A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from Hucknall, Linby, Nuthall, and other communities around the Ashfield 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
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.
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
5Astrid Moules 5th Sep 2023
The team, especially Julia, were very supportive, helpful and caring at our difficult time.
Thank you
A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
It was an honour taking care of you and I'm glad you were pleased with everything I did for you. Julia.
5James Driver26th Jul 2023
Empathetic, patient, helpful and considerate. Walked us carefully through each element of what needed to happen and provided contacts and advice for ancillary services. A measured, well judged and authentic provider of a service no one relishes engaging with. They brought a human and personal touch to a difficult time. Outstanding.
A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
It was a true honour to have helped you and your family at this time of need, and this lovely review is a nice reminder of why I do my job. A humble thanks to you for my feedback which is very much appreciated. Deanna.
5Charlotte Louisa Green17th Jul 2023
Catherine provided so much support and guidance throughout the whole process as at times I felt totally out of my depth!
The care & compassion we received was outstanding!
The funeral itself was everything we wanted it to be.
I can’t thank you enough for everything you did for us as a family.
A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
Dear Charlotte, it has been an honour to help you, Olivia and Emilia during this very difficult time. Thank you for your lovely words and remember, I’m only over the road if you need me for anything at any time. Catherine.
5Joanne Hicklin8th Jul 2023
The compasion and support they gave me through this difficult time was lovely. They helped me make difficult decisions and were on hand with advice. All the staff were lovely, can not thank them enough.
A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
Thank you for your kind words. It was my pleasure to support you, and I'm glad that we made the difficult decisions easier for you. Deanna.
5Siobhan Hodkinson3rd Jul 2023
From start to finish they explained things in detail put mine and my families minds at rest that everything was being taken care of the way we wanted it and was always there on the other end of the phone if we needed to ask any questions. the funeral turned out the best a funeral can be and we would definitely use them again although hopefully no time soon.
A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
It was a pleasure to look after not just you but Pete too. I could hear and see he was a highly respected and well loved man. I am glad you feel the funeral service did your Father justice as he truly did deserve the best. Thank you, Deanna.
5Diane Walton13th Jun 2023
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A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
Thank you for this 5 star review. It was a pleasure to help arrange and support you and your family through this very sad time. Deanna.
5Paul Caine10th Jun 2023
My Aunt's funeral was carried out with just the right feeling. She would have been very pleased with her send off. The family's thanks go out to all those involved and especially Catherine and Richard.
A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
Dear Paul, thank you for your kind words and for posting them publicly. They really do mean a lot and, being part of the family, it was an absolute honour taking care of Gladys for you. Love to you, Lynn, and the rest of the family, and I look forward to remembering Gladys further when we get together for Father's Day at the weekend. Catherine.
5Angela Mills27th May 2023
Lymns covered everything we could need, all the things you don’t think about when you lose someone. And after the funeral is over they have continued to support us when asked. All the staff were respectful and caring and made the experience as good as it could be. We would highly recommend them.
A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
Thank you for your kind words, I am glad I was there to support you on the day and that the team at Hucknall have continued to support you afterwards. Tony.
5Amy Smith15th Apr 2023
I can not thank the team at hucknall for the outstanding service they provided myself and family throughout such a difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble and the team took such wonderful care of my mum and ensuring we met her wishes
A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
Amy, Thank you for your kind words. Although so sad to see you so soon after Dad, I’m sure you find can find some comfort knowing Mum and Dad are now reunited and I’m sure they are watching over you and your beautiful little family. Take care, Deanna.
5Jane Smith18th Mar 2023
Looked after us very well at a difficult time and everything went smoothly despite appalling weather! We were given plenty of guidance and were flexible when making choices and suggestions to suit the life and personality of the person who had passed.
Nigel Lymn Rose replied
Mrs Smith, I am pleased that the services provided by Julia, Deanna, the team at Hucknall and myself on the day in the snow proved helpful. Thank you for your kind review and for taking the time to post it. Nigel.
5Carol Wood7th Mar 2023
We were delighted with the friendliness & efficiency of all the staff we dealt with at Lymns, especially Deanna Dale at Hucknall & Joanna Widdowson at Clifton.
Your services will be highly recommended.
Kind regards
Monica Wade’s family.
A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
Carol, we really are grateful to you for taking the time to leave this very kind review and for your recommendation. We are glad that our support made this difficult time a little easier for you and your family to bear. Thank you, Deanna & Joanna.
5Annette Lawson4th Mar 2023
From start to finish the staff at lymms have been exceptional always caring and considerate , everything was maticulous to and from the service and at the cremation , the whole thing was well organised thank from all the lawson and mellor family to all staff at lymms
A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
Thank you for these kinds words. It was lovely to meet you both and I am glad that I was able to support you in following Ethel’s pre-arranged wishes to create the funeral she wanted. Deanna.
5Mandy Williams3rd Mar 2023
Fabulous service at a very difficult time.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad that you were pleased with all that we did for you and we thank you for this kind review.
5Debbie Glover7th Feb 2023
Deanna and Catherine are very good at their jobs and have been very helpful and professional I would highly recommend them and I would like to personally thank them both
Debbie glover x
A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
I am so sorry that it was necessary for you to have to come back to see us after such a short period of time, but I am truly grateful to you for this lovely review and your kind words and recommendation. Look after yourselves. Deanna.
5Janet May15th Jan 2023
Very pleased would like to talk further about my plan as we previously discussed
A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
Thank you for your kind words, I look forward to meeting with you again when you are ready so we can plan your own requirements for the future. Deanna.
5Suzanne Clarke19th Dec 2022
You were kind and caring and I appreciated the care you took to find the coffin we wanted. Thank you.
A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
Thank you for your kind words, I am glad that you were pleased with the seagrass coffin and that everything went well with the service we had planned. Deanna.
5Dale Broome14th Nov 2022
Thank you Catherine
A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
Thank you for entrusting me to arrange your mum’s service, if you need me for anything just let me know, Catherine x
5Simon Saxton5th Nov 2022
All the staff were very helpful, putting me at ease from going to the office up until the service its self, nothing was to much trouble.
A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad that I made you feel at ease and that this made this difficult time a little easier for you. Deanna.
5NIgei Dolman19th Oct 2022
I would like to send sincere and heartfelt thanks for the impeccable way mum's funeral service was arranged and conducted by all at A.W.Lymn. From the moment mum was taken into Lymn's care, the whole process has been so professional, sensitive and reasssuring at this dreadful time. I woud like to thank Jackie for her assistance with arranging and ensuring the service content was perfect, Olivia and team for looking after Mum at Nottingham, Matthew for his respectful and attentive conducting of the service on the day, and for Rev Vanessa Hollingsworth for the beautiful service. Finally huge thanks to all at A.W.Lymn Hucknall for lookiing after mum so well throughout, including Julia, Catherine and especially Deanna, including the beautifully presented dried flowers and lock of mum's hair whch myself and my sister will treasure forever xx
Jackie Lymn Rose replied
Thank you Nigel for such kind words for all the team. We are pleased that your mum’s service was a fitting tribute to a much loved lady . May her memory live on .
Our thoughts are with you all,
5Doreen Gibson18th Oct 2022
Thankyou soo much for all the help & excellent service you gave for Alberts funeral, I couldn’t have wished for a better send off for him. All of you are very professional as was Vicky with her beautiful rendition of Alberts life. Once again Thankyou all of you for helping me get through this day. x
A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
Doreen, Thank you for this kind review, I'm glad that Nigel, Deanna and myself were able to support you in creating a fitting service for Albert and I will also ensure Vicky sees your kind words. Julia.
5Paul Rebmann18th Oct 2022
FOR THE SECOND TIME YOU HAVE CARRIED OUT A FUNERAL ON OUR BEHALF AND ONCE AGAIN THE SERVICE YOU GAVE US WAS EXCELLENT.SPECIAL THANKS GO TO CATHERINE BROOME FOR HER CARING FOR THE FAMILY FAR BEYOND CARRYING OUT A SERVICE.YOU DID MY WIFE PROUD.
MANY THANKS
PAUL
A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
Paul, thank you for your kind words. It has been an honour to assist you and your family for a second time, the service you chose for your wife was beautiful. If you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to contact me, Catherine x
5Lyndsey Spray30th Sep 2022
Very professional service
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for taking the time to review our service, we are glad that you were treated with professionalism throughout.
5Claire Lester6th Sep 2022
Very dignified and professional service shown throughout the whole process.
A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
It was a real pleasure working alongside you and supporting you in creating such a wonderful service for you Dad, including the beautiful bespoke Orders of Service. Thank you, Deanna.
4Jill Hearne30th Aug 2022
Only one thing wrong and that was the wrong song was played as we entered. Everything else was good and Richard was very good.
A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
Thank you for taking to time to leave this generally kind review, particularly in regards the service provided by Richard. We are however very sorry about the confusion with the music where the Elvis track "Love me" was played instead of "Love me tender" but we are grateful to you for the kind understanding show at the time.
5donna somerfield12th Aug 2022
From start to finish the service you provide was excellent.
A.W. Lymn, Hucknall Team replied
I am grateful to you for your kind words and for entrusting me with supporting you through this tough time. Thanks, Tony.
Address
St. James House, Portland Road, Hucknall Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 7SL
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
Astrid Moules 5th Sep 2023
The team, especially Julia, were very supportive, helpful and caring at our difficult time.
Thank you
James Driver26th Jul 2023
Empathetic, patient, helpful and considerate. Walked us carefully through each element of what needed to happen and provided contacts and advice for ancillary services. A measured, well judged and authentic provider of a service no one relishes engaging with. They brought a human and personal touch to a difficult time. Outstanding.
Charlotte Louisa Green17th Jul 2023
Catherine provided so much support and guidance throughout the whole process as at times I felt totally out of my depth!
The care & compassion we received was outstanding!
The funeral itself was everything we wanted it to be.
I can’t thank you enough for everything you did for us as a family.
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