A.W. Lymn Arnold

736 reviews

A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from Arnold, Calverton, Woodthorpe and other communities around the Nottingham area.

Latest Verified Reviews

Denise Duber 1st Oct 2017

Very friendly understanding staff who are very considerate to the individual needs of the relatives. Excellent service. 

Linda Benson 26th Sep 2017

I cannot fault the service which I received.  It's difficult to know where to start in recording my appreciation... I greatly valued the opportunity to visit the peaceful Chapel of Rest... The funeral itself ran perfectly, and seemingly effortlessly. The organisation was excellent throughout. The accoutrements - e.g. coffin, flowers, Order of Services - were perfect and beautiful. The advice about such matters as the choice of Celebrant and the location of the Wake was invaluable, and exactly right. But equally as important as the efficiency and professionalism of all involved was, and is, the unfailing kindness, sensitivity and courtesy of staff, who made an intolerable situation bearable.  Thank you all so very much...

Paula Cottee 25th Sep 2017

Ellie, Deanna and Nigel  were absolutely brilliant from the arranging to the day. It was a very delicate  situation due to family  indifferences however at  no point did we feel our dads final wishes would be compromised. Thank you all so much  at this very sad time. May we also thank Victoria  Corder who was also very Supportive and have a great account of our dad. We can't thank you all enough Xx

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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

St. Albans House
High Street, Arnold
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG5 7DZ

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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 967 6777

About Us

St. Albans House, situated in Arnold, was opened in 1996 by Alison Maddaford, the president of the National Association of Funeral Directors at the time, and extended during late 2012. It is now run by Russell Kemp who has a very good knowledge of Arnold’s people, ministers, churches and customs. Russell gained his Diploma qualification with the National Association of Funeral Directors and is assisted by our funeral arranger Jessica Raynor. Beryl Spencer and Jodie Ruth are the receptionists / administrators.

A.W. Lymn's Arnold branch features a parking area, reception, two private reception rooms, two visitation rooms and also a visitation suite with an adjoining room where the family can spend time in private. There are also cold room facilities and a small memorial showroom.

Russell, Jessica, Beryl and Jodie will be more than pleased to offer any assistance you require, whether this is ’at need’, or simply an enquiry for the future. The funeral home is open from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday, and 9 am to 12:30 pm on Saturday. All A.W. Lymn funeral homes are also open at any time by appointment and the telephone line is available every day of the week, 24 hours a day.

This branch covers all of Arnold and the surrounding areas including Calverton, Daybrook, Epperstone, Killisick, Lambley, Lowdham, Oxton, Redhill, Woodthorpe and beyond.

A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service is managed by Nigel, Matthew and Jackie Lymn Rose, who are keeping the family tradition in providing the best service for bereaved families since 1907.

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Denise Duber 1st Oct 2017

    Very friendly understanding staff who are very considerate to the individual needs of the relatives. Excellent service. 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that Ellie was considerate to your needs and would thank you for your positive review of the service she provided.
  • 5 Linda Benson 26th Sep 2017

    I cannot fault the service which I received. 
    It's difficult to know where to start in recording my appreciation...
    I greatly valued the opportunity to visit the peaceful Chapel of Rest...
    The funeral itself ran perfectly, and seemingly effortlessly. The organisation was excellent throughout. The accoutrements - e.g. coffin, flowers, Order of Services - were perfect and beautiful. The advice about such matters as the choice of Celebrant and the location of the Wake was invaluable, and exactly right.
    But equally as important as the efficiency and professionalism of all involved was, and is, the unfailing kindness, sensitivity and courtesy of staff, who made an intolerable situation bearable. 

    Thank you all so very much...

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for this kind and very detailed review. We are pleased that all the staff you encountered were professional and efficient as well as being kind, sensitive and courteous. We are also glad that the coffin, flowers and order of services were of a high standard. Jackie and Ellie both wish me to pass on that it was their honour to have helped you and they are pleased that they were able to make this intolerable situation more bearable for you. Thank you.
  • 5 Paula Cottee 25th Sep 2017

    Ellie, Deanna and Nigel 
    were absolutely brilliant
    from the arranging to the
    day. It was a very delicate 
    situation due to family 
    indifferences however at 
    no point did we feel our
    dads final wishes would
    be compromised.
    Thank you all so much 
    at this very sad time.
    May we also thank Victoria 
    Corder who was also very
    Supportive and have a great
    account of our dad.
    We can't thank you all enough
    Xx

    Nigel Lymn Rose replied
    It was a privilege to be asked to be involved in Bob’s funeral. It is approaching 40 years since he worked for our family company and I can still think of a few stories and anecdotes which appear, from what was said in the service, to be typical of Bob. Thank you for taking the time and trouble to publicly thank me and of course Ellie, Deanna and the staff who actually did all the hard work to ensure that “Dad’s” funeral was as he would have wanted.
  • 5 Martin Taylor 13th Sep 2017

    From start to finish everyone at A.W. Lymns, and the Celebrant Victoria Corder, were friendly, helpful, sympathetic and professional. Everything was organised with the minimum or fuss following all our wishes, and the service was a beautiful moving celebration of my wife's life. The Funeral was everything we hoped it would be, and I'm very grateful to all concerned.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that Ellie, Russ and Victoria were able to help you create a beautiful and moving celebration of your Wife's life and would thank you for taking the time to leave this kind review.
  • 5 Karen Marshall 13th Sep 2017

    Kept in constant contact to ensure everything went as planned. All the staff were marvellous & very professional. 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are glad that the team at Arnold kept you well informed throughout and that everything went as planed on the day. Thank you.
  • 5 Scott Gibbons 30th Aug 2017

    Extremely professional service.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your high appraisal and 5* rating.
  • 5 Surgey Teresa 28th Aug 2017

    Caring and compastionate well organised first class service 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your high appraisal, we are pleased you found the team at Arnold to be caring and compassionate and that you received first class service throughout.
  • 5 Judith Margaret Unell 22nd Aug 2017

    We were very impressed with the way in which AW 
    Lymn handled my father's funeral. The approach was personal and kind but completely professional too. We felt that they would completely support the choices we made about the funeral without any pressure to purchase 'extras'. There was complete transparency about costs. On the day, the funeral director was most sympathetic and kind, immediately agreeing to postpone the start of the ceremony until the arrival of my father's only surviving brother, who had been stuck in traffic. With the help of Ellie and her team at AW Lymn, we were able to give my father a simple, beautiful and heartfelt farewell.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for this kind and detailed review. We are pleased that Ellie offered guidance and support during the arrangments, without any pressure, enabing you to creare and simple and heartfelt service for your father. We are also glad that Mark was able to postpone the start of the service so your Uncle was in attendance from the start.
  • 5 Judith Scholes 21st Aug 2017

    I was very pleased with all the arrangements for my husband's funeral and was grateful for the flexibility and understanding shown towards us as a family at a very distressing time. Many practical aspects have been managed by Lymn's and this has been invaluable.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased that Ellie offered flexibility and understanding during the arrangements and are glad that we were able to help manage some practical aspects for you. Thank you.
  • 5 Kelly Cross 20th Aug 2017

    Well versed professional service with fihnoty as the main focus

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for this kind review, we are pleased that you received professional service throughout.
  • 5 Susan Marshall 18th Aug 2017

    Absolutely professionally dealt with can not fault the service and organisation of the funeral throughout.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that all the team at Arnold looked after you so well as this sad and difficult time and would thank you for this lovely review.
  • 5 Pamela Lamb 15th Aug 2017

    From the beginning of the arrangements to the funeral day we were treated with respect and courtesy by all the staff and cannot thank them enough for helping us give John the funeral he deserved.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that you found all the team at Arnold to be courteous and respectful and are glad that their support and advice enabled you to create the funeral John deserved. Thank you.
  • 5 Deborah Mellors 14th Aug 2017

    I cannot praise the staff at A W Lymns (Arnold) enough. They were supportive, caring, professional and bent over backwards to ensure our wishes were carried through. They made what was a very sad time bearable and the funeral was smooth and seamless. I would recommend their service to anyone who has a bereavement.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for this kind review and your recommendation. We are pleased that the team at Arnold were supportive, caring and accommodating and helped to make this sad time a little more bearable for you and your family.
  • 5 Gaye Tate 14th Aug 2017

    Well handled, Ellie is excellent and made the experience as hassle free as possible. Mark on the day was absolutely wonderful, kind, sincere and a pleasure to be taken care of by him at such a sad time. Gaye

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind words, in particular in regards to the care and support offered by Ellie and Mark both before and at the time of the funeral. We are pleased that you felt so well looked after and are glad that they were able to make this sad time a little easier for you.
  • 5 Lorraine Lockley 13th Aug 2017

    Thank you .

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your high appraisal of the service offered by our team at Arnold.
  • 5 Walter Shardlow 11th Aug 2017

    Lymn,s have been our family funeral directors for years wouldn't go anywhere else they are not only professional but so caring to all our needs they helped us through our difficult time thankyou so much

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased that you have once again received professional caring service from our team at Arnold at this difficult time.
  • 5 Donna Batchelor 7th Aug 2017

    we lost our beloved mum very suddenly at the age of 65, so unexpected, we were in utter shock, Elllie & Beryl at Lymns in Arnold welcomed us in, took charge and within an hour we had a funeral arranged
    They arranged the chapel of rest for us so we could visit Mum in peace , none of us had ever done this, Beryl helped my Aunt do my mums hair and make up, we will be forever grateful for that, Ellie and Beryl were a constant source of advice and support, they made was such a horrific time for us , that little bit easier
    I will never forget their kindness, and Russell, and his team on the day of the funeral, so professional, caring and respectful, thank you all so much
    Donna. Stuart & Kris Kerry

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for this kind and detailed review. We are pleased that Ellie and Beryl offered such great support during this difficult and unexpected time, and that their help with extra details such as Mum's hair and make-up made such a difference for you. Thank you.
  • 5 Diane Goodman 6th Aug 2017

    My mum had a wonderful send of thanks to these people much appreciated x

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind review, we are pleased that the team at Arnold helped you create a wonderful send off for your Mum.
  • 5 Myrna Collins 1st Aug 2017

    Thank you for your fantastic care, from the first meeting with Ellie to the transport back to the Bowls Club. All your staff were very kind and made a difficult day a little easier to face.
    Myrna and Sally.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that the care and support offered by Ellie and the rest of the team at Arnold made this difficult time a little easier for you, and we would thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review.
  • 5 Esther Lilian Wilson 31st Jul 2017

    An exemplary, caring and professional service I would be happy to recommend A.W. Lymn 

    Matthew Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your positive review. I hope that Ellie at the Arnold Office, and Mark on the day looked after all of your needs. Many thanks.
  • 5 Andrea Clarke 26th Jul 2017

    Thank you to the Directors and Employees of AW Lymn whose professional care of our late mother Mrs. Edit Magdalena Clarke offered her grieving family the support they needed at a difficult time. The AW Lymn team showed compassion and respect towards the deceased and all members of the family and community who attended her funeral. The family wish to offer sincere thanks and gratitude for the help AW Lymn have given in organising and collecting Charitable donations on behalf of the family, for the Charities of their choice in memory of Mr. Peter Noel Byron Clarke and Mrs. Edit Magdalena Clarke:
    The Methodist Church of Great Britain's: 'All We Can' and 'Jewish Care London'

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for this kind and detailed review. We are pleased that Ellie and Russell showed compassion and respect, and offered you and your family support at this difficult time. We are also glad that we were able to help with the administration of the charitable donations and I have passed your thanks and gratitude onto all involved. Thank you.
  • 5 Helen Sloss 18th Jul 2017

    Everything went smoothly and was well organised. The people were accommodating and kind.
    Thank you

    Matthew Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind words. I hope that the way everything was conducted on the day, following Ellie's hard work making the arrangements, gave Mr. Knowles the send off you would have wanted for him. Best wishes.
  • 5 Sandra Thomas 18th Jul 2017

    Russell and team were absolutely brilliant - we couldn't have asked for any more. Thank you so much.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for this kind review, we are pleased that you found Russell and the rest of his team to be brilliant.
  • 5 Roland Campbell 16th Jul 2017

    Russell and his team were excellent,kind,polite and caring.The location for Mum's funeral was just right.  Everyone who came could not praise the organisation including Keith the Celebrant who conducted the service enough. Mum would be proud. 
    Thank you all again.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are pleased that you found the services of both the Celebrant and our team at Arnold to be excellent, and are glad we were able to help create a service that Mum would have been proud of. Thank you.
  • 5 Diane McMurdo 11th Jul 2017

    The service that lymns provided was excellent. They were very thorough, efficient with the right level of empathy. Every last detail was covered.  The coffin and flowers were beautiful - the Order of Service was exactly as we wanted. They organised the music and hymns as requested. In all we couldn't have wished for a better funeral for our mother.  

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind review, we are pleased that Ellie's attention to detail ensured that everything was exactly as you wanted and she treated you with care and empathy.

Address
St. Albans House
High Street, Arnold
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG5 7DZ

Open map

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

Denise Duber 1st Oct 2017

Very friendly understanding staff who are very considerate to the individual needs of the relatives. Excellent service. 

Linda Benson 26th Sep 2017

I cannot fault the service which I received.  It's difficult to know where to start in recording my appreciation... I greatly valued the opportunity to visit the peaceful Chapel of Rest... The funeral itself ran perfectly, and seemingly effortlessly. The organisation was excellent throughout. The accoutrements - e.g. coffin, flowers, Order of Services - were perfect and beautiful. The advice about such matters as the choice of Celebrant and the location of the Wake was invaluable, and exactly right. But equally as important as the efficiency and professionalism of all involved was, and is, the unfailing kindness, sensitivity and courtesy of staff, who made an intolerable situation bearable.  Thank you all so very much...

Paula Cottee 25th Sep 2017

Ellie, Deanna and Nigel  were absolutely brilliant from the arranging to the day. It was a very delicate  situation due to family  indifferences however at  no point did we feel our dads final wishes would be compromised. Thank you all so much  at this very sad time. May we also thank Victoria  Corder who was also very Supportive and have a great account of our dad. We can't thank you all enough Xx

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