Stewart Enterprises, Inc. Q1 2005 Conference Call Invitation

    Business Editors

    JEFFERSON, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2005--On Tuesday, March 8, 2005, Stewart Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq NMS:STEI) will report first quarter results for fiscal year 2005. The Company's senior management will conduct a conference call at 10:00 a.m., Central Time. A question and answer session will follow a brief presentation.
    RSVP: To register for the call, contact Samir Patel at Financial Relations Board by e-mail spatel@financialrelationsboard.com or fax 312-266-2724.
    Dial-In-Number: If you would like to participate, call 800-811-8824 at least 15 minutes prior to the start time. If you are calling from outside the United States, call 913-981-4903.
    Replay: If you are unable to dial into the conference call at the scheduled time, a replay can be accessed by dialing 888-203-1112 (domestic) or 719-457-0820 (international), passcode 7489716. The replay will be available until March 22, 2005 at midnight Central Standard Time.
    Live via Internet: To listen to the live webcast, you may visit the Stewart Enterprises' Web site, http://www.stewartenterprises.com, up to one week in advance to pre-register for the call or go to the Web site at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A replay will be available at the Web site shortly following the live call through March 22, 2005.
    Please contact Martin R. de Laureal at 504-729-1429 with any questions.

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CONTACT: Stewart Enterprises, Inc. Martin R. de Laureal, 504-729-1429

KEYWORD: LOUISIANA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: RETAIL CONSUMER/HOUSEHOLD REAL ESTATE BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALLS SOURCE: Stewart Enterprises, Inc.

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