Exhibit 23.1



                     CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of
our report dated March 10, 2002 included in this Form 10-K, into Carriage
Services, Inc.'s previously filed Registration Statement File Nos. 333-85961
and 333-71902.


ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Houston, Texas
March 28, 2002