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"Forest Lawn is exceptionally proud of the restoration that has
been completed on what was formerly the Sunnyside Memorial Gardens. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides a complete
range of funeral merchandise and services, along with cemetery
property, merchandise and services, both at the time of need and on a
preneed basis .

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About Forest Lawn

Forest Lawn is the community resource where families and friends
turn to celebrate life - from weddings and baptisms to funerals and
family history. "Many of these
tombstones have fallen into disrepair because family members left the area
years ago, and the elements have taken a toll.

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Tour highlights include:

The Foucault Pendulum, one of only two in Southern California,
was invented by French physicist, Jean Bernard Foucault in
1851 in Paris and was demonstrated for the first time at the
world's fair in the Pantheon in Paris." The fresco
is centered in two semicircles, one above the other, creating
the illusion of a conclave design.

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When we acquired this property in 1978, we had a vision of returning
the buildings, grounds, and artwork to their original splendor, and
preserving what have become Long Beach landmarks - the Cathedral Tower
and the Foucault Pendulum," said John Warren , senior vice president,
marketing, Forest Lawn. The complete terms and
conditions of the Offer are described in the Offer to Purchase and
Consent Solicitation Statement of the Company dated January 20, 2005,
copies of which may be obtained by contacting D. F.

Coordinated through the efforts of the Tourism for Tomorrow organization
and its Executive Director Bruce Beckham, the volunteer project will
include restoring tombs, repainting gates and walls and planting trees at
the city 's oldest above ground cemetery.

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(Nasdaq NMS: STEI) (the "Company") announced today the closing of
its previously announced private offering of $200 million of its 6
1/4% Senior Notes due 2013 (the "6 1/4% Notes").,
the depositary and information agent for the Offer, at (212) 269-5550
(collect ) or (800) 659-5550 (U. The Offer is being made solely by way of the Offer to
Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement of the Company dated
January 20, 2005.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company , L.

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The tour is free of charge and lasts approximately one hour,
allowing visitors to explore the artwork, architecture and peaceful
environment.
Additional information concerning the Offer may be obtained by
contacting Banc of America Securities LLC, High Yield Special
Products, at (212) 847-5834 (collect) or (888) 292-0070 (U. Louis Cemetery were prominent citizens, and colorful figures, in the
history of New Orleans, including Etienne de Bore, New Orleans' first mayor
(1741 -1820), and Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen (1794-1881). "We will work with the travel agents and Ritz -Carlton
executives to teach them professional restoration techniques, importing
materials from France to make certain the tombstones are carefully and
respectfully cared for to keep them for future generations," said Beckham. "Their clientele range
from captains of industry to noted celebrities .

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He noted that the St.

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, New York City time, on February 2, 2005 pursuant to
the Company's previously announced tender offer and consent
solicitation for the 10 3/4% Notes (the "Offer"), and to pay related
tender premiums, fees and expenses.

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Business Editors

NEW ORLEANS----Stewart Enterprises ,
Inc. of Chevy Chase, MD, (USA) currently
operates 58 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and
Africa.

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The "Paradise" mosaic, a re-creation of the original classic
fresco in the Stanza Della Segnatura, Palazzi Pontifici,
Vatican titles "Disputation of the Holy Sacrament. "We are pleased to join with our
travel agent partners to give something back to a city which has been an
iconic visitor destination," said Simon F.

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Forest Lawn originated the memorial-park
concept that eliminated upright tombstones in favor of sweeping vistas
and lawns , and opened the first mortuary on dedicated cemetery
grounds. The amendments to the indenture
governing the 10 3/4% Notes proposed in connection with the Offer,
which eliminate substantially all of the restrictive covenants and
certain events of default contained in the indenture governing the 10
3 /4% Notes, are now operative.,
New York City time, on February 18, 2005.
Founded in 1910, Stewart Enterprises is the third largest provider
of products and services in the death care industry in the United
States, currently owning and operating 236 funeral homes and 147
cemeteries.
Some of the most successful travel agent
professionals from around the United States will join with senior
executives of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company for a March 31 day-long effort
to restore centuries old graves in New Orleans' historic St. The travel agents are members of The
Presidents ' Roundtable, an advisory group to the award-winning hotel
company. For more information, call toll free, 1-800-241-3333,
contact a travel professional, or consult the web site at
http://www.

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The delicate statue of Danae, a mortal princess who had a
child with the Greek god Zeus stands in a beautiful rotunda,
whose walls contain names of figures in mythology.
The Company has engaged Banc of America Securities LLC to act as
the exclusive dealer manager and solicitation agent for the Offer. Many of those buried at the
St.

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Art Writers/Community Editors

LONG BEACH, Calif. Founded in 1906, Forest Lawn serves Southern
California through its six locations, Glendale, Hollywood Hills,
Cypress, Covina Hills, Long Beach , and Claremont.

PRESS RELEASE America's Top Travel Agents Join Forces With The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company to Preserve Tombstones in New Orleans Historic St. Louis Cemetery

"

Tourism for Tomorrow is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving
the sites and destinations which have played a part in America's historic
past, including the Ellis Island Ferry Building and Abraham Lincoln's
Summer White House.

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----Spanish
architecture reminiscent of the days of California's missions combined
with remarkable artwork grace the grounds of Forest Lawn(R)-Long
Beach.m.
The Offer remains open and is scheduled to expire at 5:00 p. Louis
Cemetery, near the French Quarter .

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For information and reservations, call 800.3131.

Stewart Enterprises Inc. Completes Debt Refinancing

The 6 1/4% Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act
of 1933 or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction, and may not
be offered or sold in the United States absent registration under the
Securities Act of 1933 and applicable state securities laws or an
available exemption from such registration requirements.

Among the noted travel professionals invited to New Orleans for this
special joint project are Nancy Strong, Strong Travel, Dallas, TX; Marc
Casto, Casto Travel, California; and Priscilla Alexander, Pro Travel
International, New York City.L.

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The tour will be held on June 12th beginning at 10:00
a.204.2 million in
aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 10 3/4% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2008 (the "10 3/4% Notes") that were tendered
as of 5:00 p., Inc.

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The Foucault Pendulum
was the first device to offer visual proof that the Earth
rotates.S. The Ritz-Carlton is
delighted they would volunteer, with us, for such a unique opportunity to
practice philanthropic tourism," he said.

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Statue Hall, a collection of busts representing significant
individuals including, Constantine the Great, Charlemagne , St. Forest Lawn offers a wide range of products and services
including funeral planning and packages , funeral insurance, memorial
property, flowers, and cremation and mortuary services. Cooper, president and chief
operating officer of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. Louis Cemetery is one of New Orleans ' most frequently
visited tourism destinations because of the ornateness of the tombstones,
and the rich traditions associated with the burial place.

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Of its 1250 acres
only 750 are developed.

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For the first time, Forest Lawn will offer a guided tour that
describes the lore, legend, and history of these great works, the
memorial-park and the inspired vision of Forest Lawn founder, Doctor
Hubert Eaton. The Company has also
borrowed $130 million in additional term loan debt under its senior
secured credit facility. "All of the 28 ladies and gentlemen are among
the best of the best travel agents ," noted Cooper. It is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious
Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which recognizes outstanding
customer service.

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Rare Foucault Pendulum The World's Great Thinkers and Artists Glorious Art and Architecture Highlight Guided Tour at Forest Lawn -Long Beach

"With this tour, we hope to re-introduce the
memorial-park to the community and encourage residents to enjoy
visiting the gardens, artwork, and a bit of Long Beach history.
Augustine , Dante Alighieri, Desiderius Erasmus, William
Tyndale, John Knox, John Milton, Thomas Jefferson , and Ralph
Waldo Emerson.

The Company has used the net proceeds of the issuance of its 6
1/4% Notes and additional term loan borrowings, together with a
portion of its available cash, to purchase the $298.
This announcement is not an offer to purchase, a solicitation of
an offer to purchase or a solicitation of consents with respect to any
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