HOUSTON, June 07, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI), North America’s largest provider of funeral and cemetery services, and its brand Dignity Memorial®, today announced a $40.9 million investment in new, upgraded and expanded facilities in cities across Texas including Dallas/Ft. Worth, El Paso, Houston, the Rio Grande Valley and Austin. These initiatives are part of the company’s ongoing commitment to the communities served by SCI and reinforce its core values of innovation and service excellence.
“These firms have been a vital part of their communities and our long range plan will enhance our properties with functional and aesthetic improvements and add jobs to these communities. Our improved facilities will allow us to provide an even higher level of service, along with the compassionate care and quality offerings our client families expect and deserve,” said John Faulk, vice president of business development at Houston-based SCI.
Texas Investment Projects
SCI Texas investment projects include:
These investment projects are part of SCI’s continuing commitment to provide communities with up-to-date, well-maintained facilities at its locations in Texas and around the country.
About Service Corporation International
Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is North America’s leading provider of deathcare products and services. As of March 31, 2016, SCI operates 1,522 funeral service locations and 468 cemeteries (including 262 combination locations), which are geographically diversified across 45 states, 8 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. In January 2016, SCI was presented with the J.D. Power President’s Award in recognition of an ongoing dedication to service excellence including quality improvement, customer satisfaction and the development of enduring client relationships. For more information about Service Corporation International, please visit www.sci-corp.com. For more information about Dignity Memorial, please visit www.dignitymemorial.com. As used herein, “SCI” or the “Company” refers to Service Corporation International and all of its affiliated companies.