Provider of funeral and cemetery services, operating a network of funeral homes and cemeteries.
Carriage Services, Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive funeral and cemetery services and merchandise across the United States. Established in 1991 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company operates through two distinct segments: Funeral Home Operations and Cemetery Operations.
Under the Funeral Home Operations segment, Carriage Services offers a range of services including consultation, funeral home facilities for visitation and memorial services, transportation services, and preparation of remains. Additionally, the segment includes the sale of burial and cremation services, and related merchandise such as caskets and urns, ensuring families have access to respectful and dignified end-of-life arrangements.
The Cemetery Operations segment focuses on providing interment rights for grave sites, lawn crypts, mausoleum spaces, and niches. Alongside these offerings, the segment provides cemetery merchandise including outer burial containers, memorial markers, monuments, and floral placements. Services also encompass interments, inurnments, and installation of cemetery merchandise, catering to the diverse needs of families and individuals.
As of December 31, 2021, Carriage Services operated 170 funeral homes in 26 states and 31 cemeteries in 11 states, highlighting its expansive footprint and dedication to serving communities nationwide. The company's commitment to compassionate service, coupled with its comprehensive range of funeral and cemetery products and services, underscores its role as a trusted partner during difficult times for families across America.