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Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Deferred Revenue Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Deferred Revenue [Abstract] |  |
Deferred revenue, Gross | $ 2,259,364 | $ 2,127,878
Amounts Due for Unfulfilled Performance Obligations | (726,615) | 638,969
Deferred Revenue | $ 1,532,749 | $ 1,488,909

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