A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, award-winning independent family-run funeral directors operating across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire, has expanded its extensive reach of care for the bereaved into the West Midlands.
Soon to be rebranded as Hammerwich Crematorium & Cemetery, the 117-year-old family business has acquired the eight acre site currently known as Chase & District Memorial Park in Lichfield. It comprises of a new crematorium, which has been in operation for 18 months, on the site of the cemetery which has been open for over a decade. Speaking of the business’s recent purchase, which signals its growth into a brand new region, Managing Director and fifth generation of the family business 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 .