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
Stephen Leahy13th Dec 2020
Compassionate, friendly, respectful and competent service.
Sonja Crosby 2nd Dec 2020
They were incredibly supportive of my aunt, my grandmothers only remaining relative. She had to make the arrangements all alone, so having their support was invaluable to us.
Christopher Farmer24th Nov 2020
Very excellent service helped us through this very difficult time can't thank them enough.
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.
Compassionate, friendly, respectful and competent service.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words, Michelle and I are glad that everything went well for you. Mick.
5Sonja Crosby 2nd Dec 2020
They were incredibly supportive of my aunt, my grandmothers only remaining relative. She had to make the arrangements all alone, so having their support was invaluable to us.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you to you Sonja and your family for this lovely message and comments. It was lovely seeing Jessie's achievements as the oldest member of Erewash Time Swap and helping her community through Ilkeston life. Sonja, you gave your mother a very fitting funeral, one I’m proud to have guided you through! Kind regards Michelle, Mick and Wayne.
5Christopher Farmer24th Nov 2020
Very excellent service helped us through this very difficult time can't thank them enough.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words and comments. I am pleased I could help you and your family through the difficult time of the sad passing of Della, you all did her proud. Michelle
5Ruth Gibson18th Nov 2020
We would like to thank you all for taking such excellent care of our beautiful Selina. All communication was outstanding and we would like to thank the two men who collected her, they were professional and calming.
Selina looked beautiful and the room was lovely where we could visit her.
Thankyou for organising the slideshow and video.
We were all so happy with the way the funeral was organised and carried out.
Special thanks to Mick for everything, your support and advice was outstanding
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for these kind words. I am so happy I was able to be so helpful especially with all the difficulties as a result of covid and I am glad that Selina looked beautiful when you came to visit her. Mick.
5Samuel Hallam8th Nov 2020
Very helpful and friendly nuthing to much trouble
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
MIck, Michelle and Ralph all pass on their thanks to you for taking the time to leave this positive review.
5Tracy Birtles25th Oct 2020
In this sad time I couldn’t have asked for a better service... they were exceptional from first seeing them till the funeral day !!
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your lovely comments, both myself and Mick are pleased we could help and guide you through this difficult time. Michelle.
5Evonne Collins16th Oct 2020
The team were extremely sensitive and respectful throughout. They were very helpful and would recommend them to assist you through very difficult times.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Please pass on my thanks to the family for their very kind words. I am so happy I could help them at this very sad time. Thank you, Mick.
5Joyce Sadler5th Oct 2020
Very friendly and accommodating with alterations to dates and order of service..
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Can you pass on our thanks please, It was a pleasure looking after Mr Sadler’s funeral and learning about his life as a teacher and how much his impact helped the children and the community of Ilkeston. Truly a remarkable man. Michelle & Mick.
5Tracey Matthews26th Aug 2020
Absolutely fantastic service from the team at Cotmanhay, from start to finish they were sympathetic, understanding, caring, and much more. I can't rate A W Lymn high enough.
Special thanks to the team I met along my sad journey, Mick, Michelle, and Wayne.
their help made my Dad's last journey so much easier for our family and their support was second to none.
Wish I had met you all under different circumstance ..thanks once again
Tracey Matthews
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Michelle, Wayne and I would thank you Tracey for this very kind review. We are so happy we made the arrangements a lot easier for you and the journey for your late father went smoothly. The service that you took at Bramcote was lovely so well done. Again thank you from the team at the Cotmanhay Office.
5Jackie Troiano7th Aug 2020
As always you and you loved one are made to feel so precious and cared for. All of the worry is eased by the care and attention to detail that all of the team at AW Lymn Cotmanhey provide. Michelle felt like a friend by the end. Such a personal service and nothing is too much trouble. Thank you to everyone including the Drivers in the day, David felt like a family friend and Kevin was a true gent. You are all amazing. Thank you from the bottom of all our hearts.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Jackie, Thank you for the lovely words and comments written. Understanding what a proud lady your mum was, it was a privilege to care of her and help guide you through this difficult time, On behalf of myself and my colleges involved thank you. Michelle.
5Marion Clarke 23rd Jul 2020
dads funeral was handled with respect and dignity throughout
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words, we are pleased that everything went well for you. Mick & Michelle.
5Sandra Roome 12th Jul 2020
Very pleased with how everything went, good communication throughout, couldn't fault it really well done.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words, Michelle and I are pleased that everything went well for you. Mick.
5Daniel Beer7th Jul 2020
Very pleased with the level of service and professionalism shown. Special thanks to Michelle for making sure everything went smoothly.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words, it was my pleasure to help you through this difficult time and I am glad that everything ran smoothly for you on the day. Michelle.
5Maureen Shepherd 12th Jun 2020
At a difficult time all the staff worked hard to ensure the smooth running of everything from beginning to end. The flowers were beautiful.
Many thanks for all your help.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
All the staff at Cotmanhay would like to thank you for your kind words, we are pleased everything ran smoothly in these difficult times and that you thought the flowers were beautiful.
4Wendy Marriott30th May 2020
The help and suport at the difficult time was good and service good.will use them again
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are very sorry that the governments restrictions in relation to funeral services during the current pandemic meant that you were unable to create the service you wanted for Brian but we are grateful to you for your kind words about the help and support provided by the team at Cotmanhay. Thank you.
5Shelagh Harrison18th May 2020
Fantastic team
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your high praise.
5Craig Bestwick15th May 2020
Excellent service
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your high appraisal, we are glad that you were happy with all that we did for you.
5Constance New10th May 2020
Very kind & compassionate people, they was very helpful with everything I needed to know what to do, especially in this lock down they provide the best service possible for my mum, thank you A.W.lym
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words, I am glad that I was able to help your during these uncertain times and that we were able to create the best service possible for your Mum. Mick.
5Karen Harby 30th Mar 2020
Despite the awful circumstances we are all experiencing at the moment, Lymns did a beautiful service for Barrie. Special thanks to Michelle as she went way above & beyond just doing her job. She did everything posssible to make it as lovely as possible. Thanks also to the guys for the kind & respectful way they handled everything on the day. Thankyou too to Heather for the beautiful reading. So wanted to give them all a big hug! This isn't the first time we've used Lymns. They've never let us down. Wouldn't use anyone else. XX
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
On behalf of myself, Mick and the Cotmanhay team thank you for the kind words. Iâd like to pass on my sincere thanks to Karen and Jane for allowing me to take care and arrange the funeral of Barrie. Thank you, Michelle.
5Mel Wilson14th Jan 2020
The help and support from Michelle, Mick and Wayne was absolutely outstanding.
Nothing was too much trouble despite the difficult circumstances we were faced with.
The care and compassion shown was second to none. Our heartfelt thanks for looking after our loved one after his sad passing and helping us give him the amazing send off he truly deserved.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
It was a pleasure to help and guide you and Barbara during this sad time. The thought, personalisation and care for Peter was so special you both really did him proud, Iâm grateful you both trusted me to help with the decisions made. Thank you for you kind words and comments â Michelle, Mick and Wayne.
4Joanne Foster18th Dec 2019
Didn't feel pressured made the process of arranging very helpful
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad that Mick and Michelle made the arrangement process as straightforward as possible for you and they joining me in thanking you for your kind words. If however they could have done anything further for you to give a 5* service then they would welcome this feedback.
5Mario Rizzardi12th Nov 2019
Very kind and patient. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything was done correctly. We have nothing but praise for them.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you to all your family for these kind words. I am so grateful for this kind feedback as it help us to keep up the good work we are doing in the Ilkeston area. Mick.
5Ann Porter29th Oct 2019
Everyone was very helpful and patient with us at this very difficult time. They do not give you the hard sell at all. Everything went smoothly and I have no hesitation in recommending Lymns.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Michelle has asked that I pass on her personal thanks to you for your kind words. Â It was her pleasure to help you through this sad time and she is glad that she made you feel at ease with no pressure during the difficult process of making all the decisions. We are also grateful to you for your recommendation, thank you.
5Pat Clements28th Oct 2019
Very supportive and professional staff. We were carefully guided through all the arrangements, which was extremely useful at a very difficult time. All the recommendations were gratefully received and the final service was perfect in every way. Thank you
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are glad that Michelleâs guidance and recommendations enabled you to create a final service that was perfect in every way and she joins me in thanking you for your kind words.
5Diane Stoppard 25th Oct 2019
From Start to Finish, I can't fault the service that I received and the wonderful funeral for my Mother, We dealt with the Ilkeston Office, and I have to say a big thank you to Michelle Hobbs who helped me through a very difficult time
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words, particular in relation to the support and guidance provided by Michelle. We are glad that you received faultless service throughout and that we were able to help you create a wonderful funeral for your Mother. Thank you.
Compassionate, friendly, respectful and competent service.
Sonja Crosby 2nd Dec 2020
They were incredibly supportive of my aunt, my grandmothers only remaining relative. She had to make the arrangements all alone, so having their support was invaluable to us.
Christopher Farmer24th Nov 2020
Very excellent service helped us through this very difficult time can't thank them enough.
