SEC NATL FIN'A' : Security National Financial Corporation Announces Dividend

Security National Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: SNFCA) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a 5% stock dividend for stockholders of record on January 14, 2011, payable on February 4, 2011.

Scott Quist, President, stated, ?I am pleased that the board has taken this action. Considering the current nationwide economic challenges, it is gratifying that Security National Financial Corporation is able to continue its history of paying stock dividends.? Security National Financial Corporation is listed with NASDAQ and trades under the symbol SNFCA.

If there are any questions, please contact Jeffrey R. Stephens.

Security National Financial Corporation

P.O. Box 57250

Salt Lake City, Utah 84157

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Security National Financial Corporation
Jeffrey R. Stephens, 801-264-1060
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