Receivables from Preneed Trusts (Receivables from preneed funeral trust funds) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Jun. 30, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Receivables From Preneed Trusts [Abstract] | ||
| Preneed trust funds, at cost | $ 15,543 | $ 14,658 |
| Less: Allowance for contract cancellation | (466) | (440) |
| Receivables from preneed trusts, net | $ 15,077 | $ 14,218 |