Item 8.01 Other Events
On March 31, 2009, Stewart Enterprises, Inc. issued a press release reporting 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 March 31, 2009 reporting the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend

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