Carriage Services (CSV) S-8 Registration of securities for employees

Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors
Carriage Services, Inc.:

We consent to the use of our reports with respect to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting incorporated by reference in the registration statement.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Houston, Texas
May 18, 2010