Core Points - Service Corporation International (SCI) has donated a total of $1.25 million over five years to support children experiencing grief through its partnership with the National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG) [1][3] - The latest grant of $250,000 will be used to create new support materials for caregivers of children grieving due to homicide [1] - SCI emphasizes its commitment to supporting grieving families before, during, and after their loss, aiming to guide children toward healing [2] Company Overview - Service Corporation International is North America's largest provider of funeral, cemetery, and cremation services, operating 1,470 funeral service locations and 483 cemeteries across 44 states, eight Canadian provinces, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico [3] - The Dignity Memorial® brand, under SCI, is recognized for its quality, value, and exceptional customer satisfaction in deathcare services [3] Partnership with NACG - The NACG is a nonprofit organization focused on raising awareness and providing resources for children and teens grieving a death, comprising over 1,500 professionals and institutions [4] - The partnership with SCI has been crucial in developing resources and training to enhance community support for grieving children [3][4] Additional Services Offered - Dignity Memorial locations provide a 24-hour Compassion Helpline offering 13 months of free access to licensed grief counseling professionals [5] - The Dignity Memorial Guidance Series includes a suite of grief materials designed to help families navigate the complexities of grief [5]