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.

Latest Verified Reviews

Harold Thompson 20th Jan 2018

First I would like to say thank you Joanna for being so caring and kind,and being flexible on the changes we made,as a family we have always used Lymns and once again where not disappointed in the professional way the day was completed, may I once again thank you and all the people that took part on the day for being so caring,

Kathleen Garvican 19th Jan 2018

Thankyou so much you helped make a difficult and heartbreaking time easier your services were amazing thankyou you all so much 

Mrs Marina Grainger 5th Dec 2017

The funeral of my husband was done with compassion and respect I was looked after all the way till the cremation. And still I know if I have a question all I have to do is ask xxxc

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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 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.

Latest Obituaries

Christine   Bostock

Christine Bostock

Jul 1939 - Nov 2025

Sean David Anthony    Cormac

Sean David Anthony Cormac

Apr 1953 - Oct 2025

Ronald Francis    Hancock

Ronald Francis Hancock

Apr 1937 - Oct 2025

Andrew   Mark (Andy) Davies

Andrew Mark (Andy) Davies

Aug 1964 - Sep 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Harold Thompson 20th Jan 2018

    First I would like to say thank you Joanna for being so caring and kind,and being flexible on the changes we made,as a family we have always used Lymns and once again where not disappointed in the professional way the day was completed, may I once again thank you and all the people that took part on the day for being so caring,

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Joanna has asked me to pass on that she was very pleased to have helped you give your dear wife and mum the service you wanted and that our staff were professional and showed you all compassion on the day. Thank you for using A W Lymn once again; it was an honour for us to help.
  • 5 Kathleen Garvican 19th Jan 2018

    Thankyou so much you helped make a difficult and heartbreaking time easier your services were amazing thankyou you all so much 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that Joanna's help and support made this heartbreaking time a little easier for you and she has asked me to pass on that it was her pleasure to have been able to look after Bob and to have helped you give him the service you wished. Thank you.
  • 5 Mrs Marina Grainger 5th Dec 2017

    The funeral of my husband was done with compassion and respect I was looked after all the way till the cremation. And still I know if I have a question all I have to do is ask xxxc

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that the team at Clifton supported you so well during this difficult time and are still continuing to do so now and are grateful to you for taking the time to leave this positive review. Thank you.
  • 5 Mrs Margaret Richardson 17th Nov 2017

    Right from the start everything was dealt with very professionally and with no fuss. On the actual day of the funeral everything went as well as can be expected and we were kept up to date all the way along during this difficult time.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that your found the team at Clifton to be professional and well organised and are glad that everything went as well as could be on the day itself. Thank you.
  • 5 Mr Michael Coyle 17th Nov 2017

    We are very happy with everything that was done for us Leslie who dealt with us from the clifton office was excellent she was very attentive and put us at ease at a very difficult time when we were not thinking straight thank you for everything

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind words, we are pleased that your found Lesley to be attentive and are glad she was able to put you at ease and support you during this difficult time.
  • 5 Mrs Susan Thompson 13th Sep 2017

    The way they looked after my dad was wonderful and so caring. We had a vintage London double decker bus for the funeral. It was the best way to see my dad. After we got back people said how nice and unique. All I could say was we went together. One last trip with my dad. Thank for all you did. A thompson

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that you were able to create a bespoke and meaningful last journey for Dad by using our Routemaster bus and would thank you for this kind review.
  • 5 Mr John Pearson 18th Aug 2017

    As an only sibling I was required to arrange my mother's funeral. As I have never had to organise/arrange a funeral before, and obviously very bereft, Lesley at Lymns Clifton at all times was empathic, considerate yet highly professional. Anything I was unaware of she talked through all of the options and left us to arrive at our own meaningful choices. She was always prompt and courteous. On the day of the funeral and burial all of the staff were again highly compassionate and professional. Everything went perfectly and was a very beautiful and fitting tribute to my mother. There was even a basket of fresh rose petals to throw on to the coffin at the burial, something we had not considered. It is lovely knowing that at the end of her life my mother was given the very best of service and attention to detail. I cannot recommend and thank  Lymns highly enough. 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for this kind and detailed review, we are pleased that the support and care provided by Lesley helped you on the sad occasion of having to arrange you Mother's funeral and are glad that the extra small touches further enhanced the beautiful service that you had created for her.
  • 5 Martin Glenn 15th Jul 2017

    Faultless.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your 5* rating, we are pleased that you found Lesley and the rest of her team to be faultless.
  • 5 Miss Patricia Wallis 3rd Jul 2017

    Brilliant professional service

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your 5* rating, we are pleased that you received brilliant service from the team at Clifton.
  • 5 Sylvia Freeman 19th Jun 2017

    Very good service from all involved. We were kept inform at all times and nothing was to much trouble. All the staff made a difficult time a little easier.
    Many thanks to all who helped with my Dads funeral.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind comments, we are pleased that you were kept well informed throughout and that the team at Clifton managed to make this difficult time a little easier for you.
  • 5 Mr Richard Kalisiak 9th Jun 2017

    excellent service from beginning to the end, well recommended

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased to hear you received excellent service throughout from both Jane and Lesley, and would thank you for your recommendation.
  • 5 Mrs Michelle Mortimore 26th May 2017

    Lesley Ball at the Clifton Branch was very kind and very thorough and her attention to detail was second to none.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are glad that Lesley's attention to detail ensured that everything happened as it should have and would thank you for your kind words about her and the service she provided.
  • 5 Mrs Dorreen Heath 4th Apr 2017

    I'd like to thankyou  all for making everything you did for my fathers funeral an easy process. 

    Matthew Lymn Rose replied
    Dorreen, thank you for entrusting Lesley and I to oversee things, I do hope Dad would have enjoyed his 'last laugh' with the Routemaster Bus Hearse. Many thanks.
  • 5 Mr Melvin Joseph 13th Mar 2017

    Very wonderful and excellent service. They take care of it so you don't have to.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for this excellent review, we are pleased that Lesley and Teresa made things easier for you by taking care of everything.
  • 5 Margaret Keeling 2nd Feb 2017

    Lymns experience manner dealing with clients are second to none and nothing is too much trouble. I was able to listen to options on offer and I was able to extract an idea of which way my loved one's funeral should go. On the day everything slotted into place as the Cortege made its way, and we were guided throughout, which resulted into a caring and sensitive funeral plan. The day before the funeral Lesley phone and alerted me of whom would be taking our funeral party. I was delighted Teresa stayed close and was reassured by her guidance before and after the service, nothing was rushed and time was given for us to watch and absorb the three doves being released it was memorable.
    Our Service went without a hitch, Pastor Stephen was on top form and with his brilliance he gave his audience a sensitive insight of my late husbands character. My heartfelt gratitude goes to Lymns for their expertise and without doubt I would recommend their business for future funerals. Margaret Keeling. 2nd February 2017.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Dear Mrs Keeling, thank you for this wonderful and detailed review. We are pleased that you found Teresa to be reassuring and that she was able to lead the service at an appropriate pace enabling you to absorb the service and dove release. We are also grateful to you for your kind recommendation. Thank you.
  • 5 Steve Bromhead 27th Jan 2017

    From the 1st phone call I made to Teresa and the subsequent meeting with her, everything was handled in a very supportive and efficient way.
    All the cars turned up on time and the proceedure at Wilford Hill was very smooth.
    Could not have asked for better service.

    many thanks

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for taking the time to leave this detailed and positive review. We are glad that Teresa made you feel so well looked after from the first phone call and that everything ran smoothly for you on the day.
  • 5 Karen Day 23rd Jan 2017

    The service you provided was outstanding with great care and understanding we would like to thank you very much for everything you did for us 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. We are pleased that the team at Clifton looked after you so well and with great care and understanding.
  • 5 Phillip David Arme 10th Jan 2017

    Thank you for the way the arrangements and the way that the funeral was carried out. We had nothing to worry about everything went exactly as planned. Thank you very much for your understanding and care.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that everything was carried out exactly as planned and that the team at Clifton ensured you had nothing to worry about, thank you.
  • 5 Mrs Brenda Grocock 5th Dec 2016

    Thanks the farewell to mum was perfectly.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your high appraisal, we are pleased that mum's farewell was perfect.
  • 5 Mr Robert Jenkins 21st Nov 2016

    A. W Lymn could not have provided a better service. They were everything anyone could want in a funeral director, kind, efficient, understanding - in a word - perfect.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased to see that you found the service provided by Lesley and Dominic to be "perfect" and would thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review.
  • 5 Mr Jason Digby 13th Oct 2016

    Outstanding service,very pleasant and made things easier during a bad time,defo will recommend

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind words and recommendation, we are pleased that the staff at our Clifton office were able to make this bad time easier for you.
  • 5 John Dogherty 12th Oct 2016

    I would like to thank Lesley and Theresa for their great help and sympathy. They guided me carefully and provided all the information I could need. They also helped enormously in co-ordinating the efforts of the local priest and the crematorium.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind words about Lesley and Teresa, I am pleased that they brought everything together for you so well at this sad time. Thank you.
  • 5 Ms Glenda Harrold 4th Oct 2016

    Going to make the funeral arrangements for my beloved uncle, Especially when feeling emotional was not an easy task. However, I received from the very start, a very caring supportive and informed step by step guidance of how to put everything into place. My choices were explained clearly without pressure or expectation in any way. It was so much easier for me to deal with more than I could ever have imagined.

    Everything went very well on the day and the whole event made me feel personally, that I had fulfilled my uncles funeral wishes.

    Thank you to Lesley and all at A W Lymns of Varney Road, Clifton.

    Matthew Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for taking the time to respond so fully and positively about Lesley and the service received from our staff. Arranging any funeral is not an easy task, so to know our staff made that a little easier is very good to know. We hope that the funeral was everything your Uncle would have wanted it to be remembered by. Thank you.
  • 5 Brenda Beardsley 24th Sep 2016

    Thank you for making such a difficult day a little more bariable. Everything went smoothly. Everybody knew there role and we're extremely professional.
    Thanks again.

    Matthew Lymn Rose replied
    We really appreciate you taking the time to feedback, and it is nice to see all of the team did exactly as they should have done to help things run smoothly.  Many thanks.
  • 5 Stephen Clayton 18th Jul 2016

    Everything was handled very well and the day of the funeral went seamlessly, we could not have wished for any better send off.

    Many thanks to you all.
    Mrs Sandra Clayton & Mr Stephen Clayton.

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

Harold Thompson 20th Jan 2018

First I would like to say thank you Joanna for being so caring and kind,and being flexible on the changes we made,as a family we have always used Lymns and once again where not disappointed in the professional way the day was completed, may I once again thank you and all the people that took part on the day for being so caring,

Kathleen Garvican 19th Jan 2018

Thankyou so much you helped make a difficult and heartbreaking time easier your services were amazing thankyou you all so much 

Mrs Marina Grainger 5th Dec 2017

The funeral of my husband was done with compassion and respect I was looked after all the way till the cremation. And still I know if I have a question all I have to do is ask xxxc

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