PO Box 25126            Albuquerque, NM 87125            1-505-345-3536            info@sunset-memorial.com In November 2007, the French Family of Companies celebrated our 100th Anniversary. That is an accomplishment for any business, but for us, it is especially important because we have remained family owned. This is significant because it means that we have stayed true to the principles the business was founded on principles established in 1907 when Chester T. French saw the need for caring services for families experiencing the death of a loved one and opened his first funeral home on the corner of Central and 5th Street in Albuquerque.  As time passed, Mr. French saw the need for a cemetery for the community.  In 1929 after a trip to California where he first encountered the park like atmosphere of a cemetery he brought the concept back to New Mexico and founded Sunset Memorial Park. His goal was to provide an endowed-care cemetery in a park like atmosphere to Albuquerque as a perfect tribute to those we love. Over 60 years after the first burial, Sunset is one of the most highly endowed cemeteries in the southwest, with over six million dollars in an endowment trust. Since that time, the business has grown mortuary locations have been added, a monument company, Albuquerque Monument & Engraving was opened providing Sunset Memorial Park with the highest quality memorials in the state.  And most recently, Best Friends Pet Cremation Service was added to the family opened and operated business to care for families losing a beloved pet.  Through the years as the company has grown from its humble beginnings the people of the French Family of Companies have continued to provide the highest level of service to those in need after the model Mr. French exemplified.   Today, The French Family of Companies is locally owned and operated by Chairman Chester French Stewart, grandson of Mr. French; President and CEO D.F. "Duffy" Swan; Vice President Bob H. Stewart, grandson of Mr. French; and General Manager Karl Saltzman. Sunset Memorial Park is operated by General Manager, Chris Keller and governed by its Board of Directors - Duffy Swan, Chester F. Stewart, Bob H. Stewart, Paul F. Layer, Jr., Charles B. Batsel, James T. Roach, Laree E. Perez and Robert L. Bovinette. HOME OUR SERVICES CONTACT US PARK INFORMATION