Full-Time

Cemetery Arrangements Specialist

Posted on 5/9/2026

Service Corporation International

Service Corporation International

5,001-10,000 employees

Provides funeral services, cemeteries, & cremation

Compensation Overview

$22 - $26/hr

Whittier, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Customer Experience & Support (1)
Requirements
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a business environment (mortuary and/or cemetery experience preferred)
  • Excellent ability to communicate persuasively, both verbally and in written form, with customers, co-workers, and management team
  • Must pass competency test demonstrating knowledge of cemetery, crematory, and mortuary laws
  • CA Driver’s License
  • MS Office software
Responsibilities
  • Ensure documentation to support the disposition of remains is present in the At-Need file, accurate, and complies with state, federal, and Company rules and regulations.
  • Provide outstanding Customer Service to internal and external customers.
  • Adhere to high Quality Control standards.
  • Comply with state and federal laws and with established Company rules and regulations by inspecting documentation that supports the disposition of remains to ensure that it is complete, accurate, and filed correctly.
  • Act on calls from external customers, including other cemeteries and mortuaries, to provide cemetery products and service selections, to include disposition of remains, contracts, and payments.
  • Assist customers in person with arranging for disposition of remains, presenting cemetery products and service selections, finalizing contracts, and payment.
  • Create marker records, accept marker payments from outside monument companies and follow up on outstanding marker orders.
  • Think critically about work processes, troubleshoot situations, and take remedial action.
  • Prepare and distribute daily interment schedules, reports, and documents.
  • Manage the chain of custody of cremated human remains.
  • Adhere to Company policies, procedures, rules, and controls.
  • Adhere to safety rules and regulations, and report unsafe practices to management.
  • Act on customer complaints to provide satisfactory resolution.
  • Participate in training and skill development opportunities to improve competency and customer service.
  • Report to work on time and maintain standard attendance.
  • Additional tasks as management deem necessary.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with arrangement Counselors and give support as needed. Creates At-Need contracts when needed. Corrects information in At-Need files when needed. Must be able to follow through and troubleshoot problems areas according to the needs of the department.
  • Supports all other departments by researching information requested relating to at-need and pre-need contracts, and responds in a timely and positive manner. Responds to all department complaints, as they relate to errors resulting in the dissatisfaction of services provided by members of the At-Need team, with the intent to resolve issues before referring matter to the supervisor or manager. Maintains an inter-department good working relationship, leading by example and fostering the need for open communication.
  • Must have complete knowledge and understanding of Forethought rules and policies (includes AML).
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual Preferred
  • Associates degree in business 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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What believers are saying

  • Comparable cemetery preneed sales rose 10% in Q1 2026, driving revenue.
  • Secured $2.5B credit agreement November 20, 2025, maturing 2030 for liquidity.
  • Increased quarterly dividend 6.7% to $0.34 per share May 6, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Funeral volumes dropped 6.6% in Q1 2026 from post-flu normalization.
  • Directors Dean Gemmiti and Carl Brown defected to Opus Tribute Group.
  • Carvana expands direct cremation, undercutting SCI's funeral revenue.

What makes Service Corporation International unique

  • SCI operates 1,531 funeral locations and 471 cemeteries across 45 states and Canada.
  • Dignity Memorial brand ensures quality and customer satisfaction in deathcare.
  • Largest North American provider dominates funeral and cemetery segments.

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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

Company News

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