A.W. Lymn Bulwell

178 reviews

A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from Basford, Bulwell, Top Valley and other communities around the Nottingham area.

Latest Verified Reviews

David Gregory 9th Nov 2022

Thank you making a very difficult day, special. Excellent service thank you!

David Smith 5th Nov 2022

Lymn’s handled our dads funeral with dignity and where tremendously helpful. We knew what we wanted in terms of our the day would u gold and they made sure each need was met to the ...  highest of standards. Fantastic staff in the hardest of times. more

Joyce Stapleton 2nd Nov 2022

Great service, very caring and understand from start of process to end of funeral

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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

Main Street
Bulwell
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG6 8ET

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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 979 4944

About Us

A.W. Lymn's office in Bulwell is located at Middleton House, which is the oldest building in town, on the Main Street of Bulwell. Established in 1990, it went through a renovation and extension programme during 2008.

The funeral home features two visitation rooms, public rooms, cold room facilities and parking. The two visitation rooms can be used together as a family suite if requested.

Tony Knowles is the Funeral Director based at Bulwell and is responsible for the day to day running, along with the help of funeral arranger Paige Gleedwood..

The office is open from 9 am to 5 pm, from Monday to Friday, and from 9 am to 12.30 pm on Saturdays. You can also arrange for an appointment at a time that is more convenient to you by calling the telephone number at any time of the day, seven days a week.

This branch covers all of Bulwell and its surrounding area, including Bestwood Park, Bestwood Village, Bulwell Forest, Bulwell Hall, Crabtree Farm, Heathfield and Leen Valley estates, Hempshill Vale, Heron Ridge, Highbury Vale, Sellers Wood, Snape Wood, Top Valley and further afield.

Nigel, Matthew and Jackie Lymn Rose are in charge of the business, ensuring all families have the best quality of service.

Latest Obituaries

Heather   Groom

Heather Groom

Jan 2025 - Jun 1947

Carol   Corrinne Evans

Carol Corrinne Evans

Dec 1960 - Dec 2024

Robert   (Bob) Ashcroft

Robert (Bob) Ashcroft

Dec 1933 - Dec 2024

Irene   Edwards

Irene Edwards

Jan 1936 - Dec 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 David Gregory 9th Nov 2022

    Thank you making a very difficult day, special. Excellent service thank you!

    A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
    Dear David, many thanks for your kind review and for letting us help you at this difficult time, wish you all the best for the future. Kind regard Kim and all from A W Lymn
  • 5 David Smith 5th Nov 2022

    Lymn’s handled our dads funeral with dignity and where tremendously helpful. We knew what we wanted in terms of our the day would u gold and they made sure each need was met to the highest of standards. Fantastic staff in the hardest of times.

    A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
    Thank you for your kind words, I felt honoured that I was able to be there to support you both at the time of collecting Dad and on the day of his funeral, and am glad that you were pleased with everything we did for you. Mick.
  • 5 Joyce Stapleton 2nd Nov 2022

    Great service, very caring and understand from start of process to end of funeral

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, we are glad that you we treated with care and understanding from the first moment you contacted us, all the way through until after the service.
  • 5 Laurnah Stewart 23rd Oct 2022

    They were courteous, answered all the families questions and were patient in times of our distress.  Thank you

    A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
    Dear Mrs Stewart, we thank you for your kind review. Kim, Tony and all the staff from A W Lymn who had helped you at this difficult time wish you and all the family all the best.
  • 5 Dennis Eyre 22nd Oct 2022

    From the moment we arrived to book the date, Kim was incredible. I felt the whole Team had put a caring arm around our shoulders. We were faced with delays from Doctors etc, but throughout all of this Lymns, we're so patient and the Funeral went without a hitch, never feeling rushed on anything. The team were so very kind couldn't have hoped for anything better. Many Thanks to all involved. Dennis Eyre, Judith Bond Joanne Carmel and Families.

    A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
    Dear Mr Eyre, Judith and Joanne, Kim and the team at Bulwell would like to thank you for your kind words. We wish you all the best for the future and good luck for the move down to Cambridge.
  • 5 Linda Parker 14th Sep 2022

    Thankyou to all the team for helping us through this difficult time. The flowers were beautiful, and the Order of Service booklet was outstanding: A5 size printed on card with the poem Mum chose and 4 photos. This makes a lovely keepsake for funeral guests to remember her by.

    A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
    Dear Mrs Parker, Tony and I thank you for your kind review and wish you and the family all the best for the future. Kim.
  • 5 Peter Houlton 15th Jul 2022

    We were shown, care and kindness along with guidance to help us with the funeral throughout. A big thank you to Kim and all team at A W Lymns 

    A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
    To Mr Houlton, myself and all the staff helping would like to thank you for your kind words and letting us support the family at this difficult time. Kim.
  • 5 Nikita Cochran 21st Jun 2022

    Very professional and empathetic, thank you so very much 

    A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
    Dear Mrs Cochran, thank you for your review and for letting us help you at this difficult. Wish you well and all the best for the future. Kim.
  • 5 Lyn Connelly 31st May 2022

    Thank you to AW Lymn for the care and organisation of my husband Richards funeral.. 
      Thanks to Kim for all her help and communication throughout the whole process ..
      The wonderful service from Steven Eustace ..
      Thank You ..

    A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
    Dear Mrs Connelly, Kim and everyone who was able to help you at this difficult time would like to thank you for your review. Kim wishes you and all the family well for the future and here if you need us.
  • 5 Valerie Smith 23rd May 2022

    Fault free 

    A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
    Thank you for your feedback and to have helped you at this difficult time. Kim
  • 5 William Rhodes 15th May 2022

    A W Lymn Bulwell. The staff were very professional in the way they helped us organisation of my wife's funeral. We sat down with them and went through what we wanted, from the smallest detail to the most important things that we needed to do. Before the day of the funeral we were given a call to talk about the arrangements for the day. Myself and my family would like to say a very big thankyou to all the staff involved. THANKYOU. WIlliam Rhodes.

    A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
    Dear Mr Rhodes, it was a pleasure to have meet you and your family even in such sad circumstance of losing Eileen. Thank you for letting Kim, Tony and A W Lymn to help you in this difficult time. I wish you all the best for the future. Kim.
  • 5 Alan Richardson 18th Apr 2022

    Everyone was so helpful and very professional 

    A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
    Dear Mr Richardson, We would like to thank you for your kind words and wish you all the best for the future. Kim & Tony
  • 5 Madeleine Heraghty 20th Mar 2022

    Excellent. I think you have done an amazing job from beginning to the end. Thankyou so much.

    A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
    Dear Madeleine, thank you for your lovely review and we all wish you well, from Kim, Tony and the team who supported you on the day of your Mum’s service.
  • 4 Alan Caygill 18th Mar 2022

    Very professional service 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for you kind words and positive review. If there was anything further our team could have done to support you then we would welcome this feedback as we strive to offer a 5* service at all times.
  • 5 Charlene Hulland 5th Mar 2022

    Words cannot express how much I appreciate every last detail that AW lymn did for me everyone I came into contact with showed me so much care and empathy,I will never forget the warmth they showed and the support they so freely gave.thankyou to everyone at A W lymn Bulwell. X

    A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
    Dear Charlene, Tony, I, and all the team would like to thank you for your kind review and for letting us help you at this difficult time. We wish you and all your family the best for the future. Kim
  • 5 Jayne Peet 27th Feb 2022

    Thank you to all the staff for their support at a most emotional time - very much appreciated by me, my husband and family

    Jayne Peet

    A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
    Dear Mrs Peet, Tony and I would like to thank you for your kind review and we are glad to have helped you and your family at this difficult time. We wish you all well for the future and take care. Kim.
  • 4 Roy Jackson 23rd Jan 2022

    They was very polite towards us on the sad day of Barbara jackson we had a little upset but it got resolved has good has it could of done .

    Matthew Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your review, we are very sorry that the flowers caused a 10 minute delay in arriving at your house, but as discussed at the time thank you for your kindness shown to Tony, and from yoru comment it appears that our apology, and adjustment made to your account was acceptable. Thank you.
  • 5 Lisa Black 11th Dec 2021

    Lymns organised my mums funeral. The staff were kind, caring and above all guided me through what needed to be in place. Thankyou

    A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
    Kim, Tony and all the team would like to thank you for your kind review and wish you and your family all the best for the future.
  • 5 Annette Scholes 2nd Oct 2021

    Professional and caring throughout the entire process.
    We had pre planned and paid, and everything went smoothly.

    A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
    Dear Mrs Scholes, thank you for your kind feedback. You are a very kind and lovely lady, it was a pleasure meeting you even though under sad circumstances. Kim.
  • 5 Darron Hamilton 23rd Sep 2021

    Peace of mind from start to finish with 100% support and care put into my wife/our mums funeral. A massive thankyou to kim for her entire heart effort and steven for his unique service.We were left in safe hands with lymns throughout. Many thanks Ange Hamiltons family

    A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
    Thank you for your kind message and for letting me help you at this difficult time. I wish you all the best and take care. Kim.
  • 5 Patricia Irene Parker 6th Sep 2021

    They are amazing thank you so much for your help 

    A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
    It was a pleasure to help you Pat and your daughter through this difficult time. Thank you, Deanna.
  • 5 Bev Sherwin 31st Aug 2021

    Lymns are amazing they did everything they could for my father in law .
    He looked happy .
    Thank you for alm you did

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for this great review, we are glad that you were so pleased with all that we did and that we made your father in law look happy and at peace.
  • 5 Teresa Simms 29th Aug 2021

    Fantastic in every way. Helped in every way possible. Very polite and advised us In the best possible way

    A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
    Thank you for your kind words, both Deanna and I are glad that our help was much appreciated. Tony.
  • 5 Michelle Gregory 6th Aug 2021

    Very supportive helped to make the day perfect  

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are glad that Kim and her team help you create the perfect service. Thank you.
  • 5 Denise Brown 26th May 2021

    At such a sad and depressing time Tony Knowles and the team at Lymns made it a wonderful day for my late husband Mr Allan Brown. No question was silly. They showed compassion and empathy. Words can not be explained. Thank you so much. Denise Brown

    A.W. Lymn, Bulwell Team replied
    It was my pleasure to help you with the arrangements for your husband and I am glad that with my support you were able to create a wonderful day in memory of him. Thank you, Tony.

Address
Main Street
Bulwell
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG6 8ET

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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

David Gregory 9th Nov 2022

Thank you making a very difficult day, special. Excellent service thank you!

David Smith 5th Nov 2022

Lymn’s handled our dads funeral with dignity and where tremendously helpful. We knew what we wanted in terms of our the day would u gold and they made sure each need was met to the ...  highest of standards. Fantastic staff in the hardest of times. more

Joyce Stapleton 2nd Nov 2022

Great service, very caring and understand from start of process to end of funeral

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