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Preneed Cemetery Activities Preneed Cemetery Activities, Textuals (Details) (Cemetery [Member], USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Cemetery [Member]
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| Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments | $ 11,800,000 | ||
| Investment Earnings, Net | 20,700,000 | 15,100,000 | 8,600,000 |
| Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net | $ 28,705,000 | $ 5,749,000 | $ 41,245,000 |