Preneed Trust Investments (Components of preneed cemetery trust investments) (Details) - USD ($) |
3 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Mar. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
|
| Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Preneed cemetery trust investments | $ 60,432,000 | $ 63,291,000 |
| Fair value measurements, transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 | 0 | |
| Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments [Member] | ||
| Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Preneed cemetary trust investments, at fair value | 62,551,000 | 65,486,000 |
| Less: allowance for contract cancellation | (2,119,000) | (2,195,000) |
| Preneed cemetery trust investments | $ 60,432,000 | $ 63,291,000 |