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) February 10, 2016

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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 10, 2016, Service Corporation International (“SCI” or “The Company”) announced that Michael R. Webb, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer. This appointment was made effective February 10, 2016.

The foregoing information, as well as additional information, was set forth in a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as an exhibit. Additional information concerning Mr. Webb is available in the Company’s Form 10-K and in its Proxy Statement on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) The following exhibit is included with this report

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release, dated February 10, 2016

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.

February 10, 2016	Service Corporation International
	By:	/s/ Eric D. Tanzberger
		Eric D. Tanzberger
		Senior Vice President
		Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

EX-99.1

 Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Service Corporation International

Announces Promotion of Michael Webb to President and COO

Houston, February 10, 2016 . . . Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI) announced today that Michael Webb, who currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Webb will continue to report to Chairman and CEO, Tom Ryan. Webb will be responsible for leading SCI’s operating activities and working with senior management to drive performance excellence.

Webb is a 25 year veteran of the Company. He joined in 1991 when SCI acquired Arlington Corp., a regional funeral and cemetery consolidator where he served as Chief Financial Officer. Mike led SCI’s global Corporate Development effort in the 1990’s. He has served as Executive Vice President since 2002 and was elected Chief Operating Officer in 2005.

“Mike and I have worked closely together since 2002.  He has played an integral role in the growth and development of SCI, particularly in driving improved business and process efficiencies, execution of key strategies, and strengthening of our management teams,” said Tom Ryan, Chairman and CEO.  “Mike is a proven leader and has the respect of our entire organization. I look forward to Mike’s continued leadership of our great Company.”

 

About Service Corporation International

Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is North America's leading provider of deathcare products and services. At December 31, 2015, we owned and operated 1,535 funeral homes and 469 cemeteries (of which 262 are combination locations) in 45 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:
Investors:	Debbie Young - Director / Investor Relations	(713) 525-9088
Media:	Marianne Gooch - Managing Director / Corporate Communications	(713) 525-9167