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 describe the care shown to them and their loved ones throughout the entire process, emphasising how staff made a difficult time feel manageable and how nothing seemed too much trouble. Families repeatedly mention specific staff members for their compassion, attentiveness, and willingness to go beyond what was expected, creating a personal connection during arrangements and beyond.
Communication features prominently in what families say, with many noting they were kept informed at every stage, guided patiently through procedures and choices they had not anticipated, and given clear explanations so they understood what was happening and what came next. Several families mention being able to contact staff easily whenever questions arose.
On the day of the funeral itself, families describe services running smoothly and seamlessly, with careful attention to detail and organisation that allowed them to focus on remembering their loved one rather than worrying about logistics. Many note the professionalism and respectfulness of staff present on the day, and a number mention how the arrangements reflected and honoured the personality and wishes of the person who had died.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
5Wendie Clinkscale20th Oct 2017
All the family have nothing but praise for everything Lymns did for us and mum. . Nothing was too much trouble and Caroline was kind, empathetic and attentive to our family wishes and supported us all the way.
Thank you to everyone who h
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind review and praise, we are pleased that you found Caroline and her team to be kind, empathetic, attentive and supportive.
5Elaine Birchnall15th Oct 2017
Everything went really well on the day of the funeral. Our special thanks to the staff at the Hucknall branch of A W Lymn.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Catherine, Brian and I would like to thank you for your high appraisal of the service they provided and they are glad everything went well for you on the day.
4Wendy Joy Lewin10th Oct 2017
Excellent service nothing for too much for them they did everything we asked cant praise them enough
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind review, we are pleased that you received excellent service from the team at Hucknall and are glad that all your requests were dealt with. We have however noted your 4* rating and as we strive to offer 5* service at all times we would welcome any feedback on how we could improve either our service or the services we offer. Thank you.
5Jill Tarpey8th Oct 2017
Very friendly caring helpful staff
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your high appraisal, we are pleased you found Tony and his team to be friendly, caring and helpful.
5Kevin Millership23rd Sep 2017
10 out of 10 across the board, professional friendly staff at a very difficult time
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Both Catherine and I would like to thank you for your 10 out of 10 rating and kind words about the service she provided.
5Betty Husselbee27th Aug 2017
Lovely staff very helpful and professional
Thank you
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased you found the team at Hucknall to be professional and helpful and would thank you for this kind review
5Stewart Roche21st Aug 2017
Considerate handling in difficult times
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that the team at Hucknall offered considerate support during this difficult time and would thank you for your high appraisal.
5Pauline Wilson14th Jul 2017
I don't feel that lymns can improve on an already exemplary service,
you made a dreadful ordeal easy to deal with, friendly, informative, punctual, and respectful, hope not to see you in the near future, but if needed I would use you again.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your high appraisal and five star rating. We are pleased that you found the team at Hucknall to be friendly, informative, punctual and respectful. Thank you.
5Claire Senior3rd Jul 2017
Caroline and Catherine at AW Lymn have made the horrible process of saying goodbye to our mum as painless as possible. Their compassionate, friendly and timely service has left such a positive impression on the last three nightmarish weeks, and they have succeeded in giving mum the dignified yet highly personal service that would have seen her smile and give the thumbs up. I would recommend them in a heartbeat.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this lovely positive review about the service received at Hucknall and in particular from Caroline and Catherine. We are pleased that their friendly and compassionate manner allowed you to create highly personal service for Mum and one that she would have given a thumbs up to. Thank you.
5Julie Potter14th Jun 2017
The team at Lymms were superb and very thoughtful in their dealings with our family at this difficult time. The service was beautiful and every detail taken care of. Thank you all.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that the guidance and support offered by the team at Hucknall allowed you to create a beautiful service and would thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review.
5Claire Doran9th May 2017
Professional, caring and thoughtful.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Both Catherine and I would like to thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave this positive review.
5Ralph Dennis9th Apr 2017
Excellent through every step of the way , professional , sympathetic , couldn't have done any better .
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Caroline, Catherine and I would all like to thank you for this kind review, they are glad that their professional and sympathetic manner helped you every step of the way.
5Jackie Wadsworth12th Mar 2017
Compassionate and supportive throughout the whole process. The funeral was conducted with dignity and gave Dad the goodbye he deserved. Thank you Caroline for helping us over some unexpected complications.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Both Caroline and I would like to thank you for this kind review. We are pleased that you found her to be compassionate and supportive and that she was able to give Dad the goodbye he deserved.
5David William Deverill25th Jan 2017
Exellent personal & efficiet service special thank you to Caroline Morgan for her help & support in making a sad & difficult time a little easier .
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Caroline and I would like to thank you for your lovely comments. She is pleased that she was able to help and support you at this sad time and we are glad that you found her to be personal and efficient.
5Christine Jackson28th Dec 2016
We wish to thank everyone at Lymn's for the considerate and sympathetic way they handled our bereavement. They were all very helpful and friendly, the driver even drove past meaningful landscapes on the way to the crematorium.
Sandra Harper and Christine on behalf of the family.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Sandra and Christine, thank you for taking the time to leave this kind review on behalf of yourselves and the rest of your family. We are pleased that Andy was able to select a meaningful route and that you found him and his team to be considerate and sympathetic.
5Lorraine Epicheff12th Dec 2016
Provided a wonderful service, perfectly organised and delivered at a difficult time.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased to see that the team at Hucknall looked after you so well and everything was perfectly organised and delivered. Thank you.
5Barrie Neil Saunders19th Nov 2016
The service I received can only be described as wonderful and totally professional. From the moment of contact by phone with Caroline to a face to face meeting with Catherine you feel at ease and that you are valued, at what is a very difficult time. Arrangements before and on the day went very well and made the burden so much easier.
I have nothing but praise and thanks to all at Lymn's ,especially Catherine who is a credit to the company.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Mr Saunders, thank you for you wonderful and detailed review of the service provided by both Catherine and Caroline at our Hucknall office. We are pleased to see that they both made you feel valued and at ease and that they alleviated some of the burden of the day from you. Catherine has asked me to add that it was her pleasure to help you once again at this sad time.
5John Orange15th Nov 2016
A.W. Lymn provided an excellent service. The funeral director was very helpful, giving dignity and respect to a very sad occasion.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words about the helpful and dignified service you received from Catherine at this sad time. We are grateful to you for taking the time to leave this positive review.
5Frederick James Smith Else1st Nov 2016
I would like to thank all the staff at Lymn,s for their care and diligence when dealing with my wife's funeral I cannot speak to highly of the service provided special mention to Caroline my deepest thanks from my family and myself
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words about the care and diligence of our team at Hucknall and particularly in regards to Caroline. On seeing your review she has told me that it was a pleasure to have helped you and your family at this sad time.
5Brian Goodwin17th Oct 2016
thankyou for a nice and prompt service
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are grateful to you for leaving this high appraisal of our service. Thank you.
5Lizzie Blount4th Oct 2016
I couldn't have asked for better or more sensitive support. Every aspect of the process was clearly explained and managed effectively, reducing the stress on myself and family members. The day of the funeral was really well organised and service itself was beautiful. Thank you all so much for your help and professionalism.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for the very kind words you have written about Catherine and the service she provided to you and your family at this stressful time.
5Linda Waters22nd Sep 2016
Good/proffesional
Matthew Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for the positive feedback, and trusting us at a difficult time.
5Jean Coleman30th Aug 2016
Staff were very professional and put us at ease with their friendly manner , A thank you from Peters family.
5Des Chambers29th Aug 2016
i would like to thank everyone for being so good to me they felt like friends by the time the funeral went ahead cant thank you enough DES
4Philip Tavernor1st Aug 2016
Great thankyou
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
Wendie Clinkscale20th Oct 2017
All the family have nothing but praise for everything Lymns did for us and mum. . Nothing was too much trouble and Caroline was kind, empathetic and attentive to our family wishes and supported us all the way.
Thank you to everyone who h
Elaine Birchnall15th Oct 2017
Everything went really well on the day of the funeral. Our special thanks to the staff at the Hucknall branch of A W Lymn.
Wendy Joy Lewin10th Oct 2017
Excellent service nothing for too much for them they did everything we asked cant praise them enough
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