Mr. J. Bradley Green reports

PARK LAWN EXPANDS ITS PRESENCE IN SIOUX CITY METROPOLITAN AREA

Park Lawn Corp. has completed the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Christy-Smith Funeral Homes located in Sioux City, Iowa, adding two stand-alone funeral homes to Park Lawn's footprint in the market.

"We are thrilled to join an organization that so closely aligns with our values and that we believe will continue the level of service and support Christy-Smith has offered the Sioux City community for over 100 years. I am proud to continue the Christy-Smith legacy with Park Lawn," said Dan Eckhoff, former owner of Christy-Smith.

"We are excited to partner with Christy-Smith and further expand our operational presence in Sioux City in line with our growth strategy. Dan and Kelly are respected members of the community, and their passion for both the profession and community exemplifies the culture and values of PLC. We are pleased to welcome the Christy-Smith team to PLC," said J. Bradley Green, chief executive officer of Park Lawn.

Park Lawn provides goods and services associated with the disposition and memorialization of human remains. Products and services are sold on a preplanned basis (preneed) or at the time of a death (at need). Park Lawn and its subsidiaries own and operate businesses including cemeteries, crematoria, funeral homes, chapels, planning offices and a transfer service. Park Lawn operates in three Canadian provinces and 19 U.S. states.