A.W. Lymn Ruddington

325 reviews

A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from East Leake, Keyworth, Ruddington, and other communities around the South Nottinghamshire area.

Latest Verified Reviews

Barry Richards 21st May 2024

Excellent service from your Ruddington branch. Gary Cooke was very helpful throughout the process, especially in liaising with Obitus, and gave clear guidance on the steps we had to take. Lymn provided patient and supportive input at all stages. We would highly recommend your service.

Libby Steel 15th May 2024

The service was excellent. Everything was organised for us with compassion and discretion. The celebrant, John was amazing and did a fantastic eulogy for my mum.

Catherine Clark 8th May 2024

Lymns have conducted several family funerals for us and they do so with absolute professionalism. Teresa is understanding without being sentimental, which is something you don't need at a time like that. Richard, the celebrant gave us a truly beautiful service and several members of the family commented on how lovely it was. Every aspect of Lymns' service is polished and dignified. I rate them exceptionally highly.

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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

45 Easthorpe St, Ruddington
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG11 6LB

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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 921 1075

About Us

Established in the 1950’s, the office was originally Oliver & Son Funeral Services but in 1994 the Beeson family sold the business to the A W Lymn group.

Set in a beautiful rural environment, this office has visiting rooms, a reception area, family rooms and cold room facilities.

Funeral directors Teresa Spencer and Gary Cooke are in charge of the funeral home and will be more than happy to help in person Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm and on Saturdays from 9 am to 12.30 pm. You can also schedule an appointment to be seen after hours if it is more convenient for you. To do so, please call the telephone number, which is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

The office covers all of Ruddington and its surrounding areas including Bradmore, Bunny, Burton on the Wolds, Costock, East Leake, Hoton, Keyworth, Kingston upon Soar, Normanton on Soar, Normanton on the Wolds, Rempstone, Sileby, Stanton on the Wolds, Sutton Bonnington, West Leake, Widmerpool, Willoughby on the Wolds, Wysall and beyond.

A W Lymn The Family Funeral Service is owned and managed by Jackie, Matthew and Nigel Lymn Rose. Nigel is a former president of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD).

Latest Obituaries

Mavis    Phillips

Mavis Phillips

Jul 1935 - Oct 2024

Dr Anne   Jequier

Dr Anne Jequier

Jun 1936 - Oct 2024

Kathleen   Hogg

Kathleen Hogg

Sep 1927 - Sep 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Barry Richards 21st May 2024

    Excellent service from your Ruddington branch. Gary Cooke was very helpful throughout the process, especially in liaising with Obitus, and gave clear guidance on the steps we had to take. Lymn provided patient and supportive input at all stages. We would highly recommend your service.

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    Barry thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to arrange to bring Patricia back to Nottingham from Bournemouth for her funeral, and final meet you on the day, after only communicating by phone or email. I’m happy that the visual tribute was fitting. Gary
  • 5 Libby Steel 15th May 2024

    The service was excellent. Everything was organised for us with compassion and discretion. The celebrant, John was amazing and did a fantastic eulogy for my mum.

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    Libby thank you for you kind words, I will pass this on to John Else. Philip, Teresa and I are pleased that we were able to help at such at sad time. Gary
  • 5 Catherine Clark 8th May 2024

    Lymns have conducted several family funerals for us and they do so with absolute professionalism. Teresa is understanding without being sentimental, which is something you don't need at a time like that. Richard, the celebrant gave us a truly beautiful service and several members of the family commented on how lovely it was. Every aspect of Lymns' service is polished and dignified. I rate them exceptionally highly.

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    Catherine, how lovely of you to take the time to say such nice things. It was a privilege to look after your family, and I must say I was greatly helped by Thelma leaving such clear instructions about the type of service she wanted-including music, hymns and poems! Richard.
  • 5 Jackie Loveland 6th May 2024

    A. W. Lymn of Ruddington were brilliant at organising my mums funeral in April of this year. Teresa came to the house to help with everything that was needed and answered all our questions, so that we did not have to worry about anything. The funeral went smoothly and gave my mum a good send off. This is the third funeral for our family with A.W Lymn in the last three years, I would recommend them highly.

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    Thank you for your lovely comments. I remember your mother very well from when I met her to arrange her Husbands funeral. She was a lovely kind lady. Teresa.
  • 5 Patricia Mudie 26th Apr 2024

    The staff are so thoughtful and caring. Would definitely recommend- they did my mum proud!

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    Thank you for your nice comments, we were pleased we could be of assistance to you and that everything went how your mother would have wanted. Teresa.
  • 5 Mark Glover 24th Apr 2024

    I would like to thank the funeral Director's at Ruddington. Gary and Teresa were brilliant to liase with when arranging my dad's funeral. Nothing was to much trouble for these people. And the funeral itself was conducted in a professional manner. By all.Thank you Mr M. GLOVER

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    Thank you Mark for your kind words. It was sad to be helping yourself and Teresa again, as another long standing Ruddington family passes away on Packman Drive. Gary.
  • 5 Andrew Smith 20th Apr 2024

    The arrangements were dealt with sensitively and kindly, the day went smoothly and Teresa took care of everything which was presented with care and respect. Thankyou

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    Thank you for your very kind comments, I am pleased everything went well with the funeral arrangements and on the day of the funeral itself. Teresa.
  • 5 Wendy May Royce 1st Apr 2024

    I can not praise Lymns enough for ensuring everything went well on the special day to remember dad. From the initial enquiry, home visit, the supporting staff at the Chapel of rest through to the funeral itself. Matthew and his team were brilliant, the day was immaculately planned and executed and a minor adaptation required at the crucial unforeseen moment was done with consummate professionalism. Thank you so much to the whole Lymns team. Tony

    Matthew Lymn Rose replied
    Tony, thank you for such a positive and thoughtful review of the service you received from Gary, the whole team and I. The day felt like a positive remembrance of your Dad, and I am so pleased that you saw it in the same way as a family. Kindest regards.
  • 5 Steven Craig Newbold 19th Mar 2024

    Gary and his team were exemplary from the start. Everything was handled carefully and efficiently, leaving nothing to chance. The cars were immaculate, all of the guys were courteous and professional and nothing was too much trouble. I can thoroughly recommend AW Lymn. Thanks to you all on behalf of my father and the rest of us.

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    Thank you, Steven, for the kind words, I will pass your comments on to the drivers. I’m happy to hear everything went well, despite the rain. Gary
  • 5 Hannah Baldwin 2nd Mar 2024

    Excellent service - thank you so much for your care and compassion

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    It was a honour to meet with you and arrange your mothers funeral. I was sorry I could not be there on the day but I'm pleased everything went well. Teresa.
  • 5 Carole Edis 24th Feb 2024

    We were well looked after all the way through.

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    Carol, I'm sorry I could not be with you on the day of your father’s funeral but I’m pleased everything went well and you were well looked after. Teresa.
  • 5 Alison Clarke 20th Feb 2024

    At a very difficult time, Lyms Ruddington guided our family though the whole process with compassion and understanding. The celebrant they recommended was excellent and all the staff on the the day of the funeral were caring and kind. I

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    Alison, we are all grateful for your kind comments about the service we provided. I will ensure these are passed on to the relevant staff, and Richard Marshall who is one of our in-house celebrants. We all wish you well moving forward. Edward and the team.
  • 5 Sharon Mayfield 20th Feb 2024

    The day went really well and Theresa and Richard the Celebrant kept us well informed of everything That went on and I like the fact that you would be able to see the draft of the service and itinerary of the whole thing so we were able to check to make sure that we were happy with everything and nothing was too much trouble.
    They couldn't have been more thoughtful and the ceremony was expressed by everyone that attended how proud Neil would have been with his send off
    Thank you very much for the time and effort done by everyone
    The hearse was perfect and the deliverance to the crematorium .

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    Sharon, it was a pleasure to meet with you and your two lovely daughters to arrange the funeral of your late husband who was such a lovely man who was very well loved and respected. Teresa.
  • 5 Beryl Callon 7th Feb 2024

    From start to finish it was faultless.Thank you to all the wonderful staff who made it such a memorable day and fabulous send off for Ron.

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    It was a privilege to be part of Ron’s Funeral, he was a true gentleman, loved and respected by everyone who knew him. He would have been so proud of his grandsons walking in front of the hearse in their armed forces uniform. Teresa.
  • 5 Anthony David Oliver 21st Jan 2024

    Excellent service from start to finish, with sincere empathy and patience.
    I was delighted that Teresa at Ruddington was my main contact , she is so easy to work with and puts one at ease immediately and throughout, working as a great team with Gary.
    Edward the Director on the day is a top class professional as well as very personable man.
    Lee our driver knew exactly how and when to interact with us over the five hours , yes five hours we were in the car with him.
    An excellent family business with standards and passion delivering the service they provide. 
    Exceptional in every respect.

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    Thank you so very much for such a wonderful appraisal you have kindly written at a very difficult time. We were all honoured to be involved in creating a fitting tribute to an inspirational lady whose influence has changed the lives of countless people, and her legacy will continue to do so. It was a real testament to her success and popularity seeing so many people lining the streets in Burton and to see the Church at full capacity. Once again, from us all a sincere thank you for your words which mean so much to us. We all wish you well moving forward. Thank you. Edward, Teresa, Gary, and Lee.
  • 5 Sue Edwards 18th Jan 2024

    Wonderful service thank you so much.

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    Thank you Sur for your kind comments, it was nice to be in the service of such an inspirational well loved gentleman. Teresa
  • 5 Karen Dobson 5th Jan 2024

    Lymns at Ruddington gave a very professional, compassionate and friendly service expecially Kirby and Theresa.
    I couldn't have asked for better send off for my mum.
    Nothing was too much trouble.
    I would highly recommend Lymns.

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    Thank you Karen for inviting me into your home to help with the arrangements for Mum, I’m so pleased to hear everything went well for her special day. Kirby.
  • 5 Robert Stentiford 1st Jan 2024

    A very professional, caring and compassionate service. Everyone involved in the funeral arrangements for my late wife provided exemplary service. Highly recommended company  

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    It was very nice to meet with you and your family to arrange the funeral and I am pleased that everything went as you wanted on the day itself. Thank you, Teresa.
  • 5 Susan Burton 11th Dec 2023

    Very professional. Very kind, supportive and caring. Very helpful, sorted every little detail out on behalf of the famuly, so that we didn't need to worry about anything. They took all of the stress and pressure away for us. They kept us informed at every stage of the funeral planning. They listened to what type of funeral and service we wanted. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything was exactly as the family had wished. I would highly recommend them.

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    Thank you for such positive feedback, I am glad we were able to help you give your mother a fitting tribute and assisted making just as you had hoped. Andrew and the Ruddington team.
  • 5 Carolyn Bredice 13th Nov 2023

    We used Lymns at ruddington. Teresa was amazing. Empathetic, caring & dealt with everything with dignity & efficiency. Teresa made a very traumatic time for us easy & manageable. Answering all our questions & finding information. Thankyou. 

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    It was a great privilege to have met you and been involved in arranging your sisters funeral. Susan was a very well respected person everyone said how lovely she was. Your tribute to Sue was excellent. Teresa.
  • 5 Gary Drew 29th Oct 2023

    All the way through the process they were excellent 

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    Thank you for your nice comments, they is much appreciated. It was nice to listen to the wonderful tributes about your mother, she was a very well loved and respected member of your family. Teresa.
  • 5 Beverley Johnson 17th Oct 2023

    Gary was very helpful with all enquiries and the carriage procession was very well organised and impressive.

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    Thank you Beverley for your kind words, it was a privilege to conduct the funeral for Barbara. Gary.
  • 5 Debbie Plowright 3rd Oct 2023

    Totally professional and efficient from my initial phonecall, nothing too much trouble. Thankyou to all we really appreciated everything.

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    Debbie and Simon, thank you for your comments, it was an honour to join you at Dora’s funeral, she will be missed by so many. Teresa.
  • 5 Katrina Sheldrake 23rd Sep 2023

    Every step of the way, staff were patient, knowledgeable and helpful. We felt like they understood our needs… 

    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    Thank you Katrina for your kind words, happy to help at this sad time for such a young loss. Gary.
  • 5 Pauline Hatton 24th Jul 2023

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    A.W. Lymn, Ruddington Team replied
    Thank you for your 5 star review, it was very nice to meet with you and your son Garry. Teresa.

Address
45 Easthorpe St, Ruddington
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG11 6LB

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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

Barry Richards 21st May 2024

Excellent service from your Ruddington branch. Gary Cooke was very helpful throughout the process, especially in liaising with Obitus, and gave clear guidance on the steps we had to take. Lymn provided patient and supportive input at all stages. We would highly recommend your service.

Libby Steel 15th May 2024

The service was excellent. Everything was organised for us with compassion and discretion. The celebrant, John was amazing and did a fantastic eulogy for my mum.

Catherine Clark 8th May 2024

Lymns have conducted several family funerals for us and they do so with absolute professionalism. Teresa is understanding without being sentimental, which is something you don't need at a time like that. Richard, the celebrant gave us a truly beautiful service and several members of the family commented on how lovely it was. Every aspect of Lymns' service is polished and dignified. I rate them exceptionally highly.

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