Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Albuquerque's Trusted Funeral Services
Sunset Memorial Park has been serving families in central New Mexico since 1929, offering compassionate and dignified memorial solutions. As a not-for-profit 501(c)(13) cemetery, we prioritize perpetual care and long-term stewardship, ensuring every life is honored with respect. Our services include pre-planning, traditional burials, cremation options, and family estate design, supported by a dedicated team with deep local roots and industry expertise.We maintain rigorous standards of professionalism, transparency, and community service, reflected in our board members' extensive leadership roles in civic and nonprofit organizations. Our commitment to excellence is underscored by our status as the state's most highly endowed perpetual care cemetery, guaranteeing enduring care for generations of families.
Services
Pre-Planning
Cremation Options
Entombment
Family Estates
In-Ground Burial
Details
- Year established: 1929
Highlights and features
- We have served central New Mexico families since 1929.
- We are the state's most highly endowed perpetual care cemetery.
- Our team includes industry experts with decades of local experience.
- We offer flexible pre-planning and payment options.
- Our board members hold leadership roles in regional nonprofits and businesses.
Services
Pre-Planning
Our pre-planning service allows individuals to make informed decisions about their final arrangements, reducing emotional and financial burdens for loved ones. We offer customizable plans with transparent pricing and flexible payment options. This service ensures personal wishes are honored while providing peace of mind through comprehensive, future-ready solutions.
Cremation Options
We provide dignified cremation solutions including in-ground burial, above-ground niches, and scattering in designated memorial gardens. Our staff guides families through every step, ensuring compliance with religious and cultural preferences. Options are available to suit diverse needs while maintaining the same level of care and respect as traditional services.
Entombment
Our entombment options feature classic and Santa Fe-style mausoleums with climate-controlled environments. These spaces offer permanent, protected memorials that accommodate individual or family needs. Embalming is required for above-ground placements to preserve dignity and meet regulatory standards for long-term care.
Family Estates
Custom-designed family estates and private mausoleums create legacy spaces for multiple generations. These exclusive areas allow personalized architectural elements and memorial features. The service includes collaborative design support to create meaningful, enduring tributes that reflect family heritage and values.
In-Ground Burial
We offer single and double-depth in-ground burial plots with required outer enclosures for preservation. This traditional option provides permanent memorialization with personalized headstone opportunities. Our grounds maintenance ensures perpetual care, maintaining the dignity of each gravesite for future generations.
People
Laree Estes Perez
Board Member
Native New Mexican with ranching and sports background. Serves on Sunset Memorial Cemetery and Martin Marietta Materials boards, focusing on audit committees and nonprofit governance.
Michelle Coons
Board Chair
Regional President of WaFd Bank NM. Leads Economic Forum and Spaceport America boards. Active in community development with 20+ years of nonprofit leadership experience.
Robert L. Bovinette
Board Member
Retired nonprofit executive with 40 years of sector experience. Serves UNM Foundation and Albuquerque Community Foundation. Former CEO of Commonfund Group, specializing in education support.
James T. Roach
Board Member
Albuquerque attorney specializing in family law. Past president of NM Trial Lawyers Association. Active in community service through Albuquerque Rescue Mission and legal aid initiatives.
Tom E. Antram
Board Member
Funeral service director with French Family of Companies. Serves Albuquerque Economic Development and Rotary Club. Recognized for community leadership with 25+ years in funeral services.
Questions
What pre-planning options are available?
We offer customizable pre-planning with transparent pricing and flexible payment plans to ease future financial burdens while honoring personal wishes.
What cremation services do you provide?
Options include in-ground burial, above-ground niches, and scattering in designated memorial gardens with personalized memorialization choices.
Can I schedule a family estate consultation?
Yes, our staff provides collaborative design support for private mausoleums and family estates during weekday office hours.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept debit/credit cards and checks. Cash payments are no longer available as of May 2019.
Are financing options available?
Yes, we offer payment plans for pre-planning and memorial services to accommodate different financial situations.
What are your office hours?
Administrative offices are open Monday-Friday 9 AM-4 PM and Saturday 9 AM-4 PM, closed Sundays and major holidays.
