Release Details

HOUSTON, April 29, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Carriage Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV) today announced plans to release 2008 first quarter Thursday, May 8, 2008 after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, Carriage Services has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the Internet, for Friday, May 9, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. eastern time.

    What:   Carriage Services First Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call

    When:   Friday, May 9, 2008 -- 10:30 a.m. eastern time

    How:    Live via phone -- By dialing 303-262-2142 and asking for the
            Carriage Services call at least 10 minutes prior to the start
            time -- OR live over the Internet by logging on to the web address

            below.

    Where:  http://www.carriageservices.com

A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through May 16, 2008 and may be accessed by dialing 303-590-3000 and using pass code 11113713#. An audio archive will also be available on the company's website at http://www.carriageservices.com shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately 90 days. For more information, please contact Karen Roan at DRG&E at 713-529-6600 or email kcroan@drg-e.com.

Carriage Services is a leading provider of death care services and products. As of April 29, 2008, Carriage operates 139 funeral homes in 25 states and 32 cemeteries in 11 states.

     Contacts:  Mel Payne, Chairman & CEO
                Terry Sanford, CAO & Treasurer
                Carriage Services, Inc.
                713-332-8400

                Ken Dennard / ksdennard@drg-e.com
                Kip Rupp / krupp@drg-e.com
                DRG&E  / 713-529-6600

SOURCE Carriage Services, Inc.

http://www.carriageservices.com

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