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Receivables from Preneed Trusts (Receivables from preneed funeral trust funds) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables From Preneed Trusts [Abstract]
Preneed trust funds, at cost	$ 12,144	$ 11,511
Less: Allowance for contract cancellation	(364)	(345)
Receivables from preneed trusts, net	$ 11,780	$ 11,166

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- Definition

The allowance for contract cancellation related to preneed funeral funds.

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An amount representing assets in trusts, reported at cost, which are controlled and operated by third parties in which the Company does not have a controlling financial interest (less than 50%) in the trust assets. May include both pledged and unpledged holdings.

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An amount representing assets in trusts, reported at cost before allowance for contract cancellations, which are controlled and operated by third parties in which the Company does not have a controlling financial interest (less than 50%) in the trust assets.

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