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Preneed Cemetery Receivables (Preneed cemetery receivables) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012
Allowance for Contract Cancellations [Roll Forward] |  |
Provision | $ (782) | $ (1,102)
Preneed Cemetery Receivables [Member] |  |
Allowance for Contract Cancellations [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 1,903 |
Write-offs and cancellations | (934) |
Provision | 438 |
Ending balance | 1,350 |
Assets Held for Sale Reclassification | $ (57) |

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