A.W. Lymn Clifton

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A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from Clifton, Gotham, Wilford and other communities around the Nottingham area.

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Patricia Gardner 27th Apr 2020

For many years my family have always used Lymns to arrange their funerals. My mum's funeral was conducted with dignity and compassion. Everything was done in a professional, calm and caring manner, despite the challenging times we are all going through. Also cannot thank Joanna Widdowson at the Clifton branch for everything she did to make sure our mum's wishes were carried out. Sincere thanks to everyone who helped me and my family say goodbye to our dear mum. Patricia and Sheila xx

Susan Ann Fielding 19th Apr 2020

Very professional and sensitive during these times of Covid 19. All staff were caring and excellent.

Colleen Wright 7th Apr 2020

I cannot say enough good things about A.W. Lymn Clifton. My aunt passed away in February, and we had to plan her funeral long distance since we live in Canada. Joanna at the office in Clifton was nothing short of incredible in her work on our behalf, walking me through what needed to be done, and how to do it. When our trip to England to attend the funeral had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she was so supportive and went above and beyond the call of duty. Her thoughtfulness, encouragement and commitment to making sure that my aunt was given the best 'goodbye' meant so much to us. Diane, who officiated at the funeral was wonderful, and delivered a truly special service. We are so grateful to A.W. Lymn Clifton for being there for our aunt when we couldn't. Thank you!

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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

Chaworth House, Varney Road, Clifton
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG11 8EX

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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 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 Jane Keetley, who joined A.W. Lymn following the acquisition of Ilkeston Co-op Funeral Care in 1994. Jane brings a wealth of experience and has previously worked at the company’s Wollaton and Radcliffe funeral homes before returning to Clifton—a place she once called home. Jane 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.

Latest Obituaries

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Patricia Gardner 27th Apr 2020

    For many years my family have always used Lymns to arrange their funerals.
    My mum's funeral was conducted with dignity and compassion. Everything was done in a professional, calm and caring manner, despite the challenging times we are all going through.
    Also cannot thank Joanna Widdowson at the Clifton branch for everything she did to make sure our mum's wishes were carried out.
    Sincere thanks to everyone who helped me and my family say goodbye to our dear mum.
    Patricia and Sheila xx

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Despite the current difficult circumstances, I am so pleased that we were able to give your mum such a lovely service and we were able to follow her wishes. I remember your mum from when I was a child and I was proud to be able to help your family at this sad time. Thank you, Joanna.
  • 5 Susan Ann Fielding 19th Apr 2020

    Very professional and sensitive during these times of Covid 19. All staff were caring and excellent.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind words. We are in unprecedented times but I am glad that we were able to support you during a difficult time. Joanna
  • 5 Colleen Wright 7th Apr 2020

    I cannot say enough good things about A.W. Lymn Clifton. My aunt passed away in February, and we had to plan her funeral long distance since we live in Canada. Joanna at the office in Clifton was nothing short of incredible in her work on our behalf, walking me through what needed to be done, and how to do it. When our trip to England to attend the funeral had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she was so supportive and went above and beyond the call of duty. Her thoughtfulness, encouragement and commitment to making sure that my aunt was given the best 'goodbye' meant so much to us. Diane, who officiated at the funeral was wonderful, and delivered a truly special service. We are so grateful to A.W. Lymn Clifton for being there for our aunt when we couldn't. Thank you!

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    It was a privilege to help you through such a difficult and challenging period, with so many changes in such a short space of time that impacted on you not being able to come to England for the funeral. Both Diane and I really felt for you and it was a pleasure to be able to work together to try to give your Aunt the funeral you had so wanted for her. I promised you that I would accompany your Aunt on her last journey and it was an honour to do so, keeping you all in my thoughts. I look forward to finally meeting you when you are able to visit and lay your Aunt’s ashes to rest. Thank you, Joanna.
  • 5 Vivian Anderson 23rd Mar 2020

    Everyone A .W.Lymn helped my family to make this very sad day to go as smoothly as possible, there help was invaluable to me and to family, I would recommend them to everyone. 

    Regards 

    Viv Anderson MBE 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind words and recommendatio. We are pleased that you found Joanna's support invaluable and that she and her team ensured that everything ran smoothly on the day for you.
  • 5 Chris Prior 14th Mar 2020

    The staff were extremely helpful and had a very professional and friendly manner. Joanna has at all times shown a sympathetic attitude without becoming too familiar. Overall an excellent service.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind comments. We were pleased to be able to help you during such a difficult time for you all. Joanna
  • 5 Julie Shaw 3rd Mar 2020

    Very helpful and kind lovely lady 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind comments. I am so pleased that I was able to help you at such a difficult time. Joanna
  • 5 Steve Male 2nd Mar 2020

    A second to non service covering all of the required aspects required to cover the funeral and associated events. All done in a very loving way.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you so much for your kind comments. I am so pleased that everything was as you had wished and that you were happy with the service we gave. Joanna
  • 5 Glenda Duly 15th Feb 2020

    Could not have done any more to make a sad time go so smoothly,,,thanks

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    It was my pleasure to help you and your sister give your mum the funeral you wanted and I am pleased that everything went so smoothly for you. Thank you, Joanna.
  • 5 Adrian Fletcher 31st Jan 2020

    Very helpful and thoughtful

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your comments Adrian. It was a pleasure to meet you both and to help support you at a difficult time. Joanna.
  • 5 Carol Barrett 26th Jan 2020

    Joanna really looked after our family after the death of our father sorted everything out nothing was to much trouble for her very very pleased with All she did on our sad loss of a lovely man ... We had coop on southchurch drive Clifton for mum would not recommend co-op
    thankyou carol & family

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you Carol for your kind comments. I am glad you and your family gave us the opportunity to care for your dad and arrange the funeral service for him and I am so pleased you were happy with our support and assistance at what was a very difficult time for you all. Joanna.
  • 5 Carol Grantham 26th Jan 2020

    We are exceptionally please with the way they handles our mothers funeral, they were very compassionate and professional

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    It was lovely to meet you all, albeit in sad circumstances, and I am so pleased that you were happy with the arrangements for your mum’s funeral service. It was my pleasure to help give her the service you wished for her. Joanna
  • 5 Ernest Kacak 13th Jan 2020

    They is no words when you had to say bye to your wife and best mum for your children. Joanna help my family a lot to put everything together. And that was no easy She had to deal with people which English is no first language and she did very well with professionalism and attention to detail. I will recommend this director's to anyone, top class, thank you.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    It was a privilege to care for Agnieska while she was with me and to help you give her the service you wished for her. You did Agnieska proud. Thank you for your lovely comments, Joanna
  • 4 Elizabeth Pugsley 13th Jan 2020

    Very kind service, giving explanations as we went through the day.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind words, it was my privilege to look after you and your family. I am however concerned that there were elements of our service that we could have improved upon due to your 4* rating and I would very much welcome your feedback regarding this. Thank you, Joanna.
  • 5 Dawne Robinson 24th Dec 2019

    Lovely staff, lovely service, can't thank them enough.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind words, Dawne, it was my pleasure to help you with the funeral for your mum. Joanna.
  • 5 Caroline Fryer 29th Nov 2019

    Thanks you for a excellent service, help and support, and care for my dad while he was with you
    Yours sincerely Caroline fryer and family 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    It was a pleasure to be able to support and guide you through this difficult time. Thank you, Joanna.
  • 5 DIANE DUDLEY 24th Nov 2019

    VERY HELPFUL THROUGHOUT.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    It was good to meet you all and a privilege to help you arrange your mum’s funeral service. Thank you, Joanna
  • 5 Derek Abbey 16th Oct 2019

    Joanna at the Clifton branch went above and beyond what we had expected and we are forever grateful.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind comments. It was a privilege to be able to look after Helen in our Chapel of Rest and to help you give her the service you had wished for. Joanna.
  • 5 Lesley Kelham 6th Oct 2019

    Absolutely perfect from start to finish.. could never thank Joanna enough..thank you so much for everything. .

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you very much for your kind words. I am so pleased that everything went well on the day for you. You certainly did your mum proud and it was my pleasure to help you with the arrangements. Joanna.
  • 5 Leszek Ranoszek 21st Sep 2019

    Joanna was very kind, understanding and supportive right from the very beginning of difficult period in our lives with the loss of our beloved mother.

    The support was always there and very much appreciated by us all. It made a difficult time easier to cope with.

    A wonderfully caring person and a professional of whom Lymn's should be very proud.

    Thank you. We feel very pleased that our paths crossed

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you very much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to meet you and to help and guide you with the arrangements. I am sure your mum would have been very proud of you for the service you created for her. Don’t forget that the offer of a cup of tea still stands if you’re ever in the area. Thank you, Joanna.
  • 5 Meralin Morrell 10th Sep 2019

    Excellent service, all went very well.

    Matthew Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind and positive review. It was a privilege to look after you all on the day.
  • 5 Marcella Davis 24th Jun 2019

    All I wanted it to be and more,many thanks for everythingMarcella

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    It was my pleasure to be able to help you arrange Frank’s funeral and give him the service you wanted. Thank you, Joanna.
  • 5 Ian & Helen Harbey 4th Jun 2019

    Such a professional and respectful service thank you 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    It was a pleasure to meet you and to help you give Roy the send-off he deserved. It was testament to how much he was loved and respected by the amount of people that attended the church. Thank you, Joanna.
  • 5 Douglas Towle 23rd May 2019

    Very friendly and helpful people
    thank you

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind comments. It was a pleasure to be able to help you with the funeral arrangements for your dad. Joanna.
  • 5 Elaine Brown 15th Apr 2019

    The level of service & compassion we received every step of the way was excellent. Joanna was so helpful, she went through every bit of detail with us every step of the way & nothing was too much trouble.
    We were also treated with the same level of compassion & respect by the staff on the day. You have all made a very stressful, upsetting time a lot easier to cope with, thank you.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    It was my pleasure to be able to guide you through the arrangements for Rodney’s funeral so that you were able to give him a fitting service which reflected his life and his wishes. Thank you, Joanna.
  • 5 Christina Weldon 30th Mar 2019

    Lymns could not have been any more caring and compassionate. The whole experience of arranging my husband's funeral was 1st class from start to finish.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    It was a pleasure to guide you and your daughter with the arrangements to ensure you gave John the send-off you wished for him and which he deserved. Thank you, Joanna.

Address
Chaworth House, Varney Road, Clifton
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG11 8EX

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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

Patricia Gardner 27th Apr 2020

For many years my family have always used Lymns to arrange their funerals. My mum's funeral was conducted with dignity and compassion. Everything was done in a professional, calm and caring manner, despite the challenging times we are all going through. Also cannot thank Joanna Widdowson at the Clifton branch for everything she did to make sure our mum's wishes were carried out. Sincere thanks to everyone who helped me and my family say goodbye to our dear mum. Patricia and Sheila xx

Susan Ann Fielding 19th Apr 2020

Very professional and sensitive during these times of Covid 19. All staff were caring and excellent.

Colleen Wright 7th Apr 2020

I cannot say enough good things about A.W. Lymn Clifton. My aunt passed away in February, and we had to plan her funeral long distance since we live in Canada. Joanna at the office in Clifton was nothing short of incredible in her work on our behalf, walking me through what needed to be done, and how to do it. When our trip to England to attend the funeral had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she was so supportive and went above and beyond the call of duty. Her thoughtfulness, encouragement and commitment to making sure that my aunt was given the best 'goodbye' meant so much to us. Diane, who officiated at the funeral was wonderful, and delivered a truly special service. We are so grateful to A.W. Lymn Clifton for being there for our aunt when we couldn't. Thank you!

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