FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 26, 2004

CSS INDUSTRIES, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

The Board of Directors of CSS Industries, Inc. (NYSE: CSS) today declared a quarterly dividend of ten cents per share on its outstanding shares of Common Stock. This dividend will be payable on December 15, 2004 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2004.

CSS is a consumer products company primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale to mass market retailers of seasonal, social expression products, including gift wrap, gift bags, boxed greeting cards, gift tags, tissue paper, paper and vinyl decorations, classroom exchange Valentines, decorative ribbons and bows, Halloween masks, costumes, make-ups and novelties, educational products and Easter egg dyes and novelties.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Vincent A. Paccapaniccia
Chief Financial Officer
tele: (215) 569-9900