Preneed Cemetery Receivables (Aging of past due financing receivables) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]    
31-60 days Past Due $ 1,018 $ 1,250
61-90 days Past Due 430 563
91-120 days Past Due 265 351
More than 120 days Past Due 1,369 954
Total Past Due 3,082 3,118
Current 29,752 26,518
Total Financing Receivables 32,834 29,636
Recognized Revenue [Member]
    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]    
31-60 days Past Due 709 895
61-90 days Past Due 300 372
91-120 days Past Due 160 266
More than 120 days Past Due 951 683
Total Past Due 2,120 2,216
Current 21,097 18,628
Total Financing Receivables 23,217 20,844
Deferred Revenue [Member]
    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]    
31-60 days Past Due 309 355
61-90 days Past Due 130 191
91-120 days Past Due 105 85
More than 120 days Past Due 418 271
Total Past Due 962 902
Current 8,655 7,890
Total Financing Receivables $ 9,617 $ 8,792