UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)	November 12, 2008
Service Corporation International
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas	1-6402-1	74-1488375
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1929 Allen Parkway Houston, Texas	77019
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (713) 522-5141
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On November 12, 2008, Service Corporation International issued a press release announcing an increase in its share repurchase program authorizing the investment of approximately an additional $120 million, thereby increasing the total amount authorized and available for future share repurchases to approximately $150 million. Additionally, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of four cents per share of common stock.

The attached Exhibit 99.1 is not filed, but is furnished to comply with Regulation FD. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) The following exhibit is included with this report

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release, dated November 12, 2008 announcing share repurchase increase and declaring quarterly dividend

Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

November 12, 2008	Service Corporation International
	By:	/s/ Eric D. Tanzberger
		Eric D. Tanzberger
		Senior Vice President
		Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer