Service Corporation International SCI

Company Overview

Service Corporation International (SCI) is the largest provider of deathcare products and services in North America, operating primarily in the funeral, cremation, and cemetery industries. The company delivers services through a large network of funeral homes, crematoria, and cemeteries, generating revenue from at-need services, pre-need contracts, and cemetery property sales. SCI’s business model emphasizes scale, brand recognition, and long-term customer relationships in a highly fragmented industry.

SCI primarily serves individuals and families arranging end-of-life services, as well as customers purchasing pre-need funeral and cemetery plans. Its strategic advantages include extensive geographic coverage, strong cash flow from pre-need trust-funded arrangements, and operational efficiencies derived from centralized support functions. Founded in 1962, SCI expanded rapidly through acquisitions during the latter half of the 20th century and went public in 1969, evolving into a consolidator and long-term operator of deathcare assets.