Receivables from Preneed Trusts (Receivables from preneed funeral trust funds) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Receivables From Preneed Trusts [Abstract]
Preneed trust funds, at cost	$ 15,780	$ 14,658
Less: Allowance for contract cancellation	(474)	(440)
Receivables from preneed trusts, net	$ 15,306	$ 14,218

An amount representing assets in trusts, reported at cost, which are controlled and operated by third parties in which the Company does not have a controlling financial interest (less than 50%) in the trust assets. May include both pledged and unpledged holdings.

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