Full-Time

Mortuary Office Specialist

Posted on 9/26/2025

Service Corporation International

Service Corporation International

5,001-10,000 employees

Provides funeral services, cemeteries, & cremation

Compensation Overview

$20 - $24.50/hr

Whittier, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Preferred 3 years’ experience in a business environment (knowledge of Mortuary and/or Cemetery preferred)
  • High School Diploma, or GED
  • Communicate persuasively with co-workers, customers, government agencies, and doctor’s offices to gain cooperation; use persistence, finesse, and tact
  • Knowledge of navigating through HMIS
  • Excellent telephone etiquette
  • Ability to handle callers respectfully, when call volume is high
  • Ability to multitask successfully
  • Great memory for names, departments, and companies
  • Friendly, warm, and approachable manner either in-person or over the phone
  • Ability to problem solve and suggest solutions
  • Ability to operate Microsoft Outlook
  • Have a valid CA Driver’s License and clean record
  • Keyboard at 40 wpm
  • Bilingual a plus
Responsibilities
  • Provide excellent customer service on every phone call, displaying proper telephone etiquette, strong voice quality, and clear articulation.
  • Take first calls, dispatch removal team, ensure completion and distribution of Death Certificates are completed in accordance with state, federal, and company rules and regulations.
  • Perform clerical duties as needed.
  • Operate and understand Mitel Connect communicator, in order to utilize company directory online.
  • Take first calls from emotionally distraught customers with professionalism and compassion.
  • Take action to obtain doctor’s information, embalming permission and removal/releases in order to complete the first call process.
  • Handle calls calmly and respectfully, from troubled or dissatisfied customers, who may not act rationally.
  • Be proactive and timely in service for all internal and external customers, while maintaining professionalism.
  • Accurately and efficiently, mail out certified copies of death certificates.
  • Stay updated on changes from Coroner’s offices, state and county health departments, hospitals, and the death care industry.
  • Participate in training and skills development opportunities to improve competency and customer service.
  • On occasion, proof death certificates, prior to filing, to ensure accuracy.
  • Comply with state and federal laws and established company rules and regulations, by ensuring that documentation to support the disposition of remains is complete, accurate, and archived.
  • Ensure that all documentation received after disposition, is scanned into HMIS case documents in a timely manner.
  • Act on customer complaints to provide a satisfactory resolution.
  • Work according to safety standards set by the company, and by state and federal agencies. Report unsafe conditions to management.
  • Understand and achieve annual SMART Goals.
  • Assist with ongoing specialty/department projects.
  • Report to work on time, work occasional overtime, and maintain standard attendance.
  • Must be willing to work a rotating 3-6 month schedule, including; weekends, holidays, and be open to supporting a 24 hour/7 days a week call center.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual a plus
Service Corporation International

Service Corporation International

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Service Corporation International provides funeral and cemetery services across North America through its network of over 1,500 funeral homes and 400 cemeteries. The company operates by offering end-of-life products and services under the Dignity Memorial brand, which standardizes quality and customer care for families planning memorials or burials. Unlike many local competitors, this company uses its massive scale and "combination locations"—sites that house both a funeral home and a cemetery—to provide a streamlined, all-in-one experience. Its goal is to leverage its geographic reach to remain the leading provider of death care services while ensuring consistent value and professional support for its clients.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1962

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What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 preneed funeral sales rose 6%, strengthening future revenue visibility.
  • Average revenue per funeral service increased 3.5%, showing pricing power.
  • SCI reaffirmed 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $4.20 midpoint despite volume pressure.

What critics are saying

  • Q1 2026 comparable funeral volumes fell 6%, pressuring high-margin core revenue.
  • SCI missed Q1 2026 EPS expectations at $0.97 versus $1.01 estimated.
  • The November 2025 $2.5 billion credit agreement adds leverage and covenant pressure.

What makes Service Corporation International unique

  • SCI owns 1,487 funeral homes and 503 cemeteries across 44 states.
  • Dignity Memorial gives SCI a nationally recognized, integrated death-care brand.
  • SCI combines funeral services, cemeteries, and preneed sales in one network.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
The Peterborough Examiner
Mar 13th, 2026
Well-known funeral directors shift careers to Highland Park Funeral Centre

Well-known funeral directors shift careers to Highland Park Funeral Centre. Dean Gemmiti and Carl Brown are leaving Comstock/Kaye after a combined 80 years of service. A shakeup in the local funeral home business has led to two well-known funeral directors changing locations. Dean Gemmiti and Carl Brown have joined the Opus Tribute Group at Highland Park Funeral Centre after a combined 80 years at Comstock/Kaye Life Celebration Centre. The move comes after Houston-based Service Corporation International (SCI), owners of Comstock/Kaye, purchased Ashburnham Funeral Home and Reception Centre and Community Alternative Funeral and Cremation Services. Mike Davies is a sports director and reporter at the Peterborough Examiner.

TipRanks
Nov 21st, 2025
SCI Secures $2.5B Credit Agreement

Service Corporation International (SCI) secured a new credit agreement on November 20, 2025, with JPMorgan Chase Bank and others. The agreement includes a $750 million term loan facility and a $1.75 billion revolving credit facility, both maturing in November 2030. This imposes financial covenants affecting SCI's operational strategies. The latest analyst rating for SCI stock is a Buy with a $98 price target, driven by strong financial performance but challenged by a high leverage ratio.

intelligence360
May 22nd, 2025
Service Corporation International To Spend $5 Million To Occupy 10,188 Square Feet Of Space In Leander Texas.

Service Corporation International to spend $5 Million to occupy 10,188 square feet of space in Leander Texas. Service Corporation International to spend $5 Million to occupy 10,188 square feet of space in Leander Texas.Leander, Texas — According to state and local development sources, Service Corporation International plans to invest $5 Million to build out 10,188 square feet of new space in Leander. The company plans to occupy the new space at 301 S. Bagdad Road in Leander, on or about April 1, 2026. According to the company website Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is North Americas leading provider of death care products and services. As of September 30, 2016, SCI operates 1,531 funeral service locations and 471 cemeteries (including 262 combination locations), which are geographically diversified across 45 states, eight Canadian provinces, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico

intelligence360
Apr 11th, 2025
Service Corporation International To Spend $3,800,000.00 To Occupy 25,000 Square Feet Of Space In Houston Texas.

Service Corporation International to spend $3,800,000.00 to occupy 25,000 square feet of space in Houston Texas. Service Corporation International to spend $3,800,000.00 to occupy 25,000 square feet of space in Houston Texas.Houston, Texas — According to state and local development sources, Service Corporation International plans to invest $3,800,000.00 to build out 25,000 square feet of new space in Houston. The company plans to occupy the new space at 1945 Allen Parkway #A Level 8 in Houston, on or about August 1, 2026. According to the company website Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is North Americas leading provider of death care products and services. As of September 30, 2016, SCI operates 1,531 funeral service locations and 471 cemeteries (including 262 combination locations), which are geographically diversified across 45 states, eight Canadian provinces, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Through its businesses, SCI markets the Dignity Memorial brand which offers assurance of quality, value, caring service and exceptional customer satisfaction

intelligence360
Mar 14th, 2025
Service Corporation International To Spend $3.5 Million To Occupy 12,150 Square Feet Of Space In Dallas Texas.

Service Corporation International to spend $3.5 Million to occupy 12,150 square feet of space in Dallas Texas. Service Corporation International to spend $3.5 Million to occupy 12,150 square feet of space in Dallas Texas.Dallas, Texas — According to state and local development sources, Service Corporation International plans to invest $3,500,000.00 to build out 12,150 square feet of new space in Dallas. The company plans to occupy the new space at 10501 Garland Rd. in Dallas, on or about November 1, 2025. According to the company website Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is North Americas leading provider of death care products and services. As of September 30, 2016, SCI operates 1,531 funeral service locations and 471 cemeteries (including 262 combination locations), which are geographically diversified across 45 states, eight Canadian provinces, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico

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