Document and Entity Information
May 13, 2021
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name CARRIAGE SERVICES INC
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001016281
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date May 13, 2021
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 1-11961
Entity Tax Identification Number 76-0423828
Entity Address, Address Line One 3040 Post Oak Boulevard
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 300
Entity Address, City or Town Houston
Entity Address, State or Province TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 77056
City Area Code (713)
Local Phone Number 332-8400
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
Trading Symbol CSV
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false