Q1 Trading Update

Dignity PLC
15 May 2006


For Immediate Release                                                15 May 2006


                                  Dignity plc

                           ('Dignity' or 'the Group')

      Unaudited quarterly results for the 13 week period to 31 March 2006


Dignity plc, Britain's largest single provider of funeral-related services,
namely funeral services, cremations and pre-arranged funeral plans, announces
its unaudited trading statement for the 13 week period ended 31 March 2006.

Group turnover for the 13-week period ended 31 March 2006 increased by 5.9% to
£41.4 million (2005: £39.1 million).

Operating profit for the same period increased by 10.2% to £14.0 million (2005:
£12.7 million).


Peter Hindley, Chief Executive of Dignity plc commented:

'I am pleased to report a strong trading performance in the first quarter.
Customer satisfaction remains high and this continues to underpin our
performance. The Group is trading in line with expectations.'


In accordance with the terms of the securitisation carried out in April 2003,
Dignity (2002) Limited (the holding company of those companies subject to the
securitisation) has today issued reports to the Rating Agencies (Fitch and
Standard & Poor's), the Security Trustee and the holders of notes issued in
connection with the securitisation confirming compliance with the covenants
established under the securitisation.


Copies of these reports are available at http://www.dignityfuneralsplc.co.uk


For further information please contact:

Dignity plc                                              0121 354 1557
Peter Hindley, Chief Executive
Mike McCollum, Finance Director

Buchanan Communications                                  0207 466 5000
Suzanne Brocks



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