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Major Segments of Business (Revenue, pre-tax income and total and total assets by segments) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenues from continuing operations $ 49,707 $ 48,142 $ 161,097 $ 147,298  
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 3,176 319 18,676 10,957  
Total assets 724,820   724,820   738,085
Funeral [Member]
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenues from continuing operations 37,338 36,223 123,090 112,666  
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes     37,157 34,462  
Total assets 487,482   487,482   481,356
Cemetery [Member]
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenues from continuing operations 12,369 11,919 38,007 34,632  
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes     5,199 8,197  
Total assets 223,907   223,907   237,897
Corporate [Member]
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenues from continuing operations     0 0  
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes     (23,680) (31,702)  
Total assets $ 13,431   $ 13,431   $ 18,832