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Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
acquisitions
Dec. 31, 2013
number_of_ranking_criteria
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Number of strategic ranking criterias for targeting execution of growth strategy and acquisition pricing (in Criteria)   6    
Number of funeral home acquisitions (in Acquisitions) 1      
Number Of Funeral Homes Acquired In Acquisitions 2 2 7  
Cost of acquired entities $ 13,700,000   $ 42,700,000  
Number of Cemeteries Acquired in Acquisitions     1  
Liabilities assumed     1,000,000  
Goodwill 221,087,000 221,087,000 218,442,000 193,962,000
TENNESSEE
        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Number Of Funeral Homes Acquired In Acquisitions 1 1    
GEORGIA
        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Number Of Funeral Homes Acquired In Acquisitions 1 1    
Acquisitions in 2011
        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Goodwill $ 3,800,000 $ 3,800,000 $ 25,700,000