A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from Edwalton, Tollerton, West Bridgford and other communities around the Nottingham 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
Established in 1992 and located at Rutland House, A.W. Lymn's West Bridgford office is run by funeral director Andrew Brown, with the assistance of funeral arranger Emily Case and reception and administration assistant Samantha Mensah. Edward Martin is the Senior funeral director for the south area and is also based at A.W. Lymn's West Bridgford Office
The branch includes two visiting rooms and a family rooms There is parking space to the back and front of the building.
The office is open Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm and on Saturdays, from 9 am to 12.30 pm. You can also get assistance at any time of the day by calling the telephone number and we will arrange an appointment at your convenience.
The branch covers all of West Bridgford and its surrounding area including Bradmore, Bunny, Compton Acres, Edwalton, Gamston, Holme Pierrepont, Keyworth, Tollerton, Widmerpool, Wilford, Willoughby on the Wolds, Wymeswold, Wysall and beyond.
Former president of the National Association of Funeral Directors, Nigel Lymn Rose, is a director at A W Lymn The Family Funeral Service, along with his sister Jackie and his son Matthew.
Many families emphasise the careful listening and responsive communication from staff throughout planning and on the funeral day itself, with several noting they were kept fully informed at each stage and felt their wishes were understood and respected.
Families repeatedly describe how the funeral day itself ran smoothly and without stress, with staff managing the practical details discreetly so that families could focus on saying goodbye.
Several families mention the cost clarity they received during planning, and the way staff guided them through choices without pressure, helping them feel confident that arrangements were secure and nothing had been overlooked.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
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Verified Reviews
5Andy Kettles28th Jan 2021
There support and professionalism by the AW Lymn’s team in West Bridgford and others involved in this difficult time has been fantastic. They definitely made it easier and helped give the best send off for our father that was possible in Lockdown. I would recommend and will be in touch again with them when appropriate. I would like to say a big thank you to Andrew and Gaynor plus the rest of the AW Lyms team involved in my father’s funeral. Andy K
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad that we were were able to make things a little easier for you and could help with both a visual tribute and webcast to assist giving your Father as good a send-off as possible during these difficult times. Thank you from all the team at West Bridgford.
5Rachel Sheach7th Jan 2021
Professional, yet friendly and approachable. Andrew at West Bridgford office led me through organising my mother’s funeral and Nigel and his team assisted us flawlessly throughout the event. Could not have asked for more!
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
I was very happy to help you and your family through this difficult time and I am grateful to you for taking the time to leave this kind review. Thank you, Andrew.
5Emily King18th Dec 2020
Polite, professional and caring throughout the whole process.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad that we were able to help you through this difficult time and we thank you for your kind words.
3Christopher Truswell23rd Nov 2020
On reflection, although the day of the funeral service went well, the elementary mistakes in the funeral director’s administration procedures leading up to it, should not have occurred.
Nigel Lymn Rose replied
Chris, I am pleased that “The day of the funeral service went well” and that this will be the part of our service that you will always remember. I am so sorry that prior some content of an email was missed by our funeral arranger and although this resulted in a lower appraisal of our service than it would otherwise have been I am just grateful that the omissions were actioned in time for the funeral. It was very nice of you to mention to my colleagues that you remembered us camping together in the Lake District even though we have not met for over fifty years. Thank you.
4Simon Johnston16th Nov 2020
Excellent, but the green death cert form went missing within Lymns, and when we met the hearse in our cars in front of the West Bridgford shop/office, the Lymn van was parked in the way so that "assembling" our cars was awkward.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad that everything was excellent on the day and that you were particularly pleased with the Rolls-Royce Hearse used on the funeral. It is unfortunate that you felt the green certificate had been misplaced, this was not the case it was just that these arrive at our head office and with COVID restrictions in place limiting in person visits to our offices these can take a day or so to arrive at the correct branch. Finally we are sorry that one of our vehicles was parked in the client parking at the front of the office. We apologise that this negatively impacted upon your day but thank you for bringing this to our attention so that we can address it with the staff members involved. We do appreciate you taking the time to leave this review and are glad that overall you were pleased with everything that Andrew and his team did for you, but if there is anything further you would like to discuss with us then please do feel free to get in touch. Thank you
4Pamela Fairbanks9th Nov 2020
Professional and helpful with gentle guidance through funeral process
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words regarding the gentle guidance and professional help given by Andrew during this sad time. We are only sorry that the restrictions in place due to COVID meant that we were unable to offer all of our services or to meet with you in person until the day of the service and that this detracted from the overall standard we were able to provide. Thank you.
5Louise Elwell3rd Nov 2020
Thank you so much. The day itself went very smoothly with no effort on my part, on a very emotional day.
All individuals who I dealt with through out organising of the day were extremely helpful and supportive. The minister also gave a very good service and was a great guide and support.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words about the service from both Andrew beforehand, who took things out of your hands for you, and Mark on the day who ensured everything ran smoothly. We are also pleased that you were happy with the service given by Chris Daykin.
5Janet Grauberg2nd Nov 2020
The team at Lymn's West Bridgford were really excellent. They were compassionate and empathetic as well as professional and knowledgeable. They went the extra mile to accommodate our requests and kept us informed at every stage. They took away a lot of worry at a difficult time.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad that our team went the extra mile to ensure you were able to create the service you wanted for Eva and we thank you for your kind words about the compassionate, empathetic, professional and knowledgeable service they offered.
5Christopher Barnes18th Oct 2020
Excellent service at all times and thank you
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for the kind comments and high appraisal of the services we provided at this sad time. It was fortuitous that you found that you knew Andrew at our West Bridgford office and I am pleased that this helped. Thank you. Nigel Lymn Rose
5Joanna Everington16th Oct 2020
Very helpful and supportive throughout. Professional staff.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad that you found Andrew and his team to be helpful and supportive throughout and he joins me in thanking you for your kind words.
5Chris Hoyle7th Oct 2020
Excellent service throughout thank you
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words, we are glad that the remote systems that we introduced as a result of COVID made the arrangement process easier for you as you were not local to Nottingham.
5Amreesh Mishra31st Aug 2020
Andrew was extremely helpful all the way through the process and supported the family all the way through this tragic time. We are all extremely grateful
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
I am very pleased I was able to help you through such a difficult time and that you felt well supported. Thank you, Andrew.
5Dympna Rimmer29th Aug 2020
A quality service from start to finish.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thanks you for your high appraisal, we are pleased that you were satisfied with all that we did for you.
5Marion Ashby9th Aug 2020
Very professional. I can't thank them enough for all their care and support.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words, I am glad that we were able to sort the service for you before family commitments made this difficult. Andrew.
4Samantha Baker3rd Aug 2020
A personal service and support with all the little touches we wanted for our Uncles funeral - we experienced a couple of hiccups on the day but the team handled everything with great professionalism and kindness. Thank you to Andrew, Jackie and the driver team
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for taking the time to review our service, we are pleased that you were treated with kindness and professionalism throughout and that you were helped to create a personalised service for your Uncle. We very much regret that there were hiccups on the day but are glad that these were dealt with swiftly for you. Thank you.
5Richard Hall1st Aug 2020
We were most pleased with our appointment and arrangements made with Andrew who was helpful and professional throughout. His friendly approach is what we have experienced in the past with him and your firm.At times of bereavement
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
I am sorry it was necessary for you to require my services again but am honoured that you once again entrusted me to look after the arrangements for you and I am pleased that I did you proud. Thank you, Andrew.
5Cassandra Razzell5th Jul 2020
An extremely helpful and friendly funeral directors. Everything was arranged and organised with the utmost care
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that you received helpful, caring and and friendly service from Andrew and his team and we are grateful to you for this positive review.
5Julie Sheffield4th Jul 2020
Everything went as we had hoped and Lymn’s provided great service to make a difficult time a little easier.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
I am glad that everything went as you had hoped and that we were able to make this difficult time a little easier. The extra input from Mavis' grand-daughter was very helpful. Thank you, Andrew.
5Joanna Henshaw22nd Jun 2020
Very professional and kind people in what was a very difficult time for us.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for this positive review, we are glad that you were treated with kindness and professionalism throughout.
5Jackie Dearden13th Jun 2020
Courteous, professional, caring, efficient and I strongly recommend.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
I am pleased that I was able to help you during these difficult times and I am grateful to you for taking the time to leave this review and for your recommendation, thank you. Andrew.
5Philippa Johnson12th Jun 2020
Due to Covid 19 with all it’s shielding and distancing rules and regulations, the entire funeral planning was done over the phone. Everyone I spoke to was incredibly helpful and supportive. Nothing was too much trouble and the entire funeral went without a hitch. Thank you so much.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad that even without being able to meet face to face in advance of the funeral you felt well supported throughout and all your requests were met. Thank you.
5Dylan Astill5th Jun 2020
They where very good
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words, we are pleased that you were happy with all that we did for you.
4Karen Black4th Jun 2020
The service from A.W.Lymn was professional throughout.
They responded very quickly to phone calls and emails and everything was arranged as well as could be expected during the difficult situation with Covid-19
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words about the efficient and professional service provided by Andrew and Jackie at West Bridgford. We are only sorry that Wesley Media made a mistake with the webcasting of the service which impacted those who were unable to attend in person.
5Alan Slack27th May 2020
Under the present difficult circumstances they did a wonderful service pleasant helpful and reliable could not fault
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
I am sorry that the current situation meant that you were unable to have a service in Church but am glad that we were able to page the cortege past the Church to incorporate this into the funeral for you. Thank you also for your kind words about all that we did for you. Andrew
5Gill King24th May 2020
Andrew at Lymns helped us arrange and manage our Mother’s funeral with respect and clear instruction, which was especially comforting during these challenging times.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
I am sorry that it was necessary for you to require our services for a second time but I thank you for once again entrusting me to make the arrangements for you and I am pleased that I offered some comfort during these challenging times. Andrew.
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
Andy Kettles28th Jan 2021
There support and professionalism by the AW Lymn’s team in West Bridgford and others involved in this difficult time has been fantastic. They definitely made it easier and helped give the best send off for our father that was possible in Lockdown. I would recommend and will be in touch again with them when appropriate. I would like to say a big thank you to Andrew and Gaynor plus the rest of the AW Lyms team involved in my father’s funeral. Andy K
Rachel Sheach7th Jan 2021
Professional, yet friendly and approachable. Andrew at West Bridgford office led me through organising my mother’s funeral and Nigel and his team assisted us flawlessly throughout the event. Could not have asked for more!
Emily King18th Dec 2020
Polite, professional and caring throughout the whole process.
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