Family funeral director expands services into the West Midlands

A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, a family-run funeral director serving Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire, has expanded its care for the bereaved into the West Midlands.

The 117-year-old family business has acquired an eight-acre site currently known as Chase & District Memorial Park in Litchfield which they will rebrand as Hammerwich Crematorium & Cemetery.

The site includes a new crematorium that has been in operation for 18 months, alongside a cemetery that has been open for over a decade.

In addition to the cemetery, the business has also purchased the on site crematorium which will continue to be part of the Hammerwich offering to local families and funeral directors.

Managing director, Matthew Lymn Rose said: “We are delighted to announce our acquisition of this beautiful and tranquil cemetery and crematorium in Lichfield, which is known locally for its peaceful and welcoming feel. As we’ve got to know the Chase & District team, we’ve worked closely with them to envision the next chapter for the crematorium and cemetery as the needs and requests of the families we support evolve.

It was clear that the business was ready for a new name and feel and so we have spent time developing the Hammerwich brand, which we are proud to reveal today. The site is known for its natural beauty and calming spots to sit and reflect, and of course the regal stags who enjoy the cemetery too. Hammerwich will continue to be a place of peace, comfort and support as A.W. Lymn takes the reins and we look forward to meeting regular and new visitors to the cemetery over the coming weeks.

“Over the coming weeks we will be devoting time to strengthening our staff numbers at Hammerwich and giving more support to Moira and James, as well as investing resources in improving the site itself and liaising with local funeral directors who may not have regularly visited the cemetery or crematorium. We look forward to getting to know the community in and around Lichfield and bringing the A.W.”