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
Mr Michael Coyle17th 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
Mrs Susan Thompson13th 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
Mr John Pearson18th 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.
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.
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.
5Mrs Susan Thompson13th 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.
5Mr John Pearson18th 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.
5Martin Glenn15th 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.
5Miss Patricia Wallis3rd 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.
5Sylvia Freeman19th 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.
5Mr Richard Kalisiak9th 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.
5Mrs Michelle Mortimore26th 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.
5Mrs Dorreen Heath4th 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.
5Mr Melvin Joseph13th 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.
5Margaret Keeling2nd 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.
5Steve Bromhead27th 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.
5Karen Day23rd 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.
5Phillip David Arme10th 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.
5Mrs Brenda Grocock5th 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.
5Mr Robert Jenkins21st 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.
5Mr Jason Digby13th 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.
5John Dogherty12th 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.
5Ms Glenda Harrold4th 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.
5Brenda Beardsley24th 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. Â Many thanks.
5Stephen Clayton18th 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.
5Josephine Walker11th Jul 2016
Super service fantastic staff friendly helpful
5Irene Hodgson6th Jul 2016
Very supportive, friendly and efficient especially Julie the funeral conductor, nothing was too much trouble and everything went without a hitch.
From Michael,Dawn,Adrian and families.
5Miss Melanie Gosney4th Jul 2016
From the moment they arrived with my dad's coffin and cars they treated my mum with such kindness.
She's disabled they bought the wheelchair to the front door and took time to make sure they placed my mum in funeral car and she was comfortable and even put her seat belt on.
Even after the service one gentleman wheeled her to the disabled toilet.
Didn't rush her when she was looking at flowers and wreaths.
Then gently put her back into car and so gently got her out again.
Would recommend you 100 %
Thank you for all your kindness from the very beginning from the moment I rang to inform you of my beloved dad passing away to the moment my mum exited the funeral car.
Such kindness
Thank you with all my heart
5Barbara Moreton3rd Jul 2016
I am very pleased how A W Lymn Family Funeral Directors prepared my farewell of my husband Michael H S Moreton. Thank you.
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
Mrs Susan Thompson13th 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
Mr John Pearson18th 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.
