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Includes both pledged and unpledged holdings. Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Proceeds from divestitures and sales of property and equipment Proceeds from divestitures and sales of property and equipment, net This element includes the following: (1) net cash inflow from the sale of property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets; and, (2) cash inflow associated with the amount received from the sale of a business segment or subsidiary or sale of an entity that is related to it but not strictly controlled during the period. 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Effect of preneed funeral production and maturities: Effect Of Preneed Funeral Production And Maturities Abstract The net effect of preneed funeral production and maturities abstract. 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Deferred revenue is a liability related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized, and is not expected to be recognized in the next twelve months. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. 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Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current Adoption Date Trading Arrangement Adoption Date Revolving Line of Credit Revolving Line of Credit Revolving Line of Credit-Current balance of note receivable line of credit. Increase in preneed receivables, net and trust investments Increase Decrease In Preneed Funeral Receivables Net And Trust Investments The net change during the reporting period in the total amount of preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments. Preneed Activities Text Block Preneed Activities Text Block This note represents disclosures relating to preneed activity and major accounts which also include: (1) fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments; (2) variable interest entities; and (3)all other required (as defined) and desired information. 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Deferred revenue is a liability related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized, and is not expected to be recognized in the next twelve months. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. 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The aggregate fair value as of the balance sheet date of financial instruments and other positions may include: (1) mortgages, mortgage-backed and asset backed securities; (2) US government and agency obligations; (3) state and municipal government obligations; (4) other sovereign government debt; (5) corporate obligations; (6) corporate equities; (7) principal investments; (8) derivative contracts; (9) physical commodities; and (10) cash. Includes both pledged and unpledged holdings. 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The aggregate fair value as of the balance sheet date of financial instruments and other positions may include: (1) mortgages, mortgage-backed and asset backed securities; (2) US government and agency obligations; (3) state and municipal government obligations; (4) other sovereign government debt; (5) corporate obligations; (6) corporate equities; (7) principal investments; (8) derivative contracts; and (9) physical commodities. Includes both pledged and unpledged holdings. 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Includes both pledged and unpledged holdings. 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Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member] Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Total Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Text Block] Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Text Block] Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments. 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Noncontrolling interests Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Increase in deferred revenue, net Increase Decrease In Deferred Preneed Funeral Revenue The net change during the reporting period in the total amount of deferred preneed funeral revenue. Additional 402(v) Disclosure Additional 402(v) Disclosure [Text Block] Restructuring Charges Restructuring Charges February 2037 February 2037 [Member] February 2037 Tabular List, Table Tabular List [Table Text Block] Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent, Noncurrent Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent, Noncurrent Name Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Individual Name Equity: Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested [Member] Corporate general and administrative expenses General and Administrative Expense Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2047 Other Notes Payable Receivables, net Receivables, Net, Current, Total Receivables, Net, Current Adjustment to Compensation: Adjustment to Compensation [Axis] Investment Earnings, Net Investment Earnings, Net This item represents investment income derived from investments in debt and equity securities consisting of interest income earned from investments in debt securities and on cash and cash equivalents, dividend income from investments in equity securities, and income or expense derived from the amortization of investment related discounts or premiums, respectively, net of related investment expenses. This item also includes realized or unrealized gains or losses on the sale or holding of investments in debt and equity securities required to be included in earnings for the period. It does not include investment income from real or personal property, such as rental income. 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Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Line Items] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain] May 2031 May 2031 [Member] May 2031 Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Pay vs Performance Disclosure Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table] Capital in Excess of Par Value Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Business Acquisition, Cemetery perpetual care trust investments Business Combination, Cemetery perpetual care trust investments Business Combination, Cemetery perpetual care trust investments Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent Net investment (losses) earnings Deferred Investment Earnings, Net This item represents investment income derived from investments in debt and equity securities consisting of interest income earned from investments in debt securities and on cash and cash equivalents, dividend income from investments in equity securities, and income or expense derived from the amortization of investment related discounts or premiums, respectively, net of related investment expenses. This item also includes realized or unrealized gains or losses on the sale or holding of investments in debt and equity securities. This income is deferred until revenue is recognized on the underlying preneed contracts to which it relates. 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Restatement Determination Date: Restatement Determination Date [Axis] Proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain Miscellaneous Receivables, Equal to Greater than 180 Days Past Due [Member] Miscellaneous Receivables, Equal to Greater than 180 Days Past Due [Member] Miscellaneous Receivables, Equal to Greater than 180 Days Past Due Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery Bank Credit Facility Bank Credit Facility [Member] Bank Credit Facility Current [Member] Current [Member] Current [Member]-Portion due within one year Preneed receivables, net and trust investments Preneed receivables, net and trust investments An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date, net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the contract. The aggregate fair value as of the balance sheet date of financial instruments and other positions may include: (1) mortgages, mortgage-backed and asset backed securities; (2) US government and agency obligations; (3) state and municipal government obligations; (4) other sovereign government debt; (5) corporate obligations; (6) corporate equities; (7) principal investments; (8) derivative contracts; and (9) physical commodities. Includes both pledged and unpledged holdings. PreneedRreceivables PreneedRreceivables PreneedRreceivables Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]