Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar. 31, 2010 | Sep. 30, 2011
Customer Relationships [Member] | Sep. 30, 2011
Customer Lists [Member] | Sep. 30, 2011
Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Sep. 30, 2011
Leases, Acquired-in-Place, Market Adjustment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2011
Trade Names [Member] | |
| Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||
| Preneed customer relationships related to insurance claims | $ 15,200 | |||||
| Preneed deferred revenue | 1,740 | |||||
| Covenants-not-to-compete | 13,332 | |||||
| Operating leases | 440 | |||||
| Tradenames | 3,600 | |||||
| Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) | ||||||
| Tradenames | 33,200 | |||||
| Licenses and permits | 500 | |||||
| Total intangible assets | $ 68,012 | |||||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum | 10 | 5 | 5 | |||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum | 10 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 5 | |