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Preneed Cemetery Receivables (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Preneed Cemetery Receivables [Abstract]    
Term of sales contract for cemetery interment rights, maximum (in years) 5 years  
Balance of receivables for preneed cemetery interment rights $ 21.3 $ 21.6
Balance of receivables for preneed cemetery interment related products and services 8.3 8.3
Amount of receivables for preneed cemetery interment rights and related products and services presented in accounts receivables 9.9 10.3
Amount of receivables for preneed cemetery interment rights and related products and services presented in preneed receivables 19.7 19.6
Unearned Finance Charges Included In Receivables $ 3.8 $ 3.3
Past due notifications starting date (in days) 15 days  
Accounts receivable allowance percentage on contracts past due 120 days or more (in percent) 100.00%  
Percent of total receivables which are 120 days or more past due (in percent) 4.60%