Carriage Services, Inc.

Carriage Services, Inc. is a leading provider of funeral and cemetery services and merchandise in the United States, founded in Houston, Texas, in 1991. The company's mission is centered on creating a premier experience through innovation, empowered partnership, and elevated service, aiming to provide dignified, respectful, and quality end-of-life services and products to its communities.

The company operates through two primary segments: Funeral Home Operations and Cemetery Operations. Its Funeral Home Operations offer a comprehensive suite of services including consultation, removal and preparation of remains, burial and cremation services, and the sale of related merchandise such as caskets and urns. The Cemetery Operations segment provides interment rights for various types of grave sites, mausoleum spaces, and niches, along with associated merchandise and installation services. Carriage Services also engages in pre-need trust fund management and leverages real estate assets.

As of March 31, 2026, Carriage Services operates approximately 155 funeral homes across 24 states and 28 cemeteries in 9 states. Carlos R. Quezada serves as the Vice Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, appointed in June 2023, with Steve Metzger promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer effective February 2, 2026, as part of strategic growth initiatives. The company recently announced a quarterly cash dividend of 11.25 cents per share payable in June 2026 and reported strong fourth-quarter 2025 results, exceeding revenue expectations. Carriage Services is positioned as a mid-cap consolidator in the deathcare industry, utilizing a decentralized, entrepreneurial operating model.