A.W. Lymn Cotmanhay

193 reviews

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

Mel Wilson 14th 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.

Joanne Foster 18th Dec 2019

Didn't feel pressured made the process of arranging very helpful

Mario Rizzardi 12th Nov 2019

Very kind and patient. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything was done correctly. We have nothing but praise for them.

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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

113 Cotmanhay Road
Cotmanhay
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 8NG

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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: 0115 930 1639

About Us

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 director 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.

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Mel Wilson 14th 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, I’m grateful you both trusted me to help with the decisions made. Thank you for you kind words and comments – Michelle, Mick and Wayne.
  • 4 Joanne Foster 18th 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.
  • 5 Mario Rizzardi 12th 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.
  • 5 Ann Porter 29th 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.  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.
  • 5 Pat Clements 28th 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 Michelle’s 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.
  • 5 Diane 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.
  • 5 Lisa Cragg 11th Oct 2019

    I would just to like to say thank you so much for your professionalism and for giving Jamie the best funeral I could of hoped for. The coffin was amazing all of the guests could not believe their eyes they had never seen anything like it. Also thank you for taking such good care of Jamie you did everything that was asked of you and I felt a great comfort knowing he was being so well looked after.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Please pass on my thanks to Mrs Cragg, I am very happy that everything went as she had wished. Mrs Cragg and the family put their trust in me and this feedback makes me so happy knowing I did everything right. Thank you, Mick.
  • 5 Rhona Draper 8th Oct 2019

    Excellent caring people treating the family with dignity and respect. 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    I am happy that I was again able to help you and your family during this sad time and I would like to thank you for this review. Mick.
  • 5 Tara Fretwell 17th Sep 2019

    My dad had the best send off ever and couldn’t have done it without Lymns they were incredible and so supportive 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Mick, Ralph and I would like to thank you for your lovely words and comments, Michelle
  • 5 Margaret Lacey 15th Sep 2019

    Could not thank them enough, Michelle is lovely and understanding 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Michelle has asked me to pass on her personal thanks for this lovely review and she is glad that she was able to help you during this sad time.
  • 5 Lianne Strange 13th Sep 2019

    Michelle was very helpful and made the process go smoothly at a very difficult time.

    Every member of staff was very professional and helpful and explained everything well.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are glad that everything was properly explained to you and that all of the team were professional and helpful throughout. Thank you.
  • 5 John Dilks 25th Aug 2019

    Great service, can't thank them enough for the way they looked after us and mum

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you Mr Dilks for these kind words. We are very happy everything went the way you had wished. Mick.
  • 5 Barry Naylor 23rd Aug 2019

    Excellent service & support at a difficult time. Mick and staff could not have been more professional. Every detail is carefully considered and explained, with arrangements made as you require. I would highly recommend A.W Lymm to anyone in the same circumstance.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    It is very nice to see these kind words about myself and my team and to know that everything went the way you had wished. Thank you also for your recommendation. Mick.
  • 5 Jill Fisher 5th Aug 2019

    We were so very pleased with everything you did for our Dad.

    From start to finish you helped us through a difficult time with thoughtfulness and compassion. Thank you from all the family.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are glad that the compassion and thoughtfulness shown by the team at Cotmanhay made this difficult time as little easier for you. Thank you.
  • 5 Brian Eades 28th Jul 2019

    unbelievable, kind and very helpful.
    you all made everything so easy in such a difficult time.
    Nothing was ever to much trouble for you, I will never ever be able to say how thankful I am that you made my Mams passing such a joyful day......just as she wanted.
    thank you all so much x

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Michelle, Mick and Wayne would all like me to pass on their personal thanks to you for these lovely words. They are pleased that they were able to make this sad time into the joyful one that she would have wanted. Thank you.
  • 5 Valerie Shaw 7th Jul 2019

    Very professional, compassionate and couldn’t do enough for us. Wouldn’t go with anyone else 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Mick, myself and the rest of the Cotmanhay team offer our heartfelt thanks to you for your lovely words and comments. Thank you, Michelle.
  • 5 Norma Fyfe 23rd Jun 2019

    Everyone of the staff made this difficult time so much easier to bear. At every turn of events they were there with advise and support. Thank you to them all.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Can you please pass on my thanks to Mrs Fyfe and the family for these kind words. I went to the home to do the arrangements and I looked after the family on the day. Very sadly we only did Mr Fyfe’s sisters funeral about 6 weeks ago. I am so glad everything went so well. Thank you, Mick.
  • 5 Ray Allsebrook 12th May 2019

    Great service and very professional, they take all of the stress out of a very sad time.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Both Mick and Michelle have asked me to pass on their personal thanks to you for your kind words, they are glad they were able to take some of the stress out of this sad time for you.
  • 5 Colleen Ferris 5th May 2019

    At at time when you really don’t know what way to turn this amazing company just take all the worries away from you in planning a funeral for your loved one from start to finish absolutely outstanding service advice and compassionate thank you so much Michelle mick and team you helped us give our Mam her journey to heaven so beautiful ❤️

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your wonderful words. We are really pleased that Mick and Michelle took away all your worries and were able to help you create a beautiful service for your Mam. They have both asked that I pass their personal thanks on to you.
  • 5 Lisa Holmes 22nd Apr 2019

    I would firstly like to thank the two guys who collected my Dad from home, Matthew & Gary, how professional and dignified you were. Finally to Mick who arranged the funeral and seen it through on the day, words can,t thank you enough for what you did for myself and my family. THANK YOU

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for this lovely review. We are pleased that all the team looked after you so well during this difficult time and I have passed this on so the staff involved can read you kind words.
  • 5 Geoffrey Watson 27th Mar 2019

    ***** service from start to finish. Thank you.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your 5* rating of the service provided by Derek and his team.
  • 5 Jacqueline Wilson 5th Mar 2019

    Mick and team of cotmanhay are always fantastic we ad quite a few funerals and there brill

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    I am sorry to hear that you have had to use our services many times but am pleased that Mick is fantastic each time and that you are always very happy with the standard of our service. Thank you.
  • 5 Carole Reid 11th Feb 2019

    very professional but caring and sympathetic and met all our needs for the funeral

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    I am happy that I was able to help and guide you both through the arrangements and would thanks you for your kind words. Mick.
  • 5 Alison Colson 21st Jan 2019

    Excellent service & support

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Mick has asked that I pass on his personal thanks to you for your kind words and positive review. Thank you.
  • 5 Wendy Burridge 14th Jan 2019

    A.W.Lymn Cotmanhay were professional, respectful and very caring from the moment I walked through their door to sort out my brother’s funeral. On the day, again a very professional, respectful and accommodating service was received by their excellent staff. With many thanks to Mick Schofield.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind words. I know you were a bit worried about your mum on the day but am glad that everything went well and i was happy to help such a lovely family. Thank you, Mick.

Address
113 Cotmanhay Road
Cotmanhay
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 8NG

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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

Mel Wilson 14th 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.

Joanne Foster 18th Dec 2019

Didn't feel pressured made the process of arranging very helpful

Mario Rizzardi 12th Nov 2019

Very kind and patient. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything was done correctly. We have nothing but praise for them.

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