<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001016281-13-000061.txt : 20130524
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20130524133836
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001016281-13-000061
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20130522
FILED AS OF DATE:		20130524
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20130524

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Phillips Shawn R
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001427418

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11961
		FILM NUMBER:		13871311

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		629 RED DEER ROAD
		CITY:			LEBANON
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			45036

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CARRIAGE SERVICES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001016281
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-PERSONAL SERVICES [7200]
		IRS NUMBER:				760423828
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3040 POST OAK BOULEVARD
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77056
		BUSINESS PHONE:		713-332-8475

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3040 POST OAK BOULEVARD
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77056
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        <footnote id="F1">Stock Options granted pursuant to the Carriage Services, Inc. Second Amended and Restated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan which vest 1/3 on 05/22/2014, 1/3 on 05/22/2015 and 1/3 on 05/22/2016. These stock options expire on 05/22/2018.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Represents performance-based stock awards granted under the Carriage Services, Inc. Second Amended and Restated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan.  The award will vest (if at all) on or before August 2, 2017 on the date on which the closing price of Carriage's Common Stock is greater than or equal to $21.50 for the third time, whether or not consecutive, within a period of 30 consecutive calendar days. If these conditions are satisfied on or prior to the first anniversary of the grant date, which is August 2, 2013, then the vesting date of these awards will be August 2, 2013; provided that the Reporting Person has remained continuously employed by Carriage through such date.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">The award represents the right of the Reporting Person to receive shares of Carriage Common Stock in exchange for payment of a purchase price equal to $9.00 per share.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Stock Options granted pursuant to the Carriage Services, Inc. Amended and Restated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan which vest 1/3 on 03/05/2013, 1/3 on 03/05/2014 and 1/3 on 03/05/2015.  These stock options expire on 03/05/2022.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">Stock Options granted pursuant to the Carriage Services, Inc. Amended and Restated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan which vest 1/3 on 02/28/2012, 1/3 on 02/28/2013 and 1/3 on 02/28/2014.  These stock options expire on 02/28/2021.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F6">Stock Options granted pursuant to the Carriage Services, Inc. Amended and Restated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan which vested 1/3 on 05/18/2011, 1/3 on 05/18/2012 and 1/3 on 05/18/2013. These stock options expire on 05/18/2020.</footnote>
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