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Contracts Secured by Insurance (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Contracts Secured by Insurance [Abstract]
Preneed funeral contracts secured by insurance	$ 357.4	$ 324.0

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CONTRACTS SECURED BY INSURANCE

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The amount of preneed funeral contracts secured by insurance.

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