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Preneed Trust Investments (Components of preneed cemetery trust investments) (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Preneed cemetery trust investments, net	$ 69,970,000	$ 62,432,000
Fair value measurements, transfers between Level 1 and Level 2	0
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments [Member]
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Preneed cemetery trust investments, at market value	72,151,000	64,549,000
Less: allowance for contract cancellation	(2,181,000)	(2,117,000)
Preneed cemetery trust investments, net	$ 69,970,000	$ 62,432,000

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The allowance for contract cancellation on trust investments.

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Amount of investment in debt and equity securities categorized neither as trading securities nor held-to-maturity securities and intended be sold or mature one year or operating cycle, if longer, before allowance for related contract cancellations.

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Fair Value Measurements, Transfers Between Level 1 and Level 2

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The aggregate fair value as of the balance sheet date of financial instruments and other positions which may include: (1) fixed income securities; (2) common stock; (3) mutual funds; (4) common trust funds; (5) master trusts; (6) certificates of deposit; (7) bank deposits; and (8) partnerships.

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