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Preneed Trust Investments (Preneed cemetery trust investment security transactions) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]      
Investment income $ 4,063 $ 5,612 $ 2,563
Decrease in deferred preneed cemetery receipts held in trust (5,574) (6,812) (3,648)
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
     
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]      
Investment income 3,349 4,038 3,471
Realized gains 3,018 10,497 14,041
Realized losses (763) (3,574) (4,453)
Expenses and taxes (2,934) (2,769) (1,239)
Decrease in deferred preneed cemetery receipts held in trust $ (2,670) $ (8,192) $ (11,820)