Preneed Funeral Activities Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date (Details) - Funeral $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Investments Classified By Contractual Maturity Date [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, within One Year, Fair Value	$ 111,193
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after One Through Five Years, Fair Value	25,996
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value	29,213
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value	14,243
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Total, Fair Value	$ 180,645