Item 8.01 Other Events
On September 16, 2009, Stewart Enterprises, Inc. issued a press release reporting that its Board of Directors increased its annual cash dividend by 20% to $0.12 per share compared to the previous $0.10 per share, and the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press release by Stewart Enterprises, Inc. dated September 16, 2009 reporting that its Board of Directors increased its annual cash dividend by 20% to $0.12 per share compared to the previous $0.10 per share, and the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend

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