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Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Long-term Receivable and Investment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items] | ||
| Cemetery perpetual care trust investments | $ 1,016,506 | $ 987,019 |
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Cemetery Perpetual Care [Member]
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| Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items] | ||
| Trust investments, at market | 952,573 | 922,228 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 63,933 | 64,791 |
| Cemetery perpetual care trust investments | $ 1,016,506 | $ 987,019 |