Our History & Heritage

Our History & Heritage

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

Our Family Owned & Managed Business

The business is still wholly owned and managed by the founder’s family: The business is currently controlled by the fourth and fifth generations – Group Chief Executive Nigel Lymn Rose, Managing Director Matthew Lymn Rose, Directors Jackie and Penny Lymn Rose, General Manager of The Craftsmen in Stone Ben Percival, and administrator of the A.W. Lymn Centenary Foundation Chloe Lymn Rose, two more of Arthur Lymn's Great Great Grandchildren.

Although now officially retired, the third generation – Nigel and Jackie’s mother Sheila still maintain an interest and keep 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