A.W. Lymn Hucknall

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A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from Hucknall, Linby, Nuthall, and other communities around the Ashfield area.

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

St. James House, Portland Road, Hucknall
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG15 7SL

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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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    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

Located at St. James House, A.W. Lymn’s Hucknall funeral home brings together the heritage of two respected funeral firms – E. Latham and W. Bexon – which became part of the A.W. Lymn family in 1987. Since then, they have continued their tradition of providing compassionate and professional funeral services to the local community.

In addition to caring for families, St. James House also serves as the administration centre for our pre-paid funeral plans, managed in partnership with Ecclesiastical.

The funeral home is overseen by Senior Funeral Director Catherine Broome, a Hucknall local who has been with A.W. Lymn for over 30 years. Catherine also manages the company’s funeral planning department. She is supported by Funeral Plan Administrator Luke Mellor.

Charis Boyce joined the Hucknall team in 2024 after completing the A.W. Lymn apprenticeship and is now a qualified funeral arranger and member of several professional organisations including the British Institute of Embalmers.

This branch serves Hucknall, Annesley, Annesley Woodhouse, Bestwood Country Park, Bestwood Village, Blidworth, Eastwood, Heanor, Jacksdale, Linby, Newstead Village, Papplewick, Ravenshead, Selston, Silverdale, Thrumpton, Underwood and Westwood

A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service was established in 1907 and is proudly owned and run by the Lymn Rose family.

Latest Obituaries

William   Mitchell

William Mitchell

Aug 1931 - Aug 2026

Susan   Artingstall 'Sue'

Susan Artingstall 'Sue'

Sep 1954 - Aug 2026

Wendy Margaret   Upton

Wendy Margaret Upton

Oct 1956 - Aug 2026

Jack   Ralph Shearsmith

Jack Ralph Shearsmith

Jun 1931 - Aug 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families emphasize how Lymn's staff supported them through the arrangement process itself, consistently noting that nothing felt like too much trouble and that staff members showed genuine care and compassion during a difficult time. Families mention being guided carefully through each step, from the initial consultation through all the decisions involved, and appreciate that staff explained things clearly and answered questions honestly and thoroughly.

On the day of the funeral, families describe services that ran smoothly and seamlessly, allowing them to focus on remembering their loved one rather than worrying about logistics. They note the professionalism and friendliness of drivers, celebrants, and those conducting the service, and many mention feeling reassured by the calm, respectful atmosphere that was created.

Several families mention the ongoing support they received even after the funeral was over, describing Lymn's as continuing to help when needed and maintaining contact during their grieving process.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Carol Langley 17th Oct 2025

    All I can say is thank you so much for everything you have done for us .Everything was beautiful. Dean would have been so proud.
       Once again to all at Llmns thank you so much xxx

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Carol, We are so pleased to have been able to give Dean such a perfect send off. My condolences again for such a tragic time, but you all did him proud. Best wishes, Charis, Russ, and the Hucknall team.
  • 5 John Hallam 6th Oct 2025

    Very courteous and respectful staff. We were kept informed at every stage of the process. Thank you for your services.

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    John, Thank you for your kind words. I am pleased everything went as well as it could for you. Kind regards, Charis and the team at Hucknall
  • 5 Dawn Shooter 3rd Oct 2025

    Was a very small and quick funeral, but all went smoothly. Beautiful place and the memorial garden is an amazing place.

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Dawn, I am very pleased that all went as well as could do with the service for you all. Thank you for your kind words, all the best, Charis, Jackie, and the team at Hucknall
  • 5 David Hartley 8th Sep 2025

    Excellent service and treatment for my mother and I regarding the funeral of Peter Dawes. Everything went smoothly and as planned.

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    David, thank you for your kind words, I am so pleased everything went as well as it could do for you all. Kind regards, Charis and the Hucknall Team
  • 5 Dawn Cooper 5th Sep 2025

    Lymns at hucknall have been the most caring and professional people I could have wished for, they treated mum as if she were family the attention to detail was perfection. Myself and my family will be forever grateful for the care and respect given to mum thank you x

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Dawn, thank you very much. I am so pleased that everything went so well for you all, thank you for entrusting your lovely mum to us, she sounded like such a character! Best wishes to you, Charis and the Hucknall Team
  • 5 jacqueline Green 28th Jul 2025

    My review is that Charis and the Lymn's staff were excellent, professional and compassionate in every way. They also went out of their way to accommodate my needs. They gave me valuable advice when I wasn't sure what to do or choose.

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Jacqueline, Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so pleased we could get the funeral and the interment sorted for your lovely Mum, and that everything went so smoothly for you. It has been such an honour to work together and to get it all organised. My kindest regards, Charis
  • 5 Marie Smith 22nd Jun 2025

    Charis was excellent she helped me, advised me and nothing was too much trouble for her. This is the 1st time I have had to arrange a funeral and from the moment I made that 1st telephone call to Lymns, I was very impressed. Everything was explained to me in detail and any questions I asked were answered honestly and professionally. I felt Charis went that extra mile to care for and look after my mother-in-law (the deceased) and my family when they came to view.
    Very very impressed, not the cheapest, but money isn't an issue when it comes to caring for the deceased.

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Marie, You are so very kind. I am pleased that everything went so well for you and it has been no trouble at all to make sure that everyone got the opportunity to spend the time they needed with your mother-in-law. It has been such an honour to look after her and you all as well. Take care , kind regards, Charis.
  • 5 Suzanne Catton 17th Jun 2025

    Highly professional, caring and comforting. A safe pair of hands in which we placed our loved one. Highly rerecommended.
    Many thanks.
    Mrs. P.Braisby.

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Mrs Braisby and family, it has been such a privilege to help you create this fitting tribute. Thank you for allowing us to take care of Eric. Kindest regards, Charis and the team at Hucknall.
  • 5 Amanda Fisher 16th May 2025

    Charis, Deanna, Cheryl, and all the staff at Lymns were very professional, thoughtful and caring during what has been a very difficult time for our family. They helped us create a lovely send off for our loved one, and all their time and compassion has been greatly appreciated.

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Thank you Amanda for your lovely words. The level of work that you all dedicated to the service goes to show how loved he was. It was an honour to have been able to help organise it with you. Kindest regards, Charis and the team at A W Lymn
  • 5 Melih Cansiz 29th Apr 2025

    Excellent funeral service.Charis was very helpful and did everything that she could.
    Tony and Anja did a great job.

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Melih, Thank you for your kind words. It was a privilege to have been able to organise a such beautiful service that Barbara helped to design herself. Thank you again, Charis, Tony, and the Hucknall Team.
  • 5 Katie Hill 5th Apr 2025

     

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Katie, Thank you for the 5 star review. I am pleased everything went as well as could be for you all. It has been an honour helping you create such a wonderful send off. Kindest regards, Charis and the Hucknall Team.
  • 5 Lyn Atherton 26th Feb 2025

    Charis Bull is a wonderful lady who has gone above and beyond for me at a difficult time she is a credit to the company thank you charis for all you have done to help me sort things out 🩷

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Lyn, It has been such a honour and a pleasure to have helped in organising the service for your wonderful friend. Your words are very kind indeed. Kindest regards, Charis
  • 5 Boyd Cross 7th Feb 2025

    Compassionate 
    Well explained 
    All carried out to perfection 
    Highly recommended 

    Nigel Lymn Rose replied
    Boyd. Thank you for your high appraisal and such kind words. I know that I was really only involved in facilitating the funeral and attending on the day and that the details were down to our staff. However I was really pleased that so many attended and that there was the opportunity to say goodbye to Dan in the way you would have wanted. Nigel
  • 5 Christine Andrew 21st Jan 2025

    Charis, Tony Mills, and all the staff at A W Lymn were extremely thoughtful and handled every aspect of my Dad's funeral preparations meticulously and expertly--from the day he passed away and his body had to be collected from his nursing home to the funeral itself, and their post-funeral dealings with us. All their dealings were full of sensitivity and courtesy, so much so that it was a strikingly different customer service experience to what can generally be expected in the world nowadays.

    There was some miscommunication between A W Lymn and Gedling Crematorium regarding the time available for the service. A W Lymn told us that the whole hour 11:00-12:00 was ours to include about 10 minutes for setting up, the service itself, and from 11:50 for mourners to leave the chapel or remain to watch the charging of the coffin. However, in the middle of the service I was approached by one of the crematorium attendants and advised to speed up or we wouldn't have time to play the last two pieces of music and wouldn't be finished on time. I told her we were right on schedule to leave the chapel or watch the charging of the coffin at 11:50, and then she told me we actually needed to leave the chapel earlier than 11:50. Even now I don't know what time they expected us to end. I was anxious and lost track of the time after that. We had to just rush, and that was not a good experience, but it didn't spoil the service. One other thing was that the chapel displayed a different backdrop from the one I'd selected via A W Lymn. I'd asked for the waterfall backdrop and they used something else. When I brought this to the attendant's attention, she corrected it about 15 minutes into the service.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Mrs Andrew, thank you for taking the time to leave this kind and detailed review of the service provided by the team at Hucknall. It is particularly heartening to read your high praise for Charis and Tony. We are sorry that you did not experience the same high service level at the Crematorium but are pleased to see this did not spoil the service for you. Thank you again.
  • 5 Louise Ratheram 20th Jan 2025

    At times like this, you need caring, empathetic people, and that's exactly what we got.  I can't speak highly enough about the whole service, from the first phone call from them to confirm they had collected my Dad and he was now resting with them.  Nothing was too much trouble for them and they answered every single question, efficiently.  World Class Service.

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Louise, Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a privilege to help you create such a touching send-off for your wonderful Dad. I am glad everything went as well as it could have done for you. Kindest regards, Charis and the team at Hucknall.
  • 5 Peter Allen 17th Dec 2024

    Everything went went very well many thanks to everyone at the Hucknall office.

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Peter, thank you for you very kind review. It was a privilege to look after you and the rest of the family, and I am pleased that everything went so well for you all. Kindest regards, Charis and the Hucknall team
  • 5 Shellie Walker 9th Dec 2024

    Well we’re do I start, after losing my brother very suddenly I was lost and unsure were to start. I contacted lymns and from start to finish they have all been amazing and so caring I couldn’t thank them enough. I had most of my dealings with a young lady called charis and all I can say is she was perfect with everything, she listened to what we wanted and the day turned out amazing. On the day of the funeral everything was perfect and on time and the lead of the journey and the drivers was so compassionate to us as a family it melted my heart. I would highly recommend lyms to anyone that asks me and I would never use anyone else they all have a space in my heart.

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Shellie, It has been such an honour to work with you to create Daniel’s ‘final party’. I am so pleased that everything went so well on the day, and I hope everyone partied late into the night in Daniel’s memory. Kindest regards to you and the whole family, Charis
  • 5 Clare Wilson 2nd Dec 2024

    Charis was very helpful and knowledgeable. She made it easier for us to get through this awful time. They did also go above and beyond to complete our requests we made for the day.

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Clare, thank you for your lovely words. It’s been an honour to help you with everything during this difficult time. I am glad we could ensure all the little details were just right for you, and that everything went as well as possible. Kind regards, Charis
  • 5 Jeff Wade 25th Nov 2024

    Very professional on the day, and gave all the very much needed support and advice prior to the funeral as could have been hoped.

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Thank you Jeff, we are all very pleased that everything went so well for you. Kind regards, Charis, Mark, and the team at Hucknall
  • 4 Angela Parkinson 11th Nov 2024

    Our experience was very good

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Thank you for your kind words and positive review, we are glad we were able to provide a good service in these sad times. Emma.
  • 5 Lesley Gunniss 9th Nov 2024

    Cannot thank them enough .A difficult time for everyone but made harder due to partners health problems. This wasn’t an issue for them. Professional caring and kind and inclusive. Listened and discussed and arranged everything seamlessly and the celebrant they chose was 
    Thankyou

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Lesley, It was a pleasure working with you to ensure that the service was perfect for everyone. I’m pleased everything went so smoothly for you, and I wish you all the very best. Kind regards, Charis
  • 5 Jane Higgins 11th Oct 2024

    The staff were very helpful and accommodating, even initially coming out to see me.  Anything I requested they arranged if it was possible. Everything went very smoothly and I think my mother would have loved what had been arranged for her final journey.

    Thanks to everyone, particularly Charis.

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Jane, Thank you for your kind words. We are all honoured to have taken care your lovely Mum and I am please everything went so well for you. Kind regards, Charis
  • 5 Tanya Hennessey 29th Sep 2024

    Lymns were excellent in every way,
    Every part of the process was faultless. Lymns took the anxiety away at a very difficult time. I cannot praise them all enough. 

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Tanya, Thank you for your kind words. I am so glad we were able to get everything sorted in the end and that the funeral for your Mum went so well. Take care and kind regards, Charis
  • 5 Lucy Mason 20th Sep 2024

    I cannot thank Charis enough for everything she did for us. She made the whole process feel a lot easier.

    We had never organised a funeral before and she took us through everything we needed to do at the right speed.

    Nothing  was ever too much trouble and everything just went so smoothly. 

    I thought the memory box at the end was such a lovely touch. We were recommended Lymns and I would definitely recommend Lymns again. 

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Thank you Lucy for your very kind words. It was an honour to assist you in getting the details sorted, thank you for telling me such wonderful stores about your Dad. I am so pleased to hear that everything went really well on the day. Thank you again. Take care, Charis.
  • 5 Marie Hazledine 26th Jul 2024

    A W Lynn did an excellent service for my brother treating him with total respect. The staff are amazing they help you so much every step of the way. Keeping you fully informed of everything.

    A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
    Hi Marie. So sad to see you walk through our doors again . 56 is no age, your Brother was taken way to soon but I know he would be so proud of you for what you did for him, a lovely colourful send off.
    Deanna

Address
St. James House, Portland Road, Hucknall
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG15 7SL

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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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    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 Langley 17th Oct 2025

All I can say is thank you so much for everything you have done for us .Everything was beautiful. Dean would have been so proud.    Once again to all at Llmns thank you so much xxx

John Hallam 6th Oct 2025

Very courteous and respectful staff. We were kept informed at every stage of the process. Thank you for your services.

Dawn Shooter 3rd Oct 2025

Was a very small and quick funeral, but all went smoothly. Beautiful place and the memorial garden is an amazing place.

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