Deferred Cemetery Revenues Net (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred merchandise trust unrealized gains (losses)	$ 10,996	$ 600
Deferred cost of goods sold	(54,257)	(47,309)
Deferred cemetery revenues, net	581,585	497,861
Deferred selling and obtaining costs	87,998	76,317
Pre Acquisition Margin
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred cemetery revenues, net	132,866	132,221
Cemetery
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred cemetery revenues, net	403,250	346,621
Merchandise Trusts
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred cemetery revenues, net	$ 88,730	$ 65,728