HOUSTON, Aug. 31,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Service Corporation
International (NYSE: SCI), North
America's largest provider of funeral, cemetery and
cremation services, and its brand, Dignity Memorial®, is partnering
with the National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG) with a grant
of $250,000 for the third consecutive
year. Funds will be used for programs and initiatives, including
new grief support materials, for caregivers of children who have
lost a loved one to substance abuse.
Funds will be used for programs and
initiatives for caregivers of children who have lost a loved one to
substance abuse.
"We are committed to supporting the families who we serve,
before, during and after the loss of a loved one. Coping with the
loss of a loved one can be incredibly challenging emotionally,
especially for children," said Jay
Waring, SCI Chief Operating Officer. "We hope to provide a
path of healing for grieving children through our partnership with
NACG, who will extend the compassionate care we offer to our
families every day."
In addition to their partnership with the NACG, as part of their
continued commitment to serving grieving families, Dignity Memorial
locations also offer:
- The 24-hour Compassion Helpline which provides families access
to 13 months of free confidential phone access to licensed
professionals trained in grief counseling.
- The Dignity Memorial Guidance Series, a complimentary suite of
grief materials featuring insights from renowned grief experts.
This extensive collection of booklets, brochures, and online
resources offers professional advice and compassionate guidance to
help families understand and process the complex emotions of
grief.
"We continue to be inspired by the tangible results of our
collaboration with Dignity Memorial. Our mutual commitment to
supporting children who are grieving, coupled with the NACG's
expertise in creating accessible resources and education,
reinforces the strength and potential of our partnership. Together,
we remain steadfast in our mission to uplift families who have
experienced life-altering loss," said Vicki
Jay, Chief Executive Officer of the National Alliance for
Children's Grief.
About Service Corporation International
Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI), headquartered in
Houston, Texas, is North America's leading provider of funeral,
cemetery and cremation services, as well as final-arrangement
planning in advance, serving more than 600,000 families each year.
Our diversified portfolio of brands provides families and
individuals a full range of choices to meet their needs, from
simple cremations to full life celebrations and personalized
remembrances. Our Dignity Memorial® brand is the name families turn
to for professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail that is
second to none. At June 30, 2023, we
owned and operated 1,488 funeral service locations and 491
cemeteries (of which 303 are combination locations) in 44 states,
eight Canadian provinces, the District of
Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
For more information about Service Corporation International,
please visit our website at www.sci-corp.com. For more information
about Dignity Memorial®, please visit www.dignitymemorial.com.
About Dignity Memorial®
The Dignity Memorial® network
of about 1,900 funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers is
North America's most trusted
resource for funeral and memorialization services. Dignity Memorial
providers offer an unmatched combination of products and locations
serving families with care, integrity, respect and attention to
detail like no other. For more information, visit
www.dignitymemorial.com.
About National Alliance for Children's Grief
(NACG)
The National Alliance for Children's Grief
(NACG), headquartered in Lubbock,
Texas, is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness
about the needs of children and teens who are grieving a death and
provides education and resources for anyone who supports them. The
NACG is a North American network comprised of over 1,300
professionals, institutions, and volunteers who promote best
practices, educational programming, and critical resources to
facilitate the mental, emotional and physical health of grieving
children and their families. Through our member's and partners'
collective voices, we educate, advocate, and raise awareness about
childhood bereavement. For more information about the NACG, please
visit www.childrengrieve.org.
Contact: SCI Media Line
713-525-5235
Press.room@sci-us.com
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