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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2014 segment institution | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of business segments | 2 |  |
Period after which commissions are no longer subject to refund | 1 year |  |
Accounts receivable, net | $ 17,715 |  | $ 17,950
Preneed receivables | 24,282 |  | 24,521
Bad debt expense | 700 | 456 |
Period during which sale is expected to occur after receipt of buyer letter of intent and commitment for reclassfication from continuing to discontinued operations. | 1 year |  |
Effect of dilutive securities, Convertible junior subordinated debentures (in shares) | 0 | 4,392 |
Number of institutions for which the Company provides management services | 2 |  |
The percentage of trust assets in custody of institution receiving trust management services | 76.00% |  |
Separate Income Tax Returns [Member] |  |  |
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of states in which Company operates | 16 |  |
Combined or Unitary Income Tax Returns [Member] |  |  |
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of states in which Company operates | 11 |  |
Funeral [Member] |  |  |
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Accounts receivable, net | 8,400 |  |
Preneed receivables |  |  | 8,100
Cemetery [Member] |  |  |
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Accounts receivable, net | 9,100 |  | 8,300
Preneed receivables | $ 16,200 |  | $ 16,500
Funeral homes [Member] |  |  |
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of owned and operated funeral homes (in Funeral Homes) | 161 |  |
Number of states in which Company operates | 26 |  |
Cemeteries [Member] |  |  |
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of states in which Company operates | 10 |  |
Number of owned and operated cemeteries (in Cemetaries) | 31 |  |

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