Receivables from Preneed Trusts (Receivables from preneed funeral trust funds) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Jun. 30, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Receivables From Preneed Trusts [Abstract] | ||
| Preneed trust funds, at cost | $ 16,818 | $ 15,759 |
| Less: Allowance for contract cancellation | (505) | (472) |
| Receivables from preneed trusts, net | $ 16,313 | $ 15,287 |