Service Corporation International

🌟 Applications Now Open: 2026 SCI Scholarship Program! 🌟 We’re proud to announce the launch of the 2026 Mortuary Science Scholarship Program—an opportunity for current mortuary students to receive meaningful support as they pursue their careers. 📚 To date, SCI has awarded 500+ mortuary science students with more than $986,000 in scholarships—investing in the future of funeral service. ✨ In 2026, we’ll award $96,000 in scholarships to 25 students, including a top award of $10,000. 👉 Apply today by scanning the QR code. ⏰ Application deadline: December 31, 2025 📩 Questions? Contact us at Campus.Relations@sci-us.com Together, we’re building the next generation of leaders in funeral service. 💙

This Labor Day, we recognize the value of hard work, compassion, and service. At Service Corporation International, we remain committed to supporting families with dignity and care every day of the year. Wishing everyone a meaningful and restful Labor Day.

If you want to see a heart-warming story, watch this piece called “Bringing Dorothy Home” by #WWLTV in New Orleans. Through tenacious #reporting and with the help of several organizations, Dorothy Taquino, a victim of #Hurricane #Katrina has been identified after 20 years. There is still a little red tape to get through, but Dorothy will finally be laid to rest at St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, where her #headstone has been since she #preplanned her own #arrangements in 1988. For the past two decades, Dorothy has been interred at the Hurricane Katrina #Memorial, one of 30 people who were unidentified after the massive #storm that devastated Louisiana in 2005. https://lnkd.in/g6-xZJDa

🌟 Applications Now Open: 2026 SCI Scholarship Program! 🌟 We’re proud to announce the launch of the 2026 Mortuary Science Scholarship Program—an opportunity for current mortuary students to receive meaningful support as they pursue their careers. 📚 To date, SCI has awarded 500+ mortuary science students with more than $986,000 in scholarships—investing in the future of funeral service. ✨ In 2026, we’ll award $96,000 in scholarships to 25 students, including a top award of $10,000. 👉 Apply today by scanning the QR code. ⏰ Application deadline: December 31, 2025 📩 Questions? Contact us at Campus.Relations@sci-us.com Together, we’re building the next generation of leaders in funeral service. 💙

Read It and Heal: The Little Library with Big Heart In honor of Children’s Grief Awareness Month, Demaine Funeral Home – Fairfax launched a grief-focused Little Free Library to provide children, teens, and adults with books, coloring materials, and bilingual resources that foster healing conversations. The project, embraced by the community, is complemented by a Memorial Rock Garden, where residents paint remembrance rocks to honor loved ones. From grief-themed stories to intergenerational activities, Demaine’s mission is clear: healing starts with compassion and connection.

Turning Wedding Gowns into Comfort for Grieving Families At Greenoaks Memorial Park and Funeral Home, compassion continues long after the service. Led by Community Business Representative Gretchen Varnell, the team repurposed eight donated wedding gowns into burial garments for infants through nonprofit partner Monday Knight Disciples. This Mother’s Day donation drive brought together staff, the public, and community partners to support grieving families in a deeply meaningful way. As Varnell shared, “Sometimes comfort comes wrapped in lace and satin — a small touch that can mean the world.” Greenoaks plans to expand the initiative by partnering with more churches and nonprofits, reinforcing that even small gestures can make a lasting impact.

It’s a phone that never rings and never will. But our Wind Phone at Skyline Memorial Gardens in Portland, Oregon, provides a quiet kind of #solace to those who are #grieving. As Lisa Diamond, Skyline location manager said, “Even though I’m in the death care industry, it doesn’t mean that I’m immune from #grief,” she said. “I lost my mother two years ago. I still felt the need to still have #conversations with her, to still give her updates on my life, to still tell her that now I’m a grandma.” Watch this touching #story on KPTV.   https://lnkd.in/etzCErcC

We're proud to partner with Genesys Works in investing in the future of tomorrow’s workforce. Recently, Genesys Works hosted a hiring event focused on high school students offering them invaluable insights into career opportunities and empowering them to envision a successful future. At SCI, we deeply value this partnership and the opportunity it gives us to contribute to developing the next generation of talent. A special thank you to Cynthia and Neha for representing SCI as a Great Place to Work® and an employer of choice!

As we observe the Fourth of July, we celebrate the values of freedom, resilience, and unity that shape our nation. In our work, we are privileged to support families in commemorating lives with dignity and compassion. Today, we stand with our community in reflection, gratitude, and hope for a future where liberty and peace are shared by all. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Independence Day.

We’re wishing you and your team a joyful and well-deserved celebration today. Here's to strong partnerships and great communities. Enjoy the holiday and thank you for all that you do! 🍁