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Preneed Trust Investments (Components of preneed funeral trust investments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items] |  |
Preneed funeral trust investments | $ 100,347 | $ 97,144
Preneed Funeral Trust Investments [Member] |  |
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items] |  |
Preneed funeral trust investments, at fair value | 103,237 | 100,005
Less: allowance for contract cancellation | (2,890) | (2,861)
Preneed funeral trust investments | $ 100,347 | $ 97,144

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