Oliver Garratt Ltd
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Oliver Garratt Ltd
Unit 1 Lyndon Yard, London
# Oliver Garratt Ltd
Oliver Garratt Ltd is a London-based private holding company with deep historical roots stretching back nearly two centuries. Originally incorporated as J.E. Gillman & Sons Ltd in 1936, the company traces its trading heritage to 1830, establishing itself as a long-standing fixture in its sector.
The company operates as a management and investment vehicle, overseeing property management operations and providing administrative and management support to its portfolio of subsidiary companies. These subsidiaries span the funeral services and memorials industry, including The London Casket Company Ltd, A E Vaughan & Co Ltd (Vaughan Memorials), Gillman & Abbey Funeral Service Ltd, and Classic Caskets—demonstrating expertise in both domestic and international markets, with operations extending to Ghana.
What distinguishes Oliver Garratt Ltd is its commitment to social responsibility alongside commercial operations. The company actively supports TEABAG, a UK registered charity dedicated to providing educational opportunities for underprivileged children and young adults in Ghana. This demonstrates a principled approach to business that extends beyond profit generation to meaningful community impact in developing regions.
The company's longevity—nearly 200 years of continuous trading—reflects reliability, adaptability and market understanding. Their diversified subsidiary base showcases operational expertise in niche markets, whilst their charitable endeavours reveal values-driven leadership. Oliver Garratt Ltd serves as both a functional holding company and a responsible corporate entity committed to sustainable business practices.
Oliver Garratt Ltd is a London-based private holding company with deep historical roots stretching back nearly two centuries. Originally incorporated as J.E. Gillman & Sons Ltd in 1936, the company traces its trading heritage to 1830, establishing itself as a long-standing fixture in its sector.
The company operates as a management and investment vehicle, overseeing property management operations and providing administrative and management support to its portfolio of subsidiary companies. These subsidiaries span the funeral services and memorials industry, including The London Casket Company Ltd, A E Vaughan & Co Ltd (Vaughan Memorials), Gillman & Abbey Funeral Service Ltd, and Classic Caskets—demonstrating expertise in both domestic and international markets, with operations extending to Ghana.
What distinguishes Oliver Garratt Ltd is its commitment to social responsibility alongside commercial operations. The company actively supports TEABAG, a UK registered charity dedicated to providing educational opportunities for underprivileged children and young adults in Ghana. This demonstrates a principled approach to business that extends beyond profit generation to meaningful community impact in developing regions.
The company's longevity—nearly 200 years of continuous trading—reflects reliability, adaptability and market understanding. Their diversified subsidiary base showcases operational expertise in niche markets, whilst their charitable endeavours reveal values-driven leadership. Oliver Garratt Ltd serves as both a functional holding company and a responsible corporate entity committed to sustainable business practices.
Services offered
Property managementCompany administrationManagement support servicesFuneral services provisionMemorial servicesCasket manufacturing and supplyCharity administrationEducational programme support