Jan Carden Culver
President; Business Manager & Family Services
A 1972 graduate of Baylor University, Jan Culver joined her father, V. O. Carden, Sr., at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, Inc., in 1973. She and her son, Thomas R. Culver, IV, are the second and third generations of the Carden Family to enter the funeral profession. Jan is an accomplished soloist and a piano and organ instrumentalist. As a wife and mother, she is especially sensitive to the needs of the families who trust the professional staff at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, Inc.
Jan Carden Culver
President; Business Manager & Family Services
A 1972 graduate of Baylor University, Jan Culver joined her father, V. O. Carden, Sr., at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, Inc., in 1973. She and her son, Thomas R. Culver, IV, are the second and third generations of the Carden Family to enter the funeral profession. Jan is an accomplished soloist and a piano and organ instrumentalist. As a wife and mother, she is especially sensitive to the needs of the families who trust the professional staff at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, Inc.
Thomas R. Culver, IV
Vice-President; Licensed Funeral Director
Thomas joined Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, Inc., in 2005. Thomas is a 2004 graduate of Baylor University with a BBA Degree in Real Estate and Finance. He received his Associate of Applied Science Degree in Funeral Service - with Honors - from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in December 2007 and received his Certificate as a Licensed Funeral Director from the State of Texas in February 2008. He is pleased to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, V. O. Carden, Sr., as the third generation of the Carden Family to enter the funeral profession in Fort Bend County. With compassion and tenderness, he is able to assist each family with the difficult decisions that are necessary upon the death of a loved one, whether at the time of death or Pre-Need.
Thomas R. Culver, IV
Vice-President; Licensed Funeral Director
Thomas joined Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, Inc., in 2005. Thomas is a 2004 graduate of Baylor University with a BBA Degree in Real Estate and Finance. He received his Associate of Applied Science Degree in Funeral Service - with Honors - from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in December 2007 and received his Certificate as a Licensed Funeral Director from the State of Texas in February 2008. He is pleased to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, V. O. Carden, Sr., as the third generation of the Carden Family to enter the funeral profession in Fort Bend County. With compassion and tenderness, he is able to assist each family with the difficult decisions that are necessary upon the death of a loved one, whether at the time of death or Pre-Need.
Chelsea Culver
Office Manager
Chelsea joined Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, Inc., in 2024. Chelsea is from Mesa, Arizona. Chelsea serves as the office manager and also helps working funerals. As a licensed aesthetician, she is able to assist with final touches before a loved one is seen by their family. Chelsea and Tommy are involved in their church, Parkway Fellowship, in Katy.
Bob Mason
Funeral Director
Tommy Gaskamp
Funeral Assistant