Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery

Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, located at 924 Menaul Blvd NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a not-for-profit 501(c)(13) cemetery that has been serving the central New Mexico community for nearly a century. Established in 1929, this historic burial ground has become a trusted place for families to honor and remember their loved ones. The cemetery is committed to providing compassionate, dignified services in a serene and well-maintained environment.

Sunset Memorial Park offers a wide range of burial and memorialization options to meet diverse needs and preferences. These include traditional in-ground burial plots, lawn crypts, garden crypts, and above-ground entombment in the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum. The mausoleum features a beautiful chapel, stained glass windows, and a peaceful interior, providing a tranquil setting for reflection. For those choosing cremation, the cemetery provides several choices such as the Centennial Garden Columbarium, the Times and Seasons Columbarium, and the Rose Garden for scattering ashes. The columbaria offer secure and dignified niches for cremated remains, allowing families to visit a permanent memorial site.

The grounds are thoughtfully designed with various sections including Babyland for infants, as well as blocks 19 through 26, each offering unique settings. The cemetery also features wall crypts along Freedom Way and a variety of memorial markers. Sunset Memorial Park is accessible to all, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot, ensuring that visitors can easily navigate the grounds.

The administrative office and family services are available Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM, and Saturdays from 9 AM to 4 PM. The park itself is open 365 days a year, typically from dawn to dusk, with exact hours posted seasonally. The Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturdays from 8 AM to 4 PM. The cemetery observes standard holidays and occasionally posts additional closures. As of May 1, 2019, the cemetery no longer accepts cash payments; families may pay by debit or credit card, or by check.

Sunset Memorial Park also offers online resources including an online store, a detailed cemetery map, a mobile app for locating graves, and a library of frequently asked questions. The cemetery encourages community involvement through a volunteer gardening club that meets monthly to maintain the beautiful grounds. For further assistance, families can contact the office by phone at 505-345-3536 or by email at info@sunset-memorial.com. With its deep roots in the Albuquerque area, long-standing reputation, and commitment to honoring every life, Sunset Memorial Park remains a cornerstone of compassionate aftercare in central New Mexico.