[BG Capital Group] July 18, 2001 Volume 1 Issue 5 [Image] Dear Investor The CEO Of Apogee Companies, An Affiliated Group Of Companies Owned By Roy P. Disney, Will Join The Board Of Directors Of The Neptune Society Tom Camp, a prominent and nationally renowned leader in business, has accepted a position on the Neptune Society's Board of Directors effective immediately. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COMPANY CONTACT: Gary R. Loffredo, Director (800) 535-7935 Tom Camp, CEO of the Apogee Companies, Owned By Roy P. Disney, Accepts a Position on The Neptune Society's Board of Directors BURBANK, Calif., July 18 /PRNewswire/ The Neptune Society, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NTUN) one of the country's largest publicly traded cremation specialists, announced today that Tom Camp, Chief Executive Officer of The Apogee Companies, a group of affiliated companies owned by Roy P. Disney, has accepted a position on its Board of Directors, effective immediately. "The Board of Directors of any successful corporation must consist of people with diverse backgrounds, and complimentary skills that are needed to run an organization in today's competitive environment. For The Neptune Society, this includes Directors with financial, legal, business and marketing expertise. We are pleased to have Mr. Camp join our team. His previous experience in guiding companies to growth and development will be invaluable to us as we continue to lead The Neptune Society to new levels,'' said Marco Markin, Neptune's CEO and Chairman of the Board. Mr. Camp's professional background ranges from holding a position as the Director of Programs for the Nebraska Safety Counsel to working as an attorney for Gang, Tyre, Ramer & Brown, Inc., a premiere entertainment law firm, to his current position as CEO, Secretary and General Counsel of The Apogee Companies. Mr. Camp has been a part of the Apogee Companies, its predecessors and affiliates, since the company's formation in 1991. In addition to his current status at Apogee, Mr. Camp also currently serves as a Director of Hanna Car Wash Systems International, LLC. Mr. Camp has also previously served as a Director of Micromonitors, Inc. "His background as an attorney and business executive, as well as his experience in private equity investments from both a legal and business perspective make him an incredible choice for this position on Neptune's Board of Directors,'' said David Schroeder, Neptune Society's President. "We are looking forward to working with Tom in the future, and being able to make full use of the resources and knowledge that he can provide to us.'' About The Neptune Society Headquartered in Burbank, CA., The Neptune Society Inc. is one of North America's largest cremation specialists, and is the only publicly traded company dealing solely in cremation services. The Neptune Society, operating for nearly three decades with locations in California, Florida, New York, Washington, Iowa, Oregon and Arizona has provided thousands of cremation services and currently has close to 60,000 active contracts and nearly $40 million in trust in its unique Pre-Need program. The Neptune Society's goal is to provide a simple, dignified and economic alternative to the traditional funeral burial service system. Disclaimer: This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Readers/Investors are cautioned that the forward- looking statements are inherently uncertain, including statements related to the Company's business strategy, success of its acquisitions, its ability to integrate its current business strategies into its existing operations and the Company's expectations for future success. Actual performance and results of operations may differ materially from those projected or suggested. The forward-looking statements contained herein represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this release, and the Company cautions the reader not to place undue reliance on such statements. These forward-looking statements should not be reprinted, reiterated nor considered an inducement for investment. ### ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Neptune Society Highlights *** Key Investment Considerations *** The Neptune Society® is the only public pure play in the cremation segment of the death-care services industry and the company benefits from extensive goodwill from its reputation and high visibility brand name built during its 27-year history. The Neptune Society recently received an 'Aggressive Buy' recommendation from Banyan Capital Markets with an $8 target price. The compelling value proposition for cremation is its simple, dignified, environmentally friendly and economical ($799 to $1,299) compared to ($5,000+) for a traditional burial service . Cremation service revenues were $2,242,000 for the three months that ended March 31, 2001 compared to $1,328,000 in 2000, nearly double the same period last year. The Neptune Society provided 6,639 cremations in 2000 and has already provided 5,098 in the first five months of 2001, that is double the same period last year with a very conservative projected total for 2001 to be approximately 7,400. The Neptune Society's new management team, assembled since 1999, has substantial industry expertise. The management has implemented a multi-pronged marketing strategy focused on selling preened cremation plans. Including direct sales over their Web site, the strategy also includes direct mail of approximately six million pieces being sent in 2001 and the support of five sales managers with approximately 200 independent, commission-only sales representatives providing follow-up. The Neptune Society serves customers in 35 major metro areas with 16 offices located in 6 states (CA, FL, WA, OR, NY and IA), excluding the corporate offices and a dedicated call center with 20 telemarketers in Tempe, AZ. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For more information, contact: Gary R. Loffredo (800) 535-7935 Corporate Investor Relations [Image] The Neptune Society Corporate Headquarters 3500 W. Olive Suite # 1430 Burbank, CA 91505 Telephone: 888-637-8863 E-mail: info@neptunesociety.com Visit The Neptune Society on the Web: Click here We invite you to investigate the Neptune Society, trading symbol NTUN, by using the following links. 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