Established in Victoria, B.C. by John Mortimer of Aberdeen, Scotland in 1877, Mortimer's Monumental Works Ltd.’s proud tradition of quality craftsmanship continues today. In the early years, Mortimer’s operated their own granite quarry on Pender Island, B.C. transporting the raw materials to Victoria for manufacture. Over time, Mortimer’s began to import granite from several sources around the world to provide our customers with a broader range of colors. Thankfully, technology has made the handling and finishing of granite much easier than what it was in the early 1900’s as shown below, in a photo taken in Victoria about 1915.
The business was purchased 29 years ago, in its' 100th year, by Ken and Gail Mann.
Since 1977, the business has grown from a small manufacturing company with retail sales in the Victoria area, to a sizeable business operating in Victoria and supplying monumental stone and bronze work for the entire province of British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. Through our network of funeral directors and agents, Mortimer's can meet the needs of customers throughout the province and further afield.
We are a family owned and operated business, with an excellent reputation for providing quality monuments and superior service. Our workmanship, well known in the industry, is second to none and our monuments are a remarkable and unique testament of artistic accomplishment. Our 129 years in business forms the backbone of our product guarantee. Our objective is always to serve our clientele professionally and with thoughtful care and attention to detail. This dedication to excellence is the foundation of our service and guarantee. Creating beautifully designed, long-lasting monuments is more than just a business for us. It’s our passion. This means we take extra care to create a meaningful memorial, not just a grave marker.
We, Ken, Gail and the staff at Mortimer's Monumental Works operate our business and sales office together with our manufacturing plant at 709 Kings Rd. in Victoria, British Columbia. We invite you to visit us and see firsthand the quality and craftsmanship of our products. |
