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Preneed Funeral Activities Preneed Funeral Activities Deferred Preneed Funeral Revenues (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Preneed Revenues [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Beginning balance — Deferred preneed funeral revenues, net |  | $ 540,164 |  |
Ending balance — Deferred preneed funeral revenues, net |  | 557,897 | $ 540,164 |
Funeral [Member] |  |  |  |
Deferred Preneed Revenues [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Beginning balance — Deferred preneed funeral revenues, net |  | 540,164 | 551,948 | $ 535,136
Net preneed contract sales |  | 232,628 | 198,195 | 144,202
Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net |  | (2,895) | (21,639) | 298,047
Net investment (losses) earnings | [1] | (37,208) | 24,256 | 126,428
Recognized deferred preneed revenues |  | (276,359) | (258,534) | (200,680)
Change in cancellation allowance |  | 11,675 | 21,272 | (5,670)
Change in deferred preneed funeral receipts held in trust |  | 90,351 | 26,131 | (343,878)
Effect of foreign currency and other |  | (459) | (1,465) | (1,637)
Ending balance — Deferred preneed funeral revenues, net |  | $ 557,897 | $ 540,164 | $ 551,948
[1] | Includes both realized and unrealized investment earnings.

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- Definition This item represents investment income derived from investments in debt and equity securities consisting of interest income earned from investments in debt securities and on cash and cash equivalents, dividend income from investments in equity securities, and income or expense derived from the amortization of investment related discounts or premiums, respectively, net of related investment expenses. This item also includes realized or unrealized gains or losses on the sale or holding of investments in debt and equity securities. This income is deferred until revenue is recognized on the underlying preneed contracts to which it relates. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The noncurrent portion of deferred revenue amount as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue is a liability related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized, and is not expected to be recognized in the next twelve months. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Impact of acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net on deferred revenue + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The net change during the reporting period in the total amount of deferred preneed receipts held in trust. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Recognized deferred preneed revenues + References No definition available. + Details
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