Preneed Cemetery Receivables (Aging of past due financing receivables) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
31-60 days Past Due	$ 1,069
61-90 days Past Due	473
91-120 days Past Due	342
More than 120 days Past Due	1,217
Total Past Due	3,101
Current	30,963
Total Financing Receivables	34,064
Recognized Revenue [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
31-60 days Past Due	737
61-90 days Past Due	312
91-120 days Past Due	249
More than 120 days Past Due	911
Total Past Due	2,209
Current	22,299
Total Financing Receivables	24,508
Deferred Revenue [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
31-60 days Past Due	332
61-90 days Past Due	161
91-120 days Past Due	93
More than 120 days Past Due	306
Total Past Due	892
Current	8,664
Total Financing Receivables	$ 9,556