EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We have issued our reports dated February 28, 2020, with respect to the consolidated financial statements, schedule and internal control over financial reporting included in the Annual Report of Carriage Services, Inc. on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. We consent to the incorporation by reference of said reports in the Registration Statements of Carriage Services, Inc. on Form S-3 (File No. 333-217234) and on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-136313, File No. 333-162408, File No. 333-166912, File No. 333-181724, File No. 333-218115 and File No. 333-225142).

/s/GRANT THORNTON LLP

Houston, Texas

February 28, 2020