The Loewen Group, Inc; Loewen Group International, Inc.; Propose Consent Agreement With Analysis To Aid Public Comment

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In settlement of alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices and unfair methods of competition, this consent agreement, accepted subjected to final Commission approval, would require, among other things, the Covington, Kentucky-based company to divest the Castelwood Funeral Home in Castelwood, Virginia within nine months of acquiring it. The Consent Agreement settles allegations that Lowen's proposed acquisition of Heritage Family Funeral Services, Inc., would substantially reduce competition in Castlewood, because Loewen and heritage are the only firms providing funeral services in the Castlewood area.