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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
LOEWEN GROUP INC. - CONSOLIDATED B/S - JUNE 30, 2000
                  - CONSOLIDATED I/S - 6 MO. ENDED JUNE 30, 2000
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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