United States securities and exchange commission logo June 18, 2024 L. Kian Granmayeh Chief Financial Officer Carriage Services, Inc. 3040 Post Oak Boulevard , Suite 300 Houston, Texas, 77056 Re: Carriage Services, Inc. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023 File No. 001-11961 Dear L. Kian Granmayeh: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Trade & Services