A.W. Lymn Arnold

777 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

Gay Seagrave 20th Jan 2023

Amazing service, so helpful in all departments.very caring, they all made a difficult job much easier. Thank you all once again, Russell, Emma, Beryl and Codym.

Susan Elliott 20th Jan 2023

Lymns did a fantastic funeral for my dad Cyril. They  helped with every step of the way. They are very professional, and the hearse and cars were beautiful, as were the flower ... s, my dad would have been so proud , Beryl was amazing she made the process easy for us to cope with . Thank-you Lymns  more

Judith Pollard 18th Jan 2023

Extremely efficient, sensitive and intuitive, just what was needed both beforehand during the planning and on the day of the funeral. Highly recommended.

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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 in Arnold was opened in 1996 by Alison Maddaford in her capacity as President of the National Association of Funeral Directors. The funeral home underwent an extension in late 2012 and was fully refurbished in 2023 to provide modern, comfortable facilities for families.

Led by Funeral Director Russell Kemp, who possesses extensive knowledge of Arnold’s community churches and customs, the funeral home is supported by Funeral Arranger Jessica Raynor and Receptionists/Administrators Beryl Spencer and Jodie Ruth. Together, they offer compassionate and professional funeral services tailored to each family's needs.

St. Albans House provides a range of facilities to ensure dignified and respectful arrangements:
- Customer parking for convenience
- A welcoming reception area with two private reception rooms
- Three visitation rooms, including a suite with an adjoining private space for families
- Cold room facilities for preservation
- A small memorial showroom showcasing tribute options

A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service proudly serves Arnold and nearby communities, including: Calverton, Daybrook, Epperstone, Killisick, Lambley, Lowdham, Oxton, Redhill, and Woodthorpe.

The funeral home is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 17:00, and Saturday, 9:00 – 12:30. The team is available 24/7 by telephone, with appointments available at any time for added flexibility.

A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service has been owned and managed by the Lymn Rose family since 1907, upholding a long-standing tradition of providing exceptional care and support to bereaved families across Nottinghamshire, South Derbyshire and since 2024 Leicestershire.

For compassionate and professional funeral services in Arnold, contact the team today.

Latest Obituaries

Brian   Edward Lawson

Brian Edward Lawson

Oct 1938 - Feb 2025

Jean   Selby

Jean Selby

Nov 1928 - Jan 2025

Stefania   Freyer

Stefania Freyer

Feb 1927 - Feb 2025

Neville   Thompson

Neville Thompson

May 1950 - Feb 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Gay Seagrave 20th Jan 2023

    Amazing service, so helpful in all departments.very caring, they all made a difficult job much easier.
    Thank you all once again, Russell, Emma, Beryl and Codym.

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    Thank you for this lovely review, we are so pleased you felt looked after by the whole team here at Arnold.
  • 5 Susan Elliott 20th Jan 2023

    Lymns did a fantastic funeral for my dad Cyril. They  helped with every step of the way. They are very professional, and the hearse and cars were beautiful, as were the flowers, my dad would have been so proud , Beryl was amazing she made the process easy for us to cope with . Thank-you Lymns 

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    Susan, thank you for such a wonderful review, we are really glad that we were able to help you make dad proud. Thanks again from all at the Arnold branch.
  • 5 Judith Pollard 18th Jan 2023

    Extremely efficient, sensitive and intuitive, just what was needed both beforehand during the planning and on the day of the funeral. Highly recommended.

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    Judith, thank you so much for the wonderful review, I am so please you felt you were so well taken care of. Emma.
  • 5 Bindiya Patel-Butcher 18th Jan 2023

    Professional, kind and friendly service provided throughout, and all cultural requirements were met as requested. Russ kept us updated and informed at all times, and made the arrangements as easy as possible for us all. 

    Thank you for everything!

    The Patel Family

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    It was a privilege to be able to serve your family at this difficult time.
    I’m so pleased you felt that the service provided was professional and friendly and that your cultural requirements were fulfilled for you and the Hindu community. Thank you, Russ.
  • 5 Marcia Petcher 17th Jan 2023

    Excellent service

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    It is always a pleasure to work along side you and your team, thank you for these kind words. Emma.
  • 4 Ann Spencer 9th Jan 2023

    I had no hesitation in using Lymn's for my husbands funeral, as they have organised family funerals previously. I would highly recommend.

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    Thank you for this lovely review and your continued trust in A W Lymn to take care of funeral arrangements for your loved ones. Emma
  • 5 Joanna Whitmarsh 19th Dec 2022

    Excellent funeral service, very professional and compassionate.
    Took care of all the fine details which took the pressure off myself and my family.. absolutely outstanding business

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    We are so please everything went so well for you and you felt you had such an excellent service from all of us here at the Arnold branch, your kind words are truly appreciated. Emma
  • 5 Christine Wilson 18th Dec 2022

    Emma and the team at Arnold branch could not have been more helpful, understanding and accommodating. They made a difficult time just that little bit easier. Thank you from the Wilson family.

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    Thank you so much Christine and to others in the extended Wilson family for your kind words, I am so pleased you felt well taken care of. Emma.
  • 4 Lynn Miller 11th Dec 2022

    Thank you Russ for making a very sad day for us as a family go as smoothly as possible 

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    I’m so pleased everything ran so smoothly on the day for you at such a traumatic time of the sudden loss of your Husband Tony . It was so evident that he was such a popular and well respected man with the attendance of 180 in church. It was a privilege to support you and the family during this difficult time. I wish you all well and would welcome any feedback if there was anything further I could have done for you. Thank you, Russ.
  • 5 Laura Maddock 11th Dec 2022

    Beautiful day made special by A.W lymes funeral services

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    Thank you Laura I am so glad you feel Mum got a beautiful send off.
  • 5 John Nix 9th Dec 2022

    The people that I met were invariably courteous, kind and above all caring. They treated us as valued friends, nothing was too much trouble. Everything was explained in great detail so that we knew what was happening and when it was to occur.
    The funeral was smoothly conducted.

    Thank you to all concerned.

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    John, we are glad you felt so well taken care of by us all here at Arnold, we are pleased all ran so smoothly for you. Thank you, Emma
  • 5 Helen Cornfield 6th Dec 2022

    Lymns were absolutely wonderful with the family from the initial meeting to the final goodbye. Everything we asked for was carried out in a kind caring thoughtful way, and very professional manner. Special mentions to Emma and Beryl at Lymns, to Lisa our lovely Celebrant and to Edward the funeral director, on the day, who were all outstanding and made Dad's send off one we were all very proud of.

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    Helen, thank you so much for a genuinely wonderful review, it was my absolute pleasure to take care of you all and help arrange Dad’s final send off. Emma.
  • 5 Michael Hornby 5th Dec 2022

    excellent service from bringing dad home to putting dad to rest all the staff kept me informed all the way through to the end thank you ..from michael hornby and all the family

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    Thank you Michael, you all as a family did a wonderful job with the arrangements ensuring dad received the most fitting final journey. Emma.
  • 5 Wendy Waplington 4th Dec 2022

    Excellent service all very kind and mad the day stress free

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    Wendy, we are so pleased you felt so well taken care of and that the day ran smoothly and was stress free. Thank you, Emma.
  • 5 Trevor Parker 3rd Dec 2022

    The respect, empathy and professional made a really difficult time that little but easier. Thank you

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    It was a privilege to serve you during this difficult time and pleased it went well for you and the family. Russ
  • 5 Victoria Cardwell 2nd Dec 2022

    An excellent service from all at A.W Lymn in Arnold. Thank you.

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    I am please you felt you received such an excellent service from us all here at the Arnold branch, thank you.
  • 5 Rita Mulhern 29th Nov 2022

    The staff were most helpful especially Paul Richardson 

    Thank you very much 
    Rita Mulhern.

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    Dear Mrs Mulhern, thank you for taking the time to leave a great review of our services at the Arnold Office and for your high appraisal of my Colleagues. It has been a privilege for us all to look after you following the very sad loss of your much loved Husband Mike. Take care, kind regards, Paul and all of the Arnold Team.
  • 5 Peter Yaxley 28th Nov 2022

    Help was available throughout. Very professional from first contact.
    Whole process well organized and hassle free. All staff kind polite and considerate.

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    Thank you Peter, I am so please you felt so supported and all went as well and smoothly as possible for you all. Emma.
  • 5 Jane Wilkinson 28th Nov 2022

    Kind and professional.

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    Thank you very much Jane and for the lovely email feedback we also received, much appreciated. Emma
  • 5 Jane Leonardi 25th Nov 2022

    I was extremely happy with the service I have received from Lymns. They made everything go smooth at such a stressful time. It was greatly appreciated by all of the family

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    Jane, thank you so much for such a kind review. We are pleased everything went so smoothly for you all as a family and that we were able to take away much of the stress. Emma
  • 5 Sally Anne Collins 25th Nov 2022

    Very Professional and did what they agreed. The funeral ran like clockwork. 

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    Thank you so much Sally for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. You did a wonderful job with the arrangements . Emma
  • 5 Trevor Turner 15th Nov 2022

    I Would Like To Thank You All For Looking After "Bob" & Making His Journey A Day Too Remember Thank You Again & God Bless !!!!!

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    Trevor, thank you for the review, it was a pleasure looking after you and John and helping to ensure Bob got the send-off he deserved. Emma.
  • 5 Gail Mccaffery 13th Nov 2022

    Thank you to Emma, Russell and the rest of the team at the Arnold branch for their kindness and sensitivity when dealing our Mum’s funeral.

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    Thank you for the lovely review, we are glad you felt you were looked after so well by all the team at Arnold.
  • 5 Pamela Wild 25th Oct 2022

    What a wonderful group of people so kind help and thoughtful Ifelt that they cared for me and my husband its was so brilliant and caring I can't fault it at all bless you al;l and thank you all

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    Thank you for such a wonderful review Pamela, it really means a lot to us all here at Arnold.
  • 5 Darrell Brown 18th Oct 2022

    The service we recievd was exceptional. The staff were absolutley spot on with the way they conducted theirselves. The staff made my family feel very special for the special occasion it was. I will be reccomend AW Lymn  100%. Thank you for your proffesional service you carried out it was second to none. 

    A.W. Lymn, Arnold Team replied
    Darrell what a wonderful review, a heartfelt thank you from the team at Arnold, we are all so glad you felt the service you received was exceptional. Emma.

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

Gay Seagrave 20th Jan 2023

Amazing service, so helpful in all departments.very caring, they all made a difficult job much easier. Thank you all once again, Russell, Emma, Beryl and Codym.

Susan Elliott 20th Jan 2023

Lymns did a fantastic funeral for my dad Cyril. They  helped with every step of the way. They are very professional, and the hearse and cars were beautiful, as were the flower ... s, my dad would have been so proud , Beryl was amazing she made the process easy for us to cope with . Thank-you Lymns  more

Judith Pollard 18th Jan 2023

Extremely efficient, sensitive and intuitive, just what was needed both beforehand during the planning and on the day of the funeral. Highly recommended.

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