A.W. Lymn Derby

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A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from Derby City Centre and all across the South Derbyshire area.

Latest Verified Reviews

Kathleen Cruise 22nd Jan 2018

We were so impressed with how supportive and professional the service was from Lymns. From beginning to end Kevin assisted and took care of everything beautifully. We absolutely would recommend them to anyone looking for a personal friendly compassionate family centered company. 

June Wilkins 24th Dec 2017

Excellent service provided & they couldn't have been more helpful. 

Beryl Walker 4th Jul 2017

I would like to send a big thank you to all who made my husbands funeral such a lovely send off. Everything was done so professionally, and I have had nothing but praise from family and friends. Special thanks to Dan Barnes, who was a great help to me and my sons. Would definitely recommend A.W.Lymn. Yours Sincerely Beryl Walker

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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

Derwent House, Becket Street
Derby
Derbyshire
DE1 1HT

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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
Call: 01332 348800

About Us

A.W. Lymn's Derby office was originally opened by funeral director David Meek in 1986 and the premises are located in the City Centre, at Derwent House, on Becket Street.

The office features garaging for a new fleet of Rolls Royce Phantom cars and also displays a hearse from the 1890’s. Derwent House includes a reception, off-street parking, a family room, a visitation room, cold room facilities and washing facilities for Asian and African / Caribbean funeral rites.

Kevin Hall, the senior funeral director who manages the surrounding area, has been with A W Lymn since 2003 and is aided at the branch by funeral director Neil Reeves and funeral arranger Greg Martin.

The office opening hours are 9 am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday, and 9 am to 12.30 pm on Saturday. You can call anytime of the day, seven days a week to schedule an appointment outside of these hours if you would prefer.

This branch covers Derby city centre and its surrounding areas including Allestree, Alvaston, Belper, Breadsall, Chaddesden, Darley Abbey, Duffield, Littleover, Mackworth, Markeaton, Osmaston, Pride Park, Sinfin, Spondon and beyond.

Nigel Lymn Rose along with his son Matthew and his sister Jackie own and manage A W Lymn The Family Funeral Service.

Latest Obituaries

Jeanie   Ayscough

Jeanie Ayscough

Dec 1927 - Jun 2024

Steve   Rice

Steve Rice

Jan 1964 - Jun 2024

Sylvia   Mary Jones

Sylvia Mary Jones

Sep 1945 - May 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Kathleen Cruise 22nd Jan 2018

    We were so impressed with how supportive and professional the service was from Lymns. From beginning to end Kevin assisted and took care of everything beautifully. We absolutely would recommend them to anyone looking for a personal friendly compassionate family centered company. 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Kevin joins me in thanking you for your kind words and recommendation. We are pleased that he took care of every aspect for you and supported you so well during this sad time.
  • 5 June Wilkins 24th Dec 2017

    Excellent service provided & they couldn't have been more helpful. 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind words, we are pleased that you received excellent service and found the team at Derby to be helpful.
  • 5 Beryl Walker 4th Jul 2017

    I would like to send a big thank you to all who made my husbands funeral such a lovely send off. Everything was done so professionally, and I have had nothing but praise from family and friends. Special thanks to Dan Barnes, who was a great help to me and my sons.
    Would definitely recommend A.W.Lymn.
    Yours Sincerely
    Beryl Walker

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that Dan offered a friendly and professional service and supported you in creating a lovely send off for your Husband. Dan has also asked me to pass on his thanks for your kind words and he is glad that he was able to make this challenging time a little bit easier for you.
  • 5 Andrew Rowley 28th May 2017

    You were able to make a very sad time as easy to deal with as possible. Made it feel as though anything we wanted to ask either by coming in or calling up was not too small a question. Thank you once again 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your positive review, we are pleased that Dan and Derrick made you feel at ease and as if nothing was too much trouble, and are glad they made this sad time a little easier for you.
  • 5 Sonia Hardy 20th May 2017

    I would thoroughly recommend AW Lymn Funeral Directors. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Dan Barnes was excellent at overseeing the arrangements. His soothing manner helped my father and I considerably at such a sad time in our lives. I have to say that, never having had to arrange a funeral before, my original reason for choosing Lymns was owing to them having Rolls Royce cars that I desperately wanted to send my uncle off in, owing to him having been a former Rolls Royce employee. It turned out that it was not just the cars that helped give my uncle the send off he deserved.  It was also the caring and professional nature of the staff. We were given the freedom to make decisions so we could tailor the arrangements to our special requirements. The funeral itself was exactly as special as I had wanted it to be, with a beautiful tribute led by the Celebrant. I am sure my uncle would agree and be very happy too. Thank you AW Lymn, for everything. 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for this excellent review and the detail contained within it. We pride ourselves on offering a Rolls Royce fleet as standard and are glad that these vehicles allowed you to give your Uncle the send off he deserved. We are further grateful to you for your very kind words about Dan and his caring and soothing manner. He has asked me to pass on his thanks and to say that he is glad that he was able to make this difficult time a little easier for you and your family.
  • 5 Julia GIACOBBE 13th May 2017

    Sadly for us this has been the second time we've had cause to use A.W.Lymn in the past nine months, however their care & support made it so much more bearable. 
    We cannot praise the staff highly enough for their professionalism & thoughtfulness. In particular Kevin Hall & Derek went above & beyond. We needed to repatriate my Father in law to Italy. Kevin & Derek kept us informed during the whole process & allayed any fears & worries that we had. 
     I would thoroughly recommend using A.W. Lymn Derby, to lay your loved ones to rest.  

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    I am sorry that it has been necessary for you to require our services twice in the last nine months but would thank you for your very kind words and detailed review. Kevin has asked me to pass on that it was an honour for him to have cared for both your family members, and even more so this time as he had met Francesco on a few occasions. Thank you.
  • 5 Ian Bilcliff 24th Apr 2017

    Very professional and helpful throughout, from helping us with planning the funeral to carrying out their duties on the day.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are glad that Dan and Kevin's professionalism and help made this difficult time a little easier for you and would thank you for this positive review.
  • 5 Daniel Birks 7th Apr 2017

    Really pleased with the service I received from all the staff there. Could not of asked for a better send off for my mum. Many thanks 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Dan, Derek and I would like to thank you for this kind review and Dan has also asked that I pass on that it was his honour to serve your family and hopefully make a very difficult time a little bit easier.     
     
  • 4 Geoff Eaton 4th Apr 2017

    On the whole we were extremely pleased with the services of A.W.Lymn in Derby. The pick-up to the crematorium was delayed through no fault of A.W.Lymns but we was a little surprised that a photo board to be set up at the crematorium was not with the cars and the lead undertaker was not aware that he should have it nor was he aware that the 'order of service' pamphlets, to be distributed on seats at the crematorium, was not with them. Fortunately due to the delay, created by others, these items were hurriedly delivered to the crematorium and dealt with accordingly, had there not been a delay and a query made, they may not have been there at all. Prior to the funeral I was contacted to check if everything was as we wished this included the picture and order of service pamphlets so somewhere along the way there was a breakdown of communication. A request for a choral version of 'shine Jesus shine' had been made and a copy of the Chester Cathedral choir singing this song played to me over the phone. this was not the version played at the crematorium which was totally instrumental, being a not so well known hymn, it was a bit embarrassing as people didn't know when to start singing.
    Other than these minor episodes we thought it was a job well done, thank you.  

    Matthew Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your general positive but honest review of our service. Having spoken to Derek, your Funeral Director, he has honestly informed me that the photo board and Orders of Service should have been delivered to the Crematorium directly, but were not until you reminded him of this. I can only apologies for what could have affected the service badly on another day. Dan Barnes who arranged your music however, expressed surprise at your message, as we were unable to obtain a choral version of the song and he tells me this was communicated to your sister some days before the service. I do not know what was played over the phone, or by who, but clearly some breakdown in communication has occurred.
    We do take all criticism seriously, as we try to improve where things have not gone as well as they might. Both Derek and Dan join with me in offering our apologies for the issues that arose, and thank you for the generally good appraisal of the service as a whole.
  • 5 Glyn Jones 20th Mar 2017

    We were very pleased with all the arrangements-the kindness and efficiency were outstanding.Many thanks.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Dan, Derek and I would like to thank you for your lovely words about the kind and efficient service they provided at this sad time.
  • 5 Stephen Smith 3rd Mar 2017

    Professional considerate I would recommend A W LYMN for all your funeral needs

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind recommendations, we are pleased that you found Dan and Derek to be both professional and considerate at this sad time.
  • 5 Eirwen Thompson 24th Feb 2017

    I am would like to thank them for all the support and help throughout. They were fantastic on the day and very helpful through what was not only a stressful time but a learning curve as it was the death of my father and the first funeral I have had to organise.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are glad that Kevin and Dan were able to assist and guide you through this stressful time ad are pleased that you fould them to be helpful and fantastic. Thank you.
  • 5 James Anderson 19th Feb 2017

    Excellent service from home to crematorium then back to the Chaddesden Lace Club 
    Thouroghly professional company 
    Would not hestitate to recommend 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that you received excellent service from our team in Derby and would thank you for your recommendations.
  • 5 Alan Mitchell 18th Feb 2017

    A W Lymn are very professional in all aspects of their service. I was very pleased with the service they provided to me and my late mother.
    Thank you.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review, we are pleased that you found all our staff to be professional. Thank you.
  • 5 Phil Walker 7th Feb 2017

    Excellent service from the first contact.
    Made all the arrangements flow smoothly and took away any concerns or stress st an otherwise difficult time

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased you found the service at Derby to be excellent at all times and on reading your review Dan has said that he is glad they were able to make this difficult time a little less stressful for you and your family.
  • 5 Jane James 6th Feb 2017

    Professional yet friendly.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Both Dan and I would like to thank you for taking the time to leave this kind review.
  • 5 Peggy Jennings 3rd Feb 2017

    would like to say thank you very much for all that you did for me.you did a Excellent job hopeing I wont need you again but if I do you are the one for me thank you

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for this lovely review. We also hope that it will be a long time before you need us again but would thank you for the reassurance that when this time does come we will be the ones you use. Thank you.
  • 5 Mark Smith 12th Jan 2017

    Very caring and gave us time to make decisions. Nothing was too much trouble. Our thanks to you all for your kindness and understanding.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased to see that you found Dan and Kevin to be kind, caring and understanding and are glad that you felt nothing was too much trouble. Thank you.
  • 5 Ian Robinson 9th Dec 2016

    I would just like to say, Kevin handled everything with care and respect for my mother and family and is a credit to the company.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Both Kevin and I would like to thank you for your kind words and Kevin has asked me to convey that is was an honour for him to have help you and your family throughout.
  • 5 Julie Ryalls 5th Dec 2016

    Everything went really well. There was just one thing, I asked for 5ft flowers and they were 3ft 6.

    Many thanks

    Jules

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Jules, thank you for kind words about the service provided by our team at Derby, we are pleased that everything went well for you. We are however saddened to hear that you have concerns over the size of the floral tribute. On investigating this for you today the florists have provide me with photographs and it does appear that the tribute was 5ft as it should have been, but clearly this does not overcome your disappointment with it and for that we are very sorry. If you would like to discuss this further with us then please do not hesitate to contact the team at Derby or myself. Thank you.
  • 5 Nick Foulds 22nd Nov 2016

    Friendly, efficient, respectful professional! 5 stars, says it all

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your 5* review of Kevin and his team, we are pleased that you found them to be friendly, efficient, respectful and professional.
  • 5 Veronica Coleman 21st Nov 2016

    The Venue was a perfect tribute. Everyone commented on how the staff were very respectful and so helpful

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your positive review, we are pleased that the venue was perfect and that our staff were helpful and respectful to both yourselves and others in attendance.
  • 5 Angela Lees 10th Oct 2016

    Everything went very smoothly and we were well looked after.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you from Daniel, Derek and myself for this positive review of their service.
  • 5 Dawn Mellows 6th Oct 2016

    Thank you 😀 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for taking the time to provide this positive review for us.
  • 5 Chris and Janet Mitchell 4th Sep 2016

    We are very satisfied with the service we received, Kevin and Dan were very helpful and all the funeral arrangements have been very efficiently arranged and appropriate to our needs. Alan's family have all commented on how well the funeral was organised.

Address
Derwent House, Becket Street
Derby
Derbyshire
DE1 1HT

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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

Latest Verified Reviews

Kathleen Cruise 22nd Jan 2018

We were so impressed with how supportive and professional the service was from Lymns. From beginning to end Kevin assisted and took care of everything beautifully. We absolutely would recommend them to anyone looking for a personal friendly compassionate family centered company. 

June Wilkins 24th Dec 2017

Excellent service provided & they couldn't have been more helpful. 

Beryl Walker 4th Jul 2017

I would like to send a big thank you to all who made my husbands funeral such a lovely send off. Everything was done so professionally, and I have had nothing but praise from family and friends. Special thanks to Dan Barnes, who was a great help to me and my sons. Would definitely recommend A.W.Lymn. Yours Sincerely Beryl Walker

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