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Preneed Activities Preneed Activities, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 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] |  |  |  |
Investment Earnings, Net | $ 35.7 | $ 43.8 | $ 81.5 | $ 88.8
Available-for-sale securities, estimated maturity date, maximum |  |  | 2040 |
Available-for-sale securities, estimated maturity date, minimum |  |  | 2022 |
ECF Investment Earnings, Net | $ 20.8 | $ 27.0 | $ 45.3 | $ 47.8

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