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                                   FORM 10-Q

                                 UNITED STATES

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

     (X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
                              EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                       For the period ended June 30, 2001
                                       or

     ( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
                              EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                    FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ____TO____

                         Commission file number: 0-28096

                          -----------------------------

                              THE YORK GROUP, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         DELAWARE                                         76-0490631
(State or other jurisdiction of                        (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization)                      identification number)

8554 KATY FREEWAY, SUITE 200, HOUSTON, TEXAS                77024
(Address of principal executive offices)                  (Zip Code)


                                 (713) 984-5500
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT (1) HAS FILED ALL REPORTS REQUIRED
TO BE FILED BY SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DURING
THE PRECEDING 12 MONTHS (OR FOR SUCH SHORTER PERIOD THAT THE REGISTRANT WAS
REQUIRED TO FILE SUCH REPORTS) AND (2) HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO SUCH FILING
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PAST 90 DAYS.

YES  X    NO
    ---      ---

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock as of June
30, 2001 was 8,940,950.

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                              THE YORK GROUP, INC.

                                      INDEX

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Part I.  Financial Information

         Item 1. Financial Statements

                 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets -
                            June 30, 2001 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2000.............        2

                 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) -
                            Three and Six months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000...........        3

                 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) -
                            Six months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000.....................       4-5

                 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).................       6-7

         Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations
                 and Financial Condition ...............................................      8-10

Part II.   Other Information

         Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K ......................................        11

Signature...............................................................................        12

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                              THE YORK GROUP, INC.
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                 (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)

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                                                                                         JUNE 30,       DECEMBER 31,
                                       ASSETS                                              2001             2000
                                                                                       -----------      ------------
                                                                                       (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                                   <C>              <C>
Current assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents........................................................    $  22,725       $   4,337
   Trade accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
       accounts and returns and allowances of $2,690 in 2001 and $3,393 in 2000
            Stockholders and affiliates.............................................        1,974           4,505
            Other...................................................................       21,294          17,402
   Inventories......................................................................        6,402           7,973
   Prepaid expenses.................................................................          638           1,047
   Income tax receivable............................................................        2,283           3,941
   Deferred tax assets..............................................................        4,360           4,054
   Assets held for sale.............................................................        4,530          19,271
   Net assets of discontinued operations............................................            -           3,814
                                                                                       ----------      ----------
            Total current assets....................................................       64,206          66,344
                                                                                       ----------      ----------
Property, plant and equipment, net..................................................       29,062          34,794
Goodwill, net.......................................................................        4,832           6,678
Deferred costs and other assets, net................................................        5,130          11,079
Assets held for sale................................................................        3,126           3,829
Net assets of discontinued operations...............................................            -          55,218
                                                                                       ----------      ----------
            Total assets............................................................   $  106,356      $  177,942
                                                                                       ==========      ==========

                           LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
   Current portion of long-term debt................................................   $      591      $   64,387
   Accounts payable.................................................................       11,936          12,643
   Accrued expenses.................................................................       15,346          15,064
                                                                                       ----------      ----------
            Total current liabilities...............................................       27,873          92,094
                                                                                       ----------      ----------
Long-term debt, net of current portion..............................................          187             489
                                                                                       ----------      ----------
Other noncurrent liabilities........................................................        1,612           1,463
                                                                                       ----------      ----------
Deferred tax liabilities............................................................        5,355           4,885
                                                                                       ----------      ----------
Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity:
   Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized and unissued........            -               -
   Common stock, $.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized; 8,940,950
       shares issued and outstanding................................................           89              89
   Additional paid-in capital.......................................................       40,455          40,455
   Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment...............................         (149)           (123)
   Retained earnings................................................................       30,934          38,590
                                                                                       ----------      ----------
            Total stockholders' equity..............................................       71,329          79,011
                                                                                       ----------      ----------
            Total liabilities and stockholders' equity..............................   $  106,356      $  177,942
                                                                                       ==========      ==========

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                The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                        consolidated financial statements.

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                    THE YORK GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                    (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                                 (UNAUDITED)

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                                                         THREE MONTHS ENDED                     SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                              JUNE 30,                                JUNE 30,
                                                    -------------------------------       ------------------------------
                                                       2001                2000               2001               2000
                                                    -----------        ------------       -----------        -----------
<S>                                                <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>
Net sales (including sales to stockholders
   and affiliates of $4,650  and $7,430 for the
   three months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000,
   respectively, and $9,260 and $17,166 for the
   six months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000,
   respectively).................................     $ 34,525           $ 36,427           $ 76,905           $ 80,425

Cost of goods sold ..............................       25,711             27,032             55,519             57,831
                                                     ---------          ---------          ---------          ---------
Gross profit ....................................        8,814              9,395             21,386             22,594
Other operating expenses ........................        6,952              8,900             14,908             17,981
                                                     ---------          ---------          ---------          ---------
Operating income ................................        1,862                495              6,478              4,613
Interest expense, net ...........................         (914)            (1,682)            (2,851)            (3,454)
Other income, net ...............................           64                337                 64                324
                                                     ---------          ---------          ---------          ---------
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
       before income taxes ......................        1,012               (850)             3,691              1,483
Income tax provision ............................          381               (191)             1,439                721
                                                     ---------          ---------          ---------          ---------
Earnings (loss) from continuing
  operations ....................................     $    631           $   (659)          $  2,252           $    762
Discontinued operations:
  Operating earnings (loss) of
  Commemorative Products Segment, net
    of taxes of $342, $700, $1,214 & $1,102......          337                756              1,359              1,042

Net gain (loss) on disposition of
  Commemorative Products Segment,
  Net of taxes of $710 ..........................       (9,622)              --               (9,622)              --
                                                     ---------          ---------          ---------          ---------
Total earnings (loss) on discontinued
  operations ....................................       (9,285)               756             (8,263)             1,042
Extraordinary item, net of taxes of $1,051 ......       (1,645)              --               (1,645)              --
                                                     ---------          ---------          ---------          ---------
Net earnings (loss) .............................     $(10,299)          $     97           $ (7,656)          $  1,804
                                                     =========          =========          =========          =========
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
    Continuing operations .......................     $   0.07           $  (0.07)          $   0.25           $   0.08
    Discontinued operations .....................     $  (1.04)          $   0.08           $  (0.93)          $   0.12
    Extraordinary item ..........................     $  (0.18)          $   --             $  (0.18)          $   --
                                                     ---------          ---------          ---------          ---------
Total ...........................................     $  (1.15)          $   0.01           $  (0.86)          $   0.20
                                                     =========          =========          =========          =========

Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
    Continuing operations .......................     $   0.07           $  (0.07)          $   0.25           $   0.08
    Discontinued operations .....................     $  (1.01)          $   0.08           $  (0.91)          $   0.12
    Extraordinary item ..........................     $  (0.18)          $   --             $  (0.18)          $   --
                                                     ---------          ---------          ---------          ---------
Total ...........................................     $  (1.12)          $   0.01           $  (0.84)          $   0.20
                                                     =========          =========          =========          =========
Shares used in computing earnings (loss)
  per share
    Basic ..................................             8,940              8,940              8,940              8,940
                                                     =========          =========          =========          =========
    Diluted ................................             9,204              8,940              9,104              9,034
                                                     =========          =========          =========          =========

               The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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                              THE YORK GROUP, INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
                                   (UNAUDITED)

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                                                                                           SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                                                JUNE 30,
                                                                                      ------------------------------
                                                                                         2001               2000
                                                                                      ----------         -----------
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Cash flows from operating activities:
           Net income (loss) ................................................          $ (7,656)          $  1,804
           Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
             provided by operating activities -
              Depreciation and amortization .................................             3,400              4,585
              (Gain) loss on sale of businesses and property, plant and
              equipment .....................................................            10,232               (340)
              Deferred income taxes .........................................               164                605
              Change in assets held for sale, net of sales ..................             1,316               --
              Change in assets of discontinued operations, net of sales .....               700              2,730
              Decrease (increase), net of effects of assets held for sale
              and assets of discontinued operations:
                Trade accounts and notes receivable .........................             2,225              2,148
                Inventories .................................................               361              5,342
                Prepaid expenses ............................................               410               (135)
                Income tax receivable .......................................             1,658               --
                Deferred costs and other assets .............................             1,921               (857)
              Increase (decrease), net of effects of assets held for sale and
              assets of discontinued operations:
                Accounts payable and accrued liabilities ....................            (2,698)            (6,358)
                Other non-current  liabilities ..............................               149               (354)
                                                                                      ---------           --------
                Net cash provided by operating activities ...................            12,182              9,170
                                                                                      ---------           --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
           Capital expenditures .............................................              (363)              (939)
           Proceeds from sale of businesses and property, plant and
           equipment ........................................................            70,693                241
                                                                                      ---------           --------
                Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities .........            70,330               (698)
                                                                                      ---------           --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
           Repayments of long-term debt .....................................           (64,098)           (44,761)
           Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt .........................              --               36,725
           Dividends paid ...................................................              --                 (358)
                                                                                      ---------           --------
                Net cash used in financing activities .......................           (64,098)            (8,394)
                                                                                      ---------           --------
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash ....................................               (26)               (78)
                                                                                      ---------           --------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents ...................................            18,388               --

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period ..............................             4,337               --
                                                                                      ---------           --------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period ....................................         $  22,725           $   --
                                                                                      =========           ========

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                The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                        consolidated financial statements.

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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING
     AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
              Cash paid during the period for income taxes ..................         $     142           $  1,800
                                                                                      =========           ========
              Cash paid during the period for interest ......................         $   2,788           $  3,109
                                                                                      =========           ========
              Reductions of lease receivables through application of earned
                  rebates ...................................................         $     527           $    675
                                                                                      =========           ========

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                The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                        consolidated financial statements.

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                               THE YORK GROUP, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  June 30, 2001
                                   (Unaudited)

1.   SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The
York Group, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") and have been prepared by the
Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities
and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally
included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and
regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to
make the information presented not misleading. These consolidated financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's December 31, 2000
audited financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company's
2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of the Company, all adjustments
and eliminations, consisting only of normal and recurring adjustments, necessary
to present fairly the consolidated financial statements have been included. The
results of operations for such interim periods are not necessarily indicative of
results for the full year.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In July 2001, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.
141, "Business Combinations" and No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets." SFAS 141 requires all business combinations initiated after June 30,
2001 to be accounted for using the purchase method. Under SFAS 142, goodwill
and intangible assets with indefinite lives are no longer amortized but are
reviewed annually (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise) for
impairment. Separable intangible assets that are not deemed to have
indefinite lives will continue to be amortized over their useful lives (but
with no maximum life). The amortization provisions of SFAS 142 apply to
goodwill and intangible assets acquired after June 30, 2001. With respect to
goodwill and intangible assets acquired prior to July 1, 2001, the Company is
required to adopt SFAS 142 effective January 1, 2002. Management is currently
evaluating the effect that adoption of the provisions of SFAS 142 will have
on its results of operations and financial position.

RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2000 consolidated financial
statements contained herein to conform to the classifications presented in
2001.

2.  DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

On May 24, 2001, the Company sold its Commemorative Products business segment.
In connection with the sale of the Commemorative Products business, the Company
incurred a one-time charge of approximately $9.6 million, net of income tax of
approximately $0.7 million related to the write-off of the segment assets, net
of proceeds received. The disposition of the Commemorative Products business
represents the disposal of a business segment under Accounting Principles Board
("APB") opinion No. 30. Accordingly, results of this operation have been
classified as discontinued, and prior periods have been restated. For business
segment reporting purposes, these business results were previously classified
as the segment "Commemorative Products."

The components of net assets of discontinued operations included in the
consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

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(in thousands)
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Current Assets:
  Cash...................................................  $   196
  Receivables............................................    3,748
  Inventories............................................    2,558
  Other current assets...................................    1,152
  Trade payables.........................................   (2,583)
  Other payables.........................................   (1,257)
                                                           -------
  Other payables.........................................    3,814
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Long-term assets:
  Property, plant and equipment, net.....................   14,630
  Goodwill...............................................   48,485
  Other assets...........................................       65
  Long-term liabilities..................................   (7,962)
                                                           -------
Net long-term assets.....................................  $55,218
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3.  SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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                                                                      June 30,              December 31,
                                                                        2001                    2000
                                                                    ------------           -------------
                                                                              (in thousands)
<S>                                                                <C>                     <C>
Inventories:
   Raw materials................................................    $   4,362               $   5,275
   Work in process..............................................        1,538                   1,567
   Finished goods...............................................        2,611                  12,747
                                                                    ---------               ---------
                                                                        8,511                  19,589
   Less: amounts included in assets held for sale...............       (2,109)                (11,616)
                                                                    ---------               ---------
           Inventories..........................................    $   6,402               $   7,973
                                                                    =========               =========

Property, Plant and Equipment:
   Land and improvements........................................    $   2,577               $   3,107
   Building and improvements....................................       14,487                  16,590
   Equipment....................................................       54,487                  57,391
   Construction-in-progress.....................................          276                     283
                                                                    ---------               ---------
                                                                       71,827                  77,371
   Less: accumulated depreciation...............................      (39,639)                (38,748)
                                                                    ---------               ---------
                                                                       32,188                  38,623
   Less: amounts included in assets held for sale...............       (3,126)                 (3,829)
                                                                    ---------               ---------
           Property, plant and equipment, net...................    $  29,062               $  34,794
                                                                    =========               =========

Accrued Expenses:
   Accrued rebates..............................................    $   5,991               $   6,899
   Accrued payroll..............................................        3,067                   2,983
   Other accrued expenses.......................................        6,288                   5,182
                                                                    ---------               ---------
           Accrued expenses.....................................    $  15,346               $  15,064
                                                                    =========               =========

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4.   EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share data for all periods presented has been computed pursuant
to SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" which requires a presentation of basic
earnings (loss) per share (basic EPS) and diluted earnings (loss) per share
(diluted EPS). Basic EPS excludes dilution and is determined by dividing
income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the
potential dilution that could occur if securities and other contracts to
issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. At June 30,
2001 the Company had options outstanding for the purchase of an aggregate of
827,608 shares of common stock of which all but 386,727 and 442,784 are
antidilutive for the three and six months ended June 30, 2001, respectively
and excluded from shares used in computing diluted EPS.

A reconciliation of weighted-average shares outstanding to shares used in
computing diluted EPS is as follows:

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                                                       Three Months Ended              Six Months Ended
                                                             June 30                       June 30,
                                                   --------------------------     ---------------------------
                                                       2001           2000           2001             2000
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<S>                                               <C>            <C>             <C>             <C>
Weighted-average shares outstanding..........           8,940          8,940          8,940           8,940
Dilutive effect of securities consisting of
       Options and convertible debt..........             264             --            164              94
                                                    ---------      ---------       --------        --------
Shares used in computing diluted EPS.........           9,204          8,940          9,104           9,034
                                                    =========      =========       =========       ========

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5.  SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company is the second largest casket manufacturer in the United States
and produces a wide variety of caskets and casket components. The Company's
finished caskets are primarily marketed through a network of privately owned
distributors, which serve domestic funeral homes, as well as certain foreign
markets. Less than 10% of sales are distributed through Company-owned
distribution centers, and less than 10% of sales are to buyers outside of the
United States.

SFAS No. 131, "Disclosure About Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information", requires certain financial and supplementary information to be
discussed on an annual and interim basis for each reportable segment of an
enterprise. In accordance with SFAS No. 131, the Company identified its
reporting segments based on its internal reporting of strategic business
units. Due to the sale of the Commemorative Products segment and the sale or
closing of other non-casket operations, and due to restructuring within
casket manufacturing, distribution, merchandising, transportation and
corporate units, the separate analysis of these parts of the Company's casket
business unit is not meaningful. Consequently, the Company's management
believes that it operates only one strategic business unit and that no
additional segment data can be provided.

6.  DEBT AND LIQUIDITY

Cash and cash equivalents were $22.7 million at June 30, 2001, representing an
increase of $14.9 million from March 31, 2001. Long-term debt, including
current maturities, totaled $0.8 million at June 30, 2001. This debt primarily
consisted of capital lease obligations.

During the first quarter of 2001, the Company received proceeds of $11.8
million relating to the sale of Company-owned distribution centers and
reduced outstanding debt by $14.1 million.

During the second quarter of 2001, the Company received $61.7 million from the
sale of its Commemorative Products segment, its metal vault manufacturing
business, Company-owned distribution centers, non-core real estate and a note
receivable. During the same period, the Company also reduced outstanding debt
by $50.4 million.

7.  PLAN OF MERGER

On May 24, 2001, the Company and Matthews International Corporation signed a
merger agreement whereby Matthews is to acquire 100% of the outstanding common
shares of York for $10 cash per share. Matthews also agreed to pay up to an
additional $1 cash per share based on the excess cash remaining on York's
balance sheet as of October 31, 2001. Completion of this transaction, which has
been approved by the Company's stockholders and is anticipated to occur in the
fourth quarter of 2001, is subject to the Company achieving earnings before
interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") from its casket
operations greater than the same period of the prior year for the nine months
ended September 30, 2001; and compliance with applicable legal and regulatory
requirements; and standard closing conditions. Management believes that the
interim period prior to closing will permit York to increase the per share
value received by shareholders in the merger through the disposition of
non-casket operations and other non-operating assets.

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND
         FINANCIAL CONDITION

GENERAL

The Company is the second largest casket manufacturer in the United States
and produces a wide variety of caskets and casket components. The Company's
finished caskets are primarily marketed through a network of privately owned
distributors, which serve domestic funeral homes, as well as certain foreign
markets.

On May 24, 2001, the Company and Matthews International Corporation signed a
merger agreement whereby Matthews is to acquire 100% of the outstanding
common shares of York for $10 cash per share. Matthews also agreed to pay up
to an additional $1 cash per share based on the excess cash remaining on
York's balance sheet as of October 31, 2001. Completion of this transaction,
which has been approved by the Company's stockholders and is anticipated to
occur in the fourth quarter of 2001, is subject to the Company achieving
earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") from
its casket operations greater than the same period of the prior year for the
nine months ended September 30, 2001; and compliance with applicable legal and
regulatory requirements; and standard closing conditions. Management believes
that the interim period prior to closing will permit York to increase the per
share value received by shareholders in the merger through the disposition of
non-casket operations and other non-operating assets.

RESULTS OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000

Second quarter 2001 sales from continuing operations of $34.5 million were
$1.9 million, or 5.2%, lower than the second quarter of 2000, primarily due
to the impact of the sale of Company-owned distribution centers and the
Company's metal vault manufacturing business . This was partially offset by
improved casket volume and net price realization. The sale of Company-owned
distribution centers reduced sales dollars due to the difference between
distributor-level and manufacturing-level pricing as the volume shifted from
Company-owned to independently owned distribution channels. Second quarter
2001 casket volume increased 6.4% compared to the second quarter of 2000.
This compares favorably to an estimated 2.6% increase in deaths over the same
period last year.

Second quarter 2001 gross profit from continuing operations was $8.8 million
compared to $9.4 million in 2000, decreasing as a percentage of sales to
25.5% from 25.8% in 2000. This decrease is primarily due to sale of the
Company's metal vault manufacturing operations and Company-owned distribution
centers, as described above, partially offset by the favorable casket unit
volume, manufacturing productivity, cost reductions and net price realization.

Other operating expenses from continuing operations were $7.0 million in the
second quarter of 2001 compared to $8.9 million in 2000. Other operating
expenses decreased primarily due to the reduction of selling and distribution
expenses resulting from the sale of Company-owned distribution centers, as
well as additional administrative cost reductions.

Net interest expense decreased to $0.9 million in the second quarter 2001
from $1.7 million in 2000 due to the retirement of substantially all of the
Company's outstanding debt on May 24, 2001. Interest paid during the second
quarter of 2001 was $1.1 million, compared to $1.9 million in 2000.

The Company's effective income tax rate for continuing operations was 37.6%
in the second quarter 2001. The Company realized a 22.5% effective tax
benefit on the second quarter 2000 loss from continuing operations. The
second quarter 2000 tax benefit was unfavorably affected by non-deductible
expenses, primarily goodwill amortization. The second quarter 2001 effective
rate was favorably affected by the write-off of non-deductible goodwill
included in the Company's fourth quarter 2000 restructuring charge. In the
second quarter of 2001, cash of $0.1 million was paid for income taxes. Cash
paid for income taxes during the second quarter of 2000 was $0.1 million.

In the second quarter of 2001, the Company recorded net income from
continuing operations of $0.6 million, compared to a net loss from continuing
operations of $0.7 million in 2000. Both basic and diluted earnings per share
from continuing operations were $.07 in 2001 compared to a loss per $.07 in
2000.

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000

First half 2001 sales from continuing operations of $76.9 million were $3.5
million, or 4.4%, lower than the first half of 2000, primarily due to the
impact of the sale of Company-owned distribution centers and the Company's
metal vault manufacturing business. This was partially offset by improved
casket volume and net price realization. First half-2001 casket volume
increased 0.1% compared to the first half of 2000. This compares favorably to
an estimated 1.5% decrease in deaths from the same period last year.

First half 2001 gross profit from continuing operations was $21.4 million
compared to $22.6 million in 2000, decreasing as a percentage of sales to
27.8% from 28.1% in 2000. This decrease is primarily due to sale of the

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Company's metal vault manufacturing operations and Company-owned distribution
centers, as described above, partially offset by improved manufacturing
productivity, cost reductions and net price realization.

Other operating expenses from continuing operations were $14.9 million in the
first half of 2001 compared to $18.0 million in 2000. Other operating
expenses decreased primarily due to the reduction of selling and distribution
expenses resulting from the sale of Company-owned distribution centers, as
well as additional administrative cost reductions.

Net interest expense decreased to $2.9 million in the first half 2001 from
$3.5 million in 2000 due to the retirement of substantially all of the
Company's outstanding debt on May 24, 2001. Interest paid during the first
half of 2001 was $2.8 million, compared to $3.1 million in 2000.

The Company's effective income tax rate for continuing operations was 39.0%
in the first half of 2001, compared to a 48.6% effective tax rate during the
first half of 2000. This comparison was favorably affected by higher 2001
pre-tax earnings and a decrease of non-deductible expenses, primarily
goodwill amortization, due to the write-off of non-deductible goodwill
included in the Company's fourth quarter 2000 restructuring charge. In the
first half of 2001, $0.1 was paid for income taxes. Cash paid for income
taxes during the first half of 2000 was $1.8 million.

In the first half of 2001, the Company recorded net income from continuing
operations of $2.3 million, compared to $0.8 million in 2000. Both basic and
diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $.25 in 2001
compared to $.08 in 2000.

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000

Second quarter 2001 net income from the discontinued Commemorative Products
segment of $0.3 million represents approximately seven weeks of operating
results. This compares to $0.7 million for the full second quarter, 2000.
Second quarter 2001 and 2000 net earnings reflect after-tax write-downs of
long-lived assets of $0.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

The Company also recorded an after-tax loss of $9.6 million on the sale of
the Commemorative Products segment.

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000

First half 2001 net income from the discontinued Commemorative Products
segment of $1.4 million represents approximately twenty weeks of operating
results. First half 2000 net income from the discontinued segment of $1.0
million represents a full twenty-six weeks of operating results. Despite this
disparity, earnings improved as a result of non-recurrence of first half 2000
inefficiencies stemming from late-1999 and early-2000 foundry consolidation
activities. First half 2001 and 2000 net earnings reflect after-tax
write-downs of long-lived assets of $0.5 million and $0.6 million,
respectively.

EXTRAORDINARY ITEM

In the second quarter of 2001, the Company recorded an after-tax
extraordinary loss of $1.6 million resulting from the early retirement of
debt. This extraordinary loss consisted of the write-off of deferred
financing costs and the payment of make-whole premiums.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash and cash equivalents were $22.7 million at June 30, 2001, representing an
increase of $14.9 million from March 31, 2001. During the six month period
ended June 30, 2001, cash flows from continuing operations totaled
approximately $12.2 million, cash provided by investing activities totaled
approximately $70.3 million and cash used in financing activities totaled
approximately $64.1 million.

Capital expenditures were $0.4 million and $0.9 million in the six months
ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively. The Company has budgeted capital
expenditures for 2001 of approximately $5.0 million. Major 2001

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expenditures include maintenance and replacement projects which extend the
life of the assets, with no significant individual projects currently planned.

Long-term debt, including current maturities, totaled $0.8 million at June
30, 2001. This debt primarily consisted of capital lease obligations.

During the second quarter of 2001, the Company received $61.7 million from
the sale of its Commemorative Products segment, its metal vault manufacturing
business, Company-owned distribution centers, non-core real estate and
marketable securities. During the same period, the Company also reduced
outstanding debt by $50.4 million.

INFLATION

Inflation has not had a material net impact on the Company over the past
three years nor is it anticipated to have a material impact for the
foreseeable future.

SELECTED QUARTERLY OPERATING RESULTS AND SEASONALITY

Historically, the Company's operations have experienced seasonal variations.
Generally, the Company's net sales of caskets are highest in the first
quarter and lowest in the third quarter of each year. These fluctuations are
due in part to the seasonal variance in the death rate, with a greater number
of deaths generally occurring in cold weather months, and the timing of the
Company's annual manufacturing facility vacation shutdowns, which occur
primarily in the third quarter. In addition, casket operating results
can vary between quarters of the same or different years due to, among other
things, fluctuations in the number of deaths, changes in product mix, and the
timing of annual price increases relative to changes in costs. As a result,
the Company experiences variability in its operating results on a quarterly
basis, which may make quarterly year-to-year comparisons less meaningful.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain of the information relating to the Company contained or incorporated
by reference herein is "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  All statements included or
incorporated by reference or made by management of the Company, other than
statements of historical fact regarding the Company, are forward-looking
statements.  These statements, and all phases of the Company's operations,
are subject to risks and uncertainties, any one of which could cause actual
results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking
statements.  Such risks and uncertainties include or relate to, among other
things, changes in demand for the Company's products and services that could
be caused by a number of factors, including changes in death rate, cremation
rates, competitive pressures and economic conditions, as well as the effect
of competition on the Company's ability to maintain operating margins.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to market risk,
primarily from changes in interest rates. The Company continually monitors
exposure to market risk and develops appropriate strategies to manage this
risk. The Company is not exposed to any other significant market risks,
including commodity price risk, foreign currency exchange risk or interest
rate risks from the use of derivative financial instruments. Management does
not use significant derivative financial instruments for trading or to
speculate on changes in interest rates or commodity prices.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

           Item 6.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

           (a)        Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed as part of
                      this report:

                      10.1   Matthews International Corporation, Empire Stock
                             Corp., and The York Group, Inc., Stock Purchase
                             Agreement, dated as of May 24, 2001
                             (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
                             the Company's Form 8-K filed June 8, 2001)

                      10.2   Matthews International Corporation, Empire Stock
                             Corp., The York Group, Inc., York Bronze Company
                             and OMC Industries, Inc., Asset Purchase
                             Agreement, dated as of May 24, 2001
                             (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
                             the Company's Form 8-K filed June 8, 2001)

                      10.3   Agreement and Plan of Merger By and Among
                             Matthews International Corporation, Empire
                             Merger Corp. and The York Group, Inc., dated as
                             of May 24, 2001 (incorporated by reference to
                             Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Form 8-K filed
                             June 8, 2001)

           (b)        Reports on Form 8-K
                      Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 8, 2001.
                      Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated June 28, 2001
                      Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated June 29, 2001





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                                 SIGNATURE

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 thereunto duly authorized.


August 14, 2001                     THE YORK GROUP, INC.




                                    By:   /s/ Dan E. Malone
                                          -----------------------------------
                                          Dan E. Malone
                                          Vice President and Chief Financial
                                          Officer (Principal Financial
                                          Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)



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