Funeral homes, cemeteries, crematories and all other related services that assist families in their time of need are known collectively as “The Death Care” industry. There are several corporations that are well known in North America. A short description of each is provided here to acquaint you with them. They all have reputable service providers that can assist you and your family at the time of death.

Service Corporation International (SCI)

Service Corporation International (SCI) is North America’s largest provider of funeral and cemetery services, with shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SCI. It was founded in 1962 by Robert L. Waltrip, a licensed funeral director who grew up in his family’s funeral business and who still serves as chairman of the Company’s board of directors. Visit their website for more information,Service Corporation International

Stewart Enterprises

Stewart Enterprises is founded in New Orleans, LA in 1910. Originally a real estate company it acquired a marble business and grew to serve families in the southeastern portion on Louisiana. Stewart Enterprises is the second largest death care provider in North America. They have a host of cemeteries and Mortuaries to choose from. For more information visit their website at, Stewart Enterprises

The Loewen Group

Since its initial public offering in May, 1987, The Loewen Group Inc., based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, has become the second largest and fastest growing publicly-held funeral service and cemetery corporation in North America, in terms of revenues and assets. By August 1997, the Company owned or operated approximately 1,000 funeral homes and some 400 cemeteries and employed approximately 17,000 people across the United States and Canada. For more information please visit, Loewen Group

Carriage Services

Carriage Services is a leading provider of professional funeral and cemetery services and products in the United States and is the fourth largest publicly traded death care company. Carriage serves families from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Carriage funeral and cremation services includes planning and coordinating personalized funerals, conducting memorial services and assisting with the selection of a family’s cemetery choice. The Company provides a complete range of cemetery products and services to families either at the time of need or in advance of need (prearranged or pre-funded). Please visit, Carriage Services

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