A.W. Lymn Cotmanhay

183 reviews

A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from Cotmanhay, Heanor, Kimberley, and other communities in the area.

Latest Verified Reviews

Samuel Hallam 8th Nov 2020

Very helpful and friendly nuthing to much trouble

Tracy Birtles 25th Oct 2020

In this sad time I couldn’t have asked for a better service... they were exceptional from first seeing them till the funeral day !! 

Evonne Collins 16th Oct 2020

The team were extremely sensitive and respectful throughout. They were very helpful and would recommend them to assist you through very difficult times. 

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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

113 Cotmanhay Road
Cotmanhay
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 8NG

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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 930 1639

About Us

In 2003, the Cotmanhay branch joined A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service. Before then, it was the headquarters of the Ilkeston Co-op Funeral Service, which opened in 1979.

Bennerley House, the beautiful building where the funeral home is located, originally belonged to a local carpenters and includes a reception area, family rooms, visitation rooms, cold room facilities and garaging for part of our fleet of Rolls Royce hearses and limousines.

Mick Schofield is the funeral director responsible for this office and is assisted by funeral arranger Nikki Anderson.

The opening times are from 9 am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday, but you can call at any time on the telephone number to arrange an appointment – you will then be able to arrange a meeting at your convenience.

The branch covers all of Cotmanhay and its surrounding area, including Awsworth, Cossall, Eastwood, Heanor, Langley Mill, Loscoe, Shipley, Smalley, Stanley, West Hallam and further afield.

A W Lymn The Family Funeral Service was founded in 1907 and is now managed by Nigel, Matthew and Jackie Lymn Rose.

Latest Obituaries

Graham   Burton

Graham Burton

Dec 1947 - Nov 2023

June Iris   Gregory

June Iris Gregory

Jun 1933 - Dec 2023

Elaine   Bowler

Elaine Bowler

Feb 1970 - Nov 2023

Jean   Annie Paxton

Jean Annie Paxton

Jul 1928 - Dec 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Samuel Hallam 8th Nov 2020

    Very helpful and friendly nuthing to much trouble

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    MIck, Michelle and Ralph all pass on their thanks to you for taking the time to leave this positive review.
  • 5 Tracy Birtles 25th Oct 2020

    In this sad time I couldn’t have asked for a better service... they were exceptional from first seeing them till the funeral day !! 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your lovely comments, both myself and Mick are pleased we could help and guide you through this difficult time. Michelle.
  • 5 Evonne Collins 16th Oct 2020

    The team were extremely sensitive and respectful throughout. They were very helpful and would recommend them to assist you through very difficult times. 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Please pass on my thanks to the family for their very kind words. I am so happy I could help them at this very sad time. Thank you, Mick.
  • 5 Joyce Sadler 5th Oct 2020

    Very friendly and accommodating with alterations to dates and order of service..

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Can you pass on our thanks please, It was a pleasure looking after Mr Sadler’s funeral and learning about his life as a teacher and how much his impact helped the children and the community of Ilkeston. Truly a remarkable man. Michelle & Mick.
  • 5 Tracey Matthews 26th Aug 2020

    Absolutely fantastic service from the team at Cotmanhay, from start to finish they were sympathetic, understanding, caring, and much more. I can't rate A W Lymn high enough.
    Special thanks to the team I met along my sad journey, Mick, Michelle, and Wayne.
     their help made my Dad's last journey so much easier for our family and their support was second to none.
    Wish I had met you all under different circumstance ..thanks once again

    Tracey Matthews

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Michelle, Wayne and I would thank you Tracey for this very kind review. We are so happy we made the arrangements a lot easier for you and the journey for your late father went smoothly. The service that you took at Bramcote was lovely so well done. Again thank you from the team at the Cotmanhay Office.
  • 5 Jackie Troiano 7th Aug 2020

    As always you and you loved one are made to feel so precious and cared for. All of the worry is eased by the care and attention to detail that all of the team at AW Lymn Cotmanhey provide. Michelle felt like a friend by the end. Such a personal service and nothing is too much trouble. Thank you to everyone including the Drivers in the day, David felt like a family friend and Kevin was a true gent. You are all amazing. Thank you from the bottom of all our hearts.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Jackie, Thank you for the lovely words and comments written. Understanding what a proud lady your mum was, it was a privilege to care of her and help guide you through this difficult time, On behalf of myself and my colleges involved thank you. Michelle.
  • 5 Marion Clarke 23rd Jul 2020

    dads funeral was handled with respect and dignity throughout

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind words, we are pleased that everything went well for you. Mick & Michelle.
  • 5 Sandra Roome 12th Jul 2020

    Very pleased with how everything went, good communication throughout, couldn't fault it really well done.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind words, Michelle and I are pleased that everything went well for you. Mick.
  • 5 Daniel Beer 7th Jul 2020

    Very pleased with the level of service and professionalism shown. Special thanks to Michelle for making sure everything went smoothly.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind words, it was my pleasure to help you through this difficult time and I am glad that everything ran smoothly for you on the day. Michelle.
  • 5 Maureen Shepherd 12th Jun 2020

    At a difficult time all the staff worked hard to ensure the smooth running of everything from beginning to end.  The flowers were beautiful.
    Many thanks for all your help.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    All the staff at Cotmanhay would like to thank you for your kind words, we are pleased everything ran smoothly in these difficult times and that you thought the flowers were beautiful.
  • 4 Wendy Marriott 30th May 2020

    The  help and suport at the difficult time was good and service good.will use them again 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are very sorry that the governments restrictions in relation to funeral services during the current pandemic meant that you were unable to create the service you wanted for Brian but we are grateful to you for your kind words about the help and support provided by the team at Cotmanhay. Thank you.
  • 5 Shelagh Harrison 18th May 2020

    Fantastic team

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your high praise.
  • 5 Craig Bestwick 15th May 2020

    Excellent service

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your high appraisal, we are glad that you were happy with all that we did for you.
  • 5 Constance New 10th May 2020

    Very kind & compassionate people, they was very helpful with everything I needed to know what to do, especially in this lock down they provide the best service possible for my mum, thank you A.W.lym 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind words, I am glad that I was able to help your during these uncertain times and that we were able to create the best service possible for your Mum. Mick.
  • 5 Karen Harby 30th Mar 2020

    Despite the awful circumstances we are all experiencing at the moment, Lymns did a beautiful service for Barrie. Special thanks to Michelle as she went way above & beyond just doing her job. She did everything posssible to make it as lovely as possible. Thanks also to the guys for the kind & respectful way they handled everything on the day. Thankyou too to Heather for the beautiful reading. So wanted to give them all a big hug! This isn't the first time we've used Lymns. They've never let us down. Wouldn't use anyone else. XX

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    On behalf of myself, Mick and the Cotmanhay team thank you for the kind words. I’d like to pass on my sincere thanks to Karen and Jane for allowing me to take care and arrange the funeral of Barrie. Thank you, Michelle.
  • 5 Mel Wilson 14th Jan 2020

    The help and support from Michelle, Mick and Wayne was absolutely outstanding.
    Nothing was too much trouble despite the difficult circumstances we were faced with.
    The care and compassion shown was second to none. Our heartfelt thanks for looking after our loved one after his sad passing and helping us give him the amazing send off he truly deserved.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    It was a pleasure to help and guide you and Barbara during this sad time. The thought, personalisation and care for Peter was so special you both really did him proud, I’m grateful you both trusted me to help with the decisions made. Thank you for you kind words and comments – Michelle, Mick and Wayne.
  • 4 Joanne Foster 18th Dec 2019

    Didn't feel pressured made the process of arranging very helpful

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are glad that Mick and Michelle made the arrangement process as straightforward as possible for you and they joining me in thanking you for your kind words. If however they could have done anything further for you to give a 5* service then they would welcome this feedback.
  • 5 Mario Rizzardi 12th Nov 2019

    Very kind and patient. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything was done correctly. We have nothing but praise for them.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you to all your family for these kind words. I am so grateful for this kind feedback as it help us to keep up the good work we are doing in the Ilkeston area. Mick.
  • 5 Ann Porter 29th Oct 2019

    Everyone was very helpful and patient with us at this very difficult time. They do not give you the hard sell at all. Everything went smoothly and I have no hesitation in recommending Lymns.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Michelle has asked that I pass on her personal thanks to you for your kind words.  It was her pleasure to help you through this sad time and she is glad that she made you feel at ease with no pressure during the difficult process of making all the decisions. We are also grateful to you for your recommendation, thank you.
  • 5 Pat Clements 28th Oct 2019

    Very supportive and professional staff. We were carefully guided through all the arrangements, which was extremely useful at a very difficult time. All the recommendations were gratefully received and the final service was perfect in every way. Thank you

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    We are glad that Michelle’s guidance and recommendations enabled you to create a final service that was perfect in every way and she joins me in thanking you for your kind words.
  • 5 Diane Stoppard 25th Oct 2019

    From Start to Finish, I can't fault the service that I received and the wonderful funeral for my Mother, We dealt with the Ilkeston Office, and I have to say a big thank you to Michelle Hobbs who helped me through a very difficult time

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your kind words, particular in relation to the support and guidance provided by Michelle. We are glad that you received faultless service throughout and that we were able to help you create a wonderful funeral for your Mother. Thank you.
  • 5 Lisa Cragg 11th Oct 2019

    I would just to like to say thank you so much for your professionalism and for giving Jamie the best funeral I could of hoped for. The coffin was amazing all of the guests could not believe their eyes they had never seen anything like it. Also thank you for taking such good care of Jamie you did everything that was asked of you and I felt a great comfort knowing he was being so well looked after.

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Please pass on my thanks to Mrs Cragg, I am very happy that everything went as she had wished. Mrs Cragg and the family put their trust in me and this feedback makes me so happy knowing I did everything right. Thank you, Mick.
  • 5 Rhona Draper 8th Oct 2019

    Excellent caring people treating the family with dignity and respect. 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    I am happy that I was again able to help you and your family during this sad time and I would like to thank you for this review. Mick.
  • 5 Tara Fretwell 17th Sep 2019

    My dad had the best send off ever and couldn’t have done it without Lymns they were incredible and so supportive 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Mick, Ralph and I would like to thank you for your lovely words and comments, Michelle
  • 5 Margaret Lacey 15th Sep 2019

    Could not thank them enough, Michelle is lovely and understanding 

    Chloe Lymn Rose replied
    Michelle has asked me to pass on her personal thanks for this lovely review and she is glad that she was able to help you during this sad time.

Address
113 Cotmanhay Road
Cotmanhay
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 8NG

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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

Samuel Hallam 8th Nov 2020

Very helpful and friendly nuthing to much trouble

Tracy Birtles 25th Oct 2020

In this sad time I couldn’t have asked for a better service... they were exceptional from first seeing them till the funeral day !! 

Evonne Collins 16th Oct 2020

The team were extremely sensitive and respectful throughout. They were very helpful and would recommend them to assist you through very difficult times. 

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