Receivables from Preneed Trusts (Receivables from preneed funeral trust funds) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Receivables From Preneed Trusts [Abstract]
Receivables from Preneed Funeral Trust Funds	$ 19,597	$ 17,365
Preneed Funeral Trust Funds Allowance For Contract Cancellation	(588)	(521)
Receivables from preneed funeral trusts	$ 19,009	$ 16,844

An amount representing assets in trusts, reported at cost, which are controlled and operated by third parties in which the Company does not have a controlling financial interest (less than 50%) in the trust assets. May include both pledged and unpledged holdings.

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