A.W. Lymn West Bridgford

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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.

Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

Rutland House, Melton Road West Bridgford
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG2 6EP

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    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.

Latest Obituaries

Frankie   Edwards

Frankie Edwards

Apr 1943 - Feb 2026

David   Colin Wombwell

David Colin Wombwell

Jun 1936 - Feb 2026

George   Edward Linford

George Edward Linford

Jul 1928 - Jan 2026

Josephine   Panton

Josephine Panton

Oct 1930 - Jan 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families praise the care and attentiveness shown from the moment they first contact the funeral director through to the funeral day itself, with several describing how staff guided them through decisions without pressure and made them feel heard at every stage.

Families consistently mention that the funeral day ran smoothly and professionally, with attention to detail in everything from the order of service to the timing of events, and many note that the service felt personalised and meaningful for their loved one.

Communication throughout the planning process is something many families return to, describing how staff kept them informed at each step, answered questions promptly, and checked in with them regularly in the lead-up to the funeral, which helped reduce anxiety during an emotional time.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 David Culpan 8th Feb 2016

    Excellent organisation and service from first to last

  • 5 Mike Chadwick 28th Jan 2016

    The Service offered by Lymns was always kind and considerate and extremely efficient. That is so important to get you through a difficult time. Highly recommended.

  • 5 Audrey Turner 25th Jan 2016

    Very helpful with any queries. Guided my four sons well in carrying the coffin into the chapel so all went smoothly. They helped to make, what is a sad occasion fairly easy to cope with. My thanks to them. Audrey Turner.

  • 5 John Edwards 4th Jan 2016

    Efficient and sensitive service. Good knowledge and understanding of religious aspects and requirements.

Address
Rutland House, Melton Road West Bridgford
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG2 6EP

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    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

David Culpan 8th Feb 2016

Excellent organisation and service from first to last

Mike Chadwick 28th Jan 2016

The Service offered by Lymns was always kind and considerate and extremely efficient. That is so important to get you through a difficult time. Highly recommended.

Audrey Turner 25th Jan 2016

Very helpful with any queries. Guided my four sons well in carrying the coffin into the chapel so all went smoothly. They helped to make, what is a sad occasion fairly easy to cope with. My thanks to them. Audrey Turner.

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