Preneed Trust Investments (Components of preneed cemetery trust investments) (Details) - Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items] | ||
Preneed cemetery trust investments, at market value | $ 71,834 | $ 65,486 |
Less: allowance for contract cancellation | (2,138) | (2,195) |
Available-for-sale securities, current | $ 69,696 | $ 63,291 |