Service Corporation International (SCI)

SCI’s operations are typically grouped into two main areas: funeral services and cemetery services. Its funeral homes provide professional staff, preparation services, chapels, vehicles, caskets, urns and other products associated with funerals and cremations. The cemetery business sells burial plots, lawn crypts, mausoleum spaces, cremation niches, memorial markers and interment services. Many locations are operated under long-established local brand names, which helps the company maintain community recognition while benefiting from the scale of a large corporate network.

The funeral segment accounts for the larger share of revenue, reflecting the recurring need for end-of-life services and the company’s broad geographic footprint. Cemetery operations add another source of revenue through both at-need sales and advance purchases by customers planning for future arrangements. Pre-need sales are important in the industry because they can create long-term customer relationships and provide visibility into future service demand.

SCI’s business is shaped by demographic trends, cremation adoption, consumer preferences and local market presence. While demand for deathcare is less cyclical than many consumer services, the mix of products and services can change over time. The company’s size, brand portfolio and integrated funeral-and-cemetery network make it one of the most prominent operators in its industry.