Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Deferred Revenue Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Deferred revenue, Gross	$ 2,259,364	$ 2,127,878
Amounts Due for Unfulfilled Performance Obligations	(726,615)	638,969
Deferred Revenue	$ 1,532,749	$ 1,488,909