A.W. Lymn funeral home in Radcliffe celebrates 30th anniversary

A business is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a ceremony set to bring families together from across the area.

Family funeral director A.W. Lymn will host a memorial service on Saturday, November 30 at Rushcliffe Oaks Crematorium to mark the 30th anniversary of its Radcliffe funeral home, which opened in 1994, with families it has served in the last year all invited to attend.

Located at Rose House, Radcliffe-on-Trent, the funeral home has served the communities for 30 years and has witnessed many changes over the years.

A.W. Lymn was first established in 1907 in Nottingham by Arthur William Lymn and is currently run by the fourth and fifth generations of the Lymn family.

The business has grown into operating 28 funeral homes across the Midlands in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and one in Leicestershire.

Dominic Lister, an experienced funeral director with over three decades of experience, started working at A.W. Lymn 15 years ago.

He admitted that a lot has changed over the years, but that the family business place at the centre of the community has “remained steadfast”.

He said: “Towns such as Radcliffe, Bingham, and Ruddington have expanded over the last 30 years, adding new amenities like Aldi and Lidl, and lots more homes, yet they have retained the close-knit community feel that has always been their hallmark.

“Throughout these changes, A.W. Lymn has remained a constant, providing trusted, compassionate funeral services that families can rely on during their most challenging times.”

Over the years, A.W. Lymn has continued to adapt, ensuring its facilities, such as its chapels and mortuary spaces, are modernised to meet people’s needs, including washrooms for different faiths.

The business conducts between 420 and 450 funerals a year across its three Rushcliffe funeral homes.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, A.W. Lymn often utilised webcasts and technology to allow families to participate remotely.

Dominic added: “As the towns around us have grown, we’ve been there every step of the way.

“Families know they can count on us. In many cases, we’ve built lasting relationships, carrying out funerals for multiple generations of the same family.

“It’s incredibly meaningful to gain that level of trust over the years.”

In addition to marking the milestone anniversary with the special memorial service, A.W. Lymn is also celebrating the opening of its new Bottesford funeral home, which launched in May.

Mr Lister said: “What makes funeral arranging truly special is how deeply connected the process can be to the local community.

“Whether it’s a village funeral where everyone gathers, or a unique procession that tells the story of someone’s life, it’s about listening to families and making their vision come to life.

“Funerals today are so much more personal than when I first started out in the profession.

“Families have far more options, and we pride ourselves on listening to their needs, whether it’s using a sentimental vehicle for a procession or tailoring the service to reflect their loved one’s life.

“This ability to adapt while remaining a trusted constant in the community is what sets us apart.”