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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 2, 2000.
THE LOEWEN GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
British Columbia, Canada 0-18429 98-0121376
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
4126 Norland Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 3S8
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(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 604-299-9321
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Exhibit Index is on page 3
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
Pursuant to Form 8-K, General Instructions F, registrant hereby incorporates by
reference the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
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Exhibit 99 The Loewen Group Inc. Press Release dated October 2, 2000.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: October 2, 2000.
THE LOEWEN GROUP INC.
By: /s/ Bradley D. Stam
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Name: Bradley D. Stam
Title: Senior Vice President,
Legal & Asset Management
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99 The Loewen Group Inc. 4
Press Release dated October 2, 2000
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