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
Opened on 19th April 2021 Half Crown House on Derby Road is run by funeral arranger Tracey Sweeting-Rowe.
The new funeral home was originally an old bank and was ideal ‘blank canvas’ for a funeral home. It is now fully equipped with two chapels, onsite car park and an extended mortuary. The move follows the need for more space and easy customer access.
The fifth-generation family business first arrived in Stapleford in 2003 as part of the group purchase of the Ilkeston Co-op Funeral Group, taking over six funeral homes. Previously located at Parker House on Church Street, the company has since gone above and beyond to help local families through every step of the funeral process, offering support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The office is open Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 5.00pm and on Saturdays from 9 am to 12.30 pm, but can be opened after office hours by appointment or you can speak with a funeral director 24 hours a day by calling the telephone number.
The branch serves all of Stapleford and its surrounding area including Bramcote, Chilwell, Sandiacre, Trowell and further afield.
Nigel Lymn Rose, former president of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), along with his sister Jackie and son Matthew, manage A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service.
Many families emphasise the care and support they received throughout the entire process, from initial arrangements through to the funeral day itself. Several describe staff as consistently kind, patient, and willing to accommodate their specific wishes without making them feel rushed or like a burden during an extremely difficult time.
Families frequently mention smooth communication and being kept informed at every stage, with many noting that staff were readily available to answer questions and provide reassurance. Several describe how arrangements were handled with attention to detail and professionalism, with requests being fulfilled thoughtfully.
A number of reviews note that the funeral day itself ran seamlessly and with dignity, allowing families to focus on saying goodbye rather than worrying about logistics or organisation.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
5Danny Kinney1st Apr 2023
We couldn’t be happier with the funeral director’s especially Tracey she went above and beyond to make us all feel welcome and helped is all to deal with the passing of my mum. She’s 1 in a million and would 100% recommend Lymn over any other funeral directors
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
It was my absolute pleasure to look after you again and this review is absolutely wonderful, thank you. Tracey
5Marshall Peck29th Mar 2023
Lymn's were very caring, particularly Tracey who dealt with everything in such a calm and sensitive manner in arranging my mum's funeral. Thanks also to Colum, Mick and all the staff leading the funeral on the day with such professionalism.
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
It was a pleasure to look after your mum, Mary, for you, and I am grateful to you for leaving both this kind review and for calling in to see me to pass on your thanks in person. Tracey.
5Kathryn Baillon10th Mar 2023
Absolutely wonderful people. Kirby and Tracey were brilliant. kind and thoughtful throughout what was an extremely difficult time for us all. Thankyou to you all.
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
Thank you Kath and all your family for asking me to take care of Richard and to oversee his service. It was a privilege to be with you on the day and Tracey was delighted by the kind gifts you brought in afterwards. Warmest regards to you all, Kirby
5Desmond Boss1st Jan 2023
From the first moment we called A W Lymn I was impressed with the care, understanding and professionalism of all concerned. Particular mention must go to Tracey at Stapleford who always found the time to deal with anything I put to her. On the day of my wife's funeral the turn out of the horses was immaculate even though it was raining at the time.
Debra was treated with the utmost respect whilst in their care and I, along with the rest of her family, am very happy to give A W Lymn a 5 star recommendation
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
Des, thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review. It was my pleasure to take care of you and Debra and I'm so pleased that everything went exactly as we had planned. Look after yourself. Tracey.
4Victor Smedley4th Oct 2022
Very helpful service
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
It was my pleasure helping with the arrangements for your sister, Lisa and I’m glad that both myself and Louise were helpful with both the arrangements and the service on the day. If there is ever anything more we can do to support you just ask. Thank you, Tracey.
5John Pickard9th Sep 2022
Tracey dealt with our wishes for my Mum's funeral sensitively and swiftly, and helped us get through a very difficult time and understood our grief. Thank you.
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
It was my pleasure to help you all again and I'm glad that we were able to deal with everything in an appropriate manner and that you felt well supported throughout. Thank you, Tracey.
5Joanne Renshaw6th Sep 2022
Thank you for everything you did for us as a family at such a difficult time, after we lost our Dad and Grandad. .
You made something that was so incredibly emotional and filled with dread , feel a whole lot better and the day itself couldn’t of been any nicer under the circumstances.
The service and care was so dignified and beautiful and the flowers were absolutely stunning.
Thank you to Tracey for all your heart felt support and Louise and staff for leading the funeral on my Dads final journey .
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
It really was my pleasure to take care of you all again and I'm glad that you were so pleased with all that Louise and I did for you. Remember I am always here if I you need me. Thanks, Tracey.
5Stewart Fletcher5th Sep 2022
We was very pleased with the professional service you did for us regarding my mother Mrs jean fletcher thank you very much we would recommend you to anyone once again thank you stewart fletcher and family
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
Thank you for once again coming to me to help you with the funeral arrangements, I am glad that you were again pleased with all I did for you and am grateful to you for your recommendation too. Tracey.
5Tracy Longdon4th Sep 2022
Excellent service received right from the start. The attention to detail and caring shown by Tracey the arranger was outstanding. Would highly commended anyone to trust them with the care of their loved ones.
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
I am sorry it was necessary for you to need my support under such sad circumstances but I am glad that we were able to work together to create a fitting service for your parents. Thank you and if you are ever passing please do call in for a cuppa. Tracey.
5Megan White19th Aug 2022
Very caring staff and understanding of individual needs
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
It was a pleasure to support you and I'm glad that I was able to meet all your needs, thank you, Tracey.
5Valerie Farrall4th Jul 2022
Very helpful. Thank you.
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
Thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review, I'm glad you were happy with all that I did for you. Tracey.
5Paul Mortimer24th Apr 2022
Very professional and caring staff,looked after Mum very well before and during the funeral
Thank you all
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
It was my privilege to look after your family and this was made much easier due to everything done by Tracey and Kirby in advance. Thank you, Neil.
5Simon Reavill20th Apr 2022
From start to finish the service we received was excellent, Tracy was kind and caring and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you for helping us give mum a fantastic send off.
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
It was my pleasure to help you create a fantastic send off for your mum and I am thankful to you for leaving this kind review. Tracey.
5Jodie Huddlestone18th Apr 2022
From start to finish for my mums funeral, was very well thought out and all my big family made to feel welcome and looked after in such difficult circumstances. I’d highly recommend you guys/ girls and will be forever grateful for the work you have done for mum and ourselves. She looked absolutely stunning. Thank you from all of us from the bottom of our heart ♥️
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
Thank you for this lovely review and for recommending us online. It was my pleasure to help you and all your family under such tragic circumstances and I am glad that I was able to make this time a little easier for you. Tracey.
5Joy Stevenson29th Mar 2022
Tracey was very professional abs helpful throughout, and kept in touch all the way through until the funeral. Neil was fabulous on the day and made everything flow with ease. Thank you so much.
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
It was a pleasure to look after you Joy and the arrangements for Kathleen, she was such a well-loved member of the church and Stapleford community. Thank you, Tracey.
5Jackie Browne23rd Mar 2022
The service, advice and support from Tracey following the death of my lovely dad was excellent and felt personal which really helped at such a difficult time.
Thank you
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
It was my pleasure to look after you on the day and I'm pleased that you were happy with all I did for you. Thank you, Tracey.
5Michelle Mitchell12th Mar 2022
Thank you for your support and the little to hugs that didn’t go unnoticed
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
Michelle, it was my pleasure to help you through this difficult time and I'm glad I was able to offer some support and comfort, thank you, Tracey.
5Christine Sanderson4th Dec 2021
We found Lymns to be very sensitive & caring after the loss of my Dad, the service all round was excellent
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
Thank you for taking the time to leave this kind review and for stating that the service you received was excellent. I am glad that we were able to support you through this sad time.
5Diane Brittle4th Dec 2021
Couldnt fault the service and the attention to detail for my husbands final send off.
Matthew Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your review Diane. As Tracey said the armoured personnel carrier was the thing that caught my attention with regards to Steve's funeral, but the way you portrayed his life and interests in every aspect of the service was truly wonderful. I only hope the end of the day at the wake was as lively, I am certain it would have been!
5Nicola McLean30th Nov 2021
Tracey, you have been an absolute diamond! Myself and my brother found it so comforting to be able to sit with you (and have our lunch) whilst talking everything through and it was all made that little bit easier because of the relationship you had with Mum through all of life’s troubles that were thrown our way as a family.
Thank you to you for making such a devastating event so much more bearable with your compassion, deducation and sheer beautiful personality xx
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
It was my absolute pleasure to look after you and Mandy during this very sad time, having supported Mandy on several occasions when arranging family funerals with her and now with supporting you in arranging hers. I was also pleased that you had Donna, as a familiar face, on the day itself. Please remember I am always here if there is anything further I can help you with or simply to call in for a chat and a cuppa. Thanks and take care, Tracey.
5Brenda Lawrence12th Nov 2021
The whole process was handled sensetively and professionally. Thank you, in particular, to Louise and Tracy who couldn't have been more helpful.
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
Brenda, Louise and I were honoured to look after you and Norman and we are glad that our support meant so much to you at this difficult time. Thank you, Tracey.
5Dawn Woodward31st Oct 2021
Thank you to all involved in arranging johns funeral, Tracy Mathews delivered the perfect service. Michelle was very thoughtful when we went into the funeral home and made sure we went through every little detail. Thank you to Tracy and her team for reassuring us and making sure it went smoothly on the day. We really appreciate how patient everyone was with our family while in such a difficult time and we would recommend A.W Lymn in stapleford.
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
Thank you for your kind words and for your recommendation. We are glad that you were pleased with all the team did for you and that everything went smoothly on the day. Tracey.
5Annette Fileccia22nd Oct 2021
Tracey was very understanding, patient and efficient. She made a stressful time so much easier. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so much for helping us through this difficult time.
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
Thank you for this lovely review. I am glad that we were able to sort the visual tribute so your brother could be involved in the service while still in New Zealand. Tracey.
5Chris Brown12th Oct 2021
Excellent service through the entire process. No stress at all.
Tracy did an excellent job guiding us through the process and Kevin delivered a seamless and highly professional directorship on the day. It was all focused on us, the family which made the day celebrating our mum's life as good as a day like that could have been. Very grateful to them all for helping us do our mum proud.
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
Chris, thank you to you and Dave for this lovely review. It was my pleasure helping you through this sad time and I am glad that you felt the day itself was a fitting celebration of Mum's life. Tracey.
5Elaine Marklew25th Aug 2021
So compassionate and lovely genuine people made the whole process as easy as possible a credit to there long standing history
Thank you again
A.W. Lymn, Stapleford Team replied
I am sorry that it was necessary for you to require our services due to such tragic circumstances but it was an honour to support you through this difficult time and I am pleased you were happy with all that I did for you. Thank you, Tracey.
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
Danny Kinney1st Apr 2023
We couldn’t be happier with the funeral director’s especially Tracey she went above and beyond to make us all feel welcome and helped is all to deal with the passing of my mum. She’s 1 in a million and would 100% recommend Lymn over any other funeral directors
Marshall Peck29th Mar 2023
Lymn's were very caring, particularly Tracey who dealt with everything in such a calm and sensitive manner in arranging my mum's funeral. Thanks also to Colum, Mick and all the staff leading the funeral on the day with such professionalism.
Kathryn Baillon10th Mar 2023
Absolutely wonderful people. Kirby and Tracey were brilliant. kind and thoughtful throughout what was an extremely difficult time for us all. Thankyou to you all.
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