A family-run funeral directors operating across the East Midlands has expanded into Staffordshire after purchasing a crematorium and cemetery in Lichfield.
A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service will be re-branding the eight-acre site currently known as Chase and District Crematorium and Memorial Park to Hammerwich Crematorium and Cemetery, under its plans for the site.
Managing Director and fifth generation of the 117-year-old 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 and 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.”
The crematorium will continue to be part of the Hammerwich offering to local families and funeral directors – with investments into the site planned.
Matthew added: “It has been a pleasure to learn about the history of the business from Moira and James who run the daily operations at the crematorium.
“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. Lymn heritage, history and gold standard approach to funerals to the area.”
General Manager Moira Tunnicliffe said: “It’s a real privilege to now be working for A.W. Lymn, which has such an excellent reputation in the funeral industry and the communities it serves.
“After 24 years in the sector, I feel proud to be a part of the family funeral directors and look forward to seeing how the site will develop over the coming months.
“A.W. Lymn has exceptionally high standards in everything it does and we’re confident we’ll be able to continue to build on our quality of service with their guidance and direction.”
A.W Lymn is based in Nottingham and operates 28 funeral homes, employing more than 130 people.
