Preneed Funeral Activities Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date (Details) - Funeral [Member] $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Investments Classified By Contractual Maturity Date [Line Items]
Due in one year or less	$ 76,744
Due in one to five years	27,298
Due in five to ten years	31,374
Thereafter	8,443
Total	$ 143,859