Carriage Services (NYSE:CSV) is a publicly traded deathcare company engaged in the ownership and operation of funeral homes, cemeteries and related services in the United States. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Carriage Services has grown through a combination of strategic acquisitions and organic development, expanding its footprint to serve families in more than 20 states. The company’s business model encompasses pre-need and at-need arrangements, providing individualized funeral and memorialization services designed to meet the needs of diverse communities.
The company’s core offerings include traditional funeral services, memorial ceremonies, cremation services, cemetery interment and mausoleum entombment. Carriage Services also markets a range of funeral merchandise such as caskets, urns and memorialization products, along with grief support resources and planning tools. By integrating cemetery and funeral home operations, the company is able to offer seamless end-of-life solutions under one roof, while also facilitating pre-planning programs that allow clients to make arrangements in advance of need.
Carriage Services maintains regional operating subsidiaries under local brand names to preserve community ties and leverage regional expertise. These brands are supported by centralized corporate functions for finance, human resources, information technology and marketing, enabling operational consistency and cost efficiencies. The company’s geographic reach spans the Southeast, Southwest, Midwest and Pacific Northwest, with a concentration of locations in high-growth metropolitan areas as well as smaller communities.
Leadership at Carriage Services is headed by Chief Executive Officer William J. Wagner, who oversees strategic direction, acquisitions and customer experience initiatives. The executive team is complemented by a board of directors with deep industry knowledge and financial expertise. Under this leadership, Carriage Services continues to pursue disciplined growth through targeted acquisitions, service innovation and an unwavering commitment to compassionate care.
