8-K

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): December 3, 2009

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.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On December 3, 2009, Service Corporation International announced the acquisition of Palm Mortuaries of Las Vegas, Nevada.

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.

Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated December 3, 2009.

SIGNATURES

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.

Dated: December 3, 2009	SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL
	By:	/s/ Eric D. Tanzberger
		Eric D. Tanzberger Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

EX-99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL

ACQUIRES LAS VEGAS-BASED PALM MORTUARIES

Acquisition Furthers Strategic Growth in One of the Fastest–Growing Retirement Areas

HOUSTON, Texas, December 3, 2009 . . . Service Corporation International (NYSE:  SCI), the largest provider of deathcare products and services in North America, announced today that it has acquired Palm Mortuaries of Las Vegas, Nevada.  Palm Mortuaries is one of North America’s premier funeral and cemetery operations, with approximately $30 million in annual revenues and whose holdings include five funeral home and cemetery combination operations, three stand alone funeral homes, one flower shop and one monument shop.  The move provides a unique opportunity for SCI to expand its previously limited presence in one of the fastest-growing retirement areas in the U.S.

“We are delighted to bring Palm Mortuaries into the SCI portfolio and welcome its talented associates to our Dignity Memorial network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers,” said Tom Ryan, SCI president and chief executive officer.  “Palm Mortuaries’ long-standing reputation for outstanding customer service and solid operations make it a great addition to our Company.”

 “Our family has served the Las Vegas community for more than 50 years and we are delighted to join a company that will continue our tradition of care for generations to come,” said Ken Knauss, Palm Mortuaries president and chief executive officer. “We have taken great pride in serving the families of Las Vegas, and I am very pleased that by uniting with SCI, we will be able to offer those families the exceptional benefits available only through the Dignity Memorial Network.”

Under SCI’s Dignity Memorial brand, providers offer the most comprehensive, personalized services for families, including: National Transferability, which allows for the transfer of services to another Dignity Memorial provider more than 75 miles from the original point of purchase; Bereavement Travel assistance for family and friends; access to a 24-hour Compassion Helpline and a 100 percent service guarantee.

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Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but SCI added that the purchase was funded through cash on hand and will be immediately accretive to earnings and cash flow.

About Service Corporation International

Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is North America’s largest provider of deathcare products and services.  At September 30, 2009, we owned and operated 1,250 funeral homes and 364 cemeteries (of which 206 are combination locations) in 43 states, eight Canadian provinces, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.  Through our businesses, we market the Dignity Memorial® brand which offers assurance of quality, value, caring service, and exceptional customer satisfaction.  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.

For additional information contact:

Service Corporation International

Investors: Debbie Young - Director / Investor Relations     (713) 525-9088

Media: Lisa Marshall – Managing Director / Corporate Communications  (713) 525-3066

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