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Thank you
It was an honour to be able to help you and your family at such a sad time.
- Jane & The Clifton Team
5Kerry Kerry9th Feb 2026
Jane was amazing from start to finish, such a lovely lady, made our whole experience planning mums funeral so easy to deal with. Nothing was too much trouble for her.
Huge thanks to Jane for being so compassionate xx
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Thank you so much for your beautiful words.
It was an honour to be able to help your loving family at such a sad time. - Jane & The Clifton Team
5Graham Humphreys4th Feb 2026
We would like to thank Lymn's for making to the funeral arrangements for my mother so helpful and smooth. The enacting of the pre-paid plan helped us navigate easily through the process.
Our gratitude go especially to Jane, our funeral director at Clifton, for supporting us through this difficult time. She was able to blend being very professional with a warmth you would expect from a friend. Thank you
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Many thanks for letting me help to arrange Audrey’s Funeral.
I am blessed to be able to help at such a sad time. - Jane & The Clifton Team
5Philip Teague8th Dec 2025
Very Very good quality and excellent service Jane was very helpful thank you all
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Thank you for your lovely review.
It was a pleasure to help you at this sad time. - Jane
5Bernadette Day17th Oct 2025
The way lyms dealt with my mums service from start to finish was excellent. Their staf were caring compasionate and very professional throughout. Guilding us with warmth and care,making sure everything my mum asked for they made sure it was made possible including all the 3rd party services my mum needed. The drivers helped give me the stength to be able to walk my mum by myself like i promised right till the end on her last journey on earth.
Thankyou so much to jane and the staff at the clifton branch.x
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Bernadette it was an honour to be able to be there at your time of need for your Mum's service. - Jane & The Clifton Team
5Simon Sanderson6th Oct 2025
The service from Aw Lymns Clifton for my mum funeral was absolutely brilliant from the start to the finish.the funeral director Jane and her team were fantastic they made me feel I was in good hands.
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Thank you so much it was an honour to be able to help you at this very sad time. - Jane and the Clifton Team
5Vivienne Smith24th Sep 2025
Excellent service. Everyone spoke highly of the service the professionalism of the staff and how smart they were. Jane organised everything perfectly and couldn't be more apologetic about the late arrival of the flowers. All in all we are extremely happy with Elsie's wonderful send off.
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Thank you, Vivienne for you kind review.
It was my honour to be able to help you at such a sad time. - Jane
5Mark White22nd Sep 2025
First class service from start to finish,Jane provided excellent advice and help wherever and whenever it was needed.If it wasn't for Jane we would probably still be waiting for the death certificate!. Would recommend your services without hesitation.Best regards,Mark White
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Thank you so much Mark
I am honoured to be able to help you and your family at this sad time. - Jane
5Julie Elliott2nd Sep 2025
Jane and the clifton team were amazing, very professional and respectful they made the whole day a lot easier for the greaving family, they guided through every step, thank you so much x
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Thank you.
You and your family are fabulous people, and I’m so sorry for your loss.
It was a pleasure to be able to help you - Jane.
5Linda Arnell26th Aug 2025
Particularly Jane was very helpful & considerate with her advice.
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
It was a pleasure to be able to work alongside with Iris’s family.
The funeral service was amazing. - Jane
5Sonya Gough9th Aug 2025
I can't thank the staff enough.Jane you are an amazing lady always there for us,went above and beyond and more you made the day bearable.Thank you ❤️
Richard thank you for such a beautiful service and your advice and care what a wonderful send off.💙
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Thank you so much Sonya.
It was an honour to be able help you and your family at this sad time.
All the best with your new start in Scotland. - Jane
5Keith Jones27th Jun 2025
Absolutely fantastic service and very caring ,could not fault it was so easy right from the start made the pain of losing someone that bit easier
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
It was Teresa and my pleasure to support you through this difficult time, and we are both very grateful for this kind review. Thank you, Jane.
5Sharon Inger16th May 2025
I have left a handwritten review on paper copy.
A.W. Lymn, Clifton Team replied
Thank you for taking the time to review our service and for your 5* rating, it was my pleasure taking care of you. Jane.
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
Carol Dyer8th Aug 2026
The service I received from Lymns was perfect, every aspect of the whole thing from start to finish, joanna Widdowson went above and beyond I felt to look after my husband Dave, she showed such deep care and respect, I can't thank her enough.
Maria Wheelhouse31st Jul 2026
Thank you very .much for making this day special for my uncle. You made it affordable and we gave him a beautiful send off thank you very much x
Karen Furse25th Jul 2026
Thankyou Joanna for all your help with mums funeral. Everything ran smoothly.
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