A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from Harlow Wood, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield and other communities around the Mansfield area.
Latest Verified Reviews
Tracey Pepper24th Jul 2018
Was very well looked after everyone was amazing and Karen Horton did an amazing job of talking me threw everything x
Beverly Bancroft25th Jun 2018
Great service received from all staff concerned from the initial enquiry through to the actual funeral service. Understanding, empathy and respect shown at all times and the support given by Karen at the Sutton office was top class. Thankyou for the care shown to my son.
Denis Staples 19th Jun 2018
I was very pleased with the quality of service we got from Jonathan and Karen. I would recommend anyone to go to the Sutton branch to get the compassionate approach we got, once again thank you for the way we where looked after and helped with everything we wanted. Denis Staples
Funeral arranger Karen Horton is in charge of the branch, along with senior funeral director and area manager Jonathan Baker.
The Sutton office, which became a part of the A W Lymn group in 2013, also deals with Lymn Vouchers and pre-paid funeral plans.
The site features full client facilities such as a family room, visiting room and cold room, and A.W. Lymn's funeral arranger, Jackie Potter, from A W Lymn Shirebrook also lives on the premises.
Karen is at the office from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm and also after hours by appointment. You can receive assistance by calling A.W. Lymn Sutton's telephone number, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The branch covers all of Sutton in Ashfield and its surrounding area including Berry Hill, Blidworth, Harlow Wood, Forest Town, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Ladybrook, Mansfield, Rainworth and beyond.
A W Lymn The Family Funeral Service was founded in 1907 by Arthur William Lymn. Jackie, Matthew and Nigel Lymn Rose currently run the company.
Was very well looked after everyone was amazing and Karen Horton did an amazing job of talking me threw everything x
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you Tracey for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment. I am pleased I was able to help and guide you in creating the Funeral you wanted for her. She was well loved by her family and friends. Karen.
5Beverly Bancroft25th Jun 2018
Great service received from all staff concerned from the initial enquiry through to the actual funeral service. Understanding, empathy and respect shown at all times and the support given by Karen at the Sutton office was top class. Thankyou for the care shown to my son.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that Karen and her team showed understanding, empathy and respect throughout, particularly to your son, and she joins me in thanking you for your kind words.
5Denis Staples 19th Jun 2018
I was very pleased with the quality of service we got from Jonathan and Karen. I would recommend anyone to go to the Sutton branch to get the compassionate approach we got, once again thank you for the way we where looked after and helped with everything we wanted. Denis Staples
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Iâm pleased we were able to offer the support and guidance needed to all Mrs Staples Family and Friends before and after the funeral and on the day itself. Thank you, Karen.
5Susan Smith9th Jun 2018
Excellent
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Karen joins me in thanking you for your excellent review, she is glad that she was able to support you during this difficult time
5Sue Lumley 8th May 2018
Very professional service, couldn’t have asked for better. Karen was excellent at guiding us through everything at a very difficult time. All A W Lymn staff have been professional,courteous and very respectful.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
At such a very difficult time Iâm pleased I was able to guide and support you, and I thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely comment. Karen.
5Ann Hemp3rd Apr 2018
It was lovely all the way though,Karen was great nothing was to much trouble,she sure is in the right job.thank you to everyone else who made a sad day into a lovely one.Ann Shaun &Robert
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind words particularly in regards to Karen and the support she offered throughout, we are pleased that her and the rest of her team were able to make this sad day into a lovely one for you.
5Sheila Willows 17th Jan 2018
Right from Andy’s home visit to discuss Adrians funeral plans with him, nothing. was too much trouble, Karen was extremely supportive and went over the whole process with me in detail. On the day everything ran smoothly, with style and dignity. I am really pleased with and appreciative of the service provided by Lymns. Thank you
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Karen has asked me to pass on her thanks to you for taking the time to leave this lovely review and is glad that the service itself ran with style and dignity. She is only sorry that after speaking to Mr Willows himself it was necessary for you to make contact with her so soon, especially over the Christmas Holidays.
5Kayleigh Cowper 9th Jan 2018
So friendly and a reliable service. Been brilliant the whole way through. Would recommend to anyone
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Both Karen and I would like to thank you for this lovely review, she is pleased you found her to be friendly and reliable and grateful to you for your recommendation.
5Karen Fairbrother 28th Sep 2017
We would like to thank A W Lymn for their professionalism, support and friendliness during this difficult time particularly Karen Worton who was excellent.
Karen & Steve Fairbrother
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that Karen's support, friendliness and attention to detail helped you during this difficult time and would thank you for this kind review.
5Mark Cass17th Sep 2017
Excellent service all-round.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your excellent review and 5* rating of the service provided by Karen and Andy.
5Lisa Denison 9th Sep 2017
Very professional from start to finish. Karen was amazing and couldn't do enough for us. Would highly recommend.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for this great review. Both Karen and I are pleased that she was able to support you so well during this difficult time and thank you for your recommendation.
5Julia Williams7th Aug 2017
We have used Lymn's several times over the years as we expect professionalism & expert advice which they always provide. I would not hesitate to.recommend.them to.my friends
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that you have once again received expert advice and professional service, and would thank you for your recommendation and 5* review.
5Vicky, Richard & Marjorie Young22nd Jul 2017
The family can not thank you enough for all your help and support at what was a very difficult time. Karen was excellent at keeping us updated and making the arrangements and Jonathon was so understanding and made sure the day went smoothly and looked after us.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
We are pleased that Jonathan and Karen offered great support throughout this difficult time, ensuring you were kept up to date and that everything ran smoothly on the day. Thank you.
5Robert Platten 12th Jun 2017
Many thanks to Karen Horton, nothing was too much trouble for her, and she went out of her way to ensure my late wife Sandra had the best possible care and consideration in how we wanted her to be treated.
Karen went through the whole process with the utmost respect and care. Helping me and my family sorting everything out to ensure that everything went without a hitch.
I would also like to thank the Drivers & poll bearers who treated Sandra with the utmost respect and dignity.
Many thanks
Robert Platten & Family
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Dear Mr Platten, thank you for taking the time to leave this kind and detailed review of the service offered by Karen and the rest of her team in Sutton. We are pleased that her guidance, care and consideration made this sad time a little easier for you and that everything ran smoothly on the day.
5Shaun Wright26th May 2017
DONT GO ANYWHERE ELSE!!!,excellent from start to finish.Karen at Sutton In Ashfield branch was brilliant,no pressure,no 'salesman' tactics,extremely helpfull,nothing was too much trouble.Karen should be promoted!,if she is already at the highest rank you should invent a higher one just so she can be promoted to that! :-).ps if you need a 'non religious' speaker at the funeral service,i would highly recomend a gentleman called Adam Humphries (ask karen about him),lovely bloke,did an excellent job,all was perfect!.
i would like to personally thank Karen and Adam for their time and help during our difficult time............thanks a million!! xx
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for this wonderful review We are pleased that Karen looked after you so well, treating you with respect and making you feel at ease, and are grateful to you for taking the time to review her service in such detail. Karen would also like to thank you for your kind words and is glad that she was able to help you and the rest of the family at this sad time.
5John Hudson 22nd May 2017
Karen was excellent in all the arrangements and support, and thank you to all that was involved in making it a special day,
Thanks again
John and Susan Hudson
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Dear John and Susan, both Karen and I would like to thank you for taking the time to pass on this feedback, she is glad that she was able to make this sad occasion special for you and your family.
5Jayne Lawson3rd Apr 2017
Excellent . Caring and very professional from beginning to end. Thank you
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Both Karen and I would like to thank you for your kind words, she is pleased you found her to be caring and professional and is glad she was able to help you at this sad time.
5Gary Lawler28th Mar 2017
Karen can be very proud of the way she handled mums funeral arrangements. Coordinating everything in a very professional and sympathetic manner. Likewise on the day of the funeral the guys were just as professional, understanding and courteous throughout.
A resounding thank you to all at Lymns of Sutton in Ashfield
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your positive review of all the team at Sutton in Ashfield, we are pleased you found them to be professional, understanding and courteous throughout. Thank you.
5Trevor Ruston 14th Mar 2017
Very happy with the service received from A W Lymn in Sutton in Ashfield.
Karen has been fantastic, very compassionate and made sure my mum looked her very best before we saw her. She has kept us in the loop with everything. Excellent service all around. Thank you very much.
From Louise Farmilo on behalf of Trevor Ruston and family
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Dear Louise, Trevor and family, thank you for the kind words you have written about Karen and the caring and compassionate way she looked after Mum and helped you at this sad time.
5Martin Parkes 5th Mar 2017
A really good friendly service Karen took care of everything and provided a first class service ......Thankyou .....m Parkes
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for this first class review, we are pleased that Karen took care of everything for you at this difficult time.
5Julie Morris14th Jan 2017
Andy conducted my Mums funeral and he was very professional even when a problem occurred with a car, in fact from arranging the funeral with Karen right down to the day the support was amazing couldn't have wished for more pleasant people.
Thank you so much you did us proud
Julie and family
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Dear Julie, I am sorry to hear that there was an issue with the car but am glad that Karen and Andy dealt with this and the rest of the funeral so professionally for you and offered you and the rest of your family support during the arrangements and on the day itself. Thank you.
5Sue Pallant 12th Jan 2017
Absolutely faultless from the first daunting phone call. The compassion, courtesy and attention to detail shown by Karen helped us through a very emotional time. Thank you too for the respect given to my late mother, it meant more than you will know.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. We appreciate how daunting funeral arrangements can be so are glad that Karen was able to help you so well with her courteous and compassionate care.
5Wendy Blacknell2nd Jan 2017
I would just like to say that everything that your company did for us was fantastic and you went above and beyond to provide everything I asked for , I would just like to say Karen at your Sutton in ashfield branch is lovely and if it wasn't for her I don't know how I would have coped . Also Adam who looked after things on the day was lovely . What more can I say you as a company are fantastic and your staff are really special people they are a credit to you , I certainly know my mum was well looked after THANKYOU.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for this wonderful review. We are pleased to hear that mum was so well looked after by the team at Sutton. Karen is fairly new to us but the standard of reviews she receives makes her a credit to us and we are glad that she was able to offer you such good support at this sad time.
5Roy Cornwell23rd Dec 2016
Everything went to perfection. Everyone present said what a lovely service which again was mainly due to Karen and A W Lynn's staff.
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your kind review of Karen and her team at Sutton, it is wonderful to hear that everyone present thought that the service was lovely.
5James Kirkpatrick19th Dec 2016
Really helpful and friendly , they helped you feel at ease at such a sad time
Chloe Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your positive review of the service received by Karen, Andy and the rest of the team at Sutton, we are pleased that you found them to be both friendly and helpful at this sad time.
Was very well looked after everyone was amazing and Karen Horton did an amazing job of talking me threw everything x
Beverly Bancroft25th Jun 2018
Great service received from all staff concerned from the initial enquiry through to the actual funeral service. Understanding, empathy and respect shown at all times and the support given by Karen at the Sutton office was top class. Thankyou for the care shown to my son.
Denis Staples 19th Jun 2018
I was very pleased with the quality of service we got from Jonathan and Karen. I would recommend anyone to go to the Sutton branch to get the compassionate approach we got, once again thank you for the way we where looked after and helped with everything we wanted. Denis Staples
