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Preneed Trust Investments (Components of preneed cemetery trust investments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items] |  |
Preneed cemetery trust investments | $ 69,475 | $ 68,341
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments [Member] |  |
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items] |  |
Preneed cemetary trust investments, at fair value | 71,510 | 70,386
Less: allowance for contract cancellation | (2,035) | (2,045)
Preneed cemetery trust investments | $ 69,475 | $ 68,341

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