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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Business Combinations) (Details) (Funeral homes [Member])	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015 acquisitions
Funeral homes [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
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The number of businesses acquired by the entity during the period.

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