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Preneed Cemetery Receivables (Preneed cemetery receivables) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]      
Provision for losses on accounts receivable $ 2,005 $ 2,589 $ 2,788
Assets Held for Sale Reclassification (57) 0  
Preneed Cemetery Receivables
      
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 1,903 1,352  
Write-offs and cancellations (1,727) (826)  
Recoveries 0 0  
Provision for losses on accounts receivable 1,228 1,377  
Ending balance $ 1,347 $ 1,903