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Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | May 31, 2016 USD ($) funeral_homes installment | Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Number Of Funeral Homes Acquired In Acquisitions | funeral_homes | 2 |  |
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross | $ 6,700 |  |
Goodwill |  | $ 265,249 | $ 264,416
Business Combination, Present Value of Deferred Payment, Liability | $ 3,500 |  |
Number of Installment Payments | installment | 80 |  |
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Installment | $ 100 |  |
Business Combination, Deferred Payment Period | 20 years |  |
Houston [Member] |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Number Of Funeral Homes Acquired In Acquisitions | funeral_homes | 2 |  |
Purchase Price | $ 10,187 |  |
Goodwill |  | $ 833 |
Business Combination, Present Value of Deferred Payment, Liability | 3,500 |  |
Long-term Debt [Member] |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Business Combination, Deferred Payment, Liability | $ 6,500 |  |

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