A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from Cotmanhay, Heanor, Kimberley, and other communities in the area.
Latest Verified Reviews
Sharon Dean27th Mar 2023
We could not have wished for a better send off for Peter and I can't thank you all enough Sharon
Daren Hill18th Mar 2023
I'd like to say thank you to Nikki Mick Wayne @ aw lymn cotmanhay.there kindness & compassion and respect in every way towards myself and my mothers funeral service.thank you all so very much.
In 2003, the Cotmanhay branch joined A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service. Before then, it was the headquarters of the Ilkeston Co-op Funeral Service, which opened in 1979.
Bennerley House, the beautiful building where the funeral home is located, originally belonged to a local carpenters and includes a reception area, family rooms, visitation rooms, cold room facilities and garaging for part of our fleet of Rolls Royce hearses and limousines.
Mick Schofield is the funeral director responsible for this office and is assisted by funeral arranger Nikki Anderson.
The opening times are from 9 am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday, but you can call at any time on the telephone number to arrange an appointment – you will then be able to arrange a meeting at your convenience.
The branch covers all of Cotmanhay and its surrounding area, including Awsworth, Cossall, Eastwood, Heanor, Langley Mill, Loscoe, Shipley, Smalley, Stanley, West Hallam and further afield.
A W Lymn The Family Funeral Service was founded in 1907 and is now managed by Nigel, Matthew and Jackie Lymn Rose.
We could not have wished for a better send off for Peter and I can't thank you all enough Sharon
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review, and for your kind words. It was a privilege to take care of you and all the family following the sad loss of Peter.
5Daren Hill18th Mar 2023
I'd like to say thank you to Nikki Mick Wayne @ aw lymn cotmanhay.there kindness & compassion and respect in every way towards myself and my mothers funeral service.thank you all so very much.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review, it was a privilege for myself, Mick, Wayne and all the staff involved to take care of you and the rest of your family following the sad loss of your mother Ivy. Nicola.
5Geoffrey Peck11th Mar 2023
very good service all round
thank you
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review, it was a privilege to care for your wife Joan, you and all your family. Nicola.
5Martin Darcy5th Mar 2023
Nothing bad to say. Thankyou for making the saddest day a little easier to bare.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Dear Martin,
Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to leave your review, it was a privilege to take care of you and all the family, following the sad loss of you brother Leigh. Nicola.
5Joan Hazeldine27th Feb 2023
Excellent, everything was carried out in a very dignified and respectful manner and we were kept informed all the way through.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to take care of Patricia and all her family. Nicola.
5Margaret Lawson22nd Feb 2023
All very well organised with that personal touch, Nothing was too much trouble and all ran very smoothly
, Thank you.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you for these kind words. Having known you a long time it was a real privilege to be asked do this for Mr Lawson. Mick.
5Emma Burton17th Feb 2023
very kind and compassionate everything was perfect for mums send off
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you Emma for your kind words, it was a privilege for me and all the staff involved to take care of your mother and you and your family. Nicola.
5Tina Herrod14th Feb 2023
Unfortunately this is the 2nd time our family have had to use A.W.Lymn Cotmanhay. After the 1st funeral there was no other funeral directors we would have used. Mick, Nicola, Wayne and the other staff members are kind, supportive and professional. Any time and any question they have always assisted in any way they could, Nothing was ever too much trouble. Such a difficult time its lovely to know you and your loved one is in safe hands. We are beyond grateful.Thank you for providing our Mum with the service and day she deserved.x
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Dear Tina, thank you for leaving such a lovely review but most of all thank you for trusting us to take care of your mum Rita. It was a privilege for me, Mick, Wayne and all the staff involved, to look after you and your family following the sad loss of your much-loved mum. My kindest regards Nicola.
5Valerie Shakh 23rd Oct 2022
Michelle at Lymns guided us all the way through our mother's funeral. Michelle went above and beyond to help us give our mum the best funeral. Nothing was too much trouble and it was done with compassion and thoughtfulness. On the day of the funeral we were advised of what was happening every step of the way. Thank you Lymns of Cotmanhay.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Dear Valerie, such lovely words I can’t thank you enough for allowing myself and us all at A W Lymn to look after the arrangements for you late mum Eileen. You are all such a great family, it was lovely to have helped you all giving mum such a fitting send off. From Michelle and us all at Cotmanhay Thank you.
5Amanda Payne 6th Oct 2022
From the moment we walked into the office at Lymns cotmanhay ,we were dealt with by caring , compassionate staff. Michelle made a sad situation comfortable and as pleasant as it could be.
A couple of the lads had already asked if they could be scheduled to work on mums funeral as they had also done the funerals of our dad and younger sister! Michelle gave us the confidence to instruct them to carry out the most personal service and she also confirmed our choice of celebrant Tracey Mathews to be a great choice.
Tracey also encouraged us to have the service so aptly tailored to our dear mum by putting lots of hours in listening to stories from old friends and family.She was spot on with her eulogy celebrating mums colourful life, just perfect. We can’t thank Tracey and Lymns at cotmanhay enough …..you did our mum and us proud, from the bottom of our hearts we thank you, Mandy, Wayne and families.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Dear Mandy, Wayne and family , thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review on Funeral Guide and for allowing us to look after your mum. It was lovely hearing stories about her, such a strong lady with such a fun loving and big character, im so glad you chose such a brilliant song for the end of the service. You really did your mum proud the both of you. I will pass on to Tracey Matthews and to Mick and Wayne and from us all Thank you again – Michelle.
4Paul Titherley 25th Sep 2022
I’m not happy with the thing
I will discuss this matter with manger in charge everything else was good
Matthew Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your time on the 'phone, once again please do accept our apologies that Dad's year of birth was wrong in the Eulogy given by the Celebrant. He has apologised, and we will make a donation to the Royal British Legion on your behalf because of it. Thank you for making us aware.
5Neil Biggs 12th Sep 2022
I would on behalf of all my family express our thanks for the exemplary service you provided for Mum.Special thanks to Michelle for her care shown to Mum and all of us, her skills in organising every little detail meant the day went without any hitches.Special thanks also to Mick who's presence walking in front of the hearse only made the occasion more special to us, and ensuring we gave Mum a good send off.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
On behalf of myself and Mick we would like to both thank you for leaving such a lovely review. It was our pleasure looking after the arrangements of your mother and thank you for trusting us in doing so. From Michelle and all the Cotmanhay team
5Rosemary Wilson 15th Aug 2022
Excellent service.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Dear Rosemary and Family, Thank you for the five stars and the lovely review and trusting us to look After Alan’s funeral arrangements, From Michelle and all at Cotmanhay
5Christopher Grubb14th Aug 2022
Couldn't do enough for us. Staff were amazing and helped with everything they could. Couldn't ask for better for my mums service.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Dear Chris and Vicky
Thank you for allowing and trusting us to take care of Whendy and taking the time to leave such a lovely review, From Michelle, Julia and us all at Cotmanhay
5Nick Sharp24th Jul 2022
Very professional and friendly, the organisation of the funeral was above expectation.
Even stayed open late, so I could see my mum.
Took the worry and work away, made it much easier.
10 out of 10.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Nick and family, thank you for letting us look after the funeral arrangements for your late mother and for leaving such a lovely review. It was my pleasure staying a little longer so you could all visit mum together as a family, you all did her proud. From us all at Cotmanhay Thank you again
5Joyce Lander11th Jul 2022
There is nothing I can say other than that you were excellent in every way in helping me after the death of my husband.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Dear Joyce, it was a privilege looking after you and the arrangements of Micks funeral at such a difficult time, You really did him proud. Thankyou for the lovely comments. Michelle
5Paul Henshaw24th May 2022
Excellent service from collecting our Mother right through to the cremation. All staff very understanding a very good team of people. Special thank you to Mick Schofield who made a difficult time much easier to deal with.
Paul Henshaw
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Paul, thanks to your and Gary for these kind words, I'm glad I was able to make things a little easier for you at this difficult time. Mick.
5Tom Lakin16th May 2022
Excellent service from both Michelle & Mick, nothing was too much trouble, they handled everything professionally to make the passing of our mother more bearable, we can’t thank them enough.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
We would like to thank you for the lovely comment and kind words, Myself and Mick are pleased we made the passing of you lovely mother more bearable, but we could see how close you all are as a family which goes a long way in helping us give our best to you all. From us all at Cotmanhay Thank you
5Terry Meakin 10th May 2022
A very professional and thorough service on all levels from start to finish, we couldn't have been more pleased with the service we received from all involved at A. W. Lymns and would highly recommend them to anyone.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
I have passed your comment to Kevin Hall who arranged your Father’s funeral and Mick Schofield who conducted on the day and they both asked me to pass on their best wishes to you and your mother. Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to leave such a lovely review from Michelle and all at Cotmanhay
5Darren Smith3rd Apr 2022
Michelle was excellent, she made the whole process very easy, and chosing Tracey has the celebrant for the service was a fabulous decision.
Everything ran smoothly and we'll remember the day for a long time.
Thank you
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Dear Darren and Amanda, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. Having met your mother when she arranged the pre-paid plan it really was a pleasure to look after her when she passed, she really was a lovely lady. I’m really pleased the celebrant Tracey was a good match and that we were able to give mum the send off she deserved. It was lovely to hear you were all dancing at the end of the service to mums’ favourite song Penny Arcade, a song, when arranging the funeral, she said she loved and was adamant it to be played in her service. On behalf at us all at Cotmanhay Thank you again.
5Brian Turner6th Mar 2022
A very big thankyou to Lymns and for the support and guidance we received. We were guided through the whole process at the initial meeting. Options were discussed, without being pushy, we really could not have asked for better support throughout. The receptionist was always helpful, the staff on the day was amazing and Nothing was too much trouble for them.
On behalf of the Turner family I wish to thank you all for your professional services and care given towards my wife.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you for these very kind words, they mean a lot to Michelle and I and we were honoured to be able to guide you through this difficult time. Mick
5David Peter Roe27th Feb 2022
Courteous, polite, efficient, sympathetic, and professional from start to finish
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you for these kind words, it was our pleasure to help you through this sad time. Mick.
5Antony Taylor25th Feb 2022
The team were brilliant with us from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble and they worked with kindness compassion and a genuine warmth. From Michelle in the office who organised everything seamlessly keeping me updated throughout to Mick and his wonderful team on the day of Dads funeral.
Thank you so much for making the most difficult of situations a little easier to deal with ❤
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you for the kind words and leaving such a lovely review. We are pleased we could help you all at such a difficult time arranging your fathers funeral. From myself, Mick and the team at Cotmanhay thank you again, Michelle
5Margaret Lamb21st Feb 2022
Absolute perfection, the send off we wanted for our husband, dad, daddar, too bigs daddar, & great great daddar, nothing was too much trouble, thankyou Michelle & Mick from the bottom of our hearts
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you very much for the kind comments, absolute honour to help such a lovely family at such a difficult time. From Michelle, Mick and all at Cotmanhay
P.s Mick still has the bus pass, can he still use it?!
5Nigel Thompson3rd Jan 2022
Michelle organised a perfect send off for our dad Peter it’s the personal touch that made all the organising simple her advice was most valuable the celebrant Richard who she recommended was excellent and Mick lead the procession immaculately making a sad occasion as easy and memorable as possible
A truly professional but personal service by all concerned
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Dear Nigel, thank you for asking us to look after your Dad's funeral arrangements and taking the time to write such a wonderful review. It was a privilege to be asked to look after your father so soon after losing your father-in-law. I'm pleased Richard was the right choice to take the service and thank you again from Michelle, Mick and the Team at Cotmanhay.
We could not have wished for a better send off for Peter and I can't thank you all enough Sharon
Daren Hill18th Mar 2023
I'd like to say thank you to Nikki Mick Wayne @ aw lymn cotmanhay.there kindness & compassion and respect in every way towards myself and my mothers funeral service.thank you all so very much.
