A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from Bilborough, Bramcote, Wollaton 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
The Wollaton branch originally belonged to the Ilkeston Co-op Funeral Service before being incorporated into the A W Lymn group in 2003. The funeral home was formerly based on Arleston Drive in Wollaton, but was moved in late July 2014 to a purposed designed site on Wollaton Road called Deer Park House.
The new premises has off-street car parking and a beautiful visitation room with its own private waiting area.
The office was formerly a police station and features a large, bright, modern client reception, as well as state-of-the-art rooms.
The office is run by Funeral Director Kirby Cranshaw with the help of Funeral Arranger Skye Parton-Buckeridge.
The funeral home is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and on Saturdays from 9 am to 12.30 pm. You can also make an appointment to see someone after hours via the telephone number.
The branch covers all of Wollaton and its surroundings including Bilborough, Bramcote, Nuthall, Strelley, Trowell, Watnall and beyond.
A.W.Lymn The Family Funeral Service is managed and owned by the Lymn Rose family. Nigel, Jackie and Matthew Lymn Rose are the directors of the company.
Many families emphasise the care and guidance they received from staff throughout the funeral planning process, particularly noting how funeral arrangers took time to listen to their wishes, answered all questions patiently, and made themselves available when needed. Several describe feeling at ease and supported during what was an overwhelming time, with arrangements explained clearly so they understood what to expect.
Families repeatedly mention the smooth running of the funeral day itself, with attention to detail ensuring nothing was overlooked and all their requests being met. A number of reviews note that despite the emotional difficulty of the occasion, the professionalism and composure of staff made the day feel well-managed and dignified.
Communication throughout the process is frequently raised as a strength, with families appreciating being kept informed at each stage and finding staff responsive to questions whether by phone, email or in person. Some mention that staff were flexible in accommodating requests and even last-minute changes without fuss or pressure.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
5Elizabeth Lanning26th Oct 2026
We were extremely pleased with the help and guidance we were given when sorting out my husband’s funeral by Skye. Having not experienced organising a funeral her help was much appreciated.
I felt if I had a query I could go in to see her without making an appointment. She had good contacts with the church we were wanting to use and the crematorium. Nothing was too much to answer and we were very happy with how the day went.
5Maria Anne Crouchley8th Oct 2026
Excellent and friendly people. We had a vague idea what we wanted and Skye was able to show us how it could be done. Shefound us a lovely lay celebrant. And kept us fully in the loop throughout.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you so much, Maria, for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. I’m so pleased we were able to help bring your ideas together and make the process feel a little easier.
Sending best wishes to yourself and all the family,
Skye & The Wollaton Team
5Diane Waldron17th Sep 2026
Very professional, excellent service.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you for taking the time to leave this kind review and letting us know you were pleased with the service.
Sending best wishes for the future.
Skye & The Wollaton Team
4Karen Chapman20th Aug 2026
I would have liked to have given an excellent but I can’t, because I have an issue with the celebrant who did the service.He sent us a draft reading of my deceased wifes life and it had quite a few errors in it. We sent him an email with all the corrected errors in it and on the day he did his service he still read the draft reading with all the errors in it. Made the ceremony less than perfect and because we didn’t want to make a scene, we kept quiet at the time. It would have been respectful and considerate to have contacted us before now to apologise but nothing has been forthcoming. Too late now, the damage has been done, we have to live with it.
Matthew Lymn Rose replied
We are so sorry to learn that the final amendments to your script were not actioned by our celebrant Colum, and that the service delivered on the day did not include them. Unfortunately, all of us including Colum were unaware of this error until we saw your review on here. Hopefully our personal apology made face to face, and revised copy of the script hand delivered, go some way to marking our regret. This important matter aside, I do hope the rest of the service provided by Skye, Kirby and the team was to the level you would have expected from our family business.
5Ashley Naylor9th Aug 2026
Superb from start to finish. We couldn’t have asked for more.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you Ashley for your kind words and for putting your trust in us during this difficult time.
Sending best wishes for the future.
Skye & The Wollaton Team
5Andy Whyte8th Aug 2026
Compassionate, caring, attentive, made what is a difficult time so much easier for us.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you for this kind review Andy. I am pleased we were able to make this difficult time a little easier for you and your family.
Skye & The Wollaton Team
5Andrew Cains7th Aug 2026
I just want to say thankyou so much for the excellent service you gave us. The sad loss of Kathleen has been devastating but from the word go you have shown care,kindness and professionalism. Kirby, Skye, Colum and the team I will be forever grateful
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a privilege for us to support you and your family at such a difficult time. Warmest wishes. - Colum, Kirby, Skye & The Wollaton Team
5Paul Niblett3rd Aug 2026
Many thanks to Skye and Kirby at the Wollaton branch for their compassion and professionalism following the loss of my father. Myself and my daughter were well supported by all throughout a most difficult time, from planning it, through to actual execution on the day.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you so much for your kind words, Paul. It was a privilege to support you. Having had the honour of arranging your mum's funeral and meeting Dad, it meant a great deal to be able to look after him too. Thank you for placing your trust in Kirby and me, and we wish you and your family all the best.
Skye, Kirby & The Wollaton Team
5John Dolezal1st Aug 2026
Thank you for such a professional and caring funeral for Alison everything was perfect
Kind regard John
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you John for this kind review, it was a privilege to assist with arranging Alisons funeral and I am pleased to hear everything went as well as it could do on the day.
Sending best wishes to all the family.
Skye & The Wollaton Team
5David Cracknell29th Jun 2026
Very friendly and professional throughout the whole process as well as ver well organised
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you David for this review and for trusting us to help arrange Mum’s funeral service.
Sending best wishes for the future.
Skye & The Wollaton Team
5Lynette Harris26th Jun 2026
Very professional and helpful. There was an excellent attention to the details so everything went smoothly on thevdaynof the funeral
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you Lynette for this review, I am so pleased to hear everything went smoothly on the day for Denis’s funeral.
Sending best wishes for the future.
Skye & The Wollaton Team
5Mick Gilbourne24th Jun 2026
A.W. Lymn and in particular our Funeral Arranger Skye Parton showed compassion and understanding. Skye was very professional in her approach to all of the details and showed care and dignity, and nothing was ever too much trouble especially with changes to the plan.
The celebrant we had from A.W. Lymn was excellent making the planning easy, and delivering a caring and lovely service.
A.W. Lymn in general where professional from start to finish and we felt truly supported throughout. We will always be grateful for the comfort and respect they gave to our family during this difficult time.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you so much Mick for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience.
It was a privilege to support you and your family during such a difficult time, and I'm so pleased that you felt cared for throughout the arrangements and Colum was able to deliver a lovely service for your Mum.
Wishing you and your family all the best for the future.
Skye, Colum & Wollaton Team
5Steven Burton3rd Jun 2026
The team at Lymn’s were incredibly respectful and attentive. They treated us with deep dignity and made sure our family felt supported throughout the entire process. Thank you for making such a heartbreaking time so much more bearable.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you Steve for this kind review. It means a great deal to know that we were able to provide the support that you and your family needed during such a difficult time, thank you for trusting us help arrange Susan’s service.
Sending best wishes to yourself and the family for the future.
Skye, Matthew & The Wollaton Team
5Paul Joyce22nd May 2026
A.W. Lymn Wollaton are consummate professionals. At such a difficult and emotional time, relatives need a steady, reliable hand to guide them through arranging a funeral. From Skye at the office to Kirby walking in front of the hearse, A.W. Lymn ensured everything went smoothly. Every detail was attended to, and we were able to fully honour our mother. Thank you to the whole team.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you so much for your lovely words. It was a privilege to support you and your family at this difficult time, I’m so pleased everything went smoothly for you, and I’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to the rest of the team.
Skye, Kirby & The Wollaton Team
5Karen Brett4th May 2026
From the initial contact we made with A W Lymn 's to the funeral day , I have been so impressed with their clear communication, genuine compassion and empathy and professionalism. The two gentlemen who came to take care of Rosemary were kind and gentle and the funeral director, Skye was kind,calm and considerate and made to process so easy .on the day ,the Celebrant, Richard delivered to ceremony with the right pace and tone. Many thanks to you all .
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you so much for your kind words Karen. It was truly a privilege to help you arrange Rosemary’s celebration of life.
I’ll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to Richard and the team. Wishing you all the best for the future.
Skye, Richard & The Wollaton Team
5Richard Hodkinson13th Apr 2026
I couldn't of asked for anything more re: Dad.
Professional and dignified.
Well done and thanks from the family to you all.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you for your kind words Richard. We are truly grateful for your trust and it was an honour to support you and your family during this difficult time.
Sending best wishes for the future.
Skye & The Wollaton Team
5Cheryl Taylor13th Apr 2026
Aw LYMN are very good I didn’t know what to do very helpful and went above and beyond for me I would recommend them 100 percent
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you Cheryl for your lovely feedback. I am glad you felt we could support you and guide you through everything during such a difficult time.
Skye & The Wollaton Team
5Kathleen Hooton13th Mar 2026
Skye at the Wollaton branch was so nice and helpful, everything went smoothly at this sad time, Skye is a credit to you
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you Kath for your lovely review, your kind words really mean a lot. I am so glad everything went smoothly for Derek’s service.
Skye & The Wollaton Team
5Sylvia Batchelor11th Mar 2026
I'm very pleased with everything. I'd like to add that Skye was very nice and approachable not once did I feel disappointed in the meeting I had with her. So a big thank you to Skye .
The church service was so lovely it put a smile on my face when I saw the photo of Esmeda Brown on the screen that Skye had picked thank you once again.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you so much for your kind words Sylvia. It truly means a lot to me that you felt supported, it was a privilege to help arrange such a lovely service for your friend.
Best wishes for the future, Skye & The Wollaton Team
5Kenneth Thornton10th Mar 2026
Great service provided by Skye. From the first chat we had over the phone about the funeral, till the end she was always making sure everything was in place. Absolutely amazing and this made the process way easier.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you for this kind review Kenneth. It was an honour to assist you with arranging your fathers funeral.
Sending best wishes for the future to yourself, Clifford & your Mum.
Skye & The Wollaton Team
5Andrew Talbott-Smith2nd Mar 2026
Thank you all for providing such an incredible service. From beginning to end, every one of you made the experience as smooth and stress-free as possible, treating us with genuine respect and care throughout.
A special thank you to Skye and Colum, who were absolutely wonderful every step of the way.
We truly appreciate your professionalism, compassion, and support.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you for your kind words. It truly means a great deal to all of us to know that you felt supported and cared for throughout the process. It was an honour to support you, and we’re grateful for the trust you placed in us.
Skye, Colum & The Wollaton Team
5Valerie Highfield27th Feb 2026
Skye led us through the process very professionally. We felt that if there was anything that we wanted clarifying we only had to ask.
Thank you
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you so much for your kind words Valerie, it was a privilege to help you arrange Mum’s funeral.
Skye & The Wollaton Team
5Helen Kirk15th Feb 2026
The service we received was excellent from start to finish. We felt comfortable knowing we were in safe hands. All our questions were answered. Everything was well organised and delivered with professionalism and kindness. Thank you to everyone who helped to make a difficult day, a happy day to be remembered.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you for this review Helen, I am so glad you felt supported throughout and appreciate you trusting us to help with Robert’s funeral.
Skye, Kevin & The Wollaton Team
5Angela Norton14th Feb 2026
Skye and her team were wonderful from start to end . An incredibly painful process was conducted in a very warm , smooth manner. Everything was conducted in a caring compassionate way . Skye made you feel at ease .
I would throughly recommend this company.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you Angela for your lovely words. I’m really glad you felt looked after throughout. It was a privilege to help you organise everything for your mum and I am pleased the day felt fitting for your beloved Mum.
Sending best wishes to you and all the family for the future.
Skye & The Wollaton Team
5Jane Ward10th Feb 2026
Thank you for all your kindness respect and the dignity shown to all of our family in this time of need.
Skye at the Wollaton branch made making the last choices for our beloved Father that much easier
Thank you from us all
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you Jane for this review. Thank you for putting your trust in me once again and I am pleased I could help during this time.
Best wishes to yourself and Sally.
Skye, Alex & The Wollaton Team
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
Elizabeth Lanning26th Oct 2026
We were extremely pleased with the help and guidance we were given when sorting out my husband’s funeral by Skye. Having not experienced organising a funeral her help was much appreciated.
I felt if I had a query I could go in to see her without making an appointment. She had good contacts with the church we were wanting to use and the crematorium. Nothing was too much to answer and we were very happy with how the day went.
Maria Anne Crouchley8th Oct 2026
Excellent and friendly people. We had a vague idea what we wanted and Skye was able to show us how it could be done. Shefound us a lovely lay celebrant. And kept us fully in the loop throughout.
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