Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Statement [Table]
Business Segments [Axis]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Funeral
Funeral [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Cemetery
Cemetery [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Corporate
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues
Revenue, Net
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Total assets
Assets
Long-lived assets
Long-Lived Assets
Depreciation and amortization
Other Depreciation and Amortization
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Number of operating locations at year end
Number of Operating Locations
Number of Operating Locations
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Net proceeds from sales of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Debt, Excluding Convertible Junior Subordinated Debentures
Debt, Excluding Convertible Junior Subordinated Debentures [Member]
Debt, Excluding Convertible Junior Subordinated Debentures [Member]
Convertible Junior Subordinated Debenture
Convertible Junior Subordinated Debenture [Member]
Convertible Junior Subordinated Debenture [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Noncompete Agreements
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Term of agreements not to compete (in years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Prepaid agreements not to compete, net of accumulated amortization of $4,779 and $4,877, respectively
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Origination costs, net of accumulated amortization
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Accumulated amortization of origination costs
Accumulated Amortization of Noncurrent Deferred Finance Costs
Deferred income tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Other
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Deferred costs and other assets
Deferred Costs and Other Assets
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Employee Stock Option
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected life (years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Selected Information on Acquisitions
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Effect of acquisitions on Consolidated Balance Sheets
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock
Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Convertible Preferred Stock
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Liquidation value per share (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share
Shares issued upon conversion
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion
Dividend rate (as a percent)
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
(Income) loss from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization of Financing Costs
Gain on repurchase of convertible junior subordinated debentures
Gain On Repurchase Of Convertible Junior Subordinated Debentures
Gain on repurchase of convertible junior subordinated debentures
Provision for losses on accounts receivable
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Deferred income taxes (benefit)
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities that provided (required) cash:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts and preneed receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense
Other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets
Deferred charges and other
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Preneed funeral and cemetery trust investments
Increase Decrease in Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Trust Investments
The net deposits and withdrawals during the reporting period in the total amount of preneed funeral and cemetery trust investments.
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery revenue
Increase Decrease in Deferred Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Revenue
The net deposits and withdrawals during the reporting period in the total amount of deferred preneed funeral revenue and deferred preneed cemetery revenue.
Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust
Increase Decrease in Deferred Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Receipts Held in Trust
The net deposits and withdrawals in trust accounts increasing or decreasing deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust during the reporting period.
Net cash provided by continuing operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by discontinuing operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Acquisitions
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Capital expenditures
Net cash used in continuing investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinuing investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Borrowings under the bank Credit Facility
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Lines of Credit
Payments on long-term debt and obligations under capital leases
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and employee stock purchase plan
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
Dividends on common stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Dividends on redeemable preferred stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Proceeds and Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Repurchase of convertible junior subordinated debentures
Repurchase of Convertible Junior Subordinated Debentures
Repurchase of convertible junior subordinated debentures
Payment of loan origination costs
Payments of Loan Costs
Payment of call premium associated with the senior note redemption
Payment Of Call Premium Associated With The Senior Note Redemption
The cash outflow for call premium associated with the Senior note redemption.
Purchase of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Other financing costs
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Preneed Funeral Trust
Preneed Funeral Trust [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Preneed Cemetery Trust
Preneed Cemetery Trust [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Perpetual Care Trust
Perpetual Care Trust [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Preneed Funeral Receivables
Preneed Funeral Receivables [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Preneed Cemetery Receivables
Preneed Cemetery Receivables [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Business Segment [Line Items]
Business Segment [Line Items]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Cash paid for interest and financing costs
Cash Paid For Interest And Financing Costs
The amount of cash paid for interest and financing costs during the period.
Cash paid for taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Fair value of stock, stock options and performance awards issued to directors, officers, and certain other employees
Fair Value Of Stock And Stock Options Issued To Directors Officers And Certain Employees
The fair value of stock issued to directors, officers and certain employees
Restricted common stock withheld for payroll taxes
Restricted common stock withheld for payroll taxes
Restricted common stock withheld to satisfy payroll taxes
Net deposits or withdrawals into or from preneed trust accounts
Net Deposits Or Withdrawals Into Or From Trust
The net deposits and withdrawals during the reporting period to/from trusts.
Net increase or decrease in preneed receivables
Net Increase Decrease In Preneed Receivables
The net increase or decrease in the amount of preneed receivables.
Net deposits of receivables from preneed trusts
Net Withdrawals Of Receivables From Trusts
Amount withdrawals of receivables from preneed funeral trusts.
Net change in preneed receivables increasing or decreasing deferred revenue
Net Change In Preneed Receivables Increasing Or Decreasing Deferred Revenue
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the liability reflecting revenue from preneed revenue yet to be earned for which cash or other forms of consideration was received or recorded as a receivable.
Net deposits or withdrawals into or from preneed trust accounts, increasing or decreasing deferred preneed receipts
Net Deposits Or Wthdrawals Into Or From Trust Increasing Or Decreasing Deferred Preneed Receipts
The net deposits and withdrawals in trust accounts increasing or decreasing deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust during the reporting period.
Net withdrawals from perpetual care trust accounts decreasing care trusts’ corpus
Net Deposits Or Withdrawals In Perpetual Care Trust Accounts Increasing Decreasing Care Trusts Corpus
The net deposits and withdrawals in trust accounts increasing or decreasing care trusts' corpus during the reporting period.
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Operations Discontinued (in Operations)
Operations Discontinued
The number of operations discontinued during the period.
Businesses presented as held for sale on the balance sheet (in Businesses)
Businesses Presented As Held For Sale
The number of businesses presented as held for sale on the balance sheet.
Number of funeral homes sold in Kentucky (in Funeral Homes)
Number Of Funeral Homes Sold
The number of funeral homes sold.
Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract]
Share Repurchase Program
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Supplemental Income Statement Elements [Abstract]
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION
Supplemental Disclosure of Statement of Operations Information [Text Block]
This note represents the disclosures of major income statement accounts for revenue and costs and expenses
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for bad debts of $928 in 2011 and $1,177 in 2012
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Assets held for sale
Assets Held-for-sale, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Preneed cemetery trust investments
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
The aggregate fair value as of the balance sheet date of financial instruments and other positions which may include: (1) fixed income securities; (2) common stock; (3) mutual funds; (4) common trust funds; (5) master trusts; (6) certificates of deposit; (7) bank deposits; and (8) partnerships.
Preneed funeral trust investments
Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
The aggregate fair value as of the balance sheet date of financial instruments and other positions which may include : (1) fixed income securities; (2) common stock; and (3) mutual funds.
Preneed receivables, net of allowance for bad debts of $1,728 in 2011 and $2,059 in 2012
Preneed Receivables Net of Allowance for Bad Debts
A contracted amount representing a promise to pay the Entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date, net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the contract. May include both pledged and unpledged holdings.
Receivables from preneed trusts
Receivables from Preneed Funeral Trusts
An amount representing assets in trusts, reported at cost, which are controlled and operated by third parties in which the Company does not have a controlling financial interest (less than 50%) in the trust assets. May include both pledged and unpledged holdings.
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $78,100 in 2011 and $84,291 in 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Cemetery property
Cemetery Property, Net
Cemetery interment rights held for sale recorded at cost.
Goodwill
Goodwill
Deferred charges and other non-current assets
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments
Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments
The aggregate fair value as of the balance sheet date of financial instruments and other positions which may include : (1) fixed income securities; (2) common stock; and (3) mutual funds.
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Accounts payable and other liabilities
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale
Liabilities of Assets Held-for-sale
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt, net of current portion
Senior Notes, Noncurrent
Line of credit
Long-term Line of Credit
Convertible junior subordinated debenture due in 2029 to an affiliate
Convertible Junior Subordinated Debentures Due to Affiliate
The carrying value of convertible subordinated debt due to an affiliate in 2029, which includes the current and noncurrent portion, as of the balance sheet date. The preferred securities of the affiliate, originally issued in a public offering, may be exchanged, at the option of the holder of such securities, into a specified amount of this debt. This form of debt can then be converted for a specified amount of the Company's common stock, at the option of the debt holder, and places a lender in a lien position behind debt having a higher priority of repayment in liquidation of the entity's assets.
Obligations under capital leases, net of current portion
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Deferred preneed cemetery revenue
Deferred Preneed Cemetery Revenue
Deferred revenue amount as of balance sheet date. Trust investment earnings along with preneed contract collections not required to be placed in trust, are recorded in deferred preneed cemetery revenue until the service is performed or the merchandise is delivered.
Deferred preneed funeral revenue
Deferred Preneed Funeral Revenue
Deferred revenue amount as of balance sheet date. Trust investment earnings along with preneed contract collections not required to be placed in trust, are recorded in deferred preneed funeral revenue until the service is performed.
Deferred preneed cemetery receipts held in trust
Deferred Preneed Cemetery Receipts Held in Trust
The total liability as of the balance sheet date of amounts deposited into trust, including retrospective refunds and undistributed earnings and losses on investments.
Deferred preneed funeral receipts held in trust
Deferred Preneed Funeral Receipts Held In Trust
The total liability as of the balance sheet date of amounts deposited into trust, including retrospective refunds and undistributed earnings and losses on investments.
Care trusts’ corpus
Care Trusts Corpus
The total liability as of the balance sheet date from proceeds deposited into trust from the sale of cemetery property interment rights, including undistributed earnings on investments.
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies:
Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, $.01 par value; 80,000,000 shares authorized; 21,663,000 and 22,078,000 issued as of December 31, 2011 and 2012, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Treasury stock, at cost; 3,236,000 and 3,922,000 shares at December 31, 2011 and 2012, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Total stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
ACQUISITIONS
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments [Abstract]
CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE TRUST INVESTMENTS
Schedule of Available for Sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Perpetual Care Trust Invesments
Perpetual Care Trust Invesments [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Components of Care Trusts' Corpus
Components of Care Trusts Corpus [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the cost and allowance components associated with the net recorded value of perpetual care trust investments.
Cost and fair market values associated with the trust investments held in perpetual care trust funds
Schedule Of Perpetual Care Trust Available For Sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the reconciliation of perpetual care trust investments from cost basis to fair value.
Schedule of unrealized loss position, fair value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Estimated maturities of fixed perpetual care trust income securities
Perpetual Care Trust Investments Classified By Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of maturities of an entity's perpetual care trust investments
Perpetual care trust investment security transactions recorded in interest income and other, net
Perpetual Care Trust Investment Security Transactions Recorded In Interest Income And Other, Net [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of perpetual care trust investment security transactions recorded in interest income and other, net
Perpetual care trust investment security transactions recorded in cemetery revenue
Realized Gain Loss On Perpetual Care Trust Investments [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of realized gains and losses on perpetual care trust investments reported in the statement of income.
Purchases and sales of investments in perpetual care trusts
Purchases And Sales Of Investments In Perpetual Care Trusts [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of purchases and sales of investments in perpetual care trusts.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Canceled or expired (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Exercisable at end of year (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Canceled or expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at end of year
Exercisable at end of year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Receivables From Preneed Funeral Trusts [Abstract]
RECEIVABLES FROM PRENEED FUNERAL TRUSTS
Assets Held in Trust [Table]
Assets Held In Trust [Table] [Table]
Assets Held In Trust [Table] [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Historical Cost Basis
Historical Cost Basis [Member]
Historical Cost Basis [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type Categorization [Domain]
Investment Type Categorization [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Fixed Income Investments
Fixed Income Investments [Member]
Mutual Funds And Common Stocks
Mutual Funds And Common Stocks [Member]
Mutual Funds And Common Stocks [Member]
Annuities
Annuities [Member]
Annuities [Member]
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Assets Held In Trust [Line Items]
Assets Held In Trust [Line Items]
Assets Held-in-trust
Assets Held-in-trust
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Type of Categories [Axis]
Type Of Categories [Axis]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Type of Categories [Domain]
Type Of Categories [Domain]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Goods Revenue
Goods Revenue [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Service Revenue
Service Revenue [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Financial Revenue
Financial Revenue [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Funeral And Cemetery
Funeral And Cemetery [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Financial Revenues [Axis]
Financial Revenues [Axis]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Financial Revenues [Domain]
Financial Revenues [Domain]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Preneed Commission
Preneed Commission [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Preneed Trust
Preneed Trust [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Trust
Trust [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Finance Charges
Finance Charges [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Total revenues
Cost of Revenue
Cost of Revenue
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
GOODWILL
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Total field costs and expenses
Field costs and expenses:
Cost of Goods and Services Sold [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Cost of Goods and Services Sold, Depreciation and Amortization
Regional and unallocated funeral and cemetery costs
Regional and Unallocated Funeral and Cemetery Costs
The aggregate costs at a Regional level and other costs applicable to field operations during the reporting period.
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Corporate costs and expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
General, administrative and other
General and Administrative Expense
Home office depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Total corporate costs and expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest expense
Interest income and other, net
Interest Income And Other Income And Expense, Net
Interest Income And Other Income And Expense, Net
Gain on repurchase of junior subordinated debentures
Gain (Loss) on Repurchase of Debt Instrument
Loss on early extinguishment of debt and other costs
Gains Losses On Extinguishment Of Debt And Other Costs
Gains Losses On Extinguishment Of Debt And Other Costs
Total interest and other, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Provision for income taxes
Net income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net income
Preferred stock dividend
Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact
Net income available to common shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Basic earnings per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Basic earnings per common share
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Diluted earnings per common share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Preneed Trust Investments [Abstract]
PRENEED TRUST INVESTMENTS
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Cash and money market accounts
Foreign
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
Corporate Debt Securities
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Mortgage Backed Securities
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Equity Securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Trust Securities
Trust Securities [Member]
Trust Securities [Member]
Accrued Investment Income
Accrued Investment Income [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Unrealized Gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains
Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses
Fair Market Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Preneed cemetery trust investments
Available For Sale Securities Current Before Allowance For Contract Cancellation
Amount of investment in debt and equity securities categorized neither as trading securities nor held-to-maturity securities and intended be sold or mature one year or operating cycle, if longer, before allowance for related contract cancellations.
Market value as a percentage of cost
Preneed cemetery trust investments, fair market value as a percentage of cost (in Percent)
Fair market value as a percentage of cost.
Trust assets, at market value
Available-for-sale Securities, Current
Obligations due from (to) trust
Obligations due from (to) trust
Amount of undistributed income due to or from the Care Trust Corpus.
Care trusts’ corpus
Revenue, pre-tax income and total assets by segments
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
1995 Plan
Nineteen Ninety Five Plan [Member]
Nineteen Ninety Five Plan [Member]
1996 Plan
Nineteen Ninety Six Plan [Member]
Nineteen Ninety Six Plan [Member]
Director's Plan
Directors Plan [Member]
Directors Plan [Member]
2006 Amended and Restated Plan
Two Thousand Six Amended and Restated Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Six Amended and Restated Plan [Member]
Shares Reserved (in shares)
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
Shares Available to Issue (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Options Outstanding (in shares)
Preneed cemetery trust investments, at market value
Less: allowance for contract cancellation
Less Allowance For Contract Cancellation
The allowance for contract cancellation on trust investments.
Available-for-sale securities, current
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
Preneed Funeral Trust Investments [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Due in one year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Fair Value
Due in one to five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Fair Value
Due in five to ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value
Thereafter
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Fair Value
Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Dividend yield
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Supplemental Disclosure for the Consolidated Statements of Operations
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Acquisitions In 2012
Acquisitions In 2012 [Member]
Acquisitions In 2012 [Member]
Acquisitions in 2011
Acquisitions in 2011 [Member]
Acquisitions in 2011 [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA
Texas
TEXAS
Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of strategic ranking criterias for targeting execution of growth strategy and acquisition pricing (in Criteria)
Number of Acquisition Growth Plan Strategic Ranking Criteria
The number of strategic ranking criteria for targeting execution of growth strategy and acquisition pricing.
Number of funeral home acquisitions (in Acquisitions)
Number of Businesses Acquired
Cost of acquired entities
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid
Liabilities assumed
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Liabilities Incurred
Purchase price for completed acquisitions
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Goodwill
Business Segments [Axis]
Purchases
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Sales
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities
Changes in Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Status of Stock Based Compensation Plans
Status of Stock Based Compensation Plans [Table Text Block]
Status of Stock Based Compensation Plans [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table]
Schedule of Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table]
U.S. Treasury debt
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Mortgage Backed Securities
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Preferred Stock securities
Preferred Stock securities [Member]
This category includes information about ownership interests or the right to acquire ownership interests in corporations and other legal entities which ownership interest is represented by shares of preferred stock (which is neither mandatorily redeemable nor redeemable at the option of the holder).
Common Stock Securities
US Common Stock Securities [Member]
This category includes information about ownership interests or the right to acquire ownership interests in the common stock of corporations and other legal entities which reside in the US.
Equity Funds
Equity Funds [Member]
Fixed Income Funds
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Other Investments
Other Investments [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Family Member of Management or Principal Owner
Immediate Family Member of Management or Principal Owner [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Compensation
Compensation
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Additional guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures issued (date)
Fair Value Measurements And Disclosures Additional Guidance Issued
Additional guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures issued
Guidance effective beginning date (date)
Period Guidance Effective
Guidance effective beginning date
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross profit
Preferred stock dividend
Basic earnings per common share:
Diluted earnings per common share:
Deferred income tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]
Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
State tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
State bonus depreciation
Deferred Tax Assets, State Bonus Depreciation
Deferred Tax Assets, State Bonus Depreciation
Accrued liabilities and other
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Amortization of non-compete agreements
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Preneed liabilities, net
Deferred Tax Assets Preneed Liabilities Net
Deferred Tax Assets Preneed Liabilities Net
Total deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Less valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance, Amount
Total deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Amortization and depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Total net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Current deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Non-current deferred tax asset
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Eligible Item or Group for Fair Value Option [Axis]
Eligible Item or Group for Fair Value Option [Axis]
Fair Value Option Eligible Item or Group [Domain]
Fair Value, Option, Eligible Item or Group [Domain]
U.S. agency obligations
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Foreign Debt
U.S. Large Cap
U.S. Large Cap [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
U.S. Mid Cap
U.S. Mid Cap [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
U.S. Small Cap
U.S. Small Cap [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
International
International Equity Mutual Fund [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
U.S. REIT
Us REIT Funds [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
U.S. Investment Grade
Us Investment Grade [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
U.S. High Yield
Us High Yield [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Insurance
Insurance [Member]
Insurance [Member]
Other
Other Mutual Fund [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Fair Value by Fair Value Hierarchy Level [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale securities measured at fair value
Mortgage Backed Securities
Mortgage Backed Securities, Other [Member]
Other Debt Securities
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Fixed Income Securities
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Text Block]
Convertible Junior Subordinated Debenture Payable to Affiliate and Company Obligated Mandatorily Redeemable Convertible Preferred Securities of Carriage Services Capital Trust
Convertible Junior Subordinated Debenture Payable to Affiliate and Company Obligated Mandatorily Redeemable Convertible Preferred Securities of Carriage Services Capital Trust [Text Block]
CONVERTIBLE JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURE PAYABLE TO AFFILIATE AND COMPANY OBLIGATED MANDATORILY REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED SECURITIES OF CARRIAGE SERVICES CAPITAL TRUST
RECEIVABLES FROM PRENEED FUNERAL TRUSTS
Receivables from Preneed Funeral Trusts [Text Block]
This note represents disclosures relating to funeral and cemetery deferred receipts held in trust activity and major accounts which also include: (1) fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments; (2) variable interest entities; and (3)all other required (as defined) and desired information.
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Other Assets Disclosure
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Investment income
Investment Income, Net
Realized gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains
Realized losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses
Expenses and taxes
Investment Income, Investment Expense
Decrease in deferred preneed cemetery receipts held in trust
Increase (Decrease) in Marketable Securities, Restricted
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Allowance for bad debts, current portion
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Current [Member]
Allowance for preneed bad debts, contract cancellations and receivables from preneed trusts, non-current portion
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Noncurrent [Member]
Employee severance accruals
Reserve For Severance [Member]
Reserve For Severance [Member]
Litigation reserves
Legal Reserve [Member]
Valuation Allowance of the Deferred Tax Asset
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Charged to costs and expenses
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Deduction
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Balance at end of year
MAJOR SEGMENTS OF BUSINESS
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Contracts Secured by Insurance [Abstract]
CONTRACTS SECURED BY INSURANCE
CONTRACTS SECURED BY INSURANCE
Contracts Secured by Insurance [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of preneed funeral contracts that are secured by life insurance contracts. Disclosure details include total amount of contracts secured by insurance, which are not included on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Revenues
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Operating income
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)
Net gain and (impairment) on disposition
Discontinued Operation Gain Loss On Disposal Of Discontinued Operation Pretax
Amount of gain (loss), before tax expense or benefit and not previously recognized, resulting from the sale of a business component.
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Tax (Expense) Benefit from Provision for (Gain) Loss on Disposal
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Preneed Cemetery Receivables [Abstract]
PRENEED CEMETERY RECEIVABLES
Preneed Cemetery Receivables
Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Aging of Past Due Financing Receivables
Past Due Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Carriage Services Capital Trust
Carriage Services Capital Trust [Member]
Carriage Services Capital Trust [Member]
Rate of accumulation of deferred distributions
Debt instrument interest rate (in percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Proceeds from convertible debt
Proceeds from Convertible Debt
Debt instrument, face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Equivalent conversion price
Preferred Stock, Equivalent Conversion Price
Preferred Stock, Equivalent Conversion Price
Deferral of distributions (in months)
Deferral Of Distributions
Deferral Of Distributions
Convertive preferred shares repurchased, shares
Convertible Preferred Securities Repurchased, Shares
Convertible Preferred Securities Repurchased, Shares
Convertible preferred securities repurchased, value
Convertible Preferred Securities Repurchased, Value
Convertible Preferred Securities Repurchased, Value
Gain on repurchase of convertible preferred securities
Gain on Repurchase of Convertible Preferred Securities
Gain on Repurchase of Convertible Preferred Securities
Preferred stock, current conversion rate
Preferred Stock, Current Conversion Rate
Preferred Stock, Current Conversion Rate
Shares converted (in shares)
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted
Other
Cemetery perpetual care investments
Receivables from Preneed Funeral Trust Funds
Receivables From Preneed Funeral Trust Funds
Tabular disclosure of the cost and allowance components associated with the net recorded value of preneed funeral trust funds.
Composition of Assets Held in Trust
Composition of Assets Held in Trust [Table Text Block]
Composition of Assets Held in Trust [Table Text Block]
Net income allocated to non-vested share awards
Net Income Allocated to Non-Vested Share Awards
Net Income Allocated to Non-Vested Share Awards
Preferred stock dividend
Dividends, Preferred Stock
Undistributed earnings available to common stockholders
Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Basic, Before Dilutive Effects
Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Basic, Before Dilutive Effects
Net income available to common shareholders
Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders, Basic, Excluding Nonvested Share-Based Compensation
Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders, Basic, Excluding Nonvested Share-Based Compensation
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding for basic EPS computation
Stock options
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding for diluted EPS computation
Basic earnings per common share:
Undistributed earnings
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Undistributed
Allocation of earnings to non-vested share awards
Amount Of Dilutive Securities Stock Options And Restrictive Stock Units, Per Share, Basic
Amount Of Dilutive Securities Stock Options And Restrictive Stock Units, Per Share, Basic
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Diluted earnings per common share:
Undistributed earnings
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Undistributed
Allocation of earnings to non-vested share awards
Amount Of Dilutive Securities Stock Options And Restrictive Stock Units, Per Share, Diluted
Amount Of Dilutive Securities Stock Options And Restrictive Stock Units, Per Share, Diluted
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
Current assets
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill
Other assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Noncurrent Assets
Total
Liabilities [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current
Deferred preneed funeral revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Preneed Funeral Revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Preneed Funeral Revenue
Total
Downington, PA
Downington, Pennsylvania [Member]
Downington, Pennsylvania [Member]
Griffin, GA
Griffin, Georgia [Member]
Griffin, Georgia [Member]
Lawton, OK
Lawton, Oklahoma [Member]
Lawton, Oklahoma [Member]
Katy, TX
Katy, Texas [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
High Point, NC
High Point, North Carolina [Member]
High Point, North Carolina [Member]
Baytown TX
Baytown, Texas [Member]
Baytown, Texas [Member]
Norman, OK
Norman, Oklahoma [Member]
Norman, Oklahoma [Member]
Funeral Homes Acquired [Axis]
Funeral Homes Acquired [Axis]
Funeral Homes Acquired [Axis]
Funeral Homes Acquired [Domain]
Funeral Homes Acquired [Domain]
[Domain] for Funeral Homes Acquired [Axis]
Two Funeral Homes
Two Funeral Homes [Member]
Two Funeral Homes [Member]
One Funeral Home
One Funeral Home [Member]
One Funeral Home [Member]
One Cemetary
One Cemetery [Member]
One Cemetery [Member]
Number of Businesses Acquired
Assets Acquired (Excluding Goodwill)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Liabilities and Debt Assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Pending Litigation
Pending Litigation [Member]
Agreement Type [Axis]
Agreement Type [Axis]
Agreement Type [Axis]
Agreement Type [Domain]
Agreement Type [Domain]
[Domain] for Agreement Type [Axis]
Consulting Agreement
Consulting Agreement [Member]
Payments made to consultants in exchange for their services for a specified period of time.
Employment Agreement
Employment Agreement [Member]
Payments made to employees in exchange for their services for a specified period of time.
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case Type [Domain]
Litigation Case Type [Domain]
Leatherman versus Grandview Memorial Gardens Inc
Leatherman versus Grandview Memorial Gardens Inc [Member]
Leatherman versus Grandview Memorial Gardens Inc [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Assets aquired under capital leases
Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net
Agreements, Term of Contract
Other Commitment, Term of Contract
Othe Commitment, Term of Contract
Agreements, Future Payments, Due in One Year
Other Commitment, Due in Next Twelve Months
Agreements, Future Payments, Due in Two Years
Other Commitment, Due in Second Year
Agreements, Future Payments, Due in Three Years
Other Commitment, Due in Third Year
Agreements, Future Payments, Due in Four Years
Other Commitment, Due in Fourth Year
Agreements, Future Payments, Due in Five Years
Other Commitment, Due in Fifth Year
Agreements, Future Payments, Due Thereafter
Other Commitment, Due after Fifth Year
Matching contributions and plan administrative expenses
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Cemetery business and accounting services expense
Cemetery Business And Accounting Services Expense
Cemetery Business And Accounting Services Expense
Number of plaintiffs
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs
Number of defendants
Loss Contingency, Number of Defendants
Number of days to retain new counsel (in days)
Loss Contingency, Number Of Days To Retain New Counsel
Loss Contingency, Number Of Days To Retain New Counsel
Number of days to review case (in days)
Loss Contingency, Number Of Days To Review Case
Loss Contingency, Number Of Days To Review Case
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Write-offs and cancellations
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Charge-offs
Recoveries
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Recoveries
Ending balance
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, shares outstanding
Shares, Outstanding
Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Isuuance of common stock, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Issuance of common stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Exercise of stock options, shares
Exercise of stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Issuance of restricted common stock, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Issuance of restricted common stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Cancellation and retirement of restricted common stock, shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Cancellation and retirement of restricted common stock
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Accelerated Share Repurchase Program, Adjustment
Accelerated Share Repurchase Program, Adjustment
Amortization of restricted common stock
Amortization Of Restricted Common Stock
Amortization Of Restricted Common Stock
Stock-based compensation expense
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Acquisition of convertible junior subordinated debentures converted into treasury stock, shares
Acquisition Of Convertible Junior Subordinated Debentures Converted Into Treasury Stock, Shares
Acquisition Of Convertible Junior Subordinated Debentures Converted Into Treasury Stock, Shares
Acquisition of convertible junior subordinated debentures converted into treasury stock
Acquisition Of Convertible Junior Subordinated Debentures Converted Into Treasury Stock
Acquisition Of Convertible Junior Subordinated Debentures Converted Into Treasury Stock
Treasury stock acquired, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury stock acquired
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method
Dividends on common stock
Dividends, Common Stock
Ending balance, shares outstanding
Ending Balance
CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE TRUST INVESTMENTS
Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments [Text Block]
This note represents disclosures relating to cemetery perpetual care activity and major accounts which also include: (1) fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments; (2) variable interest entities; and (3)all other required (as defined) and desired information.
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill at beginning of year
Acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Impairments and changes in previous estimates
Goodwill, Impairment And Changes In Previous Estimates
Goodwill, Impairment And Changes In Previous Estimates
Reclassification of assets held for sale
Goodwill, Written Off Due To Discontinued Operations
Goodwill, Written Off Due To Discontinued Operations
Goodwill at the end of the year
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Compliance Period [Axis]
Debt Compliance Period [Axis]
Debt Compliance Period [Axis]
Debt Compliance Period [Domain]
Debt Compliance Period [Domain]
[Domain] for Debt Compliance Period [Axis]
Before June 29, 2014
Debt Compliance Period, Period One [Member]
Debt Compliance Period, Period One [Member]
After June 29, 2013
Debt Compliance Period, Period Two [Member]
Debt Compliance Period, Period Two [Member]
Debt Interest Rate Options [Axis]
Debt Interest Rate Options [Axis]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Debt Interest Rate Options [Domain]
Debt Interest Rate Options [Domain]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Prime Rate Option
Prime Rate Option [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
LIBOR Margin Option
Libor Margin Option [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility, Term Note
Credit Facility, Term Note [Member]
Credit Facility, Term Note [Member]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Deferred Purchase Price Notes [Member]
Deferred Purchase Price Notes [Member]
Deferred Purchase Price Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Senior Notes
Carriage sevenpointeightsevenfive Percent Senior Notes due 2015 [Member]
Carriage sevenpointeightsevenfive Percent Senior Notes due 2015 [Member]
Acquisition Debt
Acquisition Debt [Member]
Acquisition Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, potential increase to borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Potential Increase to Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Potential Increase to Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Line of credit facility, weighted average interest rate
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Premium payment to the former debtholders
Debt Instrument, Redemption Premium
Debt Instrument, Redemption Premium
Pre-tax charge to write off related unamortized loan costs
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Senior notes previously held by an unrelated company
Senior Notes Previously Held By An Unrelated Company
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Debt instrument interest rate (in percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument actual interest rate (in percent)
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Basis
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Basis
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Amount
Debt Issuance Cost
Dividend rate on term income deferrable convertible preferred securities held by Carriage Service Capital Trust SPE in connection with the trust's debentures (in Percent)
DividendRateOnTermIncomeDeferrableConvertiblePreferredSecuritiesHeldByCarriageServiceCapitalTrustSpeInConnectionWithTrustsDebenturesInPercent
Interest rate stated in the contractual preferred security agreement.
Debt Instrument, Debt Compliance, Required Maximum Leverage Ratio
Debt Instrument, Debt Compliance, Required Maximum Leverage Ratio
Debt Instrument, Debt Compliance, Required Maximum Leverage Ratio
Ratio of indebtedness to net capital (in ratio)
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital
Ratio of earnings to fixed cost obligations (in ratio)
Ratio Of Earnings To Fixed Cost Obligations
Earnings divided by total fixed cost obligations.
Debt Instrument, Debt Compliance, Required Minimum Fixed Charge Ratio
Debt Instrument, Debt Compliance, Required Minimum Fixed Charge Ratio
Debt Instrument, Debt Compliance, Required Minimum Fixed Charge Ratio
Deferred purchase price notes payable to sellers of acquired entities, discounted imputed interest rate (in Percent)
Debt Instrument, Imputed Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Imputed Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Original Maturity
Debt Instrument, Original Maturity
Debt Instrument, Original Maturity
Aggregate Maturity of Long-Term Debt in 2013
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Aggregate Maturity of Long-Term Debt in 2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Aggregate Maturity of Long-Term Debt in 2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Aggregate Maturity of Long-Term Debt in 2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Aggregate Maturity of Long-Term Debt in 2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Aggregate Maturity of Long-Term Debt in Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Accounts receivable, allowance for bad debts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Preneed receivables, allowance for bad debts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent
Accumulated depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefit at beginning of year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Reductions based on tax positions related to the prior year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Reductions as a result of a lapse of the applicable statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Unrecognized tax benefit at end of year
Amount at which there is no controlling interest in trust assets (Description)
Amount At Which There Is No Controlling Interest In Trust Assets Description
The percentage at which there is no controlling financial interest in trust assets.
Effect of acquisition on current assets [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets [Abstract]
Net current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Net
Property, plant & equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Preneed funeral trust investments
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Assets
Cemetery perpetual care investments
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
Accrued liabilities
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Accrued Liabilities
Note payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Notes Payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Notes Payable
Care trusts corpus
Deferred preneed cemetery revenue
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Preneed Funeral Revenue
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Preneed Funeral Revenue
Deferred preneed funeral receipts held in trust
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Preneed Funeral Receipts Held In Trust
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Preneed Funeral Receipts Held In Trust
Cash paid
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Examination [Table]
Income Tax Examination [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
State
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Federal
Federal [Member]
Federal [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Cumulative-effect ddjustment, gross losses
Cumulative-Effect Adjustment, Gross Losses
Change in valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Unrecognized tax benefits
Income Tax Reconciliation, Deductions
Unrecognized Tax Benefirt, Summary of Positions, Cumulative Deductions Taken
Unrecognized Tax Benefirt, Summary of Positions, Cumulative Deductions Taken
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Capital Lease Obligations
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total future minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2013
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2014
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
2015
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
2016
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
2017
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Total future minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Less: amount representing interest (rates ranging from 7% to 11.5%)
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Less: current portion of obligations under capital leases
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Long-term obligations under capital leases
Future Minimum Lease Payments Interest Rate
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Compensation And Corporate Governance Committee Chairman
Compensation And Corporate Governance Committee Chairman [Member]
Compensation And Corporate Governance Committee Chairman [Member]
Audit Committee Chairman
Audit Committee Chairman [Member]
Audit Committee Chairman [Member]
Board of Directors Chairman
Board of Directors Chairman [Member]
Director
Director [Member]
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Performance Shares
Performance Shares [Member]
Contractual term of all options granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Contractual Term of Award
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Contractual Term of Award
Number of shares authorized under stock based compensation plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Stock options awarded (in shares)
Award vesting period (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Value of stock options granted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Options, Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Options, Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value
Intrinsic value of outstanding stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Intrinsic value of exercisable stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Total intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Total fair value of stock options vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Unrecognized share based compensation cost
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Unrecognized share based compensation, expected term (in years)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Share based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Director compensation, annual cash retainer
Director Compensation, Annual Cash Retainer
Director Compensation, Annual Cash Retainer
Director compensation, annual equity retainer
Director Compensation, Annual Equity Retainer
Director Compensation, Annual Equity Retainer
Vesting percentage per period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Annual Vesting Percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Annual Vesting Percentage
Shares, Issued
Shares, Issued
Purchase price percentage of grant date price per share (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent
Shares purchased through Employee Stock Purchase Plan (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Weighted average purchase price of ESPP shares purchased during the period (in dollars per share)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Weighted Average Purchase Price Of Shares Purchased
Weighted average purchase price of capital shares purchased through an employee stock purchase plan.
Number of required days over hurdle price out of measurement period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Award, Preformance Shares, Number Of Required Days Over Hurdle Price Out Of Measurement Period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Award, Preformance Shares, Number Of Required Days Over Hurdle Price Out Of Measurement Period
Measurment period for number of required days over hurdle price
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Award, Preformance Shares, Measurment Period For Number Of Required Days Over Hurdle Price
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Award, Preformance Shares, Measurment Period For Number Of Required Days Over Hurdle Price
Performance award purchase price option 1 (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Award, Performance Shares, Purchase Price, Variable Option, Fair Market Value Plus
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Award, Performance Shares, Purchase Price, Variable Option, Fair Market Value Plus
Performance award purchase price option 2 (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Award, Performance Shares, Purchase Price, Fixed Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Award, Performance Shares, Purchase Price, Fixed Option
Performance awards granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted
Fair value of performance award grant
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value
Performance award hurdle price (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Performance Hurdle Price
The stock price performance hurdle fair value assumption for equity-based awards granted.
Fair value assumption, share price (in dollars per share)
Share Price
Fair value assumption, expected volatility weighting percentage applicable to weekly stock price (percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Volatility, Weighting of Year Between August 2008 and August 2009
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Volatility, Weighting of Year Between August 2008 and August 2009
Fair value assumption, expected forfeiture rate (percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Allowance For Forfeiture Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Allowance For Forfeiture Rate
Directors fees approved under new Directors Compensation Policy, other committee members and chairs
Directors Compensation Each Independent Director Each Meeting
Annual cash retainer approved to be paid to each independent director for each regular or special meeting.
Directors fees approved under new Directors Compensation Policy
Directors Compensation Other Members And Chaimen Each Meeting
Annual cash retainer approved to be paid to other committee members and chairment for each regular or special meeting.
Shares of common stock issued (in shares)
Value of common stock granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value
Amount of shares immediately vested (in percent)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Shares, Vested Immediately
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Shares, Vested Immediately
Directors compensation expense
Directors compensation expense
Pre tax compensation expense related to director fees, annual retainers, and deferred compensation amortization.
Cash dividends declared on common stock
Additional amount of common stock company was authorized to purchase
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Payments for buy back of common stock
Dividends on common stock
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Unvested at beginning of year (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Awards (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vestings (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Cancellations (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Unvested at end of year (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Unvested at beginning of year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vestings
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Cancellations
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested at beginning of year
Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Held For Sale
Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Held For Sale [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of asset and liabilities held for sale. Disclosure may include the description of the facts and circumstances leading to the expected disposal, manner and timing of disposal, the carrying value of the assets held for sale, the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss).
Operating Results and Gain on Discontinued Operations
Operating results and gain on discontinued operations [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the operating income gain (loss) reported in discontinued operations. Also included is the income tax affect and the gain on the disposal.
Preneed funeral contracts secured by insurance
Preneed funeral contracts secured by insurance
The amount of preneed funeral contracts secured by insurance.
Due in one year or less
Due in one to five years
Due in five to ten years
Preneed trust funds, at cost
Receivables From Preneed Funeral Trust Gross
An amount representing assets in trusts, reported at cost before allowance for contract cancellations, which are controlled and operated by third parties in which the Company does not have a controlling financial interest (less than 50%) in the trust assets.
Less: allowance for contract cancellation
Preneed Funeral Trust Funds Allowance For Contract Cancellation
The allowance for contract cancellation related to preneed funeral funds.
Receivables from preneed funeral trusts
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U. S. federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current provision
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U. S. federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred provision
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense (benefit)
Sales
Stockholders' Equity
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Fair value of convertible junior subordinated debentures
Subordinated Debt Obligations, Fair Value Disclosure
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount, Increase
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount, Increase
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount, Increase
Stock repurchase program total authorized amount
Number of shares of common stock repurchased by the company (in shares)
Aggregate cost of common stock repurchased by the company
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Average cost per share of the repurchased common stock (in dollars per share)
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Components of Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Components Of Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Tabular disclosure of the cost and allowance components associated with the net recorded value of Preneed cemetery trust investments.
Cost and fair market values associated with preneed cemetery trust investments
Cost And Fair Market Values Associated With Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the reconciliation of preneed cemetary trust investments from cost basis to fair value.
Estimated maturities of fixed preneed cemetery trust income securities
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments Classified By Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of maturities preneed cemetary trust investments.
Preneed cemetery trust investment security transactions
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investment Security Transactions [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of realized gains and losses on preneed cemetary trust investments reported in the statement of income.
Purchases and sales of investments in preneed cemetary trusts
Purchases And Sales Of Investments In Preneed Cemetary Trusts [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the purchases and sales of available-for-sale preneed cemetary trust investment securities.
Components of preneed funeral trust investments
Components Of Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
Tabular disclosure of the cost and allowance components associated with the net recorded value of preneed funeral trust investments.
Cost and fair market values associated with preneed funeral trust investments
Schedule Of Preneed Funeral Trust Investments Available For Sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the reconciliation of preneed funeral trust investments from cost basis to fair value.
Estimated maturities of fixed preneed funeral trust income securities
Preneed Funeral Trust Investments Classified By Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of maturities preneed funeral trust investments
Preneed funereal trust investment security transactions
Preneed Funeral Trust Investment Security Transactions [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of realized gains and losses on preneed funeral trust investments reported in the statement of income.
Purchases and sales of investments in preneed funeral trusts
Purchases And Sales Of Investments In Preneed Funeral Trusts [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the purchases and sales of available-for-sale preneed funeral trust investment securities.
Junior Subordinated Debt
Junior Subordinated Debt [Member]
Number Of Institutions To Which Management Services Are Provided
Number Of Institutions To Which Management Services Are Provided
Number of institutions for which the Company provides investment management services
Cumulative payments to trigger recognition, percent of contract price
Revenue Recognition, Cumulative Payments To Trigger Recognition, Percent Of Contract Price
Revenue Recognition, Cumulative Payments To Trigger Recognition, Percent Of Contract Price
Number of owned and operated funeral homes (in Funeral Homes)
Number Of Funeral Homes
Number of funeral homes owned and operated.
Number of states in which the entity operated funeral homes (in States)
Number Of States In Which Entity Operates Funeral Homes
Number of states in which the entity operates funeral homes.
Number of owned and operated cemeteries (in Cemetaries)
Number Of Cemeteries
Number of cemeteries owned and operated.
Number of states in which the entity operated cemeteries (in States)
Number Of States In Which The Entity Operated Cemeteries
Number of states in which the entity operates cemeteries.
Accounts receivable, current
Accounts receivable, noncurrent
Accounts Receivable, Net, Noncurrent
Bad debt
The percentage of trust assets in custody of institution receiving trust management services
The percentage of trust assets in custody of institution receiving trust management services
The percentage of trust assets in custody of institution receiving trust management services
Depreciation
Depreciation
Impairments Indentified
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Accounted for as Debt Securities, Other-than-Temporary Impairment Charges
Trading price of senior notes (in dollars per Share)
Fair Value Inputs, Offered Quotes
Aggregate fair market value of debt instrument
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Number of funeral homes in acquisitions (in Funeral Homes)
Number Of Funeral Homes Acquired In Acquisitions
The number of funeral homes in acquisitions.
Period during which sale is expected to occur after receipt of buyer letter of intent and commitment for reclassfication from continuing to discontinued operations.
Sale Occurrance Expected
The expected sale occurrence when company receive a letter of intent and financing commitment from a buyer and operations are reclassified from continuing to discontinued operations.
Number Of Funeral Homes Sold
ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for assets held for sale and discontinued operations.
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments For Operating and Capital Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments For Operating and Capital Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments For Operating and Capital Leases [Table Text Block]
Notes Payable, Other Payables
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Debt, Other
Debt, Other [Member]
Debt, Other [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility, Secured, Floating Rate
Revolving Credit Facility, Secured, Floating Rate [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility, Secured, Floating Rate [Member]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Principles of Consolidation, Policy
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Sales of Services, Policy
Revenue Recognition, Sales of Services [Policy Text Block]
Preneed Contracts, Policy
Deposit Contracts, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Trust Funds
Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Trust Funds [Policy Text Block]
Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Trust Funds, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory, Policy
Inventory Finished Goods, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes, Policy
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock Plans and Stock-Based Compensation, Policy
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Computation of Earnings Per Common Share, Policy
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements, Policy
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Business Combinations, Policy
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Discontinued Operations, Policy
Discontinued Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill, Policy
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates, Policy
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Subsequent Events, Policy
Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Supplemental Disclosure for the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine fair values
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Financing Receivables Past Due [Table]
Schedule of Financing Receivables Past Due [Table]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment by Class of Financing Receivable [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable [Axis]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Class of Financing Receivable [Domain]
Class of Financing Receivable [Domain]
Recognized Revenue
Recognized Revenue [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Deferred Revenue
Deferred Revenue [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
31-60 days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 30 to 59 Days Past Due
61-90 days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 60 to 89 Days Past Due
91-120 days Past Due
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Ninety One To One Hundred Twenty Days Past Due
Financing receivables that are less than 120 days past due but more than 91 days past due.
More than 120 days Past Due
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Equal to Greater Than One Hundred Twenty Days Past Due
Financing receivables that are equal to or greater than 120 days past due.
Total Past Due
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due
Current
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current
Total Financing Receivables
Financing Receivables Total
Total number of current and past due financing receivables.
PRENEED CEMETERY RECEIVABLES
Preneed Cemetery Receivables [Text Block]
This note represents disclosures relating to preneed cemetary receivables.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Other Interest Income
Other Interest Income [Member]
Undistributable realized gains
Undistributable realized losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Realized Losses, Excluding Other than Temporary Impairments
Decrease in Care trusts’ corpus
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Range Of Exercise Prices, $3.12-4.78
Range Of Exercise Prices Three Dollars And Twelve Cents Through Four Dollars and Seventy Eight Cents [Member]
Range Of Exercise Prices Three Dollars And Twelve Cents Through Four Dollars and Seventy Eight Cents [Member]
Range Of Exercise Prices, $4.78-4.78
Range Of Exercise Prices Four Dollars and Seventy Eight Cents Through Four Dollars and Seventy Eight Cents [Member]
Range Of Exercise Prices Four Dollars and Seventy Eight Cents Through Four Dollars and Seventy Eight Cents [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices, $4.79-5.70
Range of Exercise Prices Four Dollars And Seventy Nine Cents Through Five Dollars and Seventy Cents [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices Four Dollars And Seventy Nine Cents Through Five Dollars and Seventy Cents [Member]
Range Of Exercise Prices, $5.70-5.70
Range Of Exercise Prices Five Dollars And Seventy Cents Through Five Dollars And Seventy Cents [Member]
Range Of Exercise Prices Five Dollars And Seventy Cents Through Five Dollars And Seventy Cents [Member]
Range Of Exercise Prices, $5.94-5.94
Range Of Exercise Prices, Five Dollars And Ninty Four Cents Through Five Dollars And Ninty Four Cents [Member]
Range Of Exercise Prices, Five Dollars And Ninty Four Cents Through Five Dollars And Ninty Four Cents [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices, $3.12-5.94
Range of Exercise Prices Three Dollars and Twelve Cents Through Five Dollars and Ninty Four Cents [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices Three Dollars and Twelve Cents Through Five Dollars and Seventy Cents [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, lower range limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Exercise price range, upper range limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Number of outstanding options at end of year
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Weighted-average remaining contractual life, options outstanding
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted average exercise price, options outstanding
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Number of exercisable options at end of year
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options
Weighted average exercise price, options exercisable
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
PRENEED TRUST INVESTMENTS
Preneed Trust Investments [Text Block]
This note represents disclosures relating to preneed funeral and cemetery activity and major accounts which also include: (1) fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments; (2) variable interest entities; and (3)all other required (as defined) and desired information.
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land
Land [Member]
Buildings and improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Furniture and fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Automobiles
Automobiles [Member]
Furniture, equipment and automobiles
Furniture, equipment and automobiles [Member]
Furniture, equipment and automobiles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: accumulated depreciation
Property, plant and equipment, net
Federal statutory rate
Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Federal statutory rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Effect of state income taxes, net of federal benefit
Income Tax Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
Effect of state income taxes, net of federal benefit (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
Effect of non-deductible expenses and other, net
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other
Effectof non-deductible expenses and other, net (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other
Change in valuation allowance
Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Change in valuation allowance (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Income tax expense (benefit) (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Quarterly Financial Information
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Term of sales contract for cemetery interment rights, maximum (in years)
Maximum Term Of Installment Sales Contracts For Cemetery Interment Rights
The maximum term of installment sales contracts for cemetery interment rights.
Balance of receivables for preneed cemetery interment rights
Balance of receivables for preneed cemetery interment rights
The carrying amount of receivables for preneed cemetery interment rights, due from third parties or arising from transactions not separately disclosed.
Balance of receivables for preneed cemetery interment related products and services
Balance of receivables for preneed cemetery interment related products and services
The carrying amount of receivables for preneed cemetery interment related products and services, due from third parties or arising from transactions not separately disclosed.
Unearned Finance Charges Included In Receivables
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables
Accounts receivable allowance percentage on contracts past due 120 days or more (in percent)
Accounts Receivable Allowance Percentage On Contracts Past Due One Hundred Twenty Days Or More In Percent
Accounts receivable allowance percentage on contracts past due 120 days or more.
Number of days past due contractual payments are when they are provided for with a one hundred percent allowance (in days)
Number Of Days Past Due Contractual Payments Are When They Are Provided For With A One Hundred Percent Allowance, In Days
The number of days past due contractual payments are when they are provided for with a one hundred percent allowance.
Percent of total receivables which are 120 days or more past due (in percent)
Percent Of Total Receivables Past Due One Hundred Twenty Days Days Or More
Percent of total receivables which are 120 days or more past due.
Past due notifications starting date (in days)
Past Due Notifications Start
The day at which the company has a collections policy to begin sending notifications to the customer.
Past due notifications ending date (in days)
Past Due Notifications End
The day at which the company has a collections policy to stop sending the customer notifications.
Third party collector (in days)
Past Due Third Party Collections
The day at which the company has a collections policy to send past due contracts to third party collections.
Thereafter
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Investment income
Realized gains, net
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains (Losses), Sale Proceeds
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]