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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Operations) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
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