Full-Time

Funeral Services Assistant

Updated on 8/1/2026

Service Corporation International

Service Corporation International

5,001-10,000 employees

Provides funeral services, cemeteries, & cremation

Compensation Overview

$20 - $23/hr

Alhambra, CA, USA

In Person

Evening, weekend, and daytime work may be required.

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Customer Service
Microsoft Outlook

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Requirements
  • Previous customer service experience is required; funeral service experience is preferred.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • The ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds is required.
  • A California driver's license and good driving record are required.
  • The ability to read maps and follow directions is required.
  • The ability to safely drive company vehicles is required.
  • Basic personal computer skills with Microsoft Word and Outlook are required.
  • Hepatitis B virus vaccination is required.
  • Bilingual Chinese language ability is required.
  • The ability to work evenings, weekends, and daytime hours on a variable schedule is required.
Responsibilities
  • Take directions from the Funeral Services Director to provide service to grieving families on the day of the funeral service.
  • Assist with funeral services and visitation hours, including preparations.
  • Assist with escorting processions to gravesites and direct graveside and mortuary chapel services as needed.
  • Assist at the Reception Center.
  • Drive company vehicles, transport flowers to graveside services, and transport decedents for services and to the care center.
  • Use knowledge of cemetery lawns and gravesite locations to assist customers.
  • Present warmth, compassion, empathy, good manners, and diplomacy to grieving family members and guests.
  • Use knowledge of various religions and cultural funeral ceremony customs to provide service to every family.
  • Answer telephones using proper etiquette and obtain first-call and service information from families.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with company employees.
  • Handle customer changes and accommodate customer needs to ensure positive customer service.
  • Multitask, set priorities, and organize work.
  • Complete assignments and responsibilities as directed and in a timely manner.
  • Adhere to company policies, procedures, rules, controls, safety rules, and regulations, and report unsafe practices to management.
  • Act on customer complaints to provide satisfactory resolution.
  • Understand and achieve annual SMART goals.
  • Participate in staff meetings, training, and skill development opportunities.
  • Perform special tasks and assist other departments when necessary.
  • Report to work on time and maintain attendance according to company policy.
Desired Qualifications
  • Funeral service experience is preferred.
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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $600 million buyback authority supports EPS accretion and management confidence.
  • Q1 2026 revenue grew 2.1% to $1.10 billion.
  • Comparable funeral preneed sales increased 6%, strengthening future demand visibility.

What critics are saying

  • Lower funeral volumes directly pressure higher-margin funeral revenue and EPS.
  • Earnings misses trigger sharp selloffs when margins and volume trends soften.
  • Valuation stays vulnerable if cremation mix and cemetery demand weaken.

What makes Service Corporation International unique

  • North America's largest deathcare provider gives SCI scale and procurement leverage.
  • Recurring preneed sales diversify revenue beyond at-need funeral volumes.
  • Robust operating cash flow funds buybacks, dividends, and acquisitions.

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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

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
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