A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from East Leake, Keyworth, Ruddington, and other communities around the South Nottinghamshire area.
Latest Verified Reviews
Gillian Coles28th Mar 2026
Thank you to Santanna for making sure we got everything we wanted, she was extremely efficient and went above and beyond to look after us.
Thank you to Teresa for making sure it all went so well on the day, we were very happy with everything.
Wendy Hutchinson23rd Mar 2026
Fantastic service from start to finish many thanks
David Fenwick13th Mar 2026
AW Lymn were excellent and totally professional throughout. Under such circumstances i cannot recomend them higher. All details were carried out exactly as requested. Their service cannot be faulted. The staff were so nice too. Compassionate, caring and with the correct level if empathy. Well done AW Lymn. You should be proud.
Established in the 1950’s, the office was originally Oliver & Son Funeral Services but in 1994 the Beeson family sold the business to the A W Lymn group.
Set in a beautiful rural environment, this office has visiting rooms, a reception area, family rooms and cold room facilities.
Funeral director Teresa Spencer is in charge of the funeral home, supported by Funeral Arranger Santanna Nightingale. They will be more than happy to help in person Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm and on Saturdays from 9 am to 12.30 pm. You can also schedule an appointment to be seen after hours if it is more convenient for you. To do so, please call the telephone number, which is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
The office covers all of Ruddington and its surrounding areas including Bradmore, Bunny, Burton on the Wolds, Costock, East Leake, Hoton, Keyworth, Kingston upon Soar, Normanton on Soar, Normanton on the Wolds, Rempstone, Sileby, Stanton on the Wolds, Sutton Bonnington, West Leake, Widmerpool, Willoughby on the Wolds, Wysall and beyond.
A W Lymn The Family Funeral Service is owned and managed by Jackie, Matthew and Nigel Lymn Rose. Nigel is a former president of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD).
Thank you to Santanna for making sure we got everything we wanted, she was extremely efficient and went above and beyond to look after us.
Thank you to Teresa for making sure it all went so well on the day, we were very happy with everything.
5Wendy Hutchinson23rd Mar 2026
Fantastic service from start to finish many thanks
5David Fenwick13th Mar 2026
AW Lymn were excellent and totally professional throughout. Under such circumstances i cannot recomend them higher. All details were carried out exactly as requested. Their service cannot be faulted. The staff were so nice too. Compassionate, caring and with the correct level if empathy. Well done AW Lymn. You should be proud.
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
Thank you for your kind words. It means a great deal to know that our care and professionalism helped support you during such a difficult time. I will be sure to pass your lovely comments on to the team, all the best - Santanna.
5Joss Proctor27th Feb 2026
Santanna at Ruddington branch was absolutely superb from start to finish. She made it so easy for my sister and I to navigate the funeral. It did help that my father had bought a policy over 12 years beforehand.
However, Santanna guided through the process and we will be forever grateful.
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
Thank you for your kind words. I’m really glad I could support you and your sister during such a difficult time and help make the process a little easier. It was a privilege to help you honour your father, and your kind comments truly mean a lot- Santanna.
5David Fitch16th Feb 2026
Very professional and dealt with everything with understanding and care.
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
I’m really glad we could support you and ensure everything was handled with care and understanding during such a difficult time- Santanna.
5Phil Reeves9th Feb 2026
Lymn's were excellent from start to finish. I was amazed by not only the compassionate manner in which we were dealt with at every contact, but the wealth of knowledge and breadth of services included that made my father's funeral such a celebration of his life.
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
Thank you for your lovely words. I’m so glad we were able to support you with compassion and help create a service that truly celebrated your father’s life. It was a privilege to be part of such an important moment for your family- Santanna & the Ruddington Team.
5Trevor Marriott3rd Feb 2026
Firstly. I would like to thank Santanna for her compassion, humour and her general professionalism throughout the process.
Glen (Glenys)was very particular about who should be tasked with her final journey, and AW. Lymn provided everything that she would of wished for.
Good job well done.
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
Thank you for those lovely words, I am pleased that you are happy with how the arrangements were handled- Santanna & The Ruddington Team
5Susan macshane3rd Jan 2026
The attention we received from Lymns at Ruddington was very caring,helpful and compassionate. Nothing was ever too much trouble, even the simplest enquiries were dealt with very professionally.
Our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved , special thanks to Santanna and Teresa .
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
Thank you for your lovely feedback. It was a privilege to support you, and your kind words will be shared with all involved- Santanna & The Ruddington Team
5Charles Smith26th Dec 2025
Very helpful and understand ing
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
I’m glad that we could be there to help and support you through a difficult time, all the best- Santanna.
5Anthony Wilkinson16th Nov 2025
Santanna, Teresa and Ben were marvelous. They put us all at ease at the most difficult time. The drivers were brilliant too. Thank you so very much indeed and we really appreciated everything you did for Stephen and us. Everything was perfect xxx
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
Thank you so much for your lovely words. It was a privilege for Teresa, Ben, myself and our drivers to care for Stephen and support your family at such a difficult time. We’re truly grateful for your trust and wishing you all the best-Santanna.
5Peter Widdowson 9th Nov 2025
Sympathetic, helpful and professional in every way possible
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you felt supported and well cared for- Santanna.
5Elaine Watson8th Nov 2025
Lymns at Ruddington has always done our family funerals and we cannot fault their service
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
Thank you for your trust and loyalty over the years. It means a great deal to us that your family continues to feel well cared for, and we’re honoured to support you- Santanna & Teresa.
5Andrew Marshall5th Oct 2025
All very professional- thanks a lot .
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
We really appreciate your feedback and it was a pleasure working with you to create a fitting tribute for your mother. Santanna
5John Hubbard22nd Sep 2025
They were very helpful and informative
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
Thank you for the kind words and feedback- Santanna
5Erica Heaton8th Sep 2025
They were most helpful at this time, when I needed help , especially Therese and Callum. Thank you for everything.
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
Thank you for your lovely comments they are much appreciated I'm please every went well - Teresa
5James Clayton7th Sep 2025
A big thank you to Santanna and Teresa for making my mother's funeral arrangements as easy as possible. Throughout the process they were available to answer any questions and to make the family feel comfortable. Great service and would highly recommend.
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
It was a pleasure being apart of the funeral arrangements for your mother and thank you for the sweet words. I am glad all went well and I will pass on the feedback to the rest of the team here at A.W. Lymn Ruddington - Santanna
5Meirion Flemington1st Sep 2025
They were truly wonderful at a very sad and difficult time.
Santanna arranged everything with such care and kindness and nothing was too much trouble for her.
Teresa and the others were very kind and compassionate on the day as well as being very professional.
Would highly recommend them
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
Gavin was a true gentleman and a big part of Ruddington he will be greatly missed. - Teresa
5Joanne Holley24th Aug 2025
Thank you to Teresa for her professional and friendly care of all of Dad’s funeral arrangements. Everything went smoothly thanks to excellent organisation and nothing was too much trouble. The whole family thank you for everything you did for us and Dad.
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
It was a privilege to arrange Alan’s funeral he was the nicest man I have ever met always there to welcome you and help in any way he could - Teresa
5Janice Simmonds 14th Aug 2025
The family would like to take this opportunity to pass on our thanks to Santanna & Teresa in particular for all their assistance during this difficult time. We would also like to extend an especial thank you to our celebrant Anja for her tremendous empathy, understanding & support throughout.
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
It was a pleasure being involved and helping to create a fitting tribute for Ken during this very sensitive and difficult time for yourself and your family. It means a lot to us for you to take the time to write such a lovely review and we will pass on the comments to Anja - Santanna & Teresa.
5Susan Hallam7th Aug 2025
Dedicated, kind, supportive team. Thankyou. Xx
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
It was a pleasure in helping to create a fitting tribute for your mother, Bett. Thank you for leaving these kind words, take care- Santanna
5Keith Nicholls11th Jul 2025
My son and I were treated with great care and consideration in our loss. The arrangements were made in impeccable fashion. What was a very sad occasion was not marred by any errors or lack of the duty of care. All in all, everything went extremely well and Doreen was laid to rest in the best of ways.
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad we could support you and your son, and help ensure Doreen’s farewell was handled with care and respect- Santanna.
5Wayne Hallam12th May 2025
Faultless service very highly recommended
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
Thank you for your kind words and I am pleased to hear that the service we provided for yourself and your family was faultless. We appreciate that you would highly recommend our services to other friends and family. All the best - Santanna
5Daniel Kirkman15th Apr 2025
Very respectful and a caring attitude towards the family
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad I could be there to support you and your family. All the best – Santanna
5David Berry15th Apr 2025
Everyone at Lymns Ruddington made a difficult time easier to deal with as they explained everything fully and were there if we had any questions.
Special mention to Santanna who handled everything very professionally and was very quick to respond with any queries
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you so much for your kind words during such a difficult time. It was a privilege to support you and your family in honouring your mother, Doreen, and I’m touched to hear that you felt cared for and supported. With warm regards, Santanna.
5Stephen Wright 7th Apr 2025
AW Lynmns staff very helpful did everything we asked for made a very difficult day go well I think we did my wife proud
Thank you very much
A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
Thank you, Stephen, for taking the time to leave your review. We're pleased to hear that our team was able to support you and help make a difficult day run smoothly. It means a great deal to know we were able to assist in giving your wife, Alison, the send-off she deserved. All the best- Santanna & Jackie.
Thank you to Santanna for making sure we got everything we wanted, she was extremely efficient and went above and beyond to look after us.
Thank you to Teresa for making sure it all went so well on the day, we were very happy with everything.
Wendy Hutchinson23rd Mar 2026
Fantastic service from start to finish many thanks
David Fenwick13th Mar 2026
AW Lymn were excellent and totally professional throughout. Under such circumstances i cannot recomend them higher. All details were carried out exactly as requested. Their service cannot be faulted. The staff were so nice too. Compassionate, caring and with the correct level if empathy. Well done AW Lymn. You should be proud.
