Tom Antram is a proud native New Mexican and a graduate of the University of New Mexico. He also holds an Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service.

Tom began his career with French Funerals & Cremations in 1993 and, in 2010, became President, CEO, and an owner of French Funerals & Cremations, Best Friends Pet Cremation, and the Cremation Society of New Mexico. Under Tom’s leadership, the entire team remains deeply committed to living out the company’s mission: “Honoring and Remembering Every Life.”

Tom and his wife, Keri, have two adult daughters and are proud pet parents to two fur babies.

Deeply invested in the community, Tom currently serves on the boards of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club of Albuquerque Charitable Foundation, and the New Mexico Funeral Service Board. He also serves as President of the Board of Selected Independent Funeral Homes, an international association of independently owned funeral homes, and sits on the advisory board for Passare, a leading funeral software company.

Tom’s past leadership roles include serving as:

      ·  Chairman of the Board, New Mexico Mutual

      ·  Chairman, Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce

      ·  President, Rotary Club of Albuquerque

      ·  President, Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico

      ·  Board Member and Campaign Chair, United Way of Central New Mexico

      ·  Trustee, Albuquerque Community Foundation

      ·  Board Member, Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA)

      ·   Advisory Board Member, Bank of Albuquerque

      ·  Honorary Commander, Safety Center at Kirtland Air Force Base

Tom’s professional journey and community involvement reflect his deep commitment to service, leadership, and the people of New Mexico.