A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service

A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service Welcome to A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service. Our family serving your family since 1907. Lymn and now known as A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service was formed.

In August 1907 Arthur William Lymn conducted his first funeral and the undertakers originally trading as A.W. Since then the business has continued to maintain the founder’s vision of placing the emphasis on:

Quality of service
Value for money
Putting profits back into the company for the benefit of the client

The business is still wholly owned and managed by the founder’s family: The business i

s currently controlled by the fourth and fifth generations – Chairman Nigel, Managing Director Matthew, Jackie, Penny and Chloe. General Manager of The Craftsmen in Stone, is another of Arthur Lymn's Great Great Grandsons Ben Percival. Although now officially retired, the third generation – Nigel and Jackie’s mother Sheila still maintains an interest and keeps a watching brief. Our Brand Values
Families throughout Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield and the surrounding area have had funerals taken care of by Lymns and the firm intends to carry on doing so in the same dignified way for many years to come, offering:

Excellent reputation
Highly qualified and experienced staff
Accessibility - network of local offices serving Nottinghamshire & South Derbyshire
Long history and association with the local community
Customised funeral themes including Burial at sea & Woodland Burial
Personalised coffins including woven, environmentally friendly or customised picture coffins
Pre-Paid Funeral Plans offering reassurance and financial benefits

We're delighted to report that the Bereavement on the Curriculum campaign has proved successful 👏We've been proudly supp...
22/07/2025

We're delighted to report that the Bereavement on the Curriculum campaign has proved successful 👏

We've been proudly supporting the campaign, which has been driven by John Adams, of Perry & Phillips Funeral Directors and former President of the National Association of Funeral Directors, with help from our friends at Archway Learning Trust.

After years of campaigning, petitioning and lobbying, The Department for Education has just this week confirmed an update to their statutory guidance on health and relationships education. A huge milestone.

It outlines that by the end of primary school, pupils should be taught that change, loss and bereavement can provoke a range of feelings, that grief is a natural response to bereavement, and that everyone grieves differently.

By the end of secondary school, they should be taught how families and relationships change over time, including through birth, death, separation and new relationships.

This is an incredible achievement and we'e very proud to have contributed to what we believe is a hugely important cause.

Our thanks and congratulations to all who have helped make this possible.

Pictured below are Matthew Lymn Rose, Managing Director of A.W. Lymn, with staff from Archway Learning Trust.

We know our Rolls-Royce fleet are popular - so here's more on their history.During the 1970s, several of our vehicles we...
16/07/2025

We know our Rolls-Royce fleet are popular - so here's more on their history.

During the 1970s, several of our vehicles were painted in a fetching two-tone livery of black and silver. This came about after we purchased a silver Phantom V, which was planned to be repainted black but proved popular in the silver before we could do so.

The two-tone livery proved to be ideal for both funerals and weddings, and lasted until around 1988, when many of these vehicles became fully silver.

We recently repainted our Phantom VIII into a modern version of this livery - and we think it looks fantastic.

Find out more about our fleet in the comments below ⬇️

We've grown substantially over the years, from our original base in Nottingham to our current total of 25 funeral homes ...
15/07/2025

We've grown substantially over the years, from our original base in Nottingham to our current total of 25 funeral homes across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.

In 2023 we celebrated 20 years since our largest acquisition to date, the Ilkeston Co-op Funeral Division. This saw us add funeral homes in Ilkeston, Cotmanhay, Spondon and Long Eaton in Derbyshire, as well as Stapleford and Wollaton in Nottinghamshire, to our network of branches.

This was a major expansion for us, and since then we've gone on to acquire more funeral businesses across the East Midlands.

Recent additions include the opening of the Bottesford home, marking our first in Leicestershire, and Hammerwich Crematorium & Cemetery.

Find out more about our funeral homes in the comments below ⬇️

We're well known for our Rolls-Royce fleet, thought to be the largest funeral fleet in the world.It didn't quite start o...
14/07/2025

We're well known for our Rolls-Royce fleet, thought to be the largest funeral fleet in the world.

It didn't quite start out like that, though. Our first motor vehicle was the Ford Model T van pictured below in 1924.

Also pictured are two of our earliest hearses.

Do you have a favourite A.W. Lymn vehicle from over the years? Let us know below ⬇️

Before the age of the car, our funeral hearses all looked very much like this - horse-drawn.We're known for our fleet of...
11/07/2025

Before the age of the car, our funeral hearses all looked very much like this - horse-drawn.

We're known for our fleet of Rolls-Royce vehicles now, but prior to 1924 - when we got our first motor vehicle - horse-drawn hearses and hand biers were our only offering.

Despite now having what we believe to be the largest funeral fleet of Rolls-Royce vehicles in the world, we still offer the horse-drawn horses to this day. We can even provide the hand biers for smaller village funerals.

A wide variety of plumes, drapes and tacks can be selected to personalise the procession.

Find out more about the horses via the link in the comments ⬇️

Nigel and Penny were pleased to be part of the 100 Years of the Rolls-Royce Phantom display at the Royal Automobile Club...
09/07/2025

Nigel and Penny were pleased to be part of the 100 Years of the Rolls-Royce Phantom display at the Royal Automobile Club today.

They attended with 1 YWP, our Phantom VI, as part of the line-up marking a century of the Rolls-Royce Phantom.

We've been a proud family business ever since our foundation by Arthur William Lymn (left) and Harold Lymn (right) in 19...
09/07/2025

We've been a proud family business ever since our foundation by Arthur William Lymn (left) and Harold Lymn (right) in 1907.

In 1929, following Arthur’s passing, Harold and Arthur's wife Louisa stepped up to carry the business forward. When Louisa passed in 1939, Harold took the reins, steering the firm through the challenges of WWII, while volunteering with the Civil Defence mortuary.

The next generation - Harold’s son Douglas and son-in-law George Rose - took the business to new heights. Both Douglas and George became members of the British Institute of Embalmers and were part of the first ever repatriation of remains from England to Pakistan.

In 1977, a year after Harold’s passing, we moved our HQ to Robin Hood House on Robin Hood Street, where we proudly remain today.

We had a great time at the Registration Number Club Rally at Wythall Transport Museum in Worcestershire this weekend 🚗Th...
08/07/2025

We had a great time at the Registration Number Club Rally at Wythall Transport Museum in Worcestershire this weekend 🚗

The event is the original UK club for cherished number plate enthusiasts and is dedicated to the long-standing right to hold and transfer a cherished vehicle registration mark - a right which has existed for more than 120 years.

We were delighted to join 50 other fantastic vehicles in attendance, from individual number plate enthusiasts through to professional traders. We were even fortunate enough to place as runners-up in the Class 4 category with our plate ‘1 LYM’, with sixth generation of the family business, George, in attendance to pick up the accolade.

Well done to all those who took part 👏

In August 1907 Arthur William Lymn conducted his first funeral in Nottingham, and A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service w...
07/07/2025

In August 1907 Arthur William Lymn conducted his first funeral in Nottingham, and A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service was formed.

This month, we'll be going back in time and taking a look at some moments in our long and storied history.

Pictured below is our Sneinton garage - how many of you knew we'd been based in this building for this long?

Much has changed since the mid-century, but if you find yourself walking through Robin Hood Street today, you'll still find our garage with Roll-Royce vehicles in the window!

🎶 We are delighted to share details of an upcoming concert featuring Nottingham Bluecoat Singers and Blidworth Welfare B...
07/07/2025

🎶 We are delighted to share details of an upcoming concert featuring Nottingham Bluecoat Singers and Blidworth Welfare Band!

We’re especially proud to see Colum, one of our talented civil celebrants, appearing as a guest conductor on the night.

The Blidworth Welfare Band are proudly sponsored by our Centenary Foundation.

✨ It promises to be a beautiful evening.

Thank you for having us today.
06/07/2025

Thank you for having us today.

🇬🇧🇵🇹 Why do funerals in the UK take so much longer than in Portugal?It’s a question many have asked today as we mark the...
05/07/2025

🇬🇧🇵🇹 Why do funerals in the UK take so much longer than in Portugal?

It’s a question many have asked today as we mark the funeral of Portuguese International footballer Diogo Jota, held just a few days after his tragic death.

In Portugal, it’s common for funerals to take place within 24–48 hours, whereas here in the UK it can be 14-21 days or more. Why?

📜 We are bound by legal and official processes in the UK.
Before a funeral can take place here, the death must be formally registered. If the death was unexpected or unexplained, a coroner or post-mortem may also be required — and we cannot proceed until these investigations are completed. These processes are essential but can add days, even weeks, to the timeline.

🌡️ Climate & tradition — In Portugal’s warmer climate and Catholic culture, funerals have traditionally happened quickly, both for practical reasons and as a mark of respect.

🕊️ Time to plan — British funerals tend to be more personalised and elaborate, giving families time to gather, arrange a service, flowers, music and more.

📅 Availability — Crematoria and venues in the UK can also be very busy, which means waiting for the next available slot.

So while it can feel frustrating to wait so long here compared to places like Portugal, much of it comes down to law, authority, and culture — not choice.

Today’s service for Diogo Jota reminds us that no matter the timeline, what matters most is the honouring of a life.

🙏 Rest in peace, Diogo and André.

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In August 1907 Arthur William Lymn conducted his first funeral and the undertakers originally trading as A.W. Lymn and now known as A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service was formed. Since then the business has continued to maintain the founder’s vision of placing the emphasis on: Quality of service Value for money Putting profits back into the company for the benefit of the client The business is still wholly owned and managed by the founder’s family: The business is currently controlled by the fourth and fifth generations – Chairman Nigel, Managing Director Matthew, Jackie, Penny and Chloe. General Manager of The Craftsmen in Stone, is another of Arthur Lymn's Great Great Grandsons Ben Percival. Although now officially retired, the third generation – Nigel and Jackie’s mother Sheila still maintains an interest and keeps a watching brief. Our Brand Values Families throughout Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield and the surrounding area have had funerals taken care of by Lymns and the firm intends to carry on doing so in the same dignified way for many years to come, offering: Excellent reputation Highly qualified and experienced staff Accessibility - network of local offices serving Nottinghamshire & South Derbyshire Long history and association with the local community Customised funeral themes including Burial at sea & Woodland Burial Personalised coffins including woven, environmentally friendly or customised picture coffins Pre-Paid Funeral Plans offering reassurance and financial benefits