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P lanning a funeral is an emotionally testing task , but it is one , which many people will have to face in their lifetime . Navigating a variety of choices from caskets and flowers to music selection whilst also dealing with grief is a delicate balancing act , but luckily , there is an array of deathcare professionals ready to guide you through the process – not least affiliates of Texas-headquartered firm Service Corporation International ( SCI )*, which has quickly established itself as the leading deathcare provider in North America . With a network of more than 2,000 funeral homes and cemeteries , SCI provides world-class funeral , cremation , and cemetery services to thousands of families each year . In doing so , Christopher Jones , Director of Indirect Procurement , says that SCI helps families through difficult times , helping to celebrate their loved ones ’ lives with compassion and dignity .