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HOUSTON, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carriage Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV)
Carriage Services, Inc. (“Carriage” or “Carriage Services”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired substantially all the assets of McCammon
Ammons Click Funeral Home located in Maryville, Tennessee.
Donnie Poteet stated, “The McCammon Ammons Click team has taken great pride in serving the families of Greater Knoxville for more than 100
years. As Katherine and I began having discussions around succession planning, we focused on finding someone who not only would protect the
legacy that has been established over all these years, but also build upon that legacy. After getting to know the team at Carriage, we are confident
they will take great care of our business, our staff, and the families we serve.”
Steve Metzger, President and Chief Operating Officer of Carriage Services, stated, “We are excited to enter the growing Greater Knoxville market with
a premier business that has been serving the community for 120 years. Continuing to build Carriage’s footprint throughout Tennessee aligns well with
our focus on purposeful growth.”
About Carriage Services
Carriage Services is a leading provider of funeral and cemetery services and merchandise in the United States. As of May 27, 2026, Carriage operates
155 funeral homes in 24 states and 28 cemeteries in 9 states. Carriage is dedicated to delivering premier experiences through innovation, partnership,
and elevated service.
For more information, please contact us at [email protected].
Cautionary Statement

Certain statements made herein or elsewhere by, or on behalf of, Carriage (the “Company”) that are not historical facts are intended to be forward-
looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of

1934, as amended. These statements are based on assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable; however, many important factors, as
discussed under “Forward-Looking Statements and Cautionary Statements” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2025 and in the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, could cause the Company’s results in the future to differ materially from
the forward-looking statements made herein and in any other documents or oral presentations made by, or on behalf of, the Company. The Company
assumes no obligation to update or publicly release any revisions to forward-looking statements made herein or any other forward-looking statements
made by, or on behalf of, the Company. A copy of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and
other information about the Company and news releases, are available at https://www.carriageservices.com.

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Houston, Texas March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Carriage Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV) (“Carriage Services” or the “Company”). Carriage Services is pleased to announce an expanded national partnership with Express Funeral Funding (“EFF”), a recognized leader in at-need insurance assignment funding. This collaboration is expected to deliver significant value to both companies, and their customers, by combining Carriage’s national footprint with Express Funeral Funding’s renowned expertise in insurance assignment funding.

The expanded partnership will allow Carriage Services to continue to refine its product portfolio, enhance service delivery, and reach new markets, while providing the families it serves with more options to help fund their arrangements. By integrating EFF’s high-quality insurance assignment funding vehicle into Carriage Service’s offerings, the collaboration promises to provide families with even greater value and more comprehensive solutions.

“We are excited to expand our partnership with Express Funeral Funding across all our businesses. EFF is a company that shares our commitment to quality and creating premier experiences for all families,”

said Carlos Quezada, CEO of Carriage Services.

“This partnership will not only broaden our product offerings, but also strengthen our focus on delivering class leading solutions to the families we serve every day.”

In connection with the partnership, Carriage Services will leverage Express Funeral Funding’s state-of-the-art technology and systems to ensure its families have access to the best possible insurance assignment program.

“We are thrilled to build upon our work with Carriage Services and to help them present even more value to their families,”

said Andy Buckman, President of Express Funeral Funding.

“We believe this partnership will create exciting new opportunities for both companies and our shared customer base.”

About Carriage Services

Carriage Services is a leading provider of funeral and cemetery services and merchandise in the United States. Carriage operates 162 funeral homes in 26 states and 31 cemeteries in 11 states. It is dedicated to delivering premier experiences through innovation, partnership, and elevated service. For more information about Carriage Services, visit www.carriageservices.com.

About Express Funeral Funding

Express Funeral Funding is the nation’s largest privately held at-need insurance assignment funding company. For more information about EFF, visit www.expressfuneralfunding.com.

For more information, please email [email protected]

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made herein or elsewhere by, or on behalf of, the Company that are not historical facts are intended to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and contains certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements made herein, other than statements of historical information, should be deemed to be forward-looking statements, which include, but are not limited to, any statements of the plans, timing, expectations and objectives of management regarding the announcement of our insurance assignment funding partnership, including, for example, the anticipated results, expectations, and demand for such services and offerings; any statements of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing and are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us. These statements are based on assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable as and when made; however, many important factors, as discussed under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, could cause the Company’s actual results in the future to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made herein and in any other documents or oral presentations made by, or on behalf of, the Company. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of the applicable communication, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements except to the extent required by applicable law. A copy of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other filings with the SEC, are available at
www.carriageservices.com.

HOUSTON, December 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carriage Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV) (“Carriage” or the “Company”) We are thrilled to announce the appointment of John Enwright as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, effective January 2, 2025.

With over 25 years of financial leadership experience in omnichannel retail, John brings a remarkable record of
driving results and fostering innovation at prominent publicly traded companies. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Edible Brands, LLC. Prior to that, he had a highly successful eight-year tenure at Vera Bradley, Inc., including five years as Chief Financial Officer and several years as Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis. John’s career also includes 15 years at Tiffany & Company, where he honed his expertise in financial planning, treasury, and business transformation. John’s extensive experience and proven leadership will be invaluable as we continue our journey of purposeful growth, disciplined capital allocation, and relentless improvement. His appointment reflects our commitment to building a best-in-class leadership team to support our ambitious goals and transformational growth.

“We are excited to welcome John to Carriage. His dynamic leadership and deep financial expertise will be instrumental as we elevate Carriage to the next level of financial sophistication. John’s vision and strategic acumen will help us accelerate our growth, enhance operational excellence, and deliver premier experiences for our clients and communities. We are confident his contributions will strengthen our foundation and propel us toward achieving our long-term vision of success,”

– from Carlos Quezada, CEO. Please join us in welcoming John to the team and supporting him as he embarks on this exciting new chapter with Carriage.

HOUSTON, October 30, 2024 (NYSE: CSV)
is pleased to announce the appointment of
Edmondo Robinson, MD, MBA, MHS, to its Board
of Directors. Dr. Robinson brings over 25 years of
executive leadership and management expertise
in digital health and healthcare delivery innovation,
alongside valuable public company board
experience.
“We are excited to
welcome Edmondo
Robinson to our Board
of Directors,” said Carlos
Quezada, Vice Chairman
of the Board and CEO of
Carriage Services. “His
extensive background
in healthcare innovation
and leadership will
undoubtedly play a
crucial role in shaping
our strategic direction
as we continue driving long-term growth and
shareholder value.”
Dr. Robinson holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal
Physiology and Neuroscience from the University
of California, San Diego, a Doctor of Medicine (MD)
from the University of California, Los Angeles,
and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
from the Wharton School at the University
of Pennsylvania. He also earned a Master’s in
Health Policy Research from the University
of Pennsylvania, further complementing his
comprehensive understanding of healthcare
systems and policy.
Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Robinson
has led transformative initiatives in healthcare
delivery, championing the adoption of digital
health solutions and operational innovation.
His insights and expertise will enhance Carriage
Services’ ongoing commitment to excellence,
innovation, and value creation.
Edmondo Robinson – MD,
MBA, MHS,, Active on Board
of Directors

HOUSTON, July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carriage
Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV) (“Carriage” or the “Company”)
announced today that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has elected
Julie Sanders as an independent member of the Board, effective
immediately. Ms. Sanders, 55, will serve as a member of the Corporate
Governance, Audit and Compensation Committees. She currently
serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Audit Executive at Dell
Technologies, one of the world’s leading technology companies. Ms.
Sanders’ career at Dell spans 21 years where she has held various
finance, accounting, and audit leadership positions before becoming
the Chief Audit Executive in 2021. In this role she is responsible for
leading the global audit organization and the company’s enterprise risk management program.
Julie began her career at KPMG and previously served in two Chief Financial Officer roles.
“We are excited to welcome Julie to the Carriage Board,” said Carriage’s Executive Chairman,
Mel Payne. “Julie’s more than twenty years with Dell, where she has held a variety of leadership
roles, will provide us with great insight and expertise as we continue to identify opportunities
for growth and execute on our Ten-Year Vision, which we discussed in this year’s shareholder
letter.”
“I look forward to joining the Carriage Board to support the Company’s growth and help
create value for shareholders. My experience is well aligned with the Company’s vision and
transformation journey, and I look forward to learning more about Carriage’s high performance
culture and customer service,” said Ms. Sanders.
“Julie’s diverse experience, which includes leadership roles related to technical accounting,
financial planning and analysis, M&A, scaling companies and long-term strategic planning, will
serve Carriage and our shareholders well. Specifically, her experience with Environmental,
Social and Governance efforts at Dell will be valuable in helping drive our focus on those areas
moving forward. Julie’s addition to the Board further supports our commitment to enhancing the
Company’s focus on governance this year,” said Carriage CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board,
Carlos Quezada. Ms. Sanders earned her B.B.A. in Accounting from Baylor University and is a
certified public accountant.

HOUSTON, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Carriage Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV)
(“Carriage” or the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has
elected Somer Webb as an independent director, eff ective immediately. Ms. Webb, 44, will serve
as the Chair of the Board’s Compensation Committee and as a member of the Board’s Audit
and Corporate Governance Committees. Following the appointment of Ms. Webb, the Board will
comprise seven directors, fi ve of whom are independent.

“The addition of Somer Webb to Carriage’s Board of Directors is consistent with our commitment
to listen to feedback from our shareholders and take steps to enhance our corporate
governance,” said Carriage’s Executive Chairman Mel Payne. “Somer’s prior experience with
a number of well-respected public companies in the consumer services space will be highly
benefi cial for our Board and management team as we continue to focus on driving shareholder
value.”

Ms. Webb has extensive experience in fi nancial planning and analysis, M&A, and driving organic
growth through business intelligence insights. She currently serves as the Chief Financial Offi cer
of Solo Brands, a public company focused on outdoor and lifestyle products for consumers.

Ms. Webb previously served as the Chief Financial Offi cer of Worldwide Express, a technology
driven third-party logistics company. She also has extensive executive experience at public
companies including DaVita Inc., PepsiCo, Southwest Airlines, and Amazon. Ms. Webb earned
a B.B.A. in Management Information Systems from Baylor University and an MBA from the
University of Texas at Arlington.

“I’m looking forward to joining the Board and learning more about Carriage’s unique culture and
operating model and helping to identify additional ways to create value for shareholders,” said
Ms. Webb. “My experience and skillset are well aligned with the Company’s vision for the future.”

Chairman of the Board and most recently served as
President and Chief Operating Offi cer. The Company’s founder and current CEO, Mel Payne,
will now serve as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, also eff ective immediately.
Executive Leadership Announcements
Mel Payne, Executive Chairman of the Board, stated, “When I created the Company’s Strategic
Vision and Principles Group in June 2021, a team consisting of four executive leaders including
myself, we noted it was the fi rst step in our CEO succession planning. The past two years have
been a thoughtful, deliberate and intense period of learning, leading and preparation to ensure
the seamless transition we announce today. I could not be more excited and confi dent in Carlos
and his ability to thrive in the CEO role, as he has continued to take on additional responsibilities
and lead transformational growth throughout the Company since he fi rst joined Carriage in 2020.
The Board has also recognized his talent and achievements, which culminated in appointing.

Carlos as President in 2022, and ultimately electing him to
serve on the Board as Vice Chairman earlier this year. Carlos is
a thoughtful and strategic leader who, I am confi dent, will lead
Carriage to achieve our Bold Ten-Year Vision, as laid out in this
year’s Shareholder Letter.”
Carlos Quezada, CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board, said,
“I am honored and deeply humbled to assume the CEO role at
Carriage. As I step into this position, I am acutely aware of the
signifi cance of the transition, as Mel has served as the sole CEO
of the Company since its founding more than 32 years ago. I
commit to our employees and shareholders that I will lead with the
utmost dedication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to
our culture and Mission and Vision of Being the Best.”
The Board also announced that Steve Metzger, previously
Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Offi cer and
General Counsel, has been appointed to serve as President,
eff ective immediately. Mr. Payne stated, “Steve joined Carriage in
2018 and is a gifted leader who has driven signifi cant growth and
improvement in a variety of areas over the years. In addition to
leading our Legal, HR and Risk Management Teams, Steve also
leads our Corporate Development eff orts, which has resulted
in the addition of several premier businesses to the Carriage
portfolio. Steve is involved with just about every aspect of the
Company and brings great experience and judgment to his role
as President.”
Mr. Payne added, “As those of you who have followed Carriage for any amount of time
know, this Company is my passion. I could not be prouder of our people, the noble nature
of what we do, and the way we take care of our families. I will continue to lead our Board as
Executive Chairman and provide guidance and mentorship to Carlos, Steve and our CFO, Kian
Granmayeh, as they work together to execute our Bold Ten-Year Vision and continue generating
value for our shareholders. As we often say at Carriage, “The Best is Yet to Come!”
Board Refreshment and Governance Updates
On June 21, 2023, the Board appointed Chad Fargason to serve as a Director and as Chair
of the Corporate Governance Committee of the Board. Currently Senior Portfolio Manager for
Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, an investment manager with approximately $15
billion under management, Mr. Fargason brings to the Board deep capital allocation expertise
and a track record of building businesses through strategic growth initiatives. Mr. Fargason
has been with Vaughan Nelson for more than ten years. Prior to that, he spent ten years with
the global investment fi rm KKR & Co. Inc. Mr. Fargason holds a B.A. in Mathematics from Rice
University and both a Masters and Ph.D. in Mathematics from Duke University.

Donald D. Patteson, Jr., Lead Independent Director, stated, “Chad’s proven track record over his
20-year career with both KKR and Vaughan Nelson provide Carriage and its shareholders with
a unique combination of valuable skills and insight, specifi cally as it relates to capital allocation,
strategic growth, and investor assessment and valuation. We are fortunate to have someone of
Chad’s caliber join our Board and we look forward to his contributions.”
Mr. Quezada added, “We are excited to welcome Chad to the Board as we continue to focus our
eff orts on building a best-in-class Board of Directors. Chad’s experience adds skills to our Board
that will be invaluable as we continue to execute our plans to pay down our debt and drive our
growth strategy. Mr. Fargason stated, “I am honored to be invited to join the Carriage Board and
look forward to supporting a company with such a rich history, unique culture, and that is poised
for sustainable growth.”
Mr. Fargason’s appointment follows the resignation of the Company’s prior Corporate
Governance Committee Chair, Dr. Achille Messac, as a Director of the Company.
Mr. Quezada concluded, “We continue to listen to shareholders’ feedback and evaluate
opportunities to enhance governance. To that end, as mentioned in the Company’s Annual
Shareholder Letter and in its fi rst quarter earnings call, the Board is committed to adding gender
diversity to the Board this year and has partnered with a nationally recognized fi rm to guide the
search process. The Board is actively meeting with prospective director candidates that meet
these criteria and intends to share more news on this priority during the third quarter.”
In addition, in connection with the Company’s focus on governance and responsiveness to
shareholder feedback, Carriage has amended its bylaws to provide for mandatory resignations
for any director who fails to receive majority support from shareholders in an uncontested
election.