A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service

12/01/2026

We were delighted to visit Stonebridge City Farm this morning on behalf of the A.W. Lymn Centenary Foundation.

Our trustee Paula and Ben, secretary of the Foundation, were invited to present a cheque for £850, which will go towards the farm’s running costs. 🌱

Stonebridge City Farm & Gardens is an amazing community resource, set across three acres in the city of Nottingham, providing education, support and a connection to nature for so many. It was a pleasure to see first-hand the valuable work they do.

The Centenary Foundation is proud to support local organisations like this, helping them continue to make a real difference within our communities. 💙

10/01/2026

Gaz and Ben had a busy day out and about today!

They spent the morning collecting Christmas trees on behalf of Nottingham Hospitals Charity, helping to support a great local cause. After that, they cleared some fridges that had been fly-tipped outside Keyworth Cemetery (thanks to Spotted: Keyworth), helping to restore the area and make it a more pleasant place for those visiting loved ones.

We’re proud to do our bit for the community, take pride in our local area, and help make a positive difference wherever we can. 🌱🤍

08/01/2026

A message from Nigel:

Nigel has asked that we pass on his sincere thanks for the many kind, thoughtful and generous messages that so many have shared over the past week following the announcement of his MBE.

He has been humbled by the support and goodwill shown by families, colleagues, friends and members of the wider community.

He wants to say how grateful he is, but at the same time would express his thoughts that this award is not just down to the work he has done, as it would not have been possible without the continued support of his family, his marvellous colleagues at A.W. Lymn , those with whom he has interacted in associated businesses over so many years and the support he has received from the funeral industry in general.

04/01/2026

We are pleased to celebrate Emma Hind’s five years with us.

Emma joined the Arnold team as a Funeral Arranger, bringing with her almost six years’ experience from a national company.

In September 2023, Emma moved into a new role within the business as Pre-Paid Administrator, working in pre-planning and supporting families with forward-thinking funeral arrangements. With the recent purchase of Serene Funeral Planning and the evolution of this role from office-based to more mobile, Emma will be returning to a front-line position as a Funeral Arranger and Administrator at Mansfield Woodhouse from 5th January.

Thank you, Emma, for your adaptability and five years of valued service. We wish you every success as you begin this next chapter with us.

31/12/2025

Celebrating 10 Years of Service – Dan Barnes

We are pleased to celebrate 10 years with the company for Dan Barnes, whose role within the company has grown and developed over the past decade.

Dan joined us in 2015 as a full-time Driver Bearer based in Nottingham, bringing with him a strong background in retail management. Having spent 13 years with Morrisons as a senior manager and later as a trainer in their academy.

Since joining the company, Dan has progressed into the role of Funeral Arranger, working initially out of Derby and now based in Littleover. Alongside his day-to-day work supporting families, Dan has helped behind the scenes by developing the Arranger Procedures Manual, helping to guide and support colleagues throughout the business.

Thank you, Dan, for your 10 years of valued service.

30/12/2025

It even has 7 custom-made 'stretch' Phantoms, of which only 8 were ever created.

29/12/2025

Nigel Lymn Rose, our Chairman, has been awarded an MBE in His Majesty The King’s New Year 2026 Honours List, recognising more than 50 years of dedicated service to the bereaved.

As a fourth-generation member of the family business founded in 1907, Nigel has devoted his life to caring for families across Nottinghamshire and South Derbyshire, setting the highest standards of dignity, compassion and professionalism within the funeral profession.

This “accolade of a lifetime” is not only a reflection of Nigel’s personal commitment, but also of the values held by his family, past and present and those that represent his family company on a daily basis.

29/12/2025

🎄 It maybe the first day back in the office for many but our team has been working throughout.

While Christmas looks like downtime for most, this Telegraph article highlights what the festive period is really like for funeral directors, who continue to care for families when they need us most.

👉 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12/26/funeral-directors-christmas/

For one fourth-generation director, the busy festive period is a test of compassion, tact and emotional endurance

24/12/2025

Wednesday 24th December - Open normal hours (4pm close)
Thursday 25th December - Closed all day
Friday 26th December - Closed all day
Saturday 27th December - Open normal Saturday hours - see here for details https://www.lymn.co.uk/branches/
Sunday 28th December - Closed all day
Monday 29th December - Open normal hours

For help at any time over the Christmas period, please call your local funeral home, as usual, and your call will be transferred to one of our local staff.

We have duty Funeral Directors available at all times to visit families by appointment, or to give advice by telephone.

24/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us 🎄

As we wish everyone a very happy Christmas, we would like to thank our colleagues who are working over Christmas Day and Boxing Day to ensure families are cared for when they need us most.

Our Driving Teams Kane and David, Jay and Grant, Tiv and Gaz are out on the road, providing the same dignity and professionalism as always.
David and Emma are answering the telephones should anyone need support or guidance.
Our Duty Funeral Directors, Teresa and Edward, are on hand throughout, with Matthew, our on-duty Company Director, overseeing operations.

We are incredibly proud of the dedication, compassion and teamwork shown by our staff, especially at this time of year. Thank you for putting the families we serve first.

From all of us, we wish you a peaceful and happy Christmas. ❤️🎄

24/12/2025

🎉 Celebrating 15 Years of Service – Richard Marshall 🎉

We are pleased to celebrate Richard Marshall’s 15 years with us and a career that has seen him take on a variety of roles.

Originally from Clitheroe in Lancashire, Richard joined the company in 2011, bringing with him a fascinating background. He began his professional life as an actor, working as a funeral driver and bearer alongside his acting work. Over time, his commitment to the profession grew, and he made the decision to dedicate himself fully to it, qualifying as a Funeral Director in 2007 and going on to become Senior Funeral Director for our West Area.

Richard then took the significant step of qualifying as a Civil Celebrant, becoming the first civil celebrant employed by the company, before progressing to his current role as Senior Celebrant. In this position, he continues to support families and help them create meaningful and personal ceremonies.

Thank you, Richard, for your dedication, versatility and 15 years of outstanding service. Your contribution to the company and the families you support is greatly valued by us all.