Preneed Trust Investments (Components of preneed funeral trust investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Jun. 30, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Preneed funeral trust investments | $ 91,203 | $ 90,682 |
| Preneed Funeral Trust Investments [Member] | ||
| Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Preneed funeral trust investments, at fair value | 93,987 | 93,341 |
| Less: allowance for contract cancellation | (2,784) | (2,659) |
| Preneed funeral trust investments | $ 91,203 | $ 90,682 |