Preneed Funeral Activities Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date (Details) - Funeral [Member] $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Investments Classified By Contractual Maturity Date [Line Items]
Due in one year or less	$ 107,784
Due in one to five years	25,635
Due in five to ten years	26,390
Thereafter	14,045
Total	$ 173,854