The number of businesses acquired by the entity during the period.

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Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Business Combinations) (Details)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013 acquisitions	Sep. 30, 2013 acquisitions	Sep. 30, 2012 Funeral homes [Member] funeral_homes	Sep. 30, 2013 Funeral homes [Member] funeral_homes	Sep. 30, 2013 Cemetery [Member] cemeteries
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of acquisitions (in Acquisitions)	0	4
Number of funeral homes acquired (in Funeral Homes)			1	5
Number of cemeteries acquired (in Cemeteries)					1