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Receivables from Preneed Trusts (Receivables from preneed funeral trust funds) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Receivables From Preneed Trusts [Abstract] |  |
Preneed trust funds, at cost | $ 27,772 | $ 26,671
Less: Allowance for contract cancellation | (834) | (800)
Receivables from preneed trusts, net | $ 26,938 | $ 25,871

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- Definition The allowance for contract cancellation related to preneed funeral funds. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition An amount representing assets in trusts, reported at cost, which are controlled and operated by third parties in which the Company does not have a controlling financial interest (less than 50%) in the trust assets. May include both pledged and unpledged holdings. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition An amount representing assets in trusts, reported at cost before allowance for contract cancellations, which are controlled and operated by third parties in which the Company does not have a controlling financial interest (less than 50%) in the trust assets. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Details
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