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Crafting Timeless Gravestones

From flat and pillow headstones to upright monuments, we honour every legacy with care and precision.

Gravestones and Civic Monuments in Victoria and Throughout BC

For over 145 years, Mortimer's Monumental Works Ltd has been Victoria’s most trusted monument maker, crafting durable, beautifully finished headstones that go from flat markers, pillow monuments, and upright stones. Our skilled artisans work closely with families to capture the essence of their loved ones, thoughtfully incorporating meaningful symbols and mementos. By producing our monuments in-house and working directly with granite manufacturers, we aim to deliver exceptional value to our clients. We also provide custom granite signage, civic memorials, pet markers, and maintenance services.

 

Our services are available in Victoria, Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and throughout BC.

What We Offer

Pillow & Flat Headstones
Pillow & Flat Headstones

Pillow & Flat Headstones

Simple, elegant markers crafted with care and precision to create a timeless tribute.

Landscape Stone Products
Landscape Stone Products

Landscape Stone Products

We offer a wide range of landscape stone products that go from stair tread and post caps to flagstones, wallstones and more.

Upright Monuments
Upright Monuments

Upright Monuments

Classic, highly visible monuments in a range of shapes and colours, including designs for Chinese, Indigenous, Hebrew, and other scripts.

Granite Signs
Granite Signs

Granite Signs

We can help you with durable, custom crafted granite signs designed for homes, businesses, and public spaces.

Civic Monuments
Civic Monuments

Civic Monuments

Durable, custom civic memorials that honour community history and collective memory.

Granite Benches
Granite Benches

Granite Benches

We can make beautifully crafted granite benches that offer a lasting tribute in cemeteries, parks, or private landscapes.

Fundraising Stone Paver
Fundraising Stone Paver

Fundraising Stone Paver

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Maintenance & Restoration
Maintenance & Restoration

Maintenance & Restoration

Professional cleaning, repair, and restoration to preserve the beauty and integrity of any monument.

Why Choose Us

Heritage of Craftsmanship
Over a century of experience in monument design and fabrication.

Custom Memorial Options
Flat, pillow, and upright headstones, plus plaques and granite signage tailored to your needs.

Competitive, Honest Pricing
As a direct manufacturer, we offer high-quality granite and fair pricing without funeral‑home markups.

Complete Support
We guide you through every step, including consultation, design, manufacturing, installation, and ongoing restoration.

Serving Victoria & Beyond
We serve Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and communities across Canada.

Trusted for Care & Quality
Known for compassion, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail.

About Us

Founded in 1877 by John Mortimer, Mortimer’s Monumental Works Ltd has grown from early quarry roots to a respected, family‑owned manufacturer serving Victoria, Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and communities across BC. Since the Mann family took ownership in 1977, we’ve upheld a tradition of craftsmanship and thoughtful service, creating granite monuments known for durability, artistry, and attention to detail. Today, Kerry Mann and our team continue this legacy from our showroom and manufacturing facility on Kings Road in Victoria, where families can see our work firsthand and meet the craftspeople who shape each memorial. For us, every monument is more than a marker, it’s a story preserved with care, integrity, and respect.

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Our Process

Reach out by phone or email to discuss the type of headstone you need, your design ideas, and the cemetery location. We guide you through options and answer any questions.


Initial Contact & Consultation

Table stone

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When your monument is finished, we prepare it for delivery and coordinate directly with the cemetery for installation. Timing depends on cemetery scheduling.


Delivery & Installation

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We contact the cemetery on your behalf to confirm size, style, and material regulations, ensuring your monument design meets all requirements.



Cemetery Requirements 

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You receive a detailed invoice outlining the monument, any customization, and installation fees. We handle all coordination so you only work with one company.

 


Clear, Transparent Billing

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Choose your stone colour, shape, fonts, wording, and any cultural or symbolic elements. We create a digital proof so you can review and approve the design before any work begins.


Design & Personalization

design and personalization

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If anything arises after installation, we stand behind our workmanship and are here to help with adjustments, repairs, or restoration.



Post‑installation Support

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Once approved, our skilled team begins production. In‑stock materials move quickly; special‑order granite may require additional time. We also conduct quality checks throughout this stage. 


Crafting Your Monument

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Our process is designed to be personalized, compassionate, and thorough, helping families navigate a meaningful but often emotional project with confidence and clarity.

FAQs

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Our 4.8‑star client rating reflects the compassion and quality we bring to every project. Explore our testimonials and see what our clients have to say about us.

Fantastic Job

“Mortimer’s was commissioned by the Last Post Fund to create monuments for 4 veterans who did not have markers over their final resting place. It was important that these servicemen were to be properly recognized and that their memorial markers reflect the heritage status of Holy Trinity Cemetery. Mortimer’s did a fantastic job creating these markers to the specifications we asked for, matching these headstones to the existing veteran’s markers in the cemetery. JB did a great job ensuring that all were properly installed and would remain as permanent reminders of the sacrifices made by our veterans. Thank you for helping us honour them.”

Dan L

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Professional Affiliations

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The Chamber logo with text: Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber logo: Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce text on white background.
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