A.W. Lymn West Bridgford
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 Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
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.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families describe careful attention during the planning stage, with staff taking time to understand their wishes and explain options clearly. Several mention how they were kept informed throughout the arrangements, with regular contact from the team and swift responses to questions as decisions needed to be made.
Families consistently speak to how the funeral day itself ran smoothly, with staff managing every detail discreetly so that they could focus on saying goodbye. Many note that the service felt personal and meaningful, reflecting their loved one well, and that the professionalism of those present—from the cars to the conduct of proceedings—gave them confidence and allowed them to feel supported without fuss.
Communication and responsiveness emerge repeatedly, with families appreciating that they were never rushed, always listened to, and made to feel their requests mattered. A number mention going through a difficult time with less stress because the team took care of practical concerns, explained costs clearly, and showed genuine understanding of what they were experiencing.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
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Professional Standards
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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
Philip Lovett 9th Sep 2023
My sisters and I are very grateful for the wonderful service we received from A W Lymn who have supported us at every stage and assisted us in ensuring that our father's long life was appropriately honoured. From the first phone-call made in which I spoke to Edward through to the funeral service and cremation, we have been treated with compassion. All of our dealings with the company have been professional and personal. Santanna worked hard to reduce the stress in the process, demonstrating a level of calm professionalism that gave me confidence that the all important details were being attended to. She communicated with me on an almost daily basis in the lead up to the funeral and I felt assured that everything was in hand and under control. On the day of the funeral Matthew took personal charge of the direction of the ceremony. His attention to detail and his professional yet caring manner was much appreciated by my sisters and by me. Matthew ensured that our family were comfortable with the arrangements and demonstrated a level of planning that gave me confidence that the ceremony would be to a standard that our father would have loved - and so it turned out. We are very grateful to the whole team at A W Lymn who helped us to deliver a fitting send-off for our much loved father - thank you.
Martin Burgess 31st Aug 2023
AW Lymn did a good job with all the services I wanted for dad's funeral. They were helpful, polite and dignified in all that they did. Thank you.
Helen Whitt 29th Aug 2023
From start to finish Santanna Nightingale & Andrew at Lymms were excellent. I have not arranged a funeral before and we laid my mother to rest within a fortnight of her passing. I cannot recommend Lymms highly enough.