A.W. Lymn relocates to better serve Clifton community
We are delighted to share that we are moving ahead with a brand new, purpose-built funeral home with additional commercial space and three residential flats on Clifton high street.
The successful planning application comes as we further invest in our offering to the Clifton community, relocating from the current branch, Chaworth House in Varney Road.
For over 30 years, we have been a pillar in the local community, supporting families with sensitivity in their time of need. The new branch, in Southchurch Drive, will be built to offer an even better service with more space, measuring 169.1m2 compared to the current homes 65m2, for both families and team members, a waiting room next to the chapel to allow more privacy and ease for the bereaved, onsite parking, and accessibility.
And, as with all our branches, the new Clifton location will have a cold room, a facility we pride ourself on and is included in all our funeral homes.
Alongside the funeral home, the granted planning permission will see us create residential and commercial opportunities. With the UK facing a “critical rental shortage“, the creation of six flats above the branch will be a welcome addition to the local high street, as well as the opening of a commercial space next door.
The new location, set to open in 2024 as a more visible face to the community, will be run by Funeral Director Joanna Widdowson, who has been a part of our company for the past six years.
On the new funeral home, Joanna commented: “I am delighted that we have received planning permission to carry out the new work and am excited to continue delivering the high level of service that we pride ourselves on out of a bigger and better branch. The added space and improvement of the facilities will benefit families and the team, with even easier access as we will be located on the tramline and have onsite parking.”
Pete Clarson, Commercial Director, said of the move: “It is crucial that we are a visible, easily accessible face within the community. After serving the people of Clifton since 1990, we feel now is the right time to move to a more spacious branch and are investing in a purpose-built funeral home right in the heart of Clifton, with a residential and commercial offering.”
