Receivables from Preneed Trusts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Receivables From Preneed Trusts [Abstract]

RECEIVABLES FROM PRENEED TRUSTS

The receivables from preneed trusts represent assets in trusts which are controlled and operated by third parties in which we do not have a controlling financial interest (less than 50%) in the trust assets. We account for these investments at cost. As of December 31, 2017 and 2018, receivables from preneed trusts were as follows (in thousands):



	December 31, 2017			December 31, 2018
Preneed trust funds, at cost	$	15,759		$	17,601
Less: allowance for contract cancellation	(472		)	(528		)
Receivables from preneed trusts, net	$	15,287		$	17,073

The following summary reflects the composition of the assets held in trust and controlled by third parties to satisfy our future obligations under preneed arrangements related to the preceding contracts at December 31, 2017 and 2018. The cost basis includes reinvested interest and dividends that have been earned on the trust assets. Fair value includes unrealized gains and losses on trust assets.

The composition of the preneed trust funds at December 31, 2018 was as follows (in thousands):



	Historical Cost Basis		Fair Value
As of December 31, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents	$	4,172	$	4,172
Fixed income investments	10,668		10,668
Mutual funds and common stocks	2,755		2,709
Annuities	6		6
Total	$	17,601	$	17,555

The composition of the preneed trust funds at December 31, 2017 was as follows (in thousands):



	Historical Cost Basis		Fair Value
As of December 31, 2017
Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,903	$	3,903
Fixed income investments	9,306		9,306
Mutual funds and common stocks	2,544		2,567
Annuities	6		6
Total	$	15,759	$	15,782