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Preneed Trust Investments (Components of preneed funeral trust investments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Preneed funeral trust investments	$ 85,224	$ 82,896
Preneed Funeral Trust Investments [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Preneed funeral trust investments, at fair value	87,728	85,415
Less: allowance for contract cancellation	(2,504)	(2,519)
Preneed funeral trust investments	$ 85,224	$ 82,896

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The allowance for contract cancellation on trust investments.

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Amount of investment in debt and equity securities categorized neither as trading securities nor held-to-maturity securities and intended be sold or mature one year or operating cycle, if longer, before allowance for related contract cancellations.

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The aggregate fair value as of the balance sheet date of financial instruments and other positions which may include : (1) fixed income securities; (2) common stock; and (3) mutual funds.

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