Subsequent Events

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2011

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

(16) Subsequent Events

     As of August 31, 2011, the fair market value of the Company’s preneed funeral and cemetery merchandise and services trusts and cemetery perpetual care trusts declined 2.8 percent, or approximately $23,100, from July 31, 2011.

     Subsequent to July 31, 2011 through August 31, 2011, the Company purchased an additional 719,700 shares of its Class A common stock for approximately $4,469 at an average price of $6.21 per share. As of August 31, 2011, there is $27,441 remaining available under the Company’s $100,000 stock repurchase program.

     In August 2011, the Company announced changes to its management organizational structure in order to better integrate the Company’s operations and sales activities and to enhance customer service. The Company also announced the separation of its operations into two operating divisions, Eastern division and Western division.

     Also in August 2011, the Company purchased a building it was previously leasing for approximately $4,600.