Preneed Cemetery Receivables (Preneed cemetery receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
6 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Jun. 30, 2015 |
Jun. 30, 2014 |
|
| Allowance for Contract Cancellations [Roll Forward] | ||
| Provision | $ (833) | $ (1,338) |
| Preneed Cemetery Receivables [Member] | ||
| Allowance for Contract Cancellations [Roll Forward] | ||
| Beginning balance | 2,140 | |
| Write-offs and cancellations | (994) | |
| Provision | (481) | |
| Ending balance | $ 1,627 | |