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Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Deferred Revenue Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Deferred Revenue [Abstract] |  |
Deferred revenue, Gross | $ 1,989,232 | $ 1,789,776
Amounts Due for Unfulfilled Performance Obligations | (570,418) | 0
Deferred Revenue | $ 1,418,814 | $ 1,789,776

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- Definition Amount of deferred revenue as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue represents collections of cash or other assets related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized. 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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