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Receivables from Preneed Trusts
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Receivables From Preneed Trusts [Abstract]  
RECEIVABLES FROM PRENEED TRUSTS
RECEIVABLES FROM PRENEED TRUSTS
The receivables from preneed trusts represent assets in trusts which are controlled and operated by third parties in which we do not have a controlling financial interest (less than 50%) in the trust assets. We account for these investments at cost. During the second quarter, we moved approximately $14.3 million of these trust assets were transferred to third parties for which we do have a controlling financial interest. As of December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013, receivables from preneed trusts are as follows (in thousands):
 
December 31, 2012
 
June 30, 2013
Preneed trust funds, at cost
$
26,671

 
$
13,976

Less: allowance for contract cancellation
(800
)
 
(419
)
Receivables from preneed trusts, net
$
25,871

 
$
13,557