<SEC-DOCUMENT>0002007317-25-000264.txt : 20250428
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20250428162902
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0002007317-25-000264
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	144
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250428
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250428

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CARRIAGE SERVICES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001016281
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-PERSONAL SERVICES [7200]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	07 Trade & Services
		EIN:				760423828
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		144
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11961
		FILM NUMBER:		25880806

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3040 POST OAK BOULEVARD
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77056
		BUSINESS PHONE:		713-332-8400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3040 POST OAK BOULEVARD
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77056

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Metzger Steven D
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001703447
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		144

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6332 SCHILLER STREET
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77055
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        <com:street2>SUITE 300</com:street2>
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        <com:zipCode>77056</com:zipCode>
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      <securitiesClassTitle>common stock</securitiesClassTitle>
      <brokerOrMarketmakerDetails>
        <name>MERRILL PRIVATE WEALTH</name>
        <address>
          <com:street1>800 CAPITOL</com:street1>
          <com:street2>STE 2060</com:street2>
          <com:city>HOUSTON</com:city>
          <com:stateOrCountry>TX</com:stateOrCountry>
          <com:zipCode>77002</com:zipCode>
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      <noOfUnitsSold>2492</noOfUnitsSold>
      <aggregateMarketValue>99711.00</aggregateMarketValue>
      <noOfUnitsOutstanding>15649702</noOfUnitsOutstanding>
      <approxSaleDate>04/28/2025</approxSaleDate>
      <securitiesExchangeName>NASQ</securitiesExchangeName>
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    <securitiesToBeSold>
      <securitiesClassTitle>COMMON STOCK</securitiesClassTitle>
      <acquiredDate>02/22/2024</acquiredDate>
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      <nameOfPersonfromWhomAcquired>CARRIAGE SERVICES</nameOfPersonfromWhomAcquired>
      <isGiftTransaction>N</isGiftTransaction>
      <amountOfSecuritiesAcquired>2172</amountOfSecuritiesAcquired>
      <paymentDate>02/22/2024</paymentDate>
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    <securitiesToBeSold>
      <securitiesClassTitle>COMMON</securitiesClassTitle>
      <acquiredDate>03/09/2020</acquiredDate>
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      <nameOfPersonfromWhomAcquired>CARRIAGE SERVICES</nameOfPersonfromWhomAcquired>
      <isGiftTransaction>N</isGiftTransaction>
      <amountOfSecuritiesAcquired>320</amountOfSecuritiesAcquired>
      <paymentDate>03/09/2020</paymentDate>
      <natureOfPayment>ESOP</natureOfPayment>
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    <nothingToReportFlagOnSecuritiesSoldInPast3Months>N</nothingToReportFlagOnSecuritiesSoldInPast3Months>
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        <name>STEVE METZGER </name>
        <address>
          <com:street1>5420 HOLLY ST</com:street1>
          <com:city>BELLAIRE</com:city>
          <com:stateOrCountry>TX</com:stateOrCountry>
          <com:zipCode>77401</com:zipCode>
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      <securitiesClassTitle>COMMON</securitiesClassTitle>
      <saleDate>04/23/2025</saleDate>
      <amountOfSecuritiesSold>3508</amountOfSecuritiesSold>
      <grossProceeds>140646.00</grossProceeds>
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      <noticeDate>04/28/2025</noticeDate>
      <planAdoptionDates>
        <planAdoptionDate>12/02/2024</planAdoptionDate>
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