Preneed Trust Investments (Components of preneed cemetery trust investments) (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Preneed cemetery trust investments, net	$ 71,728,000	$ 69,696,000
Fair value measurements, transfers between Level 1 and Level 2	0
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Preneed cemetery trust investments, at market value	73,889,000	71,834,000
Less: allowance for contract cancellation	(2,161,000)	(2,138,000)
Preneed cemetery trust investments, net	$ 71,728,000	$ 69,696,000

The allowance for contract cancellation on trust investments.

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Amount of investment in debt and equity securities categorized neither as trading securities nor held-to-maturity securities and intended be sold or mature one year or operating cycle, if longer, before allowance for related contract cancellations.

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Fair Value Measurements, Transfers Between Level 1 and Level 2

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The aggregate fair value as of the balance sheet date of financial instruments and other positions which may include: (1) fixed income securities; (2) common stock; (3) mutual funds; (4) common trust funds; (5) master trusts; (6) certificates of deposit; (7) bank deposits; and (8) partnerships.

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