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Preneed Activities Investment Related Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021
Preneed Activities [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Deposits to trust | $ 140,450 | $ 133,819 | $ 268,422 | $ 254,102
Withdrawals | 123,787 | 117,578 | 246,151 | 230,158
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-sale | 434,659 | 379,836 | 903,956 | 812,567
Proceeds from Sale of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale | 429,281 | 399,076 | 823,683 | 831,075
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain | 117,684 | 174,732 | 221,239 | 304,919
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Loss | $ 52,711 | $ 17,644 | $ 80,643 | $ 33,812

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