Preneed Trust Investments (Components of preneed cemetery trust investments) (Details) - USD ($) |
6 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Jun. 30, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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| Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value measurements, transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 | $ 0 | |
| Preneed cemetery trust investments | 71,894,000 | $ 71,972,000 |
| Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments [Member] | ||
| Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Preneed cemetary trust investments, at fair value | 74,144,000 | 74,198,000 |
| Less: allowance for contract cancellation | (2,250,000) | (2,226,000) |
| Preneed cemetery trust investments | $ 71,894,000 | $ 71,972,000 |