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.
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5Cheryl Deakin2nd Feb 2019
Super, very professional, caring. Thanks to Teresa at the Clifton Branch. Mum's funeral was wonderful in every way.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad Teresa helped you create a wonderful service for Mum and that you found her to be both professional and caring. Thank you.
5Myrtle Anderson15th Jan 2019
exceptional service could not fault anything. thankyou
Matthew Lymn Rose replied
Mrs. Anderson, Viv and Donald. Thank you for your kind positive words. I am sorry that Joanna was away towards the end of the arrangement process, but am pleased to see you felt that together Teresa, Joanna and I looked after things well for 'Andy'. Best wishes.
5Linda Ledger25th Dec 2018
thankyou
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your high appraisal.
5Alan Paulson17th Dec 2018
Very friendly and helpful all the way through, put me at ease and was very professional in all aspects, thank you all.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased you found the team at Clifton to be friendly, helpful and professional and Joanna joins me in thanking you for taking the time to leave this lovely review.
5Margaret Reed15th Dec 2018
Joanna was amazing made the process bearable at such a sad time and showed respect for the memory of our mum at all times
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
It was a pleasure to meet you both and to guide you through what needed to be done, and it was a privilege to care for your mum whilst here with me at Clifton. Thank you, Joanna
5Gillian Brooks9th Dec 2018
It was just the way mum would of like it to be
The staff kind and patients with us
In how hour of need
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
I am so pleased that you were happy with the service offered to your family. Â It was a pleasure to be able to help and guide you. Thank you, Joanna.
5Simon Collins7th Dec 2018
Excellent service and attention to detail from Joanna at Varney Road. Brian and colleagues at the Funeral were discreet and professional.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
It was a privilege to be able to help you during this time to give your mum the service that you wished and I am so pleased that you found all our staff to be professional. Thank you, Joanna
5Bryan Whitehead25th Nov 2018
A very professional operation carried out by a team of highly professional people curtious, polite and understanding throughout.
In particular I would like to thank and congratulate Joanna at Clifton office for her excellent level of customer care
Bryan Whitehead.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
It was my pleasure to meet you all and to help you with the arrangements for your mum, giving her the funeral service that you had wished for. Thank you very much for your kind comments, which are very much appreciated. Joanna.
5Jess Gregory13th Oct 2018
Joanna was amazing in dealing with our bereavement.. very caring, understanding and extremely kind.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
It was my pleasure to help you with the arrangements for your mum and to take care of her in the chapel until the time of the service. It was lovely to meet you both despite the difficult circumstance and please remember that you did your mum very proud. Any time youâre passing, donât forget to call in for a cuppa! Thanks, Joanna.
5Brenda Robinson3rd Sep 2018
Everything was perfect thank very much
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
I am so please that everything went well for you on the day. Thank you for your comments. Joanna.
5Julie & Kevin Lowe29th Aug 2018
We are very thankful to AW Lymn, and particularly Joanna at Clifton, for the excellent care and consideration we received whilst organising Mum's funeral. Everything went smoothly and to plan, without fuss. Thank you also to Steven Eustace (Celebrant) for conducting the funeral service and for his wonderful tribute to Mum.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words. I am pleased that I was able to help you give your mum the funeral that you wished for and that everything went well on the day. Thank you also for your kind comments regarding the celebrant, I will pass them on. Joanna.
5Andrew Smith26th Aug 2018
Thank you AW Lymn Clifton (Joanna Widdowson) for arranging my Dads funeral. Everything was handled with respect and everything went smoothly. Recommendation for Celebrant (Stephen Wakeling) for funeral was perfect, he did a great job.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
It was our pleasure to help you with the preparations for your dadâs funeral and we are so pleased you were happy with every aspect of the arrangements and service. Joanna.
5Carol Bunney13th Aug 2018
Really professional. Took care of all aspects of the funeral. With grate care and consideration. Would recommend lymms to take care all your funeral plans. Many thanks
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
It was a pleasure to help you plan Kevinâs funeral as you had wished for him during what has been a particularly bad year for you and I wish you happier times ahead in the coming months. Kind regards Joanna Rawsterne
5Anthony Parsons13th Jul 2018
Everyone involved in my mother’s funeral were superb many thanks
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words. It was my pleasure to help you at this sad time. Joanna.
5Derrick Harrison9th Jul 2018
We cannot fault your service in anyway. Thank you all so very much.
Kind regards
Phil Harrison
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
It was our pleasure to be able to support you through a difficult time and to help you give Molly the funeral service that you had wished for her. Thank you, Joanna
5Jo Forster30th Jun 2018
We were very comfortable and reassured with the caring treatment we received. Everything went as promised easing this potentially stressful event.
Thank you very much
Pete and Jo Forster
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
It was a pleasure to be able to assist you with the funeral arrangements for Myra and I am glad that everything went as well as you had wished. Thank you, Joanna.
5Christopher Wagstaff26th Jun 2018
The thoughtful care and support we received from Joanna at the Clifton office was excellent.
It helped us through a difficult time. On the Day Colum and the team were professional and supportive and gave my Dad a great send off.
Thanks to all at Lymn's.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
It was my pleasure to be able to help you give your dad the send-off that you wished for him and to care for him while he was in the Chapel of Rest. We are also pleased that you and your family felt supported by our team on the day. Thank you, Joanna.
5Scott Westby30th May 2018
Both Therese & Joanna at the Clifton branch were extremely professional, compassionate and helpful with all aspects of arranging my Mum's funeral.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
It was a privilege to be able to help you with the arrangements for your mumâs funeral and to care for her while at the branch in the Chapel of Rest. Thank you, Joanna.
5Kim Jarvis3rd Apr 2018
I can’t thank lymns enough with helping me with my mum from beginning to the end. The lovely ladies at the Clifton branch helped me plan the perfect day, she had a lovely send off. Would definitely recommend. Thankyou again
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you very much for your kind words. It was a privilege to help give your Mum the send-off you wanted for her and we are so pleased that everything was as you had wished. Joanna.
5Helen Foster12th Mar 2018
Thankyou
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are so pleased everything went as you wanted it to on the day. It was my pleasure to care for your grandad while he was with us. You really wanted to make your grandad proud and you certainly managed it with all the extra little touches. Thanks, Joanna
5Sharon Bryan6th Mar 2018
A friendly supportive service. Everything went smoothly as planned quietly without fuss. Attention to detail ensuring we had the correct versions of the music we requested.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind comments. Attention to detail is of great importance to us to ensure we are able to give your mum the service that you want. We are very pleased that everything went smoothly for you. Thank you, Joanna
5Nicholas Hayes5th Mar 2018
Lymn’s was fantastic they bent over backwards for us and handled the whole process with the greatest of dignity and was all ways their if we needed anything
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for this lovely review. It was my pleasure to be able to help your family give your mum what you had wished for her at a very sad time for you all. Joanna.
5Miss Sandra Clarke4th Mar 2018
My dads last journey he was cared for from A-Z
I was sad that Lesley had left has I have arranged funerals with her before but Joanne stepped in to her shoes brilliantly.
Thank you for looking after my dad and thank you Sarah for speaking about my dad for me you are excellent.
Sandra
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind comment regarding Lesley. We are really pleased that we were able to care for your dad in the same way as she had previously and we were able to make his last journey as you had wished for him. Thank you, Joanna.
4Beryl Berry4th Mar 2018
Everything went well. No problems once date had been set.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review and also for your kind words about the service provided by Joanna. It was indeed disappointing that there was a delay in booking the timing for the funeral due to the availability of the minister originally requested at the timing you requested. We are pleased that once another minister with greater flexibility was found your preferred timings could be accommodated and things then progressed satisfactorily.
5Anne Dickens1st Mar 2018
Everyone of your staff was so helpful and friendly. Joanna,bus driver, Bearers and office staff. Thanks for all the personal care you all gave us. I would recommend you to all. Thanks again Anne.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for this kind review. It was my pleasure to be able to help you give Paul the send-off you wanted for him, in particular, in being able to provide the motorcycle hearse and London bus. Joanna.
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