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 praise the care and compassion shown by staff throughout the funeral arrangements and on the day itself, describing how the team guided them through a difficult process with patience and understanding. Numerous families mention clear communication and attention to detail, noting that staff kept them informed at each stage and made sure their wishes and any changes to plans were handled smoothly without fuss. Several families also comment on the professionalism and organisation displayed, with arrangements running seamlessly from the initial planning through to the funeral service itself.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
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5Maureen Chapman17th Aug 2022
The Funeral Directors could not have been more helpful. The occasion went without any problem of any sort. I could not have been more pleased. Thank you A W Lymn
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Maureen, thank you for allowing me to be with you on the day and help it be just as you wished for Mick. Warmest regards to you, Kirby
5Steven Lovatt24th Jun 2022
The lady that looked after my dad's funeral service was so helpful she was great and very nice to all the family.
I would just like to say thank you
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you Steven for taking time to leave your kind review. I’m glad I could help with following Dad’s wishes. Sending my best regards to you, Mum and the whole family, Kirby
5Julie Heath20th Jun 2022
I appreciated the kind, respectful & professional service we received. The emphasis was always on meeting the family's needs & the funeral went without a hitch. Thank you.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
It was my pleasure to look after you all and I am glad everything went exactly as we planned. Thank you, Julia.
5Gladys Bennett19th Jun 2022
Caring and compassionate. Excellent service throughout
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you Mrs. Bennett for taking the time to leave your five star review for the service you received from the team at Wollaton. With kind regards, Kirby.
5Mike Kanigowski27th May 2022
Very impressed with Kirby throughout from start to finish. Her attention to detail was excellent.
Everybody at the funeral share this sentiment and am sure if my Mother was looking down she would be suitably impressed.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you Mike for such kind words. It was a privilege to help organise just the right service for Mum. I’m so pleased she would approve of us incorporating some of the Greek Orthodox rituals into the committal. Sending my best wishes to you, Georgette and your family, Kirby.
5Catherine Low1st May 2022
We were very impressed with the service we received from A.W Lymn. Our funeral director Jack was very caring and attentive and answered all our questions, nothing was too much trouble.
I feel they cared for my dad with dignity and respect.
Everything was well organised and I would recommend Lymns without hesitation.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you, Catherine, for your very kind review. It was a privilege to be able to get to know dad through yourselves, and to have the opportunity to support you through this difficult time. My very best wishes to yourself and Jean. I’ll be on the lookout for a bookies jacket! Jack.
5Rosie Coverini26th Apr 2022
We were absolutely blown away with the professionalism, care, love and thought put towards my father's funeral.
From the moment we stepped into the funeral office, everything was made easy and we were listened too, nothing was a problem and you went above and beyond to make things go smoothly.
Kirby applied such compassion and thought to helping us plan everything and Jack was so efficient and helpful with every query.
We will never forget all your kindness at such a difficult time and we managed to have such a special day because of this.
Judy and family
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you Judy for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure to meet and look after you and your lovely close-knit family. I know how hard you all worked to make a truly personal service for your father, I think everyone was delighted to receive those little gifts in his memory on leaving the chapel. I’m glad I could help things go just right. Sending warmest wishes to you, Rosie, Fabio and the boys. Kirby
5Ian Tegart22nd Mar 2022
The service we received from Jack Pestell was fabulous, very person centred, patient and nothing was to much trouble, from the order of service to the very pleasant staff on the day of the funeral made everything perfect.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you, Ian, for your kind review, it really was lovely to meet you all and to chat about yours and Pam’s life together even under the circumstances. I think her send off encapsulated everything that Pam was, you should all be very proud of what you did for her. My warmest regards to you all, Jack.
5Amanda O'Hara12th Mar 2022
Amazing !
Jackie Lymn Rose replied
Thank you very much, well done to your two small children they behaved impeccably well throughout the sad proceedings.
5David Fisher19th Feb 2022
I'd not needed a funeral company for over 15 years when we last used Lymn's and two more times before then. My memory was of most helpful people in sad times.
When I suddenly needed help in January 2022 I called upon their services again.
They swiftly responded sympathetically and had most respectful members of staff with me the same afternoon. I can't say it was a pleasure to watch them deal with my departed mother, but I can say that they handled her and spoke to her throughout, just as we did. Most reassuring.
Conversations with Kirby and Jack then followed as the medical paperwork arrived. Both were professional, but appropriately friendly. The helpfulness I'd remembered was as good as ever and the funeral arranged to our families requirements with advice and explanation from both Kirby and Jack, on a wide variety of matters.
Our funeral went most smoothly with several members of Lymn's staff being involved. All showed respect throughout and were helpful and understanding.
When you see how hands on Kirby is you can understand why the service is so smooth and reassuring.
Thanks to all involved. Our family appreciate how you undertook your duties.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Dave, words cannot express how grateful we are to receive such a wonderful review or how much your kind words mean to both myself and Jack. I’m pleased Jack could take care of Mum from the very beginning, bringing her into our care and then assisting me with all of the arrangements to ensure her day went perfectly. It was a privilege to support you all through this difficult time. Sending our best regards to you and Joy, Kirby.
5Kevin & Dawn Smith8th Feb 2022
From first contacting Jack at the Wollaton office he showed kindness and understanding, his professionalism for a young man is exceptional. On the day of the funeral Kirby supported me and my family impeccably at what was a very stressful time. I have no hesitation in recommending Lymn’s as they give a professional and personable service which you need at a difficult time
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you very much for your kind words and review, it was lovely to be able to look after both mum and you during this difficult time and offer you our support. You created a truly personal celebration of her life. Myself and Kirby’s warmest regards and best wishes to you, Kevin and your family.
5Karen Buckland4th Feb 2022
The service provided was excellent throughout. Kirby and Jack were professional, considerate and respectful in every aspect of the funeral from our first contact through to the day itself. I cannot recommend them highly enough and thank them for calmly dealing with any issues that arose.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Karen, thank you so much for your kind words. Jack and I really appreciate you taking the time to leave your review. It was a privilege to support you through this difficult time and ensure Dad’s service went perfectly. Best regards to you and your sisters, Kirby.
5Mary Daws29th Jan 2022
Thank you Jack and Kirby for the wonderful way in which you ensured that my Dad's funeral was so fitting. You enabled all the family to be so much a part of it. We very much appreciated the attention to detail and the kind and considerate way you conducted this professional service.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you, Mary, for your kind words, it has been such an honour to guide you through this process and celebrate the life of a remarkable man with many a story to tell. My best wishes to you all, Jack.
5Margaret Stanley18th Jan 2022
Cannot fault any of the service we received. Service was excellent.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you Margaret for another positive review and the kind words you sent in your card. Although it was sad to see you all again so soon after Mum’s funeral, I’m glad I could support you through your brother’s service and make things a little easier. Kindest regards to you, Glenn and Paul, Kirby.
5Camille Periton14th Jan 2022
With Sensitivity and kindness but also very professional. A W Lymn can be highly recommend.
Jackie Lymn Rose replied
Mrs Periton
Thank you for your very kind comments, the service was so beautifully planned by you and your family, the attendance on the day was certain testament to a much respected, husband, father, grandfather and colleague .
5Dale Wright11th Jan 2022
Jack was very helpful and understanding in the preliminary steps, and Kirby did an excellent job in directing the later stages, especially with an unusual funeral. Can not thank them enough for all the help, very professional but personal, great team, really good at what they do, felt very much at ease around them, should be very proud.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you Dale for your kind review, I’m so sorry that we had to meet again so quickly. Dad’s service was truly unique, there was no more fitting a way for him to travel than on his lorry. He would have been proud. Kind regards, Jack.
5David Wood2nd Jan 2022
Excellent service from start to finish
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
David, Thank you for your kind review and for entrusting us to look after mum. I certainly think Shirley Bassey was the perfect sound track to celebrate mum’s life. Jack.
5Robert Massam14th Dec 2021
Felt at ease from start to finish. They did us proud.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you Rob for taking the time to leave your positive review. Sending our best wishes to you, Karen and Glenis. Kirby & Jack
5Margaret Stanley6th Dec 2021
From start to finish the service was excellent. All the staff we encountered were very helpful and considerate. We felt confident everything would be well organised and it was.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Dear Margaret, it’s lovely to read how the Wollaton team helped organise everything just right for Mum. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. Kind regards, Kirby.
5Karen Bailey30th Nov 2021
We met Jack under the most horrible circumstances following the death of my wonderful mother. He was caring, compassionate and dealt with the situation very efficiently but with care. Over the next 5 weeks we worked with Kirby to make arrangements and she was absolutely brilliant. We didn't want a traditional funeral and they helped us organise the most wonderful celebration of my mums life and we could not be more grateful for their help and support. Thank you to Dave and Peter for helping the day go off without a hitch.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Karen, thank you so much for your lovely words. As a family you worked so hard for Mum’s special day, Jack and I are so pleased we could support you through that. It really was a celebration of her life, a unique and beautiful tribute and something we will never forget. You should all be so proud. With our kindest regards, Kirby & Jack.
5Christine Cunningham30th Nov 2021
As always the funeral service was of the highest quality, always the family touch and attention to detail.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you Christine for your kind review, and thank you for entrusting us to look after Danielle. She was a remarkable woman and getting to know her through you was an honour. Jack.
5David Whittaker29th Nov 2021
We have used Lymns a few times, they are professional from start to end. Staff come across as very caring and they all do a really good job in helping through a tough time
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
David, I’m sorry our paths crossed again so quickly, but I’m pleased we could help make things a little easier in those difficult times. Thank you for your kind words. Best wishes to you and Karen, Kirby.
5Rev'd David Ward24th Nov 2021
Kirby and Jack were excellent to deal with and very compassionate. I would recommend them to anyone who needs this service.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you Reverend Ward for your kind words and recommendation. It was our privilege to help you through such a difficult time. Sending you our warmest wishes, Kirby and Jack.
4Clive Greyson16th Nov 2021
Good standard of care and support.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback Clive, it was a privilege to look after Betty and learn about her life. I wish you and Denise all the best for the future. Jack.
5Verity Wilson8th Nov 2021
Jack and Kirby went the extra mile to ensure my Dads funeral was the day we wished it to be. Thank you for your caring, compassion and patience. It was greatfully received.
A.W. Lymn, Wollaton Team replied
Thank you Verity for your kind review, it was a pleasure and an honour to look after you all and learn about dad’s life. All my best to you, Rachael, Anne and your families. Jack.
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
Maureen Chapman17th Aug 2022
The Funeral Directors could not have been more helpful. The occasion went without any problem of any sort. I could not have been more pleased. Thank you A W Lymn
Steven Lovatt24th Jun 2022
The lady that looked after my dad's funeral service was so helpful she was great and very nice to all the family.
I would just like to say thank you
Julie Heath20th Jun 2022
I appreciated the kind, respectful & professional service we received. The emphasis was always on meeting the family's needs & the funeral went without a hitch. Thank you.
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