Carriage Services (CSV) 10-K 28 Feb 25 2024 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Feb. 24, 2025	Jun. 28, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2024
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-11961
Entity Registrant Name	CARRIAGE SERVICES, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	76-0423828
Entity Address, Address Line One	3040 Post Oak Boulevard
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 300
Entity Address, City or Town	Houston
Entity Address, State or Province	TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	77056
City Area Code	(713)
Local Phone Number	332-8400
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, Par Value $.01 Per Share
Trading Symbol	CSV
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag	true
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Public Float			$ 395
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		15,649,702
Documents Incorporated by Reference	DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE _____________________________________ Certain information required to be disclosed in Part III of this report is incorporated by reference from the registrant’s definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report, which will be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report.
Entity Central Index Key	0001016281
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2024
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY

Audit Information

Audit Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Auditor Information [Abstract]
Auditor Firm ID	248
Auditor Name	GRANT THORNTON LLP
Auditor Location	Dallas, Texas

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,165	$ 1,523
Accounts receivable, net	30,193	27,060
Inventories	7,920	8,347
Prepaid and other current assets	4,123	4,791
Current assets held for sale	1,135	0
Total current assets	44,536	41,721
Preneed cemetery trust investments	98,120	96,374
Preneed funeral trust investments	106,219	107,842
Preneed cemetery receivables, net	50,958	35,575
Receivables from preneed funeral trusts, net	22,372	21,530
Property, plant and equipment, net	273,004	287,484
Cemetery property, net	109,576	114,580
Goodwill	414,859	423,643
Intangible and other non-current assets, net	40,427	37,677
Operating lease right-of-use assets	14,953	16,295
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	85,103	85,331
Non-current assets held for sale	19,453	0
Total assets	1,279,580	1,268,052
Current liabilities:
Current portion of debt and lease obligations	3,914	3,842
Accounts payable	15,427	11,866
Accrued and other liabilities	38,460	35,362
Current liabilities held for sale	240	0
Total current liabilities	58,041	51,070
Acquisition debt, net of current portion	4,895	5,461
Long-term liabilities held for sale	13,842	0
Credit facility	135,382	177,794
Obligations under finance leases, net of current portion	6,045	5,831
Obligations under operating leases, net of current portion	14,035	15,797
Deferred preneed cemetery revenue	61,767	61,048
Deferred preneed funeral revenue	39,261	39,537
Deferred tax liability	51,429	52,127
Other long-term liabilities	1,179	1,855
Deferred preneed cemetery receipts held in trust	98,120	96,374
Deferred preneed funeral receipts held in trust	106,219	107,842
Care trusts’ corpus	84,218	84,351
Total liabilities	1,071,030	1,094,992
Commitments and contingencies:
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 80,000,000 shares authorized and 26,881,355 and 26,627,319 shares issued, respectively and 15,253,537 and 14,999,501 shares outstanding, respectively	269	266
Additional paid-in capital	243,825	241,291
Retained earnings	243,209	210,256
Treasury stock, at cost; 11,627,818 shares	(278,753)	(278,753)
Total stockholders’ equity	208,550	173,060
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	1,279,580	1,268,052
Senior notes
Current liabilities:
Senior notes	$ 396,597	$ 395,905

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	80,000,000	80,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	26,881,355	26,627,319
Common stock outstanding (in shares)	15,253,537	14,999,501
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	11,627,818

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Revenue:
Revenues	$ 404,198	$ 382,520	$ 370,174
Field costs and expenses:
Cemetery property amortization	8,168	6,039	5,859
Field depreciation expense	13,729	14,166	13,316
Regional and unallocated funeral and cemetery costs	15,364	16,576	22,960
Other expenses	5,921	5,828	5,038
Total field costs and expenses	260,808	258,225	250,948
Gross profit	143,390	124,295	119,226
Corporate costs and expenses:
General, administrative and other	59,011	42,125	37,471
Net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges	2,580	1,191	2,029
Operating income	81,799	80,979	79,726
Interest expense	32,075	36,266	25,895
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	0	190
Net gain on property damage, net of insurance claims	(417)	(343)	(3,471)
Other, net	61	(1,373)	(82)
Income before income taxes	50,080	46,429	57,194
Expense for income taxes	16,079	13,186	16,243
Expense (benefit) related to discrete income tax items	1,048	(170)	(430)
Total expense for income taxes	17,127	13,016	15,813
Net income	$ 32,953	$ 33,413	$ 41,381
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.17	$ 2.24	$ 2.78
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	2.10	2.14	2.63
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.4500	$ 0.4500	$ 0.4500
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	14,971	14,803	14,857
Diluted (in shares)	15,443	15,455	15,710
Service revenue
Revenue:
Revenues	$ 183,051	$ 182,166	$ 181,271
Field costs and expenses:
Cost of goods and services	90,704	91,799	87,322
Property and merchandise revenue
Revenue:
Revenues	186,932	169,490	161,970
Field costs and expenses:
Cost of goods and services	126,922	123,817	116,453
Other revenue
Revenue:
Revenues	$ 34,215	$ 30,864	$ 26,933

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHAN

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Treasury Stock
Beginning balance, shares outstanding at Dec. 31, 2021		15,332,000
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021	$ 128,015	$ 263	$ 236,809	$ 135,462	$ (244,519)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	$ 41,381			41,381
Issuance of common stock from employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	52,053	52,000
Issuance of common stock from employee stock purchase plan	$ 1,686	$ 1	1,685
Issuance of common stock to directors and board advisor (in shares)		12,000
Issuance of common stock to directors and board advisor	$ 435		435
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	32,196	10,000
Exercise of stock options	$ (63)		(63)
Cancellation and retirement of restricted common stock (in shares)		(6,000)
Restricted common stock and stock options surrendered for taxes paid	(205)		(205)
Stock-based compensation expense	5,524		5,524
Dividends on common stock	$ (6,763)		(6,763)
Treasury stock acquired (in shares)	(695,496)	(695,000)
Treasury stock acquired	$ (34,234)				(34,234)
Other (in shares)		27,000
Other	1,358		1,358
Ending balance, shares outstanding at Dec. 31, 2022		14,732,000
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2022	137,134	$ 264	238,780	176,843	(278,753)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	$ 33,413			33,413
Issuance of common stock from employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	63,372	63,000
Issuance of common stock from employee stock purchase plan	$ 1,494		1,494
Issuance of common stock to directors and board advisor (in shares)		16,000
Issuance of common stock to directors and board advisor	451		451
Issuance of common stock to former executive (in shares)		30,000
Issuance of common stock to former executive	826		826
Issuance of restricted common stock (in shares)		12,000
Issuance of restricted common stock	$ (174)		(174)
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	74,200	142,000
Exercise of stock options	$ 0	$ 2	(2)
Cancellation and retirement of restricted common stock (in shares)		(3,000)
Restricted common stock and stock options surrendered for taxes paid	(78)		(78)
Stock-based compensation expense	6,426		6,426
Dividends on common stock	$ (6,708)		(6,708)
Treasury stock acquired (in shares)	0
Other (in shares)		8,000
Other	$ 276		276
Ending balance, shares outstanding at Dec. 31, 2023		15,000,000
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023	173,060	$ 266	241,291	210,256	(278,753)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	$ 32,953			32,953
Issuance of common stock from employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	55,850	57,000
Issuance of common stock from employee stock purchase plan	$ 1,187		1,187
Issuance of common stock to directors and board advisor (in shares)		17,000
Issuance of common stock to directors and board advisor	531		531
Issuance of restricted common stock (in shares)		68,000
Issuance of restricted common stock	$ 1,440	$ 1	1,439
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	97,548	157,000
Exercise of stock options	$ 0	$ 2	(2)
Cancellation and retirement of restricted common stock (in shares)		(76,000)
Restricted common stock and stock options surrendered for taxes paid	(593)		(593)
Stock-based compensation expense	5,989		5,989
Dividends on common stock	$ (6,807)		(6,807)
Treasury stock acquired (in shares)	0
Other (in shares)		31,000
Other	$ 790		790
Ending balance, shares outstanding at Dec. 31, 2024		15,254,000
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2024	$ 208,550	$ 269	$ 243,825	$ 243,209	$ (278,753)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 32,953	$ 33,413	$ 41,381
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	22,890	21,117	19,799
Provision for credit losses	3,351	3,050	2,818
Stock-based compensation expense	6,520	7,703	5,959
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	(698)	3,307	3,036
Amortization of intangibles	1,357	1,401	1,286
Amortization of debt issuance costs	622	699	552
Amortization and accretion of debt	539	515	493
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	0	190
Net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges	2,580	1,191	2,029
Net gain on property damage, net of insurance claims	(417)	(343)	(3,471)
Gain on sale of excess land	0	(1,407)	(155)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities that provided (used) cash:
Accounts and preneed receivables	(24,620)	(8,122)	(5,358)
Inventories, prepaid and other current assets	1,056	(72)	2,295
Intangible and other non-current assets	(4,402)	(3,246)	(1,917)
Preneed funeral and cemetery trust investments	1,390	(775)	(17,679)
Accounts payable	1,616	169	(101)
Accrued and other liabilities	3,590	2,988	(9,120)
Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery revenue	6,866	14,968	1,302
Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust	(3,197)	(966)	17,685
Net cash provided by operating activities	51,996	75,590	61,024
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions of businesses and real property	0	(44,500)	(33,876)
Proceeds from divestitures and sale of other assets	12,057	4,132	5,027
Proceeds from insurance claims	403	1,403	2,440
Capital expenditures	(16,098)	(18,039)	(26,081)
Net cash used in investing activities	(3,638)	(57,004)	(52,490)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings from the credit facility	54,900	86,100	155,400
Payments against the credit facility	(97,000)	(97,700)	(120,100)
Payment of debt issuance costs for the credit facility	(781)	0	(922)
Payments on acquisition debt and obligations under finance leases	(1,061)	(1,167)	(882)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and employee stock purchase plan contributions	2,626	1,494	1,745
Taxes paid on restricted stock vesting and exercise of stock options	(593)	(252)	(327)
Dividends paid on common stock	(6,807)	(6,708)	(6,763)
Purchase of treasury stock	0	0	(36,663)
Net cash used in financing activities	(48,716)	(18,233)	(8,512)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents during the year	(358)	353	22
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	1,523	1,170	1,148
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 1,165	$ 1,523	$ 1,170

Basis of Presentation and Summa

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The Company Carriage Services, Inc. (“Carriage,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a leading provider of funeral and cemetery services and merchandise in the United States. Our operations are reported in two business segments: Funeral Home Operations, which currently accounts for approximately 65% of our total revenue and Cemetery Operations, which currently accounts for approximately 35% of our total revenue. At December 31, 2024, we operated 162 funeral homes in 26 states and 31 cemeteries in 11 states. Our funeral home operations are principally service businesses that generate revenue from sales of burial and cremation services and related merchandise, such as caskets and urns. Funeral services include consultation, the removal and preparation of remains, the sale of caskets and related funeral merchandise, the use of funeral home facilities for visitation and memorial services and transportation services. We provide funeral services and products on both an “atneed” (time of death) and “preneed” (planned prior to death) basis. Our cemetery operations generate revenue primarily through sales of cemetery interment rights (primarily grave sites, lawn crypts, mausoleum spaces and niches), related cemetery merchandise (such as memorial markers, outer burial containers and monuments) and services (interments, inurnments and installation of cemetery merchandise). We provide cemetery services and products on both an atneed and preneed basis. Principles of Consolidation The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Use of Estimates The preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our critical estimates and judgments, which include those related to the impairment of goodwill and the fair value measurements used in business combinations. These policies are considered critical because they may result in fluctuations in our reported results from period to period due to the significant judgments, estimates and assumptions about complex and inherently uncertain matters and because the use of different judgments, assumptions or estimates could have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. Actual results may differ from these estimates and such estimates may change if the underlying conditions or assumptions change. Historical performance should not be viewed as indicative of future performance because there can be no assurance the margins, operating income and net earnings, as a percentage of revenue, will be consistent from period to period. Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. We maintain cash and cash equivalents at United States financial institutions for which the combined account balances in individual institutions may exceed FDIC insurance coverage and, as a result, there is a concentration of credit risk related to amounts on deposit in excess of FDIC insurance coverage. As of December 31, 2024, approximately $3.3 million of our deposits were not covered by FDIC insurance. We have not experienced any losses and believe we are not exposed to any significant risk with such accounts. Funeral and Cemetery Receivables Our funeral receivables are recorded in Accounts receivable, net and primarily consist of amounts due for funeral services already performed. Atneed cemetery receivables and preneed cemetery receivables with payments expected to be received within one year from the balance sheet date are also recorded in Accounts receivable, net. Preneed cemetery receivables with payments expected to be received beyond one year from the balance sheet date are recorded in Preneed cemetery receivables, net. Our cemetery receivables generally consist of preneed sales of cemetery interment rights and related products and services, which are typically financed through interest-bearing installment sales contracts, generally with terms of up to five years, with such interest income reflected as Other revenue . In substantially all cases, we receive an initial down payment at the time the contract is signed. For our funeral and atneed cemetery receivables, we have a collections policy where statements are sent to the customer at 30 days past due. Past due notification letters are sent at 45 days and continue until payment is received or the contract is placed with a third-party collections agency. For our preneed cemetery receivables, we have a collections policy where past due notification letters are sent to the customer beginning at 15 days past due and periodically thereafter until payment is received or the contract is cancelled. Our allowance for credit losses reflects our best estimate of expected credit losses over the term of both our funeral and cemetery receivables. Our policy is to write off receivables when we have determined they will no longer be collectible. Write-offs are applied as a reduction to the allowance for credit losses and any recoveries of previous write-offs are netted against bad debt expense in the period recovered. We determine our allowance for credit losses by using a loss-rate methodology, in which we assess our historical write-off of receivables against our total receivables over several years. From this historical loss-rate approach, we also consider the current and forecasted economic conditions expected to be in place over the life of our receivables. These estimates are impacted by a number of factors, including changes in the economy, demographics and competition in our local communities. We monitor our ongoing credit exposure through an active review of our customers’ receivables balance against contract terms and due dates. Our activities include timely performance of our accounts receivable reconciliations, assessment of our aging of receivables, dispute resolution and payment confirmation. We monitor any change in our historical write-off of receivables utilized in our loss-rate methodology and assess forecasted changes in market conditions within our credit reserve. See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to our funeral and cemetery receivables. Inventory Inventory consists primarily of caskets, outer burial containers and cemetery monuments and markers and is recorded at the lower of its cost basis or net realizable value. Inventory is relieved using specific identification in fulfillment of performance obligations on our contracts. Business Combinations Tangible and intangible assets acquired, and liabilities assumed are recorded at fair value and goodwill is recognized for any difference between the price of the acquisition and fair value. We recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date, measured at the fair value as of that date. Acquisition related costs are recognized separately from the acquisition and are expensed as incurred. We customarily estimate related transaction costs known at closing. To the extent that information not available to us at the closing date subsequently becomes available during the allocation period, we may adjust goodwill, intangible assets, assets or liabilities associated with the acquisition. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to acquisitions. Divested Operations Prior to divesting a funeral home or cemetery, we first determine whether the sale of the net assets and activities (together referred to as a “set”) qualifies as a business. First, we perform a screen test to determine if the set is not a business. The principle of the screen is that if substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets sold resides in a single asset or group of similar assets, the set is not a business. If the screen is not met, we perform an assessment to determine if the set is a business by evaluating whether the set has both inputs and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs. When both inputs and a substantive process are present then the set is determined to be a business, and we consider the accounting treatment of goodwill for that set (see discussion of Goodwill below). Goodwill is only allocated to the sale if the set is considered to be a business. See Notes 4 and 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to divestitures. Goodwill The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets of funeral home businesses and cemeteries acquired is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill has an indefinite life and is not subject to amortization. As such, we test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis as of August 31 st each year. Under current guidance, we are permitted to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more-likely-than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test. We performed our most recent annual goodwill impairment test as of August 31, 2024. We intend to perform a quantitative impairment test at least once every three years and perform a qualitative assessment during the remaining two years. We conducted a quantitative assessment in 2022 and a qualitative assessment in 2023 and 2024. In addition to our annual test, we assess the impairment of goodwill whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a reporting unit may be greater than fair value. Factors that could trigger an interim impairment review include, but are not limited to, significant negative industry or economic trends and significant adverse changes in the business climate, which may be indicated by a decline in our market capitalization or decline in operating results. Our quantitative goodwill impairment test involves estimates and management judgment. In the quantitative analysis, we compare the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, the goodwill of that reporting unit is not considered impaired. We determine fair value for each reporting unit using both an income approach, weighted 90%, and a market approach, weighted 10%. Our methodology for determining an income-based fair value is based on discounting projected future cash flows. The projected future cash flows include assumptions concerning future operating performance and economic conditions that may differ from actual future cash flows discounted at our weighted average cost of capital based on market participant assumptions. Our methodology for determining a market approach fair value utilizes the guideline public company method, in which we rely on market multiples of comparable companies operating in the same industry as the individual reporting units. In accordance with the guidance, if the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount an impairment charge is recorded in an amount equal to the difference. Goodwill is only allocated to a divestiture if the set is considered to be a business. When we divest a portion of a reporting unit that constitutes a business in accordance with GAAP, we allocate goodwill associated with that business to be included in the gain or loss on divestiture. The goodwill allocated is based on the relative fair value of the business being divested and the portion of the reporting unit that will be retained. Additionally, after each divestiture, we will test the goodwill remaining in the portion of the reporting unit to be retained for impairment using a qualitative assessment unless we deem a quantitative assessment to be appropriate to ensure the fair value of our reporting units is greater than their carrying value. See Notes 4 and 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to goodwill. Intangible Assets Our intangible assets include tradenames resulting from acquisitions and are included in Intangible and other non-current assets, net on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our tradenames are considered to have an indefinite life and are not subject to amortization. As such, we test our intangible assets for impairment on an annual basis as of August 31 st each year. Under current guidance, we are permitted to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more-likely-than not that the fair value of the tradename is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. We performed our most recent annual intangible assets impairment test as of August 31, 2024. We intend to perform a quantitative impairment test at least once every three years and perform a qualitative assessment during the remaining two years. We conducted a quantitative assessment in 2022 and a qualitative assessment in 2023 and 2024. In addition to our intangible assets annual test, we assess the impairment of intangible assets whenever certain events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the intangible asset may be greater than the fair value. Factors that could trigger an interim impairment review include, but are not limited to, significant under-performance relative to historical or projected future operating results and significant negative industry or economic trends. Our quantitative intangible asset impairment test involves estimates and management judgment. Our quantitative analysis is performed using the relief from royalty method, which measures the tradenames by determining the value of the royalties that we are relieved from paying due to our ownership of the asset. We determine the fair value of the asset by discounting the cash flows that represent a savings in lieu of paying a royalty fee for use of the tradename. The discounted cash flow valuation uses projections of future cash flows and includes assumptions concerning future operating performance and economic conditions that may differ from actual future cash flows and the determination and application of an appropriate royalty rate and discount rate. To estimate the royalty rates for the individual tradename, we mainly rely on the profit split method, but also consider the comparable third-party license agreements and the return on asset method. A scorecard is used to assess the relative strength of the individual tradename to further adjust the royalty rates selected under the profit-split method for qualitative factors. In accordance with the guidance, if the fair value of the tradename is less than its carrying amount, then an impairment charge is recorded in an amount equal to the difference. See Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to intangible assets. Preneed and Perpetual Care Trust Funds Preneed sales generally require deposits to a trust or purchase of a third-party insurance product. We have established a variety of trusts in connection with funeral home and cemetery operations as required under applicable state laws. Such trusts include (i) preneed funeral trusts; (ii) preneed cemetery merchandise and service trusts; and (iii) cemetery perpetual care trusts. Our preneed and perpetual care trust funds are reported in accordance with the principles of consolidating Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”). In the case of preneed trusts, the customers are the legal beneficiaries. In the case of perpetual care trusts, we do not have a right to access the corpus in the perpetual care trusts. Our trust fund assets are reflected in our financial statements as Preneed cemetery trust investments, Preneed funeral trust investments and Cemetery perpetual care trust investments. We have recognized financial interests of third parties in the trust funds in our financial statements as Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust and Care trusts’ corpus . Fixed income securities are classified as trading securities and accounted for at fair value. Equity securities with readily determinable market values are accounted for at fair value. The fair value of our trust fund assets is accounted for as Collateralized Financing Entities (“CFEs”) in ASC Topic 810. The accounting guidance for CFEs allows companies to elect to measure both the financial assets and financial liabilities using the more observable of the fair value of the financial assets or fair value of the financial liabilities. Pursuant to this guidance, we have determined the fair value of the financial assets of the trusts are more observable and we first measure those financial assets at fair value. Our fair value of the financial liabilities mirrors the fair value of the financial assets, in accordance with the ASC. Any changes in fair value are recognized in earnings. In accordance with respective state laws, we are required to deposit a specified amount into perpetual and memorial care trust funds for each interment right and certain memorials sold. Income from the trust funds is distributed to us and used to provide for the care and maintenance of the cemeteries and mausoleums. Trust fund income is recognized as revenue when realized by the trust and distributable to us. We are restricted from withdrawing any of the principal balances of these funds. An enterprise is required to perform an analysis to determine whether the enterprise’s variable interest(s) give it a controlling financial interest in a VIE. This analysis identifies the primary beneficiary of a VIE as the enterprise that has both the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Our analysis continues to support our position as the primary beneficiary in the majority of our funeral and cemetery trust funds. Our preneed funeral and preneed cemetery merchandise and service trusts, as well as the corresponding trust liabilities, are reflected in our financial statements net of an allowance for contract cancellations. We determine this allowance based on our five-year historical experience of contract cancellations. On an ongoing basis, we monitor our historical trend and adjust our allowance accordingly. See Notes 8 and 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to preneed and perpetual care trust funds. Deferred Revenue We have preneed funeral trust fund assets in trusts that are controlled and operated by third parties in which we do not have a controlling financial interest (less than 50%) in the trust assets. We account for these investments at cost, reflected in our financial statements as Receivables from preneed funeral trusts, net, with a corresponding amount recognized as Deferred preneed funeral revenue . Under certain state regulations, we are allowed to retain certain amounts not required to be deposited to a trust or used to purchase a third-party insurance policy. These amounts we retain represent future revenue that are not held in trust accounts and are recorded in Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery revenue. Future revenue that are held in trust accounts are included in Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust discussed above. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we withdrew $8.6 million of realized capital gains and earnings from our preneed funeral and cemetery trust investments. We did not withdraw any realized capital gains and earnings from our preneed trust investments during the year ended December 31, 2024. In certain states, we are allowed to make these withdrawals prior to the delivery of preneed merchandise and service contracts. The realized capital gains and earnings withdrawn increase our cash flow from operations, but are not recognized as revenue in our Consolidated Statements of Operations, however, they reduce our Preneed funeral trust investments and Preneed cemetery trust investments and increase our Deferred preneed funeral revenue and Deferred preneed cemetery revenue. Held for Sale The Company classifies assets and liabilities (disposal groups) to be sold as held for sale (“HFS”) in the period in which all of the following criteria are met: (1) management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the disposal group; (2) the disposal group is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such disposal groups; (3) an active program to locate a buyer and other actions required to complete the plan to sell the disposal group have been initiated; (4) the sale of the disposal group is probable, and transfer of the disposal group is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year, except if events or circumstances beyond the Company’s control extend the period of time required to sell the disposal group beyond one year; (5) the disposal group is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value; and (6) actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. The Company initially measures a disposal group that is classified as held for sale at the lower of its carrying value or fair value less any costs to sell. Any loss resulting from this measurement is recognized in the period in which the held for sale criteria are met. Conversely, gains are not recognized on the sale of a disposal group until the date of sale. The Company assesses the fair value of a disposal group, less any costs to sell, each reporting period it remains classified as held for sale and reports any subsequent changes as an adjustment to the carrying value of the disposal group, as long as the new carrying value does not exceed the carrying value of the disposal group at the time it was initially classified as held for sale. Additionally, depreciation is not recorded during the period in which the long-lived assets, included in the disposal group, are classified as held for sale. Upon determining that a disposal group meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale, the Company reports the assets and liabilities of the disposal group, if material, in the line items current and non-current assets held for sale and current and long-term liabilities held for sale in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company announced that it was exploring the divestiture of certain non-core businesses in markets that no longer aligned with its strategic objectives and is undergoing a process to find a suitable buyer of these businesses. We expect to close on the sale of these businesses within the next twelve months. As of December 31, 2024, the assets and liabilities of these non-core businesses, included in our funeral home and cemetery segments, have been classified as held for sale. The table below presents the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities included as part of the expected sale (in thousands): December 31, 2024 Accounts receivable, net $ 833 Inventories 302 Current assets held for sale $ 1,135 Preneed cemetery trust investments $ 4,876 Preneed funeral trust investments 2,197 Preneed cemetery receivables, net 1,671 Property, plant and equipment, net 4,898 Cemetery property, net 3,362 Intangible and other non-current assets, net 215 Cemetery perpetual care trust investments 2,234 Non-current assets held for sale $ 19,453 Accounts payable $ 94 Accrued and other liabilities 146 Current liabilities held for sale $ 240 Deferred preneed cemetery revenue $ 3,517 Deferred preneed funeral revenue 1,018 Deferred preneed cemetery receipts held in trust 4,876 Deferred preneed funeral receipts held in trust 2,197 Care trusts’ corpus 2,234 Long-term liabilities held for sale $ 13,842 Fair Value Measurements We measure the securities held by our funeral merchandise and service, cemetery merchandise and service, and cemetery perpetual care trusts at fair value on a recurring basis in accordance with ASC Topic 820. This guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received in the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). The guidance establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. We disclose the extent to which fair value is used to measure financial assets and liabilities, the inputs utilized in calculating valuation measurements, and the effect of the measurement of significant unobservable inputs on earnings, or changes in net assets, as of the measurement date. We currently do not have any assets that have fair values determined by Level 3 inputs and no liabilities measured at fair value. In the ordinary course of business, we are typically exposed to a variety of market risks. Currently, these are primarily related to changes in fair market values related to outstanding debts and changes in the values of securities associated with the preneed and perpetual care trusts. Management is actively involved in monitoring exposure to market risk and developing and utilizing risk management techniques when appropriate and when available for a reasonable price. See Notes 7 and 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional required disclosures related to the fair value measurement of our financial assets and liabilities. Capitalized Commissions on Preneed Contracts We capitalize sales commissions and other direct selling costs related to preneed cemetery merchandise and services and preneed funeral trust contracts as these costs are incremental and recoverable costs of obtaining a contract with a customer. Our capitalized commissions on preneed contracts are amortized on a straight-line basis over the average maturity period of ten years for our preneed funeral trust contracts and 8 years for our preneed cemetery merchandise and services contracts. The selling costs related to the sales of cemetery interment rights, which include real property and other costs related to cemetery development activities, continue to be expensed using the specific identification method in the period in which the sale of the cemetery interment right is recognized as revenue. The selling costs related to preneed funeral insurance contracts continue to be expensed in the period incurred as these contracts are not included on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to capitalized commissions on preneed contracts. Internally Developed Software We capitalize costs incurred during the “application development stage” of an internally developed software project, meaning only costs directly related to designing, coding, and testing the software are capitalized, while preliminary project costs and post-implementation activities are expensed, and the capitalized software is then amortized over its estimated useful life, typically ranging from two See Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to internally developed software. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. The costs of ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred, while renewals and major replacements that extend the useful economic life of the asset are capitalized. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is computed based on the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the assets: Years Buildings and improvements 15 to 40 Furniture and fixtures 5 to 10 Machinery and equipment 3 to 15 Vehicles 5 to 7 Long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets (see discussion of Leases below) are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value and are reviewed for impairment whenever events, such as significant negative industry or economic trends or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Factors that could trigger an impairment review include, but are not limited to, significant under-performance relative to historical or projected future operating results. We test the recoverability of our long-lived assets by comparing their carrying value to the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets over their remaining useful lives. We recognize an impairment loss if the carrying amount of the long-lived asset is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value. Additionally, assets to be disposed of and assets not expected to provide any future service potential are recorded at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less estimated costs to sell. If we determine that the carrying value is not recoverable from the proceeds of the sale, we record an impairment loss at that time. Property, plant and equipment is comprised of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Land $ 86,609 $ 87,635 Buildings and improvements 265,231 263,522 Furniture, equipment and vehicles 72,052 74,372 Property, plant and equipment, at cost 423,892 425,529 Less: accumulated depreciation (145,990) (138,045) Property, plant and equipment, net including HFS $ 277,902 $ 287,484 Less: Held for sale (4,898) — Property, plant and equipment, net $ 273,004 $ 287,484 During the year ended December 31, 2024, we sold six funeral homes and one cemetery that had a carrying value of property, plant and equipment of $3.1 million, which was included in the loss on sale and recorded in Net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges on Consolidated Statements of Operations, more fully described in Note 5 to Consolidated Financial Statements. Additionally, we sold real property for $1.1 million, with a carrying value of $0.8 million, resulting in a $0.3 million gain on the sale, which was recorded in Net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges on Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we acquired $12.8 million of property, plant and equipment related to our acquisition of a business located in Bakersfield, CA, as more fully described in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and $3.1 million related to the acquisition of real property. Additionally, we sold real property for $3.1 million, with a carrying value of $1.7 million, resulting in a $1.4 million gain on the sale. We also divested one funeral home that had a carrying value of property, plant and equipment of $0.3 million, which was included in the loss on the sale of divestitures and recorded in Net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Our growth and maintenance capital expenditures totaled $9.1 million, $10.9 million and $18.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, for property, plant, equipment. In addition, we recorded depreciation expense of $14.3 million, $14.7 million and $13.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Cemetery Property When we acquire a cemetery, we utilize an internal and external approach to determine the fair value of the cemetery property. From an external perspective, we obtain an accredited appraisal to provide reasonable assurance for property existence, property availability (unrestricted) for development, property lines, available spaces to sell, identifiable obstacles or easements and general valuation inclusive of known variables in that market. From an internal perspective, we conduct a detailed analysis of the acquired cemetery property using other cemeteries in our portfolio as a benchmark. This provides the add

Recently Issued Accounting Stan

Recently Issued Accounting Standards	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS	RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS Segment Reporting In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU, Segment Reporting - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“Topic 280”) to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments in this update require that a public entity disclose, on an annual and interim basis (1) significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss; and (2) an amount for other segment items, as described in the amendments, by reportable segment and a description of its composition. Additionally, the amendments require that a public entity disclose the title and position of the CODM and an explanation of how the CODM uses the reported measure(s) of segment profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and therefore were effective for us for our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2024 and for interim periods within our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025. The adoption had no material impact on our consolidated financial statements as it modified disclosure requirements only. Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted Income Taxes In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU, Income Taxes - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“Topic 740”) to enhance the transparency about income tax information through improvements to income tax disclosures primarily related to rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. The amendments in this update require that public business entities on an annual basis (1) disclose specific categories in the rate reconciliation; and (2) provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold (if the effect of those reconciling items is equal to or greater than five percent of the amount computed by multiplying pretax income (loss) by the applicable statutory income tax rate). The amendments in this update also require that all entities disclose on an annual basis (1) the amount of net income taxes paid disaggregated by federal and state taxes; and (2) the amount of net income taxes paid disaggregated by individual jurisdictions in which net income taxes paid is equal to or greater than five percent of total net income taxes paid. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. We plan to adopt the amendments of Topic 740 for our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025. We expect the adoption will have no material impact on our consolidated financial statements as it modifies disclosure requirements only. Expense Disaggregation In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (“Topic 220”). Additionally, in January 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-01 to clarify the effective date of ASU 2024-03. The standard provides guidance to expand disclosures related to the disaggregation of income statement expenses. The amendments in this update require, in the notes to the financial statements, disclosure of specified information about certain costs and expenses, which includes purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation and intangible asset amortization included in each relevant expense caption. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, on a retrospective or prospective basis, with early adoption permitted. We expect the adoption will have no material impact on our consolidated financial statements as it modifies disclosure requirements only.

Business Combinations

Business Combinations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations	BUSINESS COMBINATIONS We did not acquire any businesses in 2024. On March 22, 2023, we acquired a business consisting of three funeral homes, two cemeteries and one cremation focused business in the Bakersfield, CA area for $44.0 million in cash. We acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain operating liabilities of this business. The pro forma impact of these acquisitions on prior periods is not presented, as the impact is not significant to our reported results. The results of the acquired businesses are reflected in our Consolidated Statements of Operations from the date of acquisition. The following table summarizes the breakdown of the purchase price allocation for our Bakersfield, CA business acquisition (in thousands): Initial Purchase Price Allocation Adjustments Adjusted Purchase Price Allocation Current assets $ 7,087 $ 131 $ 7,218 Preneed trust assets — 11,428 11,428 Property, plant & equipment 12,577 245 12,822 Cemetery property 9,035 — 9,035 Goodwill 13,612 (106) 13,506 Intangible and other non-current assets 3,763 — 3,763 Assumed liabilities (300) (66) (366) Preneed trust liabilities — (11,428) (11,428) Deferred revenue (1,774) (204) (1,978) Purchase price $ 44,000 $ — $ 44,000 The current assets relate to accounts receivable and inventory. The intangible and other non-current assets relate to the fair value of tradenames and right-of-use operating lease assets. The assumed liabilities relate to operating lease obligations and commissions payable. As of December 31, 2023, our accounting for this acquisition is complete. The following table summarizes the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed for this business (in thousands): Acquisition Date Type of Business Market Assets Acquired (Excluding Goodwill) Goodwill Recorded Liabilities and Debt Assumed March 22, 2023 Three Funeral Homes, Two Cemeteries and One Cremation Focused Business Bakersfield, CA $ 44,266 $ 13,506 $ (13,772)

Goodwill

Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
GOODWILL	GOODWILL Many of the former owners and staff of our acquired funeral homes and certain cemeteries have provided high quality service to families for generations, which often represents a substantial portion of the value of a business. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets of funeral home businesses and cemeteries acquired is recorded as goodwill. The following table presents changes in goodwill in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Goodwill at the beginning of the year $ 423,643 $ 410,137 Increase in goodwill related to acquisitions — 13,506 Decrease in goodwill related to divestitures (8,784) — Goodwill at the end of the year $ 414,859 $ 423,643 During the year ended December 31, 2024, we allocated $8.8 million of goodwill to the sale of six funeral homes and one cemetery for a loss recorded in Net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges on our Consolidated Statements of Operations of which $7.8 million was allocated to our funeral home segment and $1.0 million was allocated to our cemetery segment. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized $13.5 million in goodwill related to our acquisition of a business located in Bakersfield, CA, of which $4.5 million was allocated to our cemetery segment and $9.0 million was allocated to our funeral home segment. As a result of our 2024 and 2023 annual qualitative impairment assessments, we determined that there were no factors that would indicate the need to perform an additional quantitative goodwill impairment test. We concluded that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of our reporting units is greater than their carrying value and thus there was no impairment to goodwill.

Divested Operations

Divested Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Divested Operations	DIVESTED OPERATIONS During the year ended December 31, 2024, we sold six funeral homes and one cemetery for an aggregate of $10.9 million and merged three funeral homes with other businesses we own in existing markets. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we sold two funeral homes and two cemeteries for an aggregate of $1.1 million and merged one funeral home with another business we own in a nearby market. During 2022, we sold four funeral homes for an aggregate of $1.5 million and we merged one funeral home with another business we own in a nearby market. The operating results of these divested funeral homes and cemeteries are reflected on our Consolidated Statements of Operations as shown in the table below (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Revenue $ 1,382 $ 242 $ 656 Operating income 141 6 54 Net loss on divestitures (1) (1,224) (106) (736) Income tax expense 348 28 193 Net loss from divested operations, after tax $ (735) $ (72) $ (488) (1) Net loss on divestitures is recorded in Net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, after each divestiture, we concluded that it was more-likely-than not that the fair value of our reporting units was greater than their carrying value and thus there was no impairment to goodwill.

Receivables

Receivables	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Preneed Cemetery Receivables [Abstract]
RECEIVABLES	RECEIVABLES Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable is comprised of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2024 Funeral Cemetery Corporate Held for Sale Total Trade and financed receivables $ 7,085 $ 24,355 $ — $ (833) $ 30,607 Other receivables 557 345 — — 902 Allowance for credit losses (302) (1,014) — — (1,316) Accounts receivable, net $ 7,340 $ 23,686 $ — $ (833) $ 30,193 December 31, 2023 Funeral Cemetery Corporate Held for Sale Total Trade and financed receivables $ 8,822 $ 18,459 $ — $ — $ 27,281 Other receivables 404 595 286 — 1,285 Allowance for credit losses (266) (1,240) — — (1,506) Accounts receivable, net $ 8,960 $ 17,814 $ 286 $ — $ 27,060 Other receivables include supplier rebates, commissions due from third-party insurance companies and perpetual care income receivables. We do not provide an allowance for credit losses for these receivables as we have historically not had any collectability issues nor do we expect any in the foreseeable future. The following table summarizes the activity in our allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for the year ended December 31, 2024 (in thousands): January 1, 2024 Provision for Credit Losses Write Offs Recoveries December 31, 2024 Trade and financed receivables: Funeral $ (266) $ (1,069) $ 1,827 $ (794) $ (302) Cemetery (1,240) (884) 1,110 — (1,014) Total allowance for credit losses on trade and financed receivables $ (1,506) $ (1,953) $ 2,937 $ (794) $ (1,316) Cemetery Receivables Our cemetery receivables are comprised of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Interment rights $ 79,436 $ 60,863 Merchandise and services 13,128 11,223 Unearned finance charges 4,983 5,669 Cemetery receivables $ 97,547 $ 77,755 The components of our cemetery receivables are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Cemetery receivables $ 97,547 $ 77,755 Less: unearned finance charges (4,983) (5,669) Cemetery receivables, at amortized cost $ 92,564 $ 72,086 Less: allowance for contract cancellation and credit losses (3,018) (3,495) Less: balances due on undelivered cemetery preneed contracts (13,576) (15,797) Less: amounts in accounts receivable (23,341) (17,219) Preneed cemetery receivables, net including HFS 52,629 35,575 Less: Held for sale (1,671) — Preneed cemetery receivables, net $ 50,958 $ 35,575 The following table summarizes the activity in our allowance for credit losses for Preneed cemetery receivables, net for the year ended December 31, 2024 (in thousands): January 1, 2024 Provision for Credit Losses Write Offs December 31, 2024 Total allowance for credit losses on Preneed cemetery receivables, net $ (2,255) $ (1,398) $ 1,649 $ (2,004) The amortized cost basis of our cemetery receivables by year of origination as of December 31, 2024 is as follows (in thousands): 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 Prior Total Total cemetery receivables, at amortized cost $ 49,487 $ 22,200 $ 12,934 $ 5,355 $ 1,735 $ 853 $ 92,564 The aging of past due cemetery receivables as of December 31, 2024 is as follows (in thousands): 31-60 Past Due 61-90 Past Due 91-120 Past Due >120 Past Due Total Past Due Current Total Recognized revenue $ 1,599 $ 1,065 $ 832 $ 2,578 $ 6,074 $ 72,914 $ 78,988 Deferred revenue 302 160 105 612 1,179 17,380 18,559 Total contracts $ 1,901 $ 1,225 $ 937 $ 3,190 $ 7,253 $ 90,294 $ 97,547 The aging of past due preneed cemetery receivables as of December 31, 2023 is as follows (in thousands): 31-60 Past Due 61-90 Past Due 91-120 Past Due >120 Past Due Total Past Due Current Total Recognized revenue $ 1,877 $ 715 $ 353 $ 3,790 $ 6,735 $ 49,554 $ 56,289 Deferred revenue 466 139 90 1,388 2,083 19,383 21,466 Total contracts $ 2,343 $ 854 $ 443 $ 5,178 $ 8,818 $ 68,937 $ 77,755

Trust Investments

Trust Investments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Preneed Trust Investments [Abstract]
TRUST INVESTMENTS	TRUST INVESTMENTS Preneed trust investments represent trust fund assets that we are generally permitted to withdraw as the services and merchandise are provided to customers. Preneed funeral and cemetery contracts are secured by payments from customers, less amounts not required by law to be deposited into trust. These earnings are recognized in Other revenue on our Consolidated Statements of Operations, when a service is performed or merchandise is delivered. Trust management fees charged by CSV RIA are included as revenue in the period in which they are earned. Our investments are diversified across multiple industry segments using a balanced allocation strategy to minimize long-term risk. We do not intend to sell and it is likely that we will not be required to sell the securities prior to their anticipated recovery. Cemetery perpetual care trust investments represent a portion of the proceeds from the sale of cemetery property interment rights that we are required by various state laws to deposit into perpetual care trust funds. The income earned from these perpetual care trusts offsets maintenance expenses for cemetery property and memorials. This trust fund income is recognized in Other revenue. Changes in the fair value of our trust fund assets ( Preneed funeral, cemetery and perpetual care trust investments ) are offset by changes in the fair value of our trust fund liabilities ( Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust and Care trusts’ corpus ) and reflected in Other, net . There is no impact on earnings until such time the services are performed, or the merchandise is delivered, causing the contract to be withdrawn from the trust in accordance with state regulations and the gain or loss is allocated to the contract. We rely on our trust investments to provide funding for the various contractual obligations that arise upon maturity of the underlying preneed contracts. Because of the long-term relationship between the establishment of trust investments and the required performance of the underlying contractual obligations, the impact of current market conditions that may exist at any given time is not necessarily indicative of our ability to generate profit on our future performance obligations. Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments The components of Preneed cemetery trust investments on our Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Preneed cemetery trust investments, at market value $ 106,143 $ 99,461 Less: allowance for contract cancellation (3,147) (3,087) Preneed cemetery trust investments, including HFS 102,996 96,374 Less: Held for sale (4,876) — Preneed cemetery trust investments $ 98,120 $ 96,374 The cost and market values associated with preneed cemetery trust investments at December 31, 2024 are detailed below (in thousands): Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Fair Market Value Cash and money market accounts 1 $ 23,215 $ — $ — $ 23,215 Fixed income securities: U.S. agency obligations 2 664 1 (46) 619 Foreign debt 2 8,575 1,431 (8) 9,998 Corporate debt 2 8,500 365 (256) 8,609 Preferred stock 2 2,833 479 (176) 3,136 Certificates of deposit 2 79 — (5) 74 Common stock 1 29,325 4,322 (3,381) 30,266 Limited partnership fund 3,530 84 — 3,614 Mutual funds: Equity 1 911 85 — 996 Fixed income 2 27,268 94 (2,376) 24,986 Trust securities $ 104,900 $ 6,861 $ (6,248) $ 105,513 Accrued investment income $ 630 $ 630 Preneed cemetery trust investments $ 106,143 Market value as a percentage of cost 100.6% The estimated maturities of the fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) included above are as follows (in thousands): Due in one year or less $ 140 Due in one to five years 6,557 Due in five to ten years 4,703 Thereafter 11,036 Total fixed income securities $ 22,436 The cost and market values associated with preneed cemetery trust investments at December 31, 2023 are detailed below (in thousands): Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Fair Market Value Cash and money market accounts 1 $ 9,643 $ — $ — $ 9,643 Fixed income securities: U.S. agency obligations 2 803 1 (51) 753 Foreign debt 2 7,764 1,371 (17) 9,118 Corporate debt 2 15,071 342 (3,657) 11,756 Preferred stock 2 10,965 473 (1,572) 9,866 Certificate of deposit 2 79 — (7) 72 Common stock 1 43,057 9,466 (7,935) 44,588 Limited partnership fund 3,575 — (3) 3,572 Mutual funds: Equity 1 553 10 (30) 533 Fixed income 2 11,369 16 (2,759) 8,626 Trust securities $ 102,879 $ 11,679 $ (16,031) $ 98,527 Accrued investment income $ 934 $ 934 Preneed cemetery trust investments $ 99,461 Market value as a percentage of cost 95.8% The following table summarizes our fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) within our preneed cemetery trust investments in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2024, aggregated by major security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands): December 31, 2024 In Loss Position Less than 12 months In Loss Position Greater than 12 months Total Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fixed income securities: U.S. agency obligations $ — $ — $ 479 $ (46) $ 479 $ (46) Foreign debt — — 211 (8) 211 (8) Corporate debt 1,274 (139) 94 (117) 1,368 (256) Preferred stock 889 (5) 891 (171) 1,780 (176) Certificates of deposit — — 74 (5) 74 (5) Total fixed income securities with an unrealized loss $ 2,163 $ (144) $ 1,749 $ (347) $ 3,912 $ (491) The following table summarizes our fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) within our preneed cemetery trust investments in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2023, aggregated by major security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands): December 31, 2023 In Loss Position Less than 12 months In Loss Position Greater than 12 months Total Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fixed income securities: U.S. agency obligations $ — $ — $ 613 $ (51) $ 613 $ (51) Foreign debt 284 (5) 209 (12) 493 (17) Corporate debt 666 (62) 4,239 (3,595) 4,905 (3,657) Preferred stock 45 — 7,821 (1,572) 7,866 (1,572) Certificates of deposit — — 72 (7) 72 (7) Total fixed income securities with an unrealized loss $ 995 $ (67) $ 12,954 $ (5,237) $ 13,949 $ (5,304) Preneed cemetery trust investment security transactions recorded in Other, net on our Consolidated Statements of Operations are as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Investment income $ 2,834 $ 2,479 $ 2,219 Realized gains 11,600 3,492 10,619 Realized losses (14,191) (2,507) (2,548) Unrealized gains (losses), net 613 (4,352) (9,661) Expenses and taxes (2,175) (1,653) (1,748) Net change in deferred preneed cemetery receipts held in trust 1,319 2,541 1,119 $ — $ — $ — Purchases and sales of investments in the preneed cemetery trusts are as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Purchases $ (25,246) $ (22,478) $ (8,336) Sales 33,725 18,378 8,248 Preneed Funeral Trust Investments Preneed funeral trust investments represent trust fund assets that we are permitted to withdraw as services and merchandise are provided to customers. Preneed funeral contracts are secured by payments from customers, less retained amounts not required to be deposited into trust. The components of Preneed funeral trust investments on our Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Preneed funeral trust investments, at market value $ 111,721 $ 111,247 Less: allowance for contract cancellation (3,305) (3,405) Preneed funeral trust investments, including HFS 108,416 107,842 Less: Held for Sale (2,197) — Preneed funeral trust investments $ 106,219 $ 107,842 The cost and market values associated with preneed funeral trust investments at December 31, 2024 are detailed below (in thousands): Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Fair Market Value Cash and money market accounts 1 $ 33,735 $ — $ — $ 33,735 Fixed income securities: U. S. treasury debt 1 387 — (30) 357 Foreign debt 2 8,193 1,373 (7) 9,559 Corporate debt 2 7,941 351 (134) 8,158 Preferred stock 2 2,577 460 (218) 2,819 Common stock 1 26,293 3,989 (2,876) 27,406 Limited partnership fund 3,392 80 — 3,472 Mutual funds: Equity 1 763 41 — 804 Fixed income 2 24,952 83 (2,118) 22,917 Other investments 2 1,910 — — 1,910 Trust securities $ 110,143 $ 6,377 $ (5,383) $ 111,137 Accrued investment income $ 584 $ 584 Preneed funeral trust investments $ 111,721 Market value as a percentage of cost 100.9% The estimated maturities of the fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) included above are as follows (in thousands): Due in one year or less $ 83 Due in one to five years 6,055 Due in five to ten years 4,351 Thereafter 10,404 Total fixed income securities $ 20,893 The cost and market values associated with preneed funeral trust investments at December 31, 2023 are detailed below (in thousands): Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Fair Market Value Cash and money market accounts 1 $ 26,707 $ — $ — $ 26,707 Fixed income securities: U.S. treasury debt 1 451 — (34) 417 Foreign debt 2 7,300 1,297 (16) 8,581 Corporate debt 2 13,848 323 (3,255) 10,916 Preferred stock 2 9,786 442 (1,468) 8,760 Common stock 1 38,600 8,858 (6,855) 40,603 Limited partnership fund 3,383 — (2) 3,381 Mutual funds: Equity 1 401 3 (29) 375 Fixed income 2 9,513 15 (2,383) 7,145 Other investments 2 3,510 — — 3,510 Trust securities $ 113,499 $ 10,938 $ (14,042) $ 110,395 Accrued investment income $ 852 $ 852 Preneed funeral trust investments $ 111,247 Market value as a percentage of cost 97.3% The following table summarizes our fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) within our preneed funeral trust investment in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2024, aggregated by major security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands): December 31, 2024 In Loss Position Less than 12 months In Loss Position Greater than 12 months Total Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fixed income securities: U.S. treasury debt $ — $ — $ 274 $ (30) $ 274 $ (30) Foreign debt — — 203 (7) 203 (7) Corporate debt 1,225 (133) — (1) 1,225 (134) Preferred stock 842 (4) 717 (214) 1,559 (218) Total fixed income securities with an unrealized loss $ 2,067 $ (137) $ 1,194 $ (252) $ 3,261 $ (389) The following table summarizes our fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) within our preneed funeral trust investment in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2023, aggregated by major security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands): December 31, 2023 In Loss Position Less than 12 months In Loss Position Greater than 12 months Total Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fixed income securities: U.S. treasury debt $ — $ — $ 371 $ (34) $ 371 $ (34) Foreign debt 269 (5) 198 (11) 467 (16) Corporate debt 630 (59) 3,802 (3,196) 4,432 (3,255) Preferred stock — — 7,078 (1,468) 7,078 (1,468) Total fixed income securities with an unrealized loss $ 899 $ (64) $ 11,449 $ (4,709) $ 12,348 $ (4,773) Preneed funeral trust investment security transactions recorded in Other, net on our Consolidated Statements of Operations are as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Investment income $ 2,177 $ 2,004 $ 1,700 Realized gains 10,722 3,354 9,446 Realized losses (12,947) (2,170) (2,301) Unrealized gains (losses), net 994 (3,104) (7,723) Expenses and taxes (1,120) (848) 958 Net change in deferred preneed funeral receipts held in trust 174 764 (2,080) $ — $ — $ — Purchases and sales of investments in the preneed funeral trusts are as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Purchases $ (23,799) $ (21,425) $ (6,239) Sales 31,038 17,300 7,419 Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments Care trusts’ corpus on our Consolidated Balance Sheets represent the corpus of those trusts plus undistributed income. The components of Care trusts’ corpus are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Cemetery perpetual care trust investments, at market value $ 87,337 $ 85,331 Obligations due from trust (885) (980) Care trusts’ corpus, including HFS $ 86,452 $ 84,351 Less: Held for sale (2,234) — Care trusts' corpus $ 84,218 $ 84,351 The following table reflects the cost and market values associated with the trust investments held in perpetual care trust funds at December 31, 2024 (in thousands): Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Fair Market Value Cash and money market accounts 1 $ 14,054 $ — $ — $ 14,054 Fixed income securities: Foreign debt 2 7,770 1,262 (7) 9,025 Corporate debt 2 7,942 357 (402) 7,897 Preferred stock 2 2,725 418 (148) 2,995 Common stock 1 25,563 3,866 (3,036) 26,393 Limited partnership fund 3,078 73 — 3,151 Mutual funds: Equity 1 789 68 — 857 Fixed income 2 24,374 111 (2,115) 22,370 Trust securities $ 86,295 $ 6,155 $ (5,708) $ 86,742 Accrued investment income $ 595 $ 595 Cemetery perpetual care investments $ 87,337 Market value as a percentage of cost 100.5% The estimated maturities of the fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) included above are as follows (in thousands): Due in one year or less $ — Due in one to five years 5,508 Due in five to ten years 4,290 Thereafter 10,119 Total fixed income securities $ 19,917 The following table reflects the cost and market values associated with the trust investments held in perpetual care trust funds at December 31, 2023 (in thousands): Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Fair Market Value Cash and money market accounts 1 $ 6,688 $ — $ — $ 6,688 Fixed income securities: Foreign debt 2 7,101 1,177 (18) 8,260 Corporate debt 2 13,491 334 (3,367) 10,458 Preferred stock 2 10,723 415 (1,435) 9,703 Common stock 1 36,413 8,098 (6,580) 37,931 Limited partnership fund 3,042 — (2) 3,040 Mutual funds: Equity 1 467 5 (26) 446 Fixed income 2 10,326 14 (2,382) 7,958 Trust securities $ 88,251 $ 10,043 $ (13,810) $ 84,484 Accrued investment income $ 847 $ 847 Cemetery perpetual care investments $ 85,331 Market value as a percentage of cost 95.7% The following table summarizes our fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) within our perpetual care trust investment in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2024, aggregated by major security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands): December 31, 2024 In Loss Position Less than 12 months In Loss Position Greater than 12 months Total Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fixed income securities: Foreign debt $ — $ — $ 184 $ (7) $ 184 $ (7) Corporate debt 1,111 (121) 316 (281) 1,427 (402) Preferred stock 764 (4) 1,086 (144) 1,850 (148) Total fixed income securities with an unrealized loss $ 1,875 $ (125) $ 1,586 $ (432) $ 3,461 $ (557) The following table summarizes our fixed income securities within our perpetual care trust investment in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2023, aggregated by major security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands): December 31, 2023 In Loss Position Less than 12 months In Loss Position Greater than 12 months Total Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fixed income securities: Foreign debt $ 440 $ (8) $ 178 $ (10) $ 618 $ (18) Corporate debt 567 (53) 3,879 (3,314) 4,446 (3,367) Preferred stock — — 7,301 (1,435) 7,301 (1,435) Total fixed income securities with an unrealized loss $ 1,007 $ (61) $ 11,358 $ (4,759) $ 12,365 $ (4,820) Perpetual care trust investment security transactions recorded in Other, net on our Consolidated Statements of Operations are as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Realized gains $ 1,432 $ 1,025 $ 1,454 Realized losses (1,873) (639) (309) Unrealized gains (losses), net 447 (3,767) (6,958) Net change in care trusts’ corpus (6) 3,381 5,813 Total $ — $ — $ — Perpetual care trust investment security transactions recorded in Other revenue are as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Investment income $ 14,806 $ 12,824 $ 11,425 Realized losses (3,589) (1,583) (2,427) Total $ 11,217 $ 11,241 $ 8,998 Purchases and sales of investments in the perpetual care trusts are as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Purchases $ (21,441) $ (18,024) $ (4,872) Sales 29,967 21,613 5,444

Receivables from Preneed Funera

Receivables from Preneed Funeral Trusts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Receivables From Preneed Trusts [Abstract]
RECEIVABLES FROM PRENEED FUNERAL TRUSTS	RECEIVABLES FROM PRENEED FUNERAL TRUSTS Our receivables from preneed funeral trusts represent assets in trusts which are controlled and operated by third parties in which we do not have a controlling financial interest (less than 50%) in the trust assets. We account for these investments at cost. Receivables from preneed funeral trusts are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Preneed funeral trust funds, at cost $ 23,063 $ 22,196 Less: allowance for contract cancellation (691) (666) Receivables from preneed funeral trusts, net $ 22,372 $ 21,530 The following summary reflects the composition of the assets held in trust and controlled by third parties to satisfy our future obligations related to the underlying preneed funeral contracts at December 31, 2024 and 2023. The cost basis includes reinvested interest and dividends that have been earned on the trust assets. Fair value includes unrealized gains and losses on trust assets. The composition of the preneed trust funds at December 31, 2024 is as follows (in thousands): Historical Cost Basis Fair Value Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,826 $ 6,826 Fixed income investments 12,998 12,998 Mutual funds and common stocks 3,235 2,999 Annuities 4 4 Total $ 23,063 $ 22,827 The composition of the preneed trust funds at December 31, 2023 is as follows (in thousands): Historical Cost Basis Fair Value Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,547 $ 6,547 Fixed income investments 12,732 12,732 Mutual funds and common stocks 2,913 2,695 Annuities 4 4 Total $ 22,196 $ 21,978

Contracts Funded by Insurance

Contracts Funded by Insurance	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Contracts Secured by Insurance [Abstract]
CONTRACTS FUNDED BY INSURANCE	CONTRACTS FUNDED BY INSURANCE When preneed funeral contracts are funded through third-party insurance policies, we earn a commission on the sale of the policies, which are recorded in Other revenue . These insurance commissions are subject to refund (charge-back) if the preneed policy is cancelled within a year or if there is an imminent death of beneficiary before the first year anniversary of the policy. Approximately 10% of our preneed funeral contracts are cancelled before the first year anniversary of the policy. As such, we recognize 90% of our commissions revenue at the time that it is earned. Based on our historical cancellation rate, we defer 10% of the commissions revenue earned for twelve months until the commission is no longer subject to refund. All selling costs incurred pursuant to the sale of the insurance funded preneed contracts are expensed as incurred. Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2023, we received a $6.0 million incentive payment from a vendor for entering into a strategic partnership agreement to market and sell prearranged funeral services in the future, which increased our cash flow from operations and Deferred preneed funeral revenue. The incentive payment is subject to partial claw-back if certain preneed funeral sales volumes are not met within the ten-year term of the agreement. As such, we recognize the incentive payment in proportion to our achieved preneed funeral sales volume, net of cancellations, at each reporting period. In each of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we recognized $0.2 million of the incentive payment as Other revenue. Generally, at the time of the sale of either the preneed insurance or preneed trust contract, the intent is that the beneficiary has made a commitment to assign the proceeds to us for the fulfillment of the service and merchandise obligations on the preneed contract at the time of need. However, this commitment is generally revocable and the proceeds from the policy are portable, so the customer can choose to use an alternative provider at the time of need. Preneed funeral contracts to be funded at maturity by third-party insurance policies totaled $421.3 million and $434.9 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and are not recorded as assets or liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS We evaluated our financial assets and liabilities for those that met the criteria of the disclosure requirements and fair value framework. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate the fair values of those instruments due to the short-term nature of the instruments. The fair values of our receivables on preneed cemetery contracts are impracticable to estimate because of the lack of a trading market and the diverse number of individual contracts with varying terms. Our acquisition debt and Credit Facility (as defined in Note 12) and Senior Notes (as defined in Note 13) are classified within Level 2 of the Fair Value Measurements hierarchy. At December 31, 2024, the carrying value and fair value of our Credit Facility was $137.0 million. We believe that our Credit Facility bears interest at a rate that approximates prevailing market rates for instruments with similar characteristics and therefore, the carrying value of our Credit Facility approximates fair value. We estimate the fair value of our acquisition debt utilizing an income approach, which uses a present value calculation to discount payments based on current market rates as of the reporting date. At December 31, 2024, the carrying value of our acquisition debt was $5.5 million, which approximated its fair value. The fair value of our Senior Notes was $364.4 million at December 31, 2024 based on the last traded or broker quoted price. In addition, we have an investment in a limited partnership fund, whose fair value has been estimated using the net asset value per share practical expedient described in ASC 820-10-35-59, Fair Value Measurement of Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent) and therefore, has not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The investment strategy of this fund is to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns over a multi-year performance period through the construction of a concentrated portfolio of investments possessing certain distinct business attributes that suggest the potential for long-term value creation. The value of the investments in this fund cannot be liquidated at December 31, 2024 because the investments include restrictions that do not allow for liquidation until 2027. As of December 31, 2024 we do not have an unfunded commitment for this investment. We identified investments in fixed income securities, common stock and mutual funds presented within the preneed and perpetual care trust investments categories on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as having met the criteria for fair value measurement. Our receivables from preneed funeral trusts represent assets in trusts which are controlled and operated by third parties in which we do not have a controlling financial interest (less than 50%) in the trust assets. We account for these investments at cost. The following three-level valuation hierarchy based upon the transparency of inputs is utilized in the measurement and valuation of financial assets or liabilities as of the measurement date: • Level 1—Fair value of securities based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Our investments classified as Level 1 securities include cash, U.S. treasury debt, common stock and equity mutual funds; • Level 2—Fair value of securities estimated based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable or that can be corroborated by observable market data by correlation. These inputs include interest rates, yield curves, credit risk, prepayment speeds, rating and tax-exempt status. Our investments classified as Level 2 securities include U.S. agency obligations, foreign debt, corporate debt, preferred stocks, certificates of deposit and fixed income mutual funds and other investments. • Level 3—Unobservable inputs based upon the reporting entity’s internally developed assumptions, which market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we did not have any assets that had fair values determined by Level 3 inputs and no liabilities measured at fair value. See Notes 8 and 9 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for the fair value hierarchy levels of our trust investments.

Intangible and Other Non-Curren

Intangible and Other Non-Current Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
INTANGIBLE AND OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS	INTANGIBLE AND OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS Intangible and other non-current assets are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Tradenames $ 28,116 $ 28,862 Internally developed software, net of accumulated amortization of $764 and $444, respectively 5,601 2,422 Capitalized commissions on preneed contracts, net of accumulated amortization of $4,653 and $3,788, respectively 4,991 4,678 Prepaid agreements not-to-compete, net of accumulated amortization of $3,543 and $3,158, respectively 923 1,335 Non-current prepaid and other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $109 and $37, respectively 1,011 380 Intangible and other non-current assets, net including HFS 40,642 37,677 Less: Held for Sale (215) — Intangible and other non-current assets, net $ 40,427 $ 37,677 Tradenames During the year ended December 31, 2024, two of the funeral homes that we sold had a carrying value of tradenames of $0.2 million, which was included in the loss on sale and recorded in Net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we increased the value of our tradenames by $3.5 million, with $1.3 million allocated to our funeral home segment and $2.2 million allocated to our cemetery segment, related to our acquisition of a business located in Bakersfield, CA, as more fully described in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. As a result of our 2024 and 2023 annual qualitative impairment assessments, we determined that there were factors that would indicate the need to perform additional quantitative impairment tests for certain funeral home businesses. As a result of these additional quantitative impairment tests, we recorded a $0.6 million and a $0.2 million impairment to the tradenames of certain funeral homes during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, as the carrying amount of these tradenames exceeded their fair value. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for a discussion of the methodology used for our indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment test. Internally Developed Software Internally developed software is typically amortized on a straight-line basis over five years. Amortization expense was $0.3 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, and $0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Capitalized Commissions Amortization expense was $0.9 million, $0.8 million and $0.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Prepaid Agreements Not-to-Compete Prepaid agreements not-to-compete are amortized over the term of the respective agreements, generally ranging from one Non-current Prepaid and Other Intangibles Non-current prepaid agreements are related to software licenses that have been prepaid for multiple years. These agreements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective agreements, generally ranging from two to three years. Other intangible assets relate to intellectual property and are amortized on a straight-line basis, typically over three years. Amortization expense was $0.1 million and $37 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The aggregate amortization expense for our capitalized commissions, prepaid not-to-compete agreements, internal-use software and non-current prepaid and other agreements as of December 31, 2024 is as follows (in thousands): Capitalized Commissions Prepaid Agreements Not-to-compete Internally Developed Software Non-current Prepaid and Other Intangibles Years ending December 31, 2025 $ 915 $ 389 $ 1,021 $ 125 2026 849 262 1,209 462 2027 784 142 1,207 424 2028 701 78 1,009 — 2029 591 38 954 — Thereafter 1,151 14 201 — Total amortization expense $ 4,991 $ 923 $ 5,601 $ 1,011

Credit Facility and Acquisition

Credit Facility and Acquisition Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
CREDIT FACILITY AND ACQUISITION DEBT	CREDIT FACILITY AND ACQUISITION DEBT At December 31, 2024, our senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Credit Facility”) was comprised of: (i) a $250.0 million revolving credit facility, including a $15.0 million subfacility for letters of credit and a $10.0 million swingline, and (ii) an accordion or incremental option allowing for future increases in the facility size by an additional amount of up to $75.0 million in the aggregate in the form of increased revolving commitments or incremental term loans. On July 31, 2024, the Company entered into a fourth amendment, (the “Credit Facility Amendment”), to our Credit Facility, with the financial institutions party thereto, as lenders, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent. The Credit Facility Amendment provided, among other things, for (i) the extension of the maturity date of the Credit Facility to July 31, 2029, provided that, if the Senior Notes (as defined in the Credit Facility) have a stated maturity date that is prior to July 31, 2029, then the maturity date shall instead be the date that is 91 days prior to the stated maturity date of the Senior Notes; (ii) the establishment of Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) as a benchmark rate and the removal of BSBY from the Credit Facility, including conforming revisions to certain defined terms under the Credit Facility; (iii) the conversion of each existing BSBY Rate Loan (as defined in the Credit Facility prior to giving effect to the Credit Facility Amendment) to a Term SOFR Loan (as defined in the Credit Facility); (iv) modifications to the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Applicable Fee Rate” to change the applicable rates and pricing levels set forth in each pricing grid; (v) the removal of certain mandatory prepayments arising from the issuance of either Equity Interests or Debt (as both are defined by the Credit Facility); and (vi) modifications to the permitted investments covenant, relating to the Company’s ability to make certain acquisitions, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions therein. We incurred $0.8 million in transactions costs related to the Credit Facility Amendment, which were capitalized and will be amortized over the remaining term of the related debt using the straight-line method. Our obligations under the Credit Facility are unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by the same subsidiaries which guarantee the Senior Notes (as defined in Note 13) and certain of our subsequently acquired or organized domestic subsidiaries (collectively, the “Subsidiary Guarantors”). The Credit Facility contains customary affirmative covenants, including, but not limited to, covenants with respect to the use of proceeds, payment of taxes and other obligations, continuation of the Company’s business and the maintenance of existing rights and privileges, the maintenance of property and insurance, among others. In addition, the Credit Facility also contains customary negative covenants, including, but not limited to, covenants that restrict (subject to certain exceptions) the ability of the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantors to incur indebtedness, grant liens, make investments, engage in mergers and acquisitions, and pay dividends and other restricted payments, and certain financial maintenance covenants. At December 31, 2024, we were subject to the following financial covenants under our Credit Facility: (A) a Total Leverage Ratio not to exceed 5.00 to 1.00 and (B) a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Facility) of not less than 1.20 to 1.00 as of the end of any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters. These financial maintenance covenants are calculated for the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. We were in compliance with all of the covenants contained in our Credit Facility at December 31, 2024. Our Credit Facility and acquisition debt consisted of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Credit Facility $ 137,000 $ 179,100 Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $2,947 and $2,478, respectively (1,618) (1,306) Total Credit Facility $ 135,382 $ 177,794 Acquisition debt $ 5,466 $ 5,998 Less: current portion (571) (537) Total acquisition debt, net of current portion $ 4,895 $ 5,461 At December 31, 2024, we had outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility of $137.0 million. We also had one letter of credit for $2.2 million under the Credit Facility. The letter of credit will expire on November 25, 2025 and is expected to automatically renew annually and secures our obligations under our various self-insured policies. At December 31, 2024, we had $110.8 million of availability under the Credit Facility. Outstanding borrowings under our Credit Facility bear interest at a prime rate or the SOFR rate, plus an applicable margin based on our leverage ratio. At December 31, 2024, the prime rate margin was equivalent to 1.50% and the SOFR term margin was 2.50%. The weighted average interest rate on our Credit Facility was 8.4% and 8.6% for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We have no material assets or operations independent of the Subsidiary Guarantors, as all of our assets and operations are held and conducted by the Subsidiary Guarantors. Additionally, we do not currently have any significant restrictions on our ability to receive dividends or loans from any Subsidiary Guarantors. The interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs related to our Credit Facility are as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Credit Facility interest expense $ 13,390 $ 17,251 $ 7,105 Credit Facility amortization of debt issuance costs 469 552 412 Acquisition debt consists of deferred purchase price and promissory notes payable to sellers. A majority of the deferred purchase price and notes bear no interest and are discounted at imputed interest rates ranging from 6.5% to 7.3%. Original maturities typically range from nine The imputed interest expense related to our acquisition debt is as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Acquisition debt imputed interest expense $ 406 $ 291 $ 311 The aggregate maturities of our Credit Facility and acquisition debt for the next five years subsequent to December 31, 2024 and thereafter, excluding debt issuance costs, are as follows (in thousands): Credit Facility Acquisition Debt Years ending December 31, 2025 $ — $ 938 2026 — 491 2027 — 491 2028 — 491 2029 137,000 491 Thereafter — 5,438 Total Credit Facility and acquisition debt $ 137,000 $ 8,340 Less: Interest — (2,874) Present value of Credit Facility and acquisition debt $ 137,000 $ 5,466

Senior Notes (Notes)

Senior Notes (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
SENIOR NOTES	SENIOR NOTES At December 31, 2024, we had $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.25% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Senior Notes”) and related guarantees by the Subsidiary Guarantors, which were issued in a private offering under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act. The Senior Notes were issued under an indenture, dated as of May 13, 2021 (the “Indenture”), among the Company, the Subsidiary Guarantors and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (“Collateral Trustee”). The Senior Notes are unsecured, senior obligations and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis, jointly and severally by each of the Subsidiary Guarantors. The Senior Notes mature on May 15, 2029, unless earlier redeemed or purchased and bear interest at 4.25% per year, which is payable semi-annually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning on November 15, 2021. We may redeem the Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at the redemption price of 102.13% on or after May 15, 2024, 101.06% on or after May 15, 2025 and 100% on or after May 15, 2026, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date. If a “change of control” occurs, holders of the Senior Notes will have the option to require us to purchase for cash all or a portion of their Senior Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, if we make certain asset sales and do not reinvest the proceeds thereof or use such proceeds to repay certain debt, we will be required to use the proceeds of such asset sales to make an offer to purchase the Senior Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Indenture contains restrictive covenants limiting our ability and our Restricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the Indenture) to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness or issue certain preferred shares, create liens on certain assets to secure debt, pay dividends or make other equity distributions, purchase or redeem capital stock, make certain investments, sell assets, agree to certain restrictions on the ability of Restricted Subsidiaries to make payments to us, consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all assets, or engage in transactions with affiliates. The Indenture also contains customary events of default. The debt discount and the debt issuance costs are being amortized using the effective interest method over the remaining term of 53 months of the Senior Notes. The effective interest rate on the unamortized debt discount and the unamortized debt issuance costs for the Senior Notes for both the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was 4.42% and 4.30%, respectively. The carrying value of our Senior Notes is reflected on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Long-term liabilities: Principal amount $ 400,000 $ 400,000 Debt discount, net of accumulated amortization of $1,848 and $1,309, respectively (2,652) (3,191) Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $526 and $373, respectively (751) (904) Carrying value of the Senior Notes $ 396,597 $ 395,905 The fair value of the Senior Notes, which are Level 2 measurements, was $364.4 million at December 31, 2024. The interest expense and amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs related to our Senior Notes are as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Senior Notes interest expense $ 17,000 $ 17,000 $ 16,980 Senior Notes amortization of debt discount 539 515 493 Senior Notes amortization of debt issuance costs 153 147 140 The aggregate maturities of our Senior Notes for the next five years subsequent to December 31, 2024 and thereafter are as follows (in thousands): Principal Maturity Discount Amortization Carrying Value Years ending December 31, 2025 $ — $ (563) $ (563) 2026 — (588) (588) 2027 — (615) (615) 2028 — (642) (642) 2029 400,000 (244) 399,756 Thereafter — — — Total $ 400,000 $ (2,652) $ 397,348

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]
LEASES	LEASES Our lease obligations consist of operating and finance leases related to real estate, vehicles and equipment. The components of lease cost are as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, Income Statement Classification 2024 2023 2022 Operating lease cost Facilities and grounds expense (1) $ 3,998 $ 3,526 $ 3,375 Short-term lease cost Facilities and grounds expense (1) 232 372 329 Variable lease cost Facilities and grounds expense (1) 380 234 324 Finance lease cost: Depreciation of leased assets Depreciation and amortization (2) $ 511 $ 541 $ 438 Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense 506 500 442 Total finance lease cost 1,017 1,041 880 Total lease cost $ 5,627 $ 5,173 $ 4,908 (1) Facilities and grounds expense is included within Cost of service and General, administrative and other on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. (2) Depreciation and amortization expense is included within Field depreciation expense and General, administrative and other on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Supplemental cash flow information related to our leases is as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Cash paid for operating leases included in operating activities $ 4,325 $ 3,779 $ 3,671 Cash paid for finance leases included in financing activities 1,083 1,153 868 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new leases are as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $ 1,224 $ 1,243 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities 1,027 1,896 Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows (in thousands): Lease Type Balance Sheet Classification December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Operating lease right-of-use assets Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 14,953 $ 16,295 Finance lease right-of-use assets Property, plant and equipment, net 8,564 8,249 Accumulated depreciation Property, plant and equipment, net (3,214) (3,059) Finance lease right-of-use assets, net $ 5,350 $ 5,190 Operating lease current liabilities Current portion of operating lease obligations $ 2,810 $ 2,713 Finance lease current liabilities Current portion of finance lease obligations 533 592 Total current lease liabilities $ 3,343 $ 3,305 Operating lease non-current liabilities Obligations under operating leases, net of current portion $ 14,035 $ 15,797 Finance lease non-current liabilities Obligations under finance leases, net of current portion 6,045 5,831 Total non-current lease liabilities $ 20,080 $ 21,628 Total lease liabilities $ 23,423 $ 24,933 The average lease terms and discount rates at December 31, 2024 are as follows: Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases 7.1 8.1 % Finance leases 13.0 8.1 % The aggregate future lease payments for non-cancelable operating and finance leases at December 31, 2024 are as follows (in thousands): Operating Finance Lease payments due: 2025 $ 4,069 $ 1,063 2026 3,933 1,072 2027 3,690 1,073 2028 3,363 822 2029 2,970 745 Thereafter 3,906 6,294 Total lease payments $ 21,931 $ 11,069 Less: Interest (5,086) (4,491) Present value of lease liabilities $ 16,845 $ 6,578 At
LEASES	LEASES Our lease obligations consist of operating and finance leases related to real estate, vehicles and equipment. The components of lease cost are as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, Income Statement Classification 2024 2023 2022 Operating lease cost Facilities and grounds expense (1) $ 3,998 $ 3,526 $ 3,375 Short-term lease cost Facilities and grounds expense (1) 232 372 329 Variable lease cost Facilities and grounds expense (1) 380 234 324 Finance lease cost: Depreciation of leased assets Depreciation and amortization (2) $ 511 $ 541 $ 438 Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense 506 500 442 Total finance lease cost 1,017 1,041 880 Total lease cost $ 5,627 $ 5,173 $ 4,908 (1) Facilities and grounds expense is included within Cost of service and General, administrative and other on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. (2) Depreciation and amortization expense is included within Field depreciation expense and General, administrative and other on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Supplemental cash flow information related to our leases is as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Cash paid for operating leases included in operating activities $ 4,325 $ 3,779 $ 3,671 Cash paid for finance leases included in financing activities 1,083 1,153 868 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new leases are as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $ 1,224 $ 1,243 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities 1,027 1,896 Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows (in thousands): Lease Type Balance Sheet Classification December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Operating lease right-of-use assets Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 14,953 $ 16,295 Finance lease right-of-use assets Property, plant and equipment, net 8,564 8,249 Accumulated depreciation Property, plant and equipment, net (3,214) (3,059) Finance lease right-of-use assets, net $ 5,350 $ 5,190 Operating lease current liabilities Current portion of operating lease obligations $ 2,810 $ 2,713 Finance lease current liabilities Current portion of finance lease obligations 533 592 Total current lease liabilities $ 3,343 $ 3,305 Operating lease non-current liabilities Obligations under operating leases, net of current portion $ 14,035 $ 15,797 Finance lease non-current liabilities Obligations under finance leases, net of current portion 6,045 5,831 Total non-current lease liabilities $ 20,080 $ 21,628 Total lease liabilities $ 23,423 $ 24,933 The average lease terms and discount rates at December 31, 2024 are as follows: Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases 7.1 8.1 % Finance leases 13.0 8.1 % The aggregate future lease payments for non-cancelable operating and finance leases at December 31, 2024 are as follows (in thousands): Operating Finance Lease payments due: 2025 $ 4,069 $ 1,063 2026 3,933 1,072 2027 3,690 1,073 2028 3,363 822 2029 2,970 745 Thereafter 3,906 6,294 Total lease payments $ 21,931 $ 11,069 Less: Interest (5,086) (4,491) Present value of lease liabilities $ 16,845 $ 6,578 At December 31, 2024, we had no significant operating or finance leases that had not yet commenced.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Non-Compete, Consulting and Employment Agreements We have various non-compete agreements with former owners and employees. These agreements are generally for one We have various consulting agreements with former owners of businesses we have acquired. Payments for such agreements are generally not made in advance. These agreements are generally for one We have employment agreements with our executive officers. These agreements are generally for two At December 31, 2024, the maximum estimated future cash commitments under these agreements with remaining commitment terms, and with original terms of more than one year, are as follows (in thousands): Non-Compete Consulting (1) Employment (1) Total Years ending December 31, 2025 $ 1,926 $ 1,265 $ 5,560 $ 8,751 2026 1,309 671 4,464 6,444 2027 866 310 — 1,176 2028 380 140 — 520 2029 248 20 — 268 Thereafter 509 55 — 564 Total $ 5,238 $ 2,461 $ 10,024 $ 17,723 (1) In connection with Mr. Payne’s transition from Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors to serving as a special advisor to the Board of Directors, his employment agreement with the Company was terminated and he entered into a transition agreement, effective February 22, 2024. Defined Contribution Plan We sponsor a defined contribution plan, a 401K plan, for the benefit of our employees. Matching contributions and plan administrative expenses totaled $2.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, and $2.8 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. We do not offer any post-retirement or post-employment benefits. Litigation We are a party to various litigation matters and proceedings. For each of our outstanding legal matters, we evaluate the merits of the case, our exposure to the matter, possible legal or settlement strategies, and the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome. If we determine that an unfavorable outcome is probable and can be reasonably estimated, we establish the necessary accruals. We hold certain insurance policies that may reduce cash outflows with respect to an adverse outcome of certain of these litigation matters. Denning v. Carriage Services, Inc., et al., Superior Court of California, Ventura County, Case No. 2024 CU OE 028098. On July 29, 2024, a wage and hour class action was filed against the Company and several of its subsidiaries. Plaintiff, a former employee, seeks monetary damages on behalf of herself and other similarly situated current and former non-exempt employees as the putative class for the alleged failure to pay legally mandated compensation and reimbursement expenses. As of December 31, 2024, we are unable to reasonably estimate the possible loss or ranges of loss, if any. The prospective class has not been certified by a court of competent jurisdiction and the Company intends to vigorously defend itself in all respects. Frost v. Rolling Hills Memorial Park , Superior Court of California, Contra Costa County, Case No. C24-02653. On October 4, 2024, a consumer class action was filed against the Company’s subsidiary, Rolling Hills Memorial Park. Plaintiff, an owner of an interment right and purchaser of merchandise and services from Rolling Hills Memorial Park, seeks monetary damages on behalf of herself and other similarly situated current and former consumers and owners of interment rights as the putative class for the alleged failure to properly set cemetery merchandise and maintain the perpetual care cemetery. As of December 31, 2024, we are unable to reasonably estimate the possible loss or ranges of loss, if any. The prospective class has not been certified by a court of competent jurisdiction and the Company intends to vigorously defend itself in all respects.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states. The provision for income taxes consisted of the following (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Current: U.S. federal provision $ 13,902 $ 7,862 $ 9,490 State provision 3,923 1,847 3,287 Total current provision $ 17,825 $ 9,709 $ 12,777 Deferred: U.S. federal (benefit) provision $ (1,338) $ 2,117 $ 1,723 State provision 640 1,190 1,313 Total deferred (benefit) provision $ (698) $ 3,307 $ 3,036 Total income tax provision $ 17,127 $ 13,016 $ 15,813 A reconciliation of income taxes calculated at the U.S. federal statutory rate to those reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Operations is as follows (dollars in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Federal statutory rate $ 10,517 21.0 % $ 9,750 21.0 % $ 12,000 21.0 % Effect of state income taxes, net of federal benefit 3,656 7.3 2,421 5.2 3,630 6.3 Effect of 162(m) officer's compensation limitation 1,717 3.4 — — — — Effect of non-deductible expenses and other, net 1,019 2.0 864 1.8 59 0.1 Effect of divestitures and impairment of businesses 219 0.5 — — 138 0.2 Change in valuation allowance, net of federal benefit (1) — (19) — (14) — Total $ 17,127 34.2 % $ 13,016 28.0 % $ 15,813 27.6 % The tax effects of temporary differences from total operations that give rise to significant deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Deferred income tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwards $ 483 $ 694 Interest expense limitation 7,350 6,981 Tax credit carryforwards 51 63 State depreciation 1,096 1,310 Accrued and other liabilities 9,787 6,707 Amortization of non-compete agreements 875 855 Preneed assets, net 312 — Lease liabilities 4,135 4,347 Total deferred income tax assets 24,089 20,957 Less: valuation allowance (156) (156) Total deferred income tax assets $ 23,933 $ 20,801 Deferred income tax liabilities: Depreciation and amortization $ (69,730) $ (66,863) Preneed liabilities — (1,070) Right-of-use assets (3,670) (3,806) Prepaid assets and other (1,962) (1,189) Total deferred income tax liabilities (75,362) (72,928) Total net deferred tax liabilities $ (51,429) $ (52,127) Our deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with related valuation allowances, are classified as non-current on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2024 and 2023. We record a valuation allowance to reflect the estimated amount of deferred tax assets for which realization is uncertain. Management reviews the valuation allowance at the end of each quarter and makes adjustments if it is determined that it is more-likely-than not that the tax benefits will be realized. We recognized an immaterial net decrease in our valuation allowance during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. For state reporting purposes, we have $10.1 million of net operating loss carryforwards that will expire between 2025 and 2043, if not utilized. Based on management’s assessment of the various state net operating losses, it was determined that it is more-likely-than not that we will be able to realize tax benefits on some portion of the amount of the state losses. The valuation allowance at December 31, 2024 was attributable to the deferred tax asset related to a portion of the state operating losses. We analyze tax benefits for uncertain tax positions and how they are to be recognized, measured, and derecognized in financial statements; provide certain disclosures of uncertain tax matters; and specify how reserves for uncertain tax positions should be classified on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The deferred tax assets recognized for those net operating losses ( “ NOLs ”) are presented net of these unrecognized tax benefits. At December 31, 2024, the Company’s unrecognized tax benefit (“UTB”) reserve for uncertain tax positions primarily relates to the uncertainty of receiving audit protection for revenue recognition of cemetery property for the benefit derived from carrying back losses generated in 2018 to tax years with a higher effective tax rate than the current 21.0% rate. Our UTB reserve for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was $3.5 million and $3.4 million, respectively. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Unrecognized tax benefit at beginning of year $ 3,382 $ 3,294 $ 3,761 Gross decreases - tax positions in prior period — — (533) Gross increases - tax positions in prior period — 88 66 Gross increases - tax positions in current period 89 — — Unrecognized tax benefit at end of year $ 3,471 $ 3,382 $ 3,294 At December 31, 2024, we expect that the $3.5 million of UTB will be recognized in the next twelve months. We accrued interest of $0.1 million during 2024 and in total, as of December 31, 2024, recognized a liability related to the UTB's noted above for interest of $0.4 million. During 2023, we accrued interest of $0.1 million and in total, as of December 31, 2023, recognized a liability for interest of $0.3 million. In 2017, we filed amended returns for the tax years ending December 31, 2013, 2014, 2015, resulting in $1.9 million in refunds. These amended returns were selected for a limited scope audit. Additionally, losses incurred in the tax years ending December 31, 2018, and 2019 were carried back to the tax years 2015 and 2016, generating refunds exceeding $5.0 million, which require Joint Committee approval. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the refunds for the tax years 2013, 2014, and 2015 were received; however, the Joint Committee review is still pending. At December 31, 2024, Carriage had not received final correspondence from the Internal Revenue Service indicating the completion of the audits.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Share Authorization We are authorized to issue 80,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 per share par value. We had 26,881,355 and 26,627,319 shares issued and 15,253,537 and 14,999,501 shares outstanding, net of 11,627,818 shares held in treasury at par, at December 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively. Stock Based Compensation Plans During the year ended December 31, 2024, we had two stock benefits plans in effect under which stock, restricted stock, stock options and performance awards have been granted or remain outstanding: the Second Amended and Restated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended, the “Amended and Restated 2006 Plan”) and the 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan (as amended, the “2017 Plan”). The Amended and Restated 2006 Plan was terminated upon the approval of the 2017 Plan at the annual stockholders meeting on May 17, 2017. The 2017 Plan expires on May 17, 2027. All stock-based plans are administered by the Compensation Committee appointed by our Board of Directors (the “Board”). At December 31, 2024, we had 2,295,753 shares available to issue under our 2017 Plan. The termination of the Amended and Restated 2006 Plan does not affect the awards previously issued and outstanding. Restricted Stock Restricted stock activity is as follows (in thousands, except shares): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Granted (1) 156,630 $ 3,834 142,020 $ 4,634 — $ — Returned for payroll taxes 16,354 $ 419 1,473 $ 50 4,136 $ 205 Cancelled 55,050 $ 1,623 1,826 $ 61 1,950 $ 63 (1) Restricted stock granted during the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 will vest over a three-year period, if the employee has remained continuously employed by us during the vesting period, at a weighted average stock price of $24.48 and $32.63, respectively. A summary of the number of unvested restricted stock awards and their weighted average grant date fair values during the year ended December 31, 2024 is presented in the table below: Restricted stock awards Shares Weighted Average Unvested at January 1 143,168 $ 32.65 Granted 156,630 $ 24.48 Vested (48,268) $ 32.69 Cancelled (55,050) $ 29.49 Unvested at December 31 196,480 $ 27.01 We recorded stock-based compensation expense, which is included in Regional and unallocated funeral and cemetery costs and General, administrative and other expenses, for restricted stock awards of $2.0 million , $1.4 million and $0.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. At December 31, 2024, we had $5.3 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested restricted stock awards, which are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.9 years. Stock Options Stock option grants and cancellations are as follows (in thousands, except shares): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Granted (1) 370,590 $ 3,830 214,191 $ 2,506 58,500 $ 959 Granted (2) — $ — — $ — 310,000 $ 5,388 Granted (3) — $ — — $ — 12,600 $ 143 Cancelled 532,266 $ 6,311 105,150 $ 1,380 45,590 $ 512 (1) Stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 had a weighted average price of $24.48, $32.69 and $49.48, respectively. The fair value of these options was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The options granted in 2024 and 2023 vest over a three-year period and have a ten-year term. The options granted in 2022 vest over a five-year period and have a ten-year term. These options will vest if the employee has remained continuously employed by us through the vesting period. (2) Stock options granted during the year ended December 31, 2022 had a weighted average price of $49.48. The fair value of these options was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and vest over a seven-year period and have a ten-year term. These options will vest if the employee has remained continuously employed by us through the vesting period. (3) Stock options granted during the year ended December 31, 2022 had a weighted average price of $31.58. The fair value of these options was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and vest over a three-year period and have a ten-year term. These options will vest if the employee has remained continuously employed by us through the vesting period. Additional stock option activity is as follows (in thousands, except shares): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Shares Cash Shares Cash Shares Cash Exercised (1) 97,548 $ 1,439 74,200 N/A 32,196 N/A Returned for option price (2) 28,882 $ 1,113 56,957 $ — 18,797 $ 60 Returned for payroll taxes (3) 4,482 $ 174 5,486 $ 174 2,895 $ 123 (1) Stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 had a weighted average exercise price of $26.12, $23.98 and $25.49, respectively. (2) Represents shares withheld/cash received for the payment of the option price. (3) Represents shares withheld/cash paid for the payment of payroll taxes. Stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. All of the options granted and outstanding under this plan have either a seven The fair value of the options granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model was estimated on the date of grant with the following assumptions: Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 2022 2022 Grant date February 21 February 22 February 23 February 23 September 27 Expected holding period (years) 6.0 4.0 7.0 5.0 4.1 Awards granted 370,590 214,191 310,000 58,500 12,600 Dividend yield 1.79 % 1.38 % 0.91 % 0.91 % 1.43 % Expected volatility 43.59 % 43.68 % 34.35 % 33.18 % 43.68 % Risk-free interest rate 4.31 % 4.27 % 1.98 % 1.89 % 4.29 % Black-Scholes value $10.34 $11.70 $17.38 $16.39 $11.35 The fair value of the options granted using the Monte-Carlo simulation pricing model was estimated on the date of grant with the following assumptions: Year ended December 31, 2022 Awards granted 150,000 Dividend yield 1.15 % Expected volatility 34.08 % Risk-free interest rate 1.29 % A summary of the number of stock options and their weighted average exercise prices during the year ended December 31, 2024 is presented in the table below (shares in thousands): Shares Wtd. Avg. Outstanding at January 1 1,603 $ 35.04 Granted 371 $ 24.48 Exercised (98) $ 26.12 Forfeited or expired (532) $ 36.01 Outstanding at December 31 1,344 $ 32.39 Exercisable at December 31 617 $ 31.54 A summary of the number of stock options and their weighted average grant date fair values during the year ended December 31, 2024 is presented in the table below (shares in thousands): Shares Wtd. Avg. Non-vested at January 1 915 $ 12.77 Granted 371 $ 10.34 Vested or exercised (220) $ 11.71 Forfeited (339) $ 12.43 Non-vested at December 31 727 $ 11.98 A summary of the intrinsic value of stock options exercised and the fair value of stock options vested for the three years ended December 31, 2024 is presented in the table below (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Intrinsic value of options exercised $ 647 $ 538 $ 580 Fair value of stock options vested 5,825 6,003 1,784 The following table further describes our outstanding stock options at December 31, 2024: Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Actual Ranges of Exercise Prices Number Outstanding at 12/31/24 Weighted-Average Weighted-Average Number Exercisable at 12/31/24 Weighted-Average Weighted-Average $18.02 - $18.02 13,333 5.48 $ 18.02 13,333 5.48 $ 18.02 $20.06 - $26.54 593,477 5.39 $ 24.73 272,087 0.96 $ 25.04 $31.58 - $31.58 12,600 7.74 $ 31.58 8,400 7.74 $ 31.58 $32.69 - $49.48 724,675 6.86 $ 38.93 323,020 6.65 $ 37.59 $18.02 - $49.48 1,344,085 6.20 $ 32.39 616,840 4.13 $ 31.54 The aggregate intrinsic value of the outstanding and exercisable stock options were both $12.2 million and $5.8 million, respectively, at December 31, 2024. We had $6.1 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.5 years at December 31, 2024. We recorded stock-based compensation expense, which is included in Regional and unallocated funeral and cemetery costs and General, administrative and other expenses, for stock options $2.5 million, $2.9 million and $2.3 million, for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Performance Awards Performance award activity is as follows (in thousands, except shares): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Granted — $ — — $ — 27,013 $ 1,262 Cancelled 80,276 $ 871 54,229 $ 1,565 30,743 $ 295 A summary of the number of performance awards and their weighted average grant date fair values during the year ended December 31, 2024 is presented in the table below: Performance Awards Shares Weighted Average At January 1 377,807 $ 19.81 Cancelled (80,276) $ 10.85 At December 31 297,531 $ 22.23 The performance awards in the table above are presented at the first predetermined growth target. However, at December 31, 2024, certain performance criteria for the third predetermined growth target were satisfied. Therefore, a total of 415,812 shares of common stock are expected to be awarded to participants under this program. There was no unrecognized compensation cost related to performance awards at December 31, 2024. We recorded stock-based compensation expense, which is included in Regional and unallocated funeral and cemetery costs and General, administrative and other expenses, for performance awards of $1.1 million, $1.6 million and $2.5 million during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Employee Stock Purchase Plan We provide all employees the opportunity to purchase common stock through payroll deductions in our ESPP. Purchases are made quarterly; the price being 85% of the lower of the price on the first day of the plan entry date (beginning of the fiscal year) or the actual date of purchase (end of quarter). ESPP activity is as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Shares Price Shares Price Shares Price ESPP 55,850 $ 21.26 63,372 $ 23.58 52,053 $ 32.38 We recorded stock-based compensation expense, which is included in Regional and unallocated funeral and cemetery costs and General, administrative and other expenses, for our ESPP of $0.4 million, $0.6 million and $0.5 million during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The fair values of the right to purchase shares under the ESPP are estimated at the date of purchase with the four quarterly purchase dates using the following assumptions: Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Dividend yield 1.51 % 1.30 % 0.01 % Expected volatility 41.2 % 53.5 % 30.2 % Risk-free interest rate 5.46%, 5.24%, 5.02%, 4.80% 4.53%, 4.77%, 4.75%,4.72% 0.08%, 0.22%, 0.31%, 0.40% Expected life (years) 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 1.00 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 1.00 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 1.00 Expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility during the previous twelve months of the underlying common stock. The risk-free rate for the quarterly purchase periods is based on the U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the time of purchase. The expected life of the ESPP grants represents the calendar quarters from the beginning of the year to the purchase date (end of each quarter). Common Stock Former Employee Common stock activity is as follows (in thousands, except shares): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Granted (1) — $ — 30,000 $ 826 — $ — Returned for payroll taxes — $ — 1,001 $ 28 — $ — (1) During the year ended December 31, 2023, we issued 30,000 shares of common stock to a former executive at a stock price of $27.54, in accordance with his Separation and Release Agreement pertaining to his resignation from his position as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer effective January 2, 2023. We recorded stock-based compensation expense, which is included in General, administrative and other expenses, for common stock awards of $0.8 million, for the year ended December 31, 2023. Good to Great Incentive Program Common stock issued to certain employees under this incentive program is as follows (in thousands, except shares): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value 31,470 $ 790 8,444 $ 276 27,448 $ 1,358 (1) Common stock granted during the year ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 had a grant date stock price of $25.08, $32.69 and $49.48, respectively. Non-Employee Director and Board Advisor Compensation On April 2, 2024, the Board revised the Director Compensation Policy to provide that each independent director is entitled to a quarterly retainer of $37,500 payable in cash and/or unrestricted shares of our common stock at the end of each quarter. The chair of the Board, so long as he or she is an independent director, and the chair of our Audit Committee shall be entitled to an additional annual retainer of $20,000, payable in quarterly installments of $5,000 each at the end of each quarter, and the chair of our Compensation Committee is entitled to an additional annual retainer of $15,000, payable in quarterly installments of $3,750 each at the end of each quarter, and the chair of our Corporate Governance Committee is entitled to an additional annual retainer of $10,000, payable in quarterly installments of $2,500 at the end of each quarter. Any new independent director will receive upon admission to the Board a grant of $25,000 (in addition to the independent director annual retainer prorated at the time the new director is admitted to the Board) which can be taken in cash or unrestricted shares of our common stock. The number of shares of such common stock will be determined by dividing the cash amount by the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant, which will be the date of admission to the Board. Non-employee director and board advisor common stock activity is as follows (in thousands, except shares): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Board of Directors (1) 16,658 $ 510 15,059 $ 431 11,155 $ 415 Advisor to the Board (1) 647 $ 21 691 $ 20 555 $ 20 (1) Common stock granted during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 had a weighted average price of $30.56, $28.60 and $37.14, respectively. We recorded compensation expense, which is included in General, administrative and other expenses, related to annual retainers, including the value of stock granted to non-employee Directors and an advisor to our Board, of $1.3 million, $0.8 million and $0.7 million, during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Cash Dividends Our Board declared the following dividends payable on the dates below (in thousands, except per share amounts): 2024 Per Share Dollar Value March 1st $ 0.1125 $ 1,686 June 1st $ 0.1125 $ 1,704 September 1st $ 0.1125 $ 1,708 December 1st $ 0.1125 $ 1,709 2023 Per Share Dollar Value March 1st $ 0.1125 $ 1,661 June 1st $ 0.1125 $ 1,679 September 1st $ 0.1125 $ 1,683 December 1st $ 0.1125 $ 1,685

Share Repurchase Program

Share Repurchase Program	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract]
Share Repurchase Program	SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM Subject to market conditions, normal trading restrictions and satisfying certain financial covenants in our Credit Facility, and in the Indenture governing our Senior Notes, we may make purchases in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions under our Board authorized share repurchase program, in accordance with Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). On February 23, 2022, our Board authorized an increase in our share repurchase program to permit us to purchase up to an additional $75.0 million under our share repurchase program, in addition to amounts previously authorized and outstanding in accordance with Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act, which totaled up to $265.0 million in share repurchase authorizations. Share repurchase activity is as follows (dollar value in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Number of Shares Repurchased — — 695,496 Average Price Paid Per Share $ — $ — $ 49.22 Dollar Value of Shares Repurchased $ — $ — $ 34,234 Our shares were purchased in the open market at times and in amounts as management determined appropriate based on factors such as market conditions, legal requirements and other business considerations. Shares purchased pursuant to the repurchase program are currently held as treasury stock. At December 31, 2024, our share repurchase program had $48.9 million authorized for repurchases.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	EARNINGS PER SHARE Share-based awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid, are participating securities and included in the computation of both basic and diluted earnings per share. Our grants of stock awards to our employees are considered participating securities and we have prepared our earnings per share calculations to exclude earnings allocated to unvested restricted stock awards, using the two-class method, in the basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding calculation. The following table sets forth the computation of the basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share: Net income $ 32,953 $ 33,413 $ 41,381 Less: Earnings allocated to unvested restricted stock (432) (306) (26) Income attributable to common stockholders $ 32,521 $ 33,107 $ 41,355 Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings per common share – weighted average shares outstanding 14,971 14,803 14,857 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options 56 55 183 Performance awards 416 597 670 Denominator for diluted earnings per common share – weighted average shares outstanding 15,443 15,455 15,710 Basic earnings per common share: $ 2.17 $ 2.24 $ 2.78 Diluted earnings per common share: $ 2.10 $ 2.14 $ 2.63 Stock options excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the inclusion of such stock options would result in an antidilutive effect are as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Antidilutive stock options 1,143 1,208 311 Our performance awards are considered to be contingently issuable shares because their issuance is contingent upon the satisfaction of certain performance and service conditions. At December 31, 2024, we had satisfied certain performance criteria for the first, second and third predetermined growth targets of our performance awards to be considered outstanding. Therefore, we included these awards in the computation of diluted earnings per share as of the beginning of the reporting period.

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT REPORTING	SEGMENT REPORTING Our Chief Operating Decision Maker (the “CODM”), who is the Chief Executive Officer, utilizes segment operating income (loss) for resource allocation across segments, particularly during the annual budgeting and forecasting processes. The CODM examines variances on a monthly basis to make informed decisions regarding capital and personnel distribution among segments. Additionally, the CODM employs segment gross profit for product pricing evaluation and uses segment adjusted operating profit to assess each segment’s performance by comparing results and return on assets against expected outcomes. The tables below present revenue, disaggregated by major source for each of our reportable segments, as well as, significant segment expenses, other segment expenses, operating income (loss), depreciation and amortization, interest expense, income (loss) before income taxes, income tax expense (benefit), total assets, long-lived assets, goodwill, capital expenditures and number of operating locations by segment as follows, (in thousands, except number of operating locations) for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively: Year Ended, December 31, 2024 Funeral Cemetery Corporate Total Revenue Services $ 163,696 $ 19,355 $ — $ 183,051 Merchandise 81,036 17,482 — 98,518 Cemetery property — 88,414 — 88,414 Other revenue 18,382 15,833 — 34,215 Total revenue 263,114 141,084 — 404,198 Less: (1) Salaries, benefits and commission expenses 69,552 37,958 — 107,510 Cost of merchandise 27,831 8,058 — 35,889 Allocated overhead costs (2) 13,135 4,883 — 18,018 Facilities and grounds expenses 10,561 6,527 — 17,088 General and administrative expenses (3) 10,324 3,616 — 13,940 Other segment expenses (4) 47,454 23,459 59,041 129,954 Operating income (loss) $ 84,257 $ 56,583 $ (59,041) $ 81,799 Depreciation and amortization $ 11,736 $ 10,161 $ 993 $ 22,890 Interest expense $ 947 $ 27 $ 31,101 $ 32,075 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 83,945 $ 56,933 $ (90,798) $ 50,080 Income tax expense (benefit) $ 28,709 $ 19,471 $ (31,053) $ 17,127 Total assets $ 781,006 $ 477,487 $ 21,087 $ 1,279,580 Long-lived assets $ 628,681 $ 207,427 $ 10,232 $ 846,340 Goodwill $ 356,869 $ 57,990 $ — $ 414,859 Capital expenditures $ 5,724 $ 8,814 $ 1,560 $ 16,098 Number of operating locations at year end 162 31 — 193 (1) The significant expense categories and amounts align with the segment-level information that is regularly provided to the CODM. (2) Allocated overhead costs include: property insurance costs, property tax expenses and corporate overhead fees allocated to the field, such as information technology, human resources, legal and finance. (3) General and administrative expenses include: professional services, travel and meals expenses, computer software expenses and office supplies. (4) The Corporate segment's other segment expenses primarily include general, administrative and other expenses, net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges and amortization and depreciation expenses. The Funeral and Cemetery segment's other segment expenses primarily include transportation costs, other funeral costs, non-payroll related promotional costs, net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges and amortization and depreciation expenses. Year Ended, December 31, 2023 Funeral Cemetery Corporate Total Revenue Services $ 163,600 $ 18,566 $ — $ 182,166 Merchandise 85,795 16,385 — 102,180 Cemetery property — 67,310 — 67,310 Other revenue 15,381 15,483 — 30,864 Total revenue 264,776 117,744 — 382,520 Less: (1) Salaries, benefits and commission expenses 72,210 33,962 — 106,172 Cost of merchandise 29,387 7,445 — 36,832 Allocated overhead costs (2) 12,767 4,147 — 16,914 Facilities and grounds expenses 10,063 5,578 — 15,641 General and administrative expenses (3) 10,301 3,253 — 13,554 Other segment expenses (4) 48,742 21,436 42,250 112,428 Operating income (loss) $ 81,306 $ 41,923 $ (42,250) $ 80,979 Depreciation and amortization $ 12,197 $ 8,008 $ 912 $ 21,117 Interest expense $ 783 $ 8 $ 35,475 $ 36,266 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 82,453 $ 42,208 $ (78,232) $ 46,429 Income tax expense (benefit) $ 23,115 $ 11,833 $ (21,932) $ 13,016 Total assets $ 802,368 $ 448,018 $ 17,666 $ 1,268,052 Long-lived assets $ 648,253 $ 209,401 $ 5,732 $ 863,386 Goodwill $ 364,639 $ 59,004 $ — $ 423,643 Capital expenditures $ 7,483 $ 10,061 $ 495 $ 18,039 Number of operating locations at year end 171 32 — 203 (1) The significant expense categories and amounts align with the segment-level information that is regularly provided to the CODM. (2) Allocated overhead costs include: property insurance costs, property tax expenses and corporate overhead fees allocated to the field, such as information technology, human resources, legal and finance. (3) General and administrative expenses include: professional services, travel and meals expenses, computer software expenses and office supplies. (4) The Corporate segment's other segment expenses primarily include general, administrative and other expenses, net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges and amortization and depreciation expenses. The Funeral and Cemetery segment's other segment expenses primarily include transportation costs, other funeral costs, non-payroll related promotional costs, net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges and amortization and depreciation expenses. Year Ended December 31, 2022 Funeral Cemetery Corporate Total Revenue Services $ 163,904 $ 17,367 $ — $ 181,271 Merchandise 89,052 14,307 — 103,359 Cemetery property — 58,611 — 58,611 Other revenue 13,947 12,986 — 26,933 Total revenue 266,903 103,271 — 370,174 Less: (1) Salaries, benefits and commission expenses 70,142 28,940 — 99,082 Cost of merchandise 29,944 6,483 — 36,427 Allocated overhead costs (2) 11,648 3,511 — 15,159 Facilities and grounds expenses 9,919 5,268 — 15,187 General and administrative expenses (3) 9,530 2,787 — 12,317 Other segment expenses (4) 53,640 21,187 37,449 112,276 Operating income (loss) $ 82,080 $ 35,095 $ (37,449) $ 79,726 Depreciation and amortization $ 11,591 $ 7,584 $ 624 $ 19,799 Interest expense $ 753 $ — $ 25,142 $ 25,895 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 85,196 $ 35,126 $ (63,128) $ 57,194 Income tax expense (benefit) $ 23,555 $ 9,712 $ (17,454) $ 15,813 Total assets $ 779,500 $ 396,389 $ 17,061 $ 1,192,950 Long-lived assets $ 630,599 $ 190,226 $ 4,518 $ 825,343 Goodwill $ 355,654 $ 54,483 $ — $ 410,137 Capital expenditures $ 14,917 $ 10,566 $ 598 $ 26,081 Number of operating locations at year end 171 32 — 203 (1) The significant expense categories and amounts align with the segment-level information that is regularly provided to the CODM. (2) Allocated overhead costs include: property insurance costs, property tax expenses and corporate overhead fees allocated to the field, such as information technology, human resources, legal and finance. (3) General and administrative expenses include: professional services, travel and meals expenses, computer software expenses and office supplies. (4) The Corporate segment's other segment expenses primarily include general, administrative and other expenses, net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges and amortization and depreciation expenses. The Funeral and Cemetery segment's other segment expenses primarily include transportation costs, other funeral costs, non-payroll related promotional costs, net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges and amortization and depreciation expenses.

Supplementary Data

Supplementary Data	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Supplemental Income Statement Elements [Abstract]
SUPPLEMENTARY DATA	SUPPLEMENTARY DATA Balance Sheets The following table presents the detail of certain balance sheet accounts (in thousands): December 31, 2024 2023 Prepaid and other current assets: Prepaid expenses $ 3,987 $ 3,779 Federal income tax receivable — 454 State income tax receivable — 421 Other current assets 136 137 Total prepaid and other current assets $ 4,123 $ 4,791 Current portion of debt and lease obligations: Acquisition debt $ 571 $ 537 Finance lease obligations 533 592 Operating lease obligations 2,810 2,713 Total current portion of debt and lease obligations $ 3,914 $ 3,842 Accrued and other liabilities: Incentive compensation $ 12,860 $ 13,156 Salaries and wages 4,867 2,285 Insurance 3,584 3,017 Unrecognized tax benefit 3,471 3,382 Vacation 2,803 3,647 Ad valorem taxes 2,314 2,395 Interest 2,288 2,409 Perpetual care trust payable 2,143 1,358 Employee meetings and award trips 1,550 1,185 Commissions 1,218 1,144 Income tax payable 208 — Other accrued liabilities 1,300 1,384 Total accrued and other liabilities, including HFS 38,606 35,362 Less: Held for sale (146) — Total accrued and other liabilities $ 38,460 $ 35,362 Other long-term liabilities: Incentive compensation $ 996 $ 1,855 Other long-term liabilities 183 — Total other long-term liabilities $ 1,179 $ 1,855

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION	SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION The following information is supplemental disclosure for the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Cash paid for interest and financing costs $ 30,629 $ 34,682 $ 24,456 Cash paid for taxes 16,654 10,448 9,713 Land purchased in exchange for debt — 2,550 —

Valuation and Qualifying Accoun

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure	CARRIAGE SERVICES, INC. SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (in thousands) Description Balance at beginning of year Charged to costs and expenses Deduction Balance at end of year Year ended December 31, 2022: Employee severance accruals $ 641 $ 1,880 $ 1,361 $ 1,160 Valuation allowance of the deferred tax asset 198 — 17 181 Year ended December 31, 2023: Employee severance accruals $ 1,160 $ 186 $ 799 $ 547 Valuation allowance of the deferred tax asset 181 — 25 156 Year Ended December 31, 2024: Employee severance accruals $ 547 $ 6,207 $ 4,233 $ 2,521 Valuation allowance of the deferred tax asset 156 — — 156

Pay vs Performance Disclosure

Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net income	$ 32,953	$ 33,413	$ 41,381

Insider Trading Arrangements

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 shares	Dec. 31, 2024 shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Steven D. Metzger [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement		On November 25, 2024, Steven D. Metzger, President and Secretary, entered into a stock trading plan designed to comply with Rule 10b5-1 (as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act ) and satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c), which is scheduled to expire no later than January 30, 2026 (“Mr. Metzger’s Plan”). Mr. Metzger’s Plan provides for sales of Company securities as part of his long-term asset diversification, tax, estate and financial planning strategy, and is in accordance with the Company’s Insider Trading & Anti-Hedging Policy. Under the terms of the Mr. Metzger’s Plan, Mr. Metzger will sell shares of the Company’s common stock on the open market in varying increments with a limit order of $40 per share beginning on March 6, 2025, and continuing through January 30, 2026. Up to 11,001 shares may be sold under the terms of Mr. Metzger’s Plan. Any transactions under Mr. Metzger’s Plan will be disclosed publicly through Form 144 and Form 4 filings with the SEC to the extent required by applicable law.
Name	Steven D. Metzger
Title	President and Secretary
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	true
Adoption Date	November 25, 2024
Expiration Date	January 30, 2026
Arrangement Duration	431 days
Aggregate Available	11,001	11,001
Carlos R. Quezada [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement		On December 27, 2024, Carlos R. Quezada, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board, entered into a stock trading plan designed to comply with Rule 10b5-1 and intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of defense of Rule 10b5-1(c), which is scheduled to expire no later than January 30, 2026 (“Mr. Quezada’s Plan”). Mr. Quezada’s Plan provides for sales of Company securities as part of his long-term asset diversification, tax, estate and financial planning strategy, and is in accordance with the Company’s Insider Trading & Anti-Hedging Policy. Under the terms of the Mr. Quezada’s Plan, Mr. Quezada will sell shares of the Company’s common stock on the open market in varying increments with a limit order of $40 per share beginning on March 31, 2025, and continuing through January 30, 2026. Up to 17,357 shares may be sold under the terms of Mr. Quezada’s Plan. Any transactions under Mr. Quezada’s Plan will be disclosed publicly through Form 144 and Form 4 filings with the SEC to the extent required by applicable law.
Name	Carlos R. Quezada
Title	Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	true
Adoption Date	December 27, 2024
Expiration Date	January 30, 2026
Arrangement Duration	399 days
Aggregate Available	17,357	17,357

Insider Trading Policies and Pr

Insider Trading Policies and Procedures	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted	true

Cybersecurity Risk Management a

Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]	The Company’s cybersecurity program is designed to secure the continuity of operations and protect the privacy of company, employee and customer data. Our approach to managing cybersecurity risk and safeguarding information across our organization embeds data protection and cybersecurity risk management throughout our enterprise and daily operations. Our team maintains processes for identifying, assessing and managing material risks, including such risks from cybersecurity threats, and such processes are integrated into our overall risk management approach. Our team regularly reviews significant risks to our Company, including significant cybersecurity risks and the potential for future cybersecurity incidences. Through these reviews, we discuss the identified risks, describe the likelihood of occurrence and assess its potential impact, including the materiality thereof. As part of this exercise, mitigating measures are planned and implemented into action as necessary. As an additional feature of our cybersecurity risk management process, we have engaged an external third-party service provider to support our cybersecurity team, continuously monitoring and identifying potential threats with the ability to take immediate mitigation actions when required. In addition to these services, we conduct periodic network penetration tests conducted by an independent third-party. We undertake to align our cybersecurity approach, which encompasses both enterprise security and operational security, along with the standards of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework. We maintain continuous cyber threat-detection systems and have established an incident response plan, which contains playbooks for addressing and recovering from potential material cyberattacks and breaches of data security. We also have controls in place to ensure any third-party access to our internal systems adhere to internal cybersecurity safeguards, as well as firewalling any access from such third-parties, including service providers, through a secure virtualization layer. In addition to security measures for third-party service providers, we require periodic training covering cybersecurity and information management and conduct regular cybersecurity awareness campaigns. Except with respect to our previously disclosed ransomware attack to our information technology system in January 2021, which we determined, based on our assessment of the information known to us, did not have, nor do we expect it will have, a material impact on our business, operations or financial results, we are not aware of any cybersecurity incident that has had or is reasonably likely to have a material impact on our business operations. Given the rapid evolution of cyber-related attack techniques, cybersecurity risks associated with our information technology systems and the systems of our vendors continue to grow. Notwithstanding our cybersecurity management processes, a future cybersecurity incident could have a material adverse effect on our business or on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors - General Risks – Information Technology and Internal Controls - We rely significantly on information technology and any failure, inadequacy, interruption or security lapse of that technology, including any cybersecurity incidents could harm our ability to operate our business effectively.”
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag]	true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block]	The Company’s cybersecurity program is designed to secure the continuity of operations and protect the privacy of company, employee and customer data. Our approach to managing cybersecurity risk and safeguarding information across our organization embeds data protection and cybersecurity risk management throughout our enterprise and daily operations. Our team maintains processes for identifying, assessing and managing material risks, including such risks from cybersecurity threats, and such processes are integrated into our overall risk management approach. Our team regularly reviews significant risks to our Company, including significant cybersecurity risks and the potential for future cybersecurity incidences.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag]	true
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag]	true
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag]	false
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block]	We involve multiple levels of oversight as a part of our approach to cybersecurity risk management. Our Board oversees and regularly reviews risks to our Company, including cybersecurity, along with related policies and procedures. These reviews include updates from our management team and periodic executive sessions with our Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) covering cybersecurity matters, such as developments to our program, key risk indicators, emerging risks, and identified incidents. In addition, our CIO, who has more than 25 years of industry experience and over 15 years of experience in designing and implementing cyber threat detection and mitigation strategies that adhere to NIST and ISO 27001 standards, along with the development, training and controls of effective enterprise cybersecurity programs. Additionally, our CIO oversees the implementation and compliance of our cybersecurity program and mitigation of information security related risks. Such oversight includes: (i) reviewing our enterprise risk register; (ii) maintaining adequate processes to manage the identified risks under our cybersecurity program; (iii) regularly analyzing logs of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities; and (iv) overseeing prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation efforts in general, including the development and maintenance of the above-mentioned incident response plan. We also maintain an experienced information technology team at the employee level that supports our CIO in implementing our cybersecurity program and internal reporting, security and mitigation functions.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]	We involve multiple levels of oversight as a part of our approach to cybersecurity risk management. Our Board oversees and regularly reviews risks to our Company, including cybersecurity, along with related policies and procedures. These reviews include updates from our management team and periodic executive sessions with our Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) covering cybersecurity matters, such as developments to our program, key risk indicators, emerging risks, and identified incidents. In addition, our CIO, who has more than 25 years of industry experience and over 15 years of experience in designing and implementing cyber threat detection and mitigation strategies that adhere to NIST and ISO 27001 standards, along with the development, training and controls of effective enterprise cybersecurity programs. Additionally, our CIO oversees the implementation and compliance of our cybersecurity program and mitigation of information security related risks. Such oversight includes: (i) reviewing our enterprise risk register; (ii) maintaining adequate processes to manage the identified risks under our cybersecurity program; (iii) regularly analyzing logs of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities; and (iv) overseeing prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation efforts in general, including the development and maintenance of the above-mentioned incident response plan. We also maintain an experienced information technology team at the employee level that supports our CIO in implementing our cybersecurity program and internal reporting, security and mitigation functions.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]	We involve multiple levels of oversight as a part of our approach to cybersecurity risk management. Our Board oversees and regularly reviews risks to our Company, including cybersecurity, along with related policies and procedures. These reviews include updates from our management team and periodic executive sessions with our Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) covering cybersecurity matters, such as developments to our program, key risk indicators, emerging risks, and identified incidents.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block]	We involve multiple levels of oversight as a part of our approach to cybersecurity risk management. Our Board oversees and regularly reviews risks to our Company, including cybersecurity, along with related policies and procedures. These reviews include updates from our management team and periodic executive sessions with our Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) covering cybersecurity matters, such as developments to our program, key risk indicators, emerging risks, and identified incidents. In addition, our CIO, who has more than 25 years of industry experience and over 15 years of experience in designing and implementing cyber threat detection and mitigation strategies that adhere to NIST and ISO 27001 standards, along with the development, training and controls of effective enterprise cybersecurity programs. Additionally, our CIO oversees the implementation and compliance of our cybersecurity program and mitigation of information security related risks. Such oversight includes: (i) reviewing our enterprise risk register; (ii) maintaining adequate processes to manage the identified risks under our cybersecurity program; (iii) regularly analyzing logs of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities; and (iv) overseeing prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation efforts in general, including the development and maintenance of the above-mentioned incident response plan. We also maintain an experienced information technology team at the employee level that supports our CIO in implementing our cybersecurity program and internal reporting, security and mitigation functions.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Flag]	true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block]	We involve multiple levels of oversight as a part of our approach to cybersecurity risk management. Our Board oversees and regularly reviews risks to our Company, including cybersecurity, along with related policies and procedures. These reviews include updates from our management team and periodic executive sessions with our Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) covering cybersecurity matters, such as developments to our program, key risk indicators, emerging risks, and identified incidents.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block]	In addition, our CIO, who has more than 25 years of industry experience and over 15 years of experience in designing and implementing cyber threat detection and mitigation strategies that adhere to NIST and ISO 27001 standards, along with the development, training and controls of effective enterprise cybersecurity programs. Additionally, our CIO oversees the implementation and compliance of our cybersecurity program and mitigation of information security related risks.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block]	We involve multiple levels of oversight as a part of our approach to cybersecurity risk management. Our Board oversees and regularly reviews risks to our Company, including cybersecurity, along with related policies and procedures. These reviews include updates from our management team and periodic executive sessions with our Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) covering cybersecurity matters, such as developments to our program, key risk indicators, emerging risks, and identified incidents. In addition, our CIO, who has more than 25 years of industry experience and over 15 years of experience in designing and implementing cyber threat detection and mitigation strategies that adhere to NIST and ISO 27001 standards, along with the development, training and controls of effective enterprise cybersecurity programs. Additionally, our CIO oversees the implementation and compliance of our cybersecurity program and mitigation of information security related risks. Such oversight includes: (i) reviewing our enterprise risk register; (ii) maintaining adequate processes to manage the identified risks under our cybersecurity program; (iii) regularly analyzing logs of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities; and (iv) overseeing prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation efforts in general, including the development and maintenance of the above-mentioned incident response plan. We also maintain an experienced information technology team at the employee level that supports our CIO in implementing our cybersecurity program and internal reporting, security and mitigation functions.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible Report to Board [Flag]	true

Basis of Presentation and Sum_2

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. We maintain cash and cash equivalents at United States financial institutions for which the combined account balances in individual institutions may exceed FDIC insurance coverage and, as a result, there is a concentration of credit risk related to amounts on deposit in excess of FDIC insurance coverage. As of December 31, 2024, approximately $3.3 million of our deposits were not covered by FDIC insurance. We have not experienced any losses and believe we are not exposed to any significant risk with such accounts.
Funeral and Cemetery Receivables	Funeral and Cemetery Receivables Our funeral receivables are recorded in Accounts receivable, net and primarily consist of amounts due for funeral services already performed. Atneed cemetery receivables and preneed cemetery receivables with payments expected to be received within one year from the balance sheet date are also recorded in Accounts receivable, net. Preneed cemetery receivables with payments expected to be received beyond one year from the balance sheet date are recorded in Preneed cemetery receivables, net. Our cemetery receivables generally consist of preneed sales of cemetery interment rights and related products and services, which are typically financed through interest-bearing installment sales contracts, generally with terms of up to five years, with such interest income reflected as Other revenue . In substantially all cases, we receive an initial down payment at the time the contract is signed. For our funeral and atneed cemetery receivables, we have a collections policy where statements are sent to the customer at 30 days past due. Past due notification letters are sent at 45 days and continue until payment is received or the contract is placed with a third-party collections agency. For our preneed cemetery receivables, we have a collections policy where past due notification letters are sent to the customer beginning at 15 days past due and periodically thereafter until payment is received or the contract is cancelled. Our allowance for credit losses reflects our best estimate of expected credit losses over the term of both our funeral and cemetery receivables. Our policy is to write off receivables when we have determined they will no longer be collectible. Write-offs are applied as a reduction to the allowance for credit losses and any recoveries of previous write-offs are netted against bad debt expense in the period recovered.
Inventory	Inventory Inventory consists primarily of caskets, outer burial containers and cemetery monuments and markers and is recorded at the lower of its cost basis or net realizable value. Inventory is relieved using specific identification in fulfillment of performance obligations on our contracts.
Business Combinations	Business Combinations Tangible and intangible assets acquired, and liabilities assumed are recorded at fair value and goodwill is recognized for any difference between the price of the acquisition and fair value. We recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date, measured at the fair value as of that date. Acquisition related costs are recognized separately from the acquisition and are expensed as incurred. We customarily estimate related transaction costs known at closing. To the extent that information not available to us at the closing date subsequently becomes available during the allocation period, we may adjust goodwill, intangible assets, assets or liabilities associated with the acquisition.
Divested Operations	Divested Operations
Goodwill	Goodwill The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets of funeral home businesses and cemeteries acquired is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill has an indefinite life and is not subject to amortization. As such, we test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis as of August 31 st each year. Under current guidance, we are permitted to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more-likely-than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test. We performed our most recent annual goodwill impairment test as of August 31, 2024. We intend to perform a quantitative impairment test at least once every three years and perform a qualitative assessment during the remaining two years. We conducted a quantitative assessment in 2022 and a qualitative assessment in 2023 and 2024. In addition to our annual test, we assess the impairment of goodwill whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a reporting unit may be greater than fair value. Factors that could trigger an interim impairment review include, but are not limited to, significant negative industry or economic trends and significant adverse changes in the business climate, which may be indicated by a decline in our market capitalization or decline in operating results. Our quantitative goodwill impairment test involves estimates and management judgment. In the quantitative analysis, we compare the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, the goodwill of that reporting unit is not considered impaired. We determine fair value for each reporting unit using both an income approach, weighted 90%, and a market approach, weighted 10%. Our methodology for determining an income-based fair value is based on discounting projected future cash flows. The projected future cash flows include assumptions concerning future operating performance and economic conditions that may differ from actual future cash flows discounted at our weighted average cost of capital based on market participant assumptions. Our methodology for determining a market approach fair value utilizes the guideline public company method, in which we rely on market multiples of comparable companies operating in the same industry as the individual reporting units. In accordance with the guidance, if the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount an impairment charge is recorded in an amount equal to the difference.
Intangible Assets	Intangible Assets Our intangible assets include tradenames resulting from acquisitions and are included in Intangible and other non-current assets, net on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our tradenames are considered to have an indefinite life and are not subject to amortization. As such, we test our intangible assets for impairment on an annual basis as of August 31 st each year. Under current guidance, we are permitted to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more-likely-than not that the fair value of the tradename is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. We performed our most recent annual intangible assets impairment test as of August 31, 2024. We intend to perform a quantitative impairment test at least once every three years and perform a qualitative assessment during the remaining two years. We conducted a quantitative assessment in 2022 and a qualitative assessment in 2023 and 2024. In addition to our intangible assets annual test, we assess the impairment of intangible assets whenever certain events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the intangible asset may be greater than the fair value. Factors that could trigger an interim impairment review include, but are not limited to, significant under-performance relative to historical or projected future operating results and significant negative industry or economic trends.
Preened and Perpetual Care Trust Funds	Preneed and Perpetual Care Trust Funds Preneed sales generally require deposits to a trust or purchase of a third-party insurance product. We have established a variety of trusts in connection with funeral home and cemetery operations as required under applicable state laws. Such trusts include (i) preneed funeral trusts; (ii) preneed cemetery merchandise and service trusts; and (iii) cemetery perpetual care trusts. Our preneed and perpetual care trust funds are reported in accordance with the principles of consolidating Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”). In the case of preneed trusts, the customers are the legal beneficiaries. In the case of perpetual care trusts, we do not have a right to access the corpus in the perpetual care trusts. Our trust fund assets are reflected in our financial statements as Preneed cemetery trust investments, Preneed funeral trust investments and Cemetery perpetual care trust investments. We have recognized financial interests of third parties in the trust funds in our financial statements as Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust and Care trusts’ corpus . Fixed income securities are classified as trading securities and accounted for at fair value. Equity securities with readily determinable market values are accounted for at fair value. The fair value of our trust fund assets is accounted for as Collateralized Financing Entities (“CFEs”) in ASC Topic 810. The accounting guidance for CFEs allows companies to elect to measure both the financial assets and financial liabilities using the more observable of the fair value of the financial assets or fair value of the financial liabilities. Pursuant to this guidance, we have determined the fair value of the financial assets of the trusts are more observable and we first measure those financial assets at fair value. Our fair value of the financial liabilities mirrors the fair value of the financial assets, in accordance with the ASC. Any changes in fair value are recognized in earnings. In accordance with respective state laws, we are required to deposit a specified amount into perpetual and memorial care trust funds for each interment right and certain memorials sold. Income from the trust funds is distributed to us and used to provide for the care and maintenance of the cemeteries and mausoleums. Trust fund income is recognized as revenue when realized by the trust and distributable to us. We are restricted from withdrawing any of the principal balances of these funds. An enterprise is required to perform an analysis to determine whether the enterprise’s variable interest(s) give it a controlling financial interest in a VIE. This analysis identifies the primary beneficiary of a VIE as the enterprise that has both the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Our analysis continues to support our position as the primary beneficiary in the majority of our funeral and cemetery trust funds.
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements We measure the securities held by our funeral merchandise and service, cemetery merchandise and service, and cemetery perpetual care trusts at fair value on a recurring basis in accordance with ASC Topic 820. This guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received in the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). The guidance establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. We disclose the extent to which fair value is used to measure financial assets and liabilities, the inputs utilized in calculating valuation measurements, and the effect of the measurement of significant unobservable inputs on earnings, or changes in net assets, as of the measurement date. We currently do not have any assets that have fair values determined by Level 3 inputs and no liabilities measured at fair value.
Capitalized Commissions on Preneed Contracts	Capitalized Commissions on Preneed Contracts We capitalize sales commissions and other direct selling costs related to preneed cemetery merchandise and services and preneed funeral trust contracts as these costs are incremental and recoverable costs of obtaining a contract with a customer. Our capitalized commissions on preneed contracts are amortized on a straight-line basis over the average maturity period of ten years for our preneed funeral trust contracts and 8 years for our preneed cemetery merchandise and services contracts. The selling costs related to the sales of cemetery interment rights, which include real property and other costs related to cemetery development activities, continue to be expensed using the specific identification method in the period in which the sale of the cemetery interment right is recognized as revenue. The selling costs related to preneed funeral insurance contracts continue to be expensed in the period incurred as these contracts are not included on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Revenue	Deferred Revenue We have preneed funeral trust fund assets in trusts that are controlled and operated by third parties in which we do not have a controlling financial interest (less than 50%) in the trust assets. We account for these investments at cost, reflected in our financial statements as Receivables from preneed funeral trusts, net, with a corresponding amount recognized as Deferred preneed funeral revenue . Under certain state regulations, we are allowed to retain certain amounts not required to be deposited to a trust or used to purchase a third-party insurance policy. These amounts we retain represent future revenue that are not held in trust accounts and are recorded in Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery revenue. Future revenue that are held in trust accounts are included in Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust discussed above. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we withdrew $8.6 million of realized capital gains and earnings from our preneed funeral and cemetery trust investments. We did not withdraw any realized capital gains and earnings from our preneed trust investments during the year ended December 31, 2024. In certain states, we are allowed to make these withdrawals prior to the delivery of preneed merchandise and service contracts. The realized capital gains and earnings withdrawn increase our cash flow from operations, but are not recognized as revenue in our Consolidated Statements of Operations, however, they reduce our Preneed funeral trust investments and Preneed cemetery trust investments and increase our Deferred preneed funeral revenue and Deferred preneed cemetery revenue. Revenue Recognition Funeral and Cemetery Operations Revenue is recognized when control of the merchandise or services is transferred to the customer. Our performance obligations include the delivery of funeral and cemetery merchandise and services and cemetery property interment rights. Control transfers when merchandise is delivered or services are performed. For cemetery property interment rights, control transfers to the customer when the property is developed and the interment right has been sold and can no longer be marketed or sold to another customer. On our atneed contracts, we generally deliver the merchandise and perform the services at the time of need. Memorial services frequently include performance obligations to direct the service, provide facilities and motor vehicles, catering, flowers, and stationary products. All other performance obligations on these contracts, including arrangement, removal, preparation, embalming, cremation, interment, and delivery of urns and caskets and related memorialization merchandise are fulfilled at the time of need. Personalized marker merchandise and marker installation services sold on atneed contracts are recognized when control is transferred to the customer, generally when the marker is delivered and installed in the cemetery. Some of our contracts with customers include multiple performance obligations. For these contracts, we allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price, which is based on prices charged to customers per our general price list. We recognize revenue when the merchandise is transferred or the service is performed, in satisfaction of the corresponding performance obligation. Sales taxes collected are recognized on a net basis in our Consolidated Financial Statements. Ancillary funeral service revenue, which is recorded in Other revenue, represents revenue from our flower shop, pet cremation business and online cremation businesses. Revenue is recognized when control of the merchandise or services is transferred to the customer and are primarily sold on an atneed basis. The earnings from our preneed trust investments, as well as trust management fees charged by our wholly owned registered investment advisory firm CSV RIA are recorded in Other revenue . At December 31, 2024, CSV RIA provided investment management and advisory services to approximately 80% of our trust assets, for a fee based on the market value of trust assets. Under state trust laws, we are allowed to charge the trust a fee for advising on the investment of the trust assets and these fees are recognized as income in the period in which services are provided. Balances due on undelivered preneed funeral trust contracts have reduced Deferred preneed funeral revenue by $10.2 million and $10.7 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As these performance obligations are to be completed after the date of death, we cannot quantify the recognition of revenue in future periods. However, we estimate an average maturity period of 10 years for preneed funeral contracts. Balances due from customers on delivered preneed cemetery contracts are included in Accounts receivable, net and Preneed cemetery receivables, net on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Balances due on undelivered preneed cemetery contracts have reduced Deferred preneed cemetery revenue on our Consolidated Balance Sheets by $13.6 million and $15.8 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As these performance obligations are to be completed after the date of death, we cannot quantify the recognition of revenue in future periods. However, we estimate an average maturity period of eight years for preneed cemetery contracts.
Held for Sale	Held for Sale The Company classifies assets and liabilities (disposal groups) to be sold as held for sale (“HFS”) in the period in which all of the following criteria are met: (1) management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the disposal group; (2) the disposal group is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such disposal groups; (3) an active program to locate a buyer and other actions required to complete the plan to sell the disposal group have been initiated; (4) the sale of the disposal group is probable, and transfer of the disposal group is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year, except if events or circumstances beyond the Company’s control extend the period of time required to sell the disposal group beyond one year; (5) the disposal group is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value; and (6) actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. The Company initially measures a disposal group that is classified as held for sale at the lower of its carrying value or fair value less any costs to sell. Any loss resulting from this measurement is recognized in the period in which the held for sale criteria are met. Conversely, gains are not recognized on the sale of a disposal group until the date of sale. The Company assesses the fair value of a disposal group, less any costs to sell, each reporting period it remains classified as held for sale and reports any subsequent changes as an adjustment to the carrying value of the disposal group, as long as the new carrying value does not exceed the carrying value of the disposal group at the time it was initially classified as held for sale. Additionally, depreciation is not recorded during the period in which the long-lived assets, included in the disposal group, are classified as held for sale. Upon determining that a disposal group meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale, the Company reports the assets and liabilities of the disposal group, if material, in the line items current and non-current assets held for sale and current and long-term liabilities held for sale in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company announced that it was exploring the divestiture of certain non-core businesses in markets that no longer aligned with its strategic objectives and is undergoing a process to find a suitable buyer of these businesses. We expect to close on the sale of these businesses within the next twelve months. As of December 31, 2024, the assets and liabilities of these non-core businesses, included in our funeral home and cemetery segments, have been classified as held for sale.
Internally Developed Software	Internally Developed Software We capitalize costs incurred during the “application development stage” of an internally developed software project, meaning only costs directly related to designing, coding, and testing the software are capitalized, while preliminary project costs and post-implementation activities are expensed, and the capitalized software is then amortized over its estimated useful life, typically ranging from two
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. The costs of ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred, while renewals and major replacements that extend the useful economic life of the asset are capitalized. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is computed based on the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the assets: Years Buildings and improvements 15 to 40 Furniture and fixtures 5 to 10 Machinery and equipment 3 to 15 Vehicles 5 to 7 Long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets (see discussion of Leases below) are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value and are reviewed for impairment whenever events, such as significant negative industry or economic trends or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Factors that could trigger an impairment review include, but are not limited to, significant under-performance relative to historical or projected future operating results. We test the recoverability of our long-lived assets by comparing their carrying value to the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets over their remaining useful lives. We recognize an impairment loss if the carrying amount of the long-lived asset is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value. Additionally, assets to be disposed of and assets not expected to provide any future service potential are recorded at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less estimated costs to sell. If we determine that the carrying value is not recoverable from the proceeds of the sale, we record an impairment loss at that time. Property, plant and equipment is comprised of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Land $ 86,609 $ 87,635 Buildings and improvements 265,231 263,522 Furniture, equipment and vehicles 72,052 74,372 Property, plant and equipment, at cost 423,892 425,529 Less: accumulated depreciation (145,990) (138,045) Property, plant and equipment, net including HFS $ 277,902 $ 287,484 Less: Held for sale (4,898) — Property, plant and equipment, net $ 273,004 $ 287,484 During the year ended December 31, 2024, we sold six funeral homes and one cemetery that had a carrying value of property, plant and equipment of $3.1 million, which was included in the loss on sale and recorded in Net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges on Consolidated Statements of Operations, more fully described in Note 5 to Consolidated Financial Statements. Additionally, we sold real property for $1.1 million, with a carrying value of $0.8 million, resulting in a $0.3 million gain on the sale, which was recorded in Net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges on Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we acquired $12.8 million of property, plant and equipment related to our acquisition of a business located in Bakersfield, CA, as more fully described in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and $3.1 million related to the acquisition of real property. Additionally, we sold real property for $3.1 million, with a carrying value of $1.7 million, resulting in a $1.4 million gain on the sale. We also divested one funeral home that had a carrying value of property, plant and equipment of $0.3 million, which was included in the loss on the sale of divestitures and recorded in Net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Cemetery Property	Cemetery Property
Leases	Leases We have operating and finance leases. We lease certain office facilities, certain funeral homes, vehicles and equipment under operating leases with original terms ranging from one We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception based on the facts and circumstances of the agreement. A right-of-use (“ROU”) asset represents our right to use the underlying asset for the lease term and the lease liability represents our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. For our leases that do not provide an implicit interest rate in the agreement, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date to determine the present value of lease payments. The lease terms used to calculate the ROU asset and related lease liability include options to extend the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term as an operating expense, while the expense for finance leases is recognized as depreciation expense and interest expense using the effective interest method of recognition. Variable lease payment amounts that cannot be determined at the commencement of the lease such as increases in lease payments based on changes in index rates or usage, are not included in the ROU assets or liabilities. These are expensed as incurred and recorded as variable lease expense. We have real estate lease agreements which require payments for lease and non-lease components, and we account for these as a single lease component. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less, that do not include an option to renew the underlying asset, are not recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets and expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Operating lease ROU assets are included in Operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities are included in Current portion of operating lease obligation s and Obligations under operating leases, net of current portion on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Finance lease ROU assets are included in Property, plant and equipment, net and finance lease liabilities are included in Current portion of finance lease obligations and O bligations under finance leases, net of current portion
Equity Plans and Stock-Based Compensation	Equity Plans and Stock-Based Compensation We have equity-based employee and director compensation plans under which we have granted stock awards, stock options and performance awards. We also have an employee stock purchase plan (the “ESPP”). We recognize compensation expense in an amount equal to the fair value of the stock-based awards expected to vest or to be purchased over the requisite service period. We recognize the effect of forfeitures in compensation cost when they occur and any previously recognized compensation cost for an award is reversed in the period that the award is forfeited. Fair value is determined on the date of the grant. The fair value of restricted stock is determined using the stock price on the grant date. The fair value of options or awards containing options is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model or the Monte-Carlo simulation pricing model. The fair value of the performance awards related to market performance conditions is determined using the Monte-Carlo simulation pricing model. The fair value of the ESPP is determined based on the discount element offered to employees and the embedded option element, which is determined using an option calculation model. We recognize all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies (including tax benefits of dividends on share-based payment awards) as income tax benefit or expense in the income statement. We treat the tax effects of exercised or vested awards as discrete items in the reporting period in which they occur. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the excess tax deficiency related to share-based payments was $0.8 million. We had immaterial amounts of excess tax deficiency for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. Excess tax benefits and deficiencies are recorded within Expense (benefit) related to discrete income tax items on our Consolidated Statements of Operations and are included in operating cash flows on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes We and our subsidiaries file a consolidated U. S. federal income tax return, separate income tax returns in 15 states in which we operate and combined or unitary income tax returns in 14 states in which we operate. We record deferred taxes for temporary differences between the tax basis and financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities. We classify our deferred tax liabilities and assets as non-current on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We record a valuation allowance to reflect the estimated amount of deferred tax assets for which realization is uncertain. Management reviews the valuation allowance at the end of each quarter and makes adjustments if it is determined that it is more-likely-than not that the tax benefits will be realized.
Computation of Earnings Per Common Share	Computation of Earnings Per Common Share Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive common equivalent shares consist of stock options and performance awards. Share-based awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid, are recognized as participating securities and included in the computation of both basic and diluted earnings per share. Our grants of restricted stock awards to our employees and directors are considered participating securities, and we have prepared our earnings per share calculations attributable to common stockholders to exclude outstanding unvested restricted stock awards, using the two-class method, in both the basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding calculation. Our performance awards are considered to be contingently issuable shares because their issuance is contingent upon the satisfaction of certain performance and service conditions. In accordance with ASC 260, we have included in the computation of diluted earnings per share the number of performance awards that would have been issuable as if the end of the reporting period was the end of the contingency period. These shares are considered to be outstanding at the beginning of the reporting period.
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events We have evaluated events and transactions during the period subsequent to December 31, 2024 through the date the financial statements were issued for potential recognition or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements covered by this report.
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted	Segment Reporting In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU, Segment Reporting - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“Topic 280”) to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments in this update require that a public entity disclose, on an annual and interim basis (1) significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss; and (2) an amount for other segment items, as described in the amendments, by reportable segment and a description of its composition. Additionally, the amendments require that a public entity disclose the title and position of the CODM and an explanation of how the CODM uses the reported measure(s) of segment profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and therefore were effective for us for our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2024 and for interim periods within our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025. The adoption had no material impact on our consolidated financial statements as it modified disclosure requirements only. Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted Income Taxes In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU, Income Taxes - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“Topic 740”) to enhance the transparency about income tax information through improvements to income tax disclosures primarily related to rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. The amendments in this update require that public business entities on an annual basis (1) disclose specific categories in the rate reconciliation; and (2) provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold (if the effect of those reconciling items is equal to or greater than five percent of the amount computed by multiplying pretax income (loss) by the applicable statutory income tax rate). The amendments in this update also require that all entities disclose on an annual basis (1) the amount of net income taxes paid disaggregated by federal and state taxes; and (2) the amount of net income taxes paid disaggregated by individual jurisdictions in which net income taxes paid is equal to or greater than five percent of total net income taxes paid. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. We plan to adopt the amendments of Topic 740 for our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025. We expect the adoption will have no material impact on our consolidated financial statements as it modifies disclosure requirements only. Expense Disaggregation In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (“Topic 220”). Additionally, in January 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-01 to clarify the effective date of ASU 2024-03. The standard provides guidance to expand disclosures related to the disaggregation of income statement expenses. The amendments in this update require, in the notes to the financial statements, disclosure of specified information about certain costs and expenses, which includes purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation and intangible asset amortization included in each relevant expense caption. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, on a retrospective or prospective basis, with early adoption permitted. We expect the adoption will have no material impact on our consolidated financial statements as it modifies disclosure requirements only.

Basis of Presentation and Sum_3

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations	The table below presents the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities included as part of the expected sale (in thousands): December 31, 2024 Accounts receivable, net $ 833 Inventories 302 Current assets held for sale $ 1,135 Preneed cemetery trust investments $ 4,876 Preneed funeral trust investments 2,197 Preneed cemetery receivables, net 1,671 Property, plant and equipment, net 4,898 Cemetery property, net 3,362 Intangible and other non-current assets, net 215 Cemetery perpetual care trust investments 2,234 Non-current assets held for sale $ 19,453 Accounts payable $ 94 Accrued and other liabilities 146 Current liabilities held for sale $ 240 Deferred preneed cemetery revenue $ 3,517 Deferred preneed funeral revenue 1,018 Deferred preneed cemetery receipts held in trust 4,876 Deferred preneed funeral receipts held in trust 2,197 Care trusts’ corpus 2,234 Long-term liabilities held for sale $ 13,842
Property, Plant and Equipment	Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is computed based on the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the assets: Years Buildings and improvements 15 to 40 Furniture and fixtures 5 to 10 Machinery and equipment 3 to 15 Vehicles 5 to 7 Property, plant and equipment is comprised of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Land $ 86,609 $ 87,635 Buildings and improvements 265,231 263,522 Furniture, equipment and vehicles 72,052 74,372 Property, plant and equipment, at cost 423,892 425,529 Less: accumulated depreciation (145,990) (138,045) Property, plant and equipment, net including HFS $ 277,902 $ 287,484 Less: Held for sale (4,898) — Property, plant and equipment, net $ 273,004 $ 287,484

Business Combinations (Tables)

Business Combinations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Summary of purchase price	The following table summarizes the breakdown of the purchase price allocation for our Bakersfield, CA business acquisition (in thousands): Initial Purchase Price Allocation Adjustments Adjusted Purchase Price Allocation Current assets $ 7,087 $ 131 $ 7,218 Preneed trust assets — 11,428 11,428 Property, plant & equipment 12,577 245 12,822 Cemetery property 9,035 — 9,035 Goodwill 13,612 (106) 13,506 Intangible and other non-current assets 3,763 — 3,763 Assumed liabilities (300) (66) (366) Preneed trust liabilities — (11,428) (11,428) Deferred revenue (1,774) (204) (1,978) Purchase price $ 44,000 $ — $ 44,000
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table summarizes the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed for this business (in thousands): Acquisition Date Type of Business Market Assets Acquired (Excluding Goodwill) Goodwill Recorded Liabilities and Debt Assumed March 22, 2023 Three Funeral Homes, Two Cemeteries and One Cremation Focused Business Bakersfield, CA $ 44,266 $ 13,506 $ (13,772)

Goodwill (Tables)

Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes in Goodwill	The following table presents changes in goodwill in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Goodwill at the beginning of the year $ 423,643 $ 410,137 Increase in goodwill related to acquisitions — 13,506 Decrease in goodwill related to divestitures (8,784) — Goodwill at the end of the year $ 414,859 $ 423,643

Divested Operations (Tables)

Divested Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Operating Results and Gain on Discontinued Operations	The operating results of these divested funeral homes and cemeteries are reflected on our Consolidated Statements of Operations as shown in the table below (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Revenue $ 1,382 $ 242 $ 656 Operating income 141 6 54 Net loss on divestitures (1) (1,224) (106) (736) Income tax expense 348 28 193 Net loss from divested operations, after tax $ (735) $ (72) $ (488) (1) Net loss on divestitures is recorded in Net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Receivables (Tables)

Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Preneed Cemetery Receivables [Abstract]
Preneed Cemetery Receivables	The following table summarizes the activity in our allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for the year ended December 31, 2024 (in thousands): January 1, 2024 Provision for Credit Losses Write Offs Recoveries December 31, 2024 Trade and financed receivables: Funeral $ (266) $ (1,069) $ 1,827 $ (794) $ (302) Cemetery (1,240) (884) 1,110 — (1,014) Total allowance for credit losses on trade and financed receivables $ (1,506) $ (1,953) $ 2,937 $ (794) $ (1,316) The following table summarizes the activity in our allowance for credit losses for Preneed cemetery receivables, net for the year ended December 31, 2024 (in thousands): January 1, 2024 Provision for Credit Losses Write Offs December 31, 2024 Total allowance for credit losses on Preneed cemetery receivables, net $ (2,255) $ (1,398) $ 1,649 $ (2,004)
Aging of Past Due Financing Receivables	The aging of past due cemetery receivables as of December 31, 2024 is as follows (in thousands): 31-60 Past Due 61-90 Past Due 91-120 Past Due >120 Past Due Total Past Due Current Total Recognized revenue $ 1,599 $ 1,065 $ 832 $ 2,578 $ 6,074 $ 72,914 $ 78,988 Deferred revenue 302 160 105 612 1,179 17,380 18,559 Total contracts $ 1,901 $ 1,225 $ 937 $ 3,190 $ 7,253 $ 90,294 $ 97,547 The aging of past due preneed cemetery receivables as of December 31, 2023 is as follows (in thousands): 31-60 Past Due 61-90 Past Due 91-120 Past Due >120 Past Due Total Past Due Current Total Recognized revenue $ 1,877 $ 715 $ 353 $ 3,790 $ 6,735 $ 49,554 $ 56,289 Deferred revenue 466 139 90 1,388 2,083 19,383 21,466 Total contracts $ 2,343 $ 854 $ 443 $ 5,178 $ 8,818 $ 68,937 $ 77,755
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable	Accounts receivable is comprised of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2024 Funeral Cemetery Corporate Held for Sale Total Trade and financed receivables $ 7,085 $ 24,355 $ — $ (833) $ 30,607 Other receivables 557 345 — — 902 Allowance for credit losses (302) (1,014) — — (1,316) Accounts receivable, net $ 7,340 $ 23,686 $ — $ (833) $ 30,193 December 31, 2023 Funeral Cemetery Corporate Held for Sale Total Trade and financed receivables $ 8,822 $ 18,459 $ — $ — $ 27,281 Other receivables 404 595 286 — 1,285 Allowance for credit losses (266) (1,240) — — (1,506) Accounts receivable, net $ 8,960 $ 17,814 $ 286 $ — $ 27,060 Cemetery Receivables Our cemetery receivables are comprised of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Interment rights $ 79,436 $ 60,863 Merchandise and services 13,128 11,223 Unearned finance charges 4,983 5,669 Cemetery receivables $ 97,547 $ 77,755 The components of our cemetery receivables are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Cemetery receivables $ 97,547 $ 77,755 Less: unearned finance charges (4,983) (5,669) Cemetery receivables, at amortized cost $ 92,564 $ 72,086 Less: allowance for contract cancellation and credit losses (3,018) (3,495) Less: balances due on undelivered cemetery preneed contracts (13,576) (15,797) Less: amounts in accounts receivable (23,341) (17,219) Preneed cemetery receivables, net including HFS 52,629 35,575 Less: Held for sale (1,671) — Preneed cemetery receivables, net $ 50,958 $ 35,575 The amortized cost basis of our cemetery receivables by year of origination as of December 31, 2024 is as follows (in thousands): 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 Prior Total Total cemetery receivables, at amortized cost $ 49,487 $ 22,200 $ 12,934 $ 5,355 $ 1,735 $ 853 $ 92,564

Trust Investments (Tables)

Trust Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Preneed Trust Investments [Abstract]
Components of preneed cemetery trust investments	The components of Preneed cemetery trust investments on our Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Preneed cemetery trust investments, at market value $ 106,143 $ 99,461 Less: allowance for contract cancellation (3,147) (3,087) Preneed cemetery trust investments, including HFS 102,996 96,374 Less: Held for sale (4,876) — Preneed cemetery trust investments $ 98,120 $ 96,374
Cost and fair market values associated with preneed cemetery trust investments	The cost and market values associated with preneed cemetery trust investments at December 31, 2024 are detailed below (in thousands): Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Fair Market Value Cash and money market accounts 1 $ 23,215 $ — $ — $ 23,215 Fixed income securities: U.S. agency obligations 2 664 1 (46) 619 Foreign debt 2 8,575 1,431 (8) 9,998 Corporate debt 2 8,500 365 (256) 8,609 Preferred stock 2 2,833 479 (176) 3,136 Certificates of deposit 2 79 — (5) 74 Common stock 1 29,325 4,322 (3,381) 30,266 Limited partnership fund 3,530 84 — 3,614 Mutual funds: Equity 1 911 85 — 996 Fixed income 2 27,268 94 (2,376) 24,986 Trust securities $ 104,900 $ 6,861 $ (6,248) $ 105,513 Accrued investment income $ 630 $ 630 Preneed cemetery trust investments $ 106,143 Market value as a percentage of cost 100.6% The cost and market values associated with preneed cemetery trust investments at December 31, 2023 are detailed below (in thousands): Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Fair Market Value Cash and money market accounts 1 $ 9,643 $ — $ — $ 9,643 Fixed income securities: U.S. agency obligations 2 803 1 (51) 753 Foreign debt 2 7,764 1,371 (17) 9,118 Corporate debt 2 15,071 342 (3,657) 11,756 Preferred stock 2 10,965 473 (1,572) 9,866 Certificate of deposit 2 79 — (7) 72 Common stock 1 43,057 9,466 (7,935) 44,588 Limited partnership fund 3,575 — (3) 3,572 Mutual funds: Equity 1 553 10 (30) 533 Fixed income 2 11,369 16 (2,759) 8,626 Trust securities $ 102,879 $ 11,679 $ (16,031) $ 98,527 Accrued investment income $ 934 $ 934 Preneed cemetery trust investments $ 99,461 Market value as a percentage of cost 95.8%
Estimated maturities of fixed preneed cemetery trust income securities	The estimated maturities of the fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) included above are as follows (in thousands): Due in one year or less $ 140 Due in one to five years 6,557 Due in five to ten years 4,703 Thereafter 11,036 Total fixed income securities $ 22,436
Schedule of fair market value and unrealized loss on cemetery merchandise and service trust investments	The following table summarizes our fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) within our preneed cemetery trust investments in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2024, aggregated by major security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands): December 31, 2024 In Loss Position Less than 12 months In Loss Position Greater than 12 months Total Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fixed income securities: U.S. agency obligations $ — $ — $ 479 $ (46) $ 479 $ (46) Foreign debt — — 211 (8) 211 (8) Corporate debt 1,274 (139) 94 (117) 1,368 (256) Preferred stock 889 (5) 891 (171) 1,780 (176) Certificates of deposit — — 74 (5) 74 (5) Total fixed income securities with an unrealized loss $ 2,163 $ (144) $ 1,749 $ (347) $ 3,912 $ (491) The following table summarizes our fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) within our preneed cemetery trust investments in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2023, aggregated by major security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands): December 31, 2023 In Loss Position Less than 12 months In Loss Position Greater than 12 months Total Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fixed income securities: U.S. agency obligations $ — $ — $ 613 $ (51) $ 613 $ (51) Foreign debt 284 (5) 209 (12) 493 (17) Corporate debt 666 (62) 4,239 (3,595) 4,905 (3,657) Preferred stock 45 — 7,821 (1,572) 7,866 (1,572) Certificates of deposit — — 72 (7) 72 (7) Total fixed income securities with an unrealized loss $ 995 $ (67) $ 12,954 $ (5,237) $ 13,949 $ (5,304)
Preneed cemetery trust investment security transactions	Preneed cemetery trust investment security transactions recorded in Other, net on our Consolidated Statements of Operations are as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Investment income $ 2,834 $ 2,479 $ 2,219 Realized gains 11,600 3,492 10,619 Realized losses (14,191) (2,507) (2,548) Unrealized gains (losses), net 613 (4,352) (9,661) Expenses and taxes (2,175) (1,653) (1,748) Net change in deferred preneed cemetery receipts held in trust 1,319 2,541 1,119 $ — $ — $ —
Purchases and sales of investments in preneed cemetary trusts	Purchases and sales of investments in the preneed cemetery trusts are as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Purchases $ (25,246) $ (22,478) $ (8,336) Sales 33,725 18,378 8,248
Components of preneed funeral trust investments	The components of Preneed funeral trust investments on our Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Preneed funeral trust investments, at market value $ 111,721 $ 111,247 Less: allowance for contract cancellation (3,305) (3,405) Preneed funeral trust investments, including HFS 108,416 107,842 Less: Held for Sale (2,197) — Preneed funeral trust investments $ 106,219 $ 107,842
Estimated maturities of fixed preneed funeral trust income securities	The estimated maturities of the fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) included above are as follows (in thousands): Due in one year or less $ 83 Due in one to five years 6,055 Due in five to ten years 4,351 Thereafter 10,404 Total fixed income securities $ 20,893
Cost and fair market values associated with preneed funeral trust investments	The cost and market values associated with preneed funeral trust investments at December 31, 2024 are detailed below (in thousands): Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Fair Market Value Cash and money market accounts 1 $ 33,735 $ — $ — $ 33,735 Fixed income securities: U. S. treasury debt 1 387 — (30) 357 Foreign debt 2 8,193 1,373 (7) 9,559 Corporate debt 2 7,941 351 (134) 8,158 Preferred stock 2 2,577 460 (218) 2,819 Common stock 1 26,293 3,989 (2,876) 27,406 Limited partnership fund 3,392 80 — 3,472 Mutual funds: Equity 1 763 41 — 804 Fixed income 2 24,952 83 (2,118) 22,917 Other investments 2 1,910 — — 1,910 Trust securities $ 110,143 $ 6,377 $ (5,383) $ 111,137 Accrued investment income $ 584 $ 584 Preneed funeral trust investments $ 111,721 Market value as a percentage of cost 100.9% The cost and market values associated with preneed funeral trust investments at December 31, 2023 are detailed below (in thousands): Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Fair Market Value Cash and money market accounts 1 $ 26,707 $ — $ — $ 26,707 Fixed income securities: U.S. treasury debt 1 451 — (34) 417 Foreign debt 2 7,300 1,297 (16) 8,581 Corporate debt 2 13,848 323 (3,255) 10,916 Preferred stock 2 9,786 442 (1,468) 8,760 Common stock 1 38,600 8,858 (6,855) 40,603 Limited partnership fund 3,383 — (2) 3,381 Mutual funds: Equity 1 401 3 (29) 375 Fixed income 2 9,513 15 (2,383) 7,145 Other investments 2 3,510 — — 3,510 Trust securities $ 113,499 $ 10,938 $ (14,042) $ 110,395 Accrued investment income $ 852 $ 852 Preneed funeral trust investments $ 111,247 Market value as a percentage of cost 97.3%
Schedule of fair market value and unrealized loss on preneed funeral trust investments	The following table summarizes our fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) within our preneed funeral trust investment in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2024, aggregated by major security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands): December 31, 2024 In Loss Position Less than 12 months In Loss Position Greater than 12 months Total Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fixed income securities: U.S. treasury debt $ — $ — $ 274 $ (30) $ 274 $ (30) Foreign debt — — 203 (7) 203 (7) Corporate debt 1,225 (133) — (1) 1,225 (134) Preferred stock 842 (4) 717 (214) 1,559 (218) Total fixed income securities with an unrealized loss $ 2,067 $ (137) $ 1,194 $ (252) $ 3,261 $ (389) The following table summarizes our fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) within our preneed funeral trust investment in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2023, aggregated by major security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands): December 31, 2023 In Loss Position Less than 12 months In Loss Position Greater than 12 months Total Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fixed income securities: U.S. treasury debt $ — $ — $ 371 $ (34) $ 371 $ (34) Foreign debt 269 (5) 198 (11) 467 (16) Corporate debt 630 (59) 3,802 (3,196) 4,432 (3,255) Preferred stock — — 7,078 (1,468) 7,078 (1,468) Total fixed income securities with an unrealized loss $ 899 $ (64) $ 11,449 $ (4,709) $ 12,348 $ (4,773)
Purchases and sales of investments in preneed funeral trusts	Purchases and sales of investments in the preneed funeral trusts are as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Purchases $ (23,799) $ (21,425) $ (6,239) Sales 31,038 17,300 7,419 Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments Care trusts’ corpus on our Consolidated Balance Sheets represent the corpus of those trusts plus undistributed income. The components of Care trusts’ corpus are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Cemetery perpetual care trust investments, at market value $ 87,337 $ 85,331 Obligations due from trust (885) (980) Care trusts’ corpus, including HFS $ 86,452 $ 84,351 Less: Held for sale (2,234) — Care trusts' corpus $ 84,218 $ 84,351 The following table reflects the cost and market values associated with the trust investments held in perpetual care trust funds at December 31, 2024 (in thousands): Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Fair Market Value Cash and money market accounts 1 $ 14,054 $ — $ — $ 14,054 Fixed income securities: Foreign debt 2 7,770 1,262 (7) 9,025 Corporate debt 2 7,942 357 (402) 7,897 Preferred stock 2 2,725 418 (148) 2,995 Common stock 1 25,563 3,866 (3,036) 26,393 Limited partnership fund 3,078 73 — 3,151 Mutual funds: Equity 1 789 68 — 857 Fixed income 2 24,374 111 (2,115) 22,370 Trust securities $ 86,295 $ 6,155 $ (5,708) $ 86,742 Accrued investment income $ 595 $ 595 Cemetery perpetual care investments $ 87,337 Market value as a percentage of cost 100.5% The estimated maturities of the fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) included above are as follows (in thousands): Due in one year or less $ — Due in one to five years 5,508 Due in five to ten years 4,290 Thereafter 10,119 Total fixed income securities $ 19,917 The following table reflects the cost and market values associated with the trust investments held in perpetual care trust funds at December 31, 2023 (in thousands): Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Fair Market Value Cash and money market accounts 1 $ 6,688 $ — $ — $ 6,688 Fixed income securities: Foreign debt 2 7,101 1,177 (18) 8,260 Corporate debt 2 13,491 334 (3,367) 10,458 Preferred stock 2 10,723 415 (1,435) 9,703 Common stock 1 36,413 8,098 (6,580) 37,931 Limited partnership fund 3,042 — (2) 3,040 Mutual funds: Equity 1 467 5 (26) 446 Fixed income 2 10,326 14 (2,382) 7,958 Trust securities $ 88,251 $ 10,043 $ (13,810) $ 84,484 Accrued investment income $ 847 $ 847 Cemetery perpetual care investments $ 85,331 Market value as a percentage of cost 95.7% The following table summarizes our fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) within our perpetual care trust investment in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2024, aggregated by major security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands): December 31, 2024 In Loss Position Less than 12 months In Loss Position Greater than 12 months Total Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fixed income securities: Foreign debt $ — $ — $ 184 $ (7) $ 184 $ (7) Corporate debt 1,111 (121) 316 (281) 1,427 (402) Preferred stock 764 (4) 1,086 (144) 1,850 (148) Total fixed income securities with an unrealized loss $ 1,875 $ (125) $ 1,586 $ (432) $ 3,461 $ (557) The following table summarizes our fixed income securities within our perpetual care trust investment in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2023, aggregated by major security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands): December 31, 2023 In Loss Position Less than 12 months In Loss Position Greater than 12 months Total Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fair market value Unrealized Losses Fixed income securities: Foreign debt $ 440 $ (8) $ 178 $ (10) $ 618 $ (18) Corporate debt 567 (53) 3,879 (3,314) 4,446 (3,367) Preferred stock — — 7,301 (1,435) 7,301 (1,435) Total fixed income securities with an unrealized loss $ 1,007 $ (61) $ 11,358 $ (4,759) $ 12,365 $ (4,820) Perpetual care trust investment security transactions recorded in Other, net on our Consolidated Statements of Operations are as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Realized gains $ 1,432 $ 1,025 $ 1,454 Realized losses (1,873) (639) (309) Unrealized gains (losses), net 447 (3,767) (6,958) Net change in care trusts’ corpus (6) 3,381 5,813 Total $ — $ — $ — Perpetual care trust investment security transactions recorded in Other revenue are as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Investment income $ 14,806 $ 12,824 $ 11,425 Realized losses (3,589) (1,583) (2,427) Total $ 11,217 $ 11,241 $ 8,998 Purchases and sales of investments in the perpetual care trusts are as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Purchases $ (21,441) $ (18,024) $ (4,872) Sales 29,967 21,613 5,444
Preneed funereal trust investment security transactions	Preneed funeral trust investment security transactions recorded in Other, net on our Consolidated Statements of Operations are as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Investment income $ 2,177 $ 2,004 $ 1,700 Realized gains 10,722 3,354 9,446 Realized losses (12,947) (2,170) (2,301) Unrealized gains (losses), net 994 (3,104) (7,723) Expenses and taxes (1,120) (848) 958 Net change in deferred preneed funeral receipts held in trust 174 764 (2,080) $ — $ — $ —

Receivables from Preneed Fune_2

Receivables from Preneed Funeral Trusts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Receivables From Preneed Trusts [Abstract]
Receivables from Preneed Funeral Trust Funds	Receivables from preneed funeral trusts are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Preneed funeral trust funds, at cost $ 23,063 $ 22,196 Less: allowance for contract cancellation (691) (666) Receivables from preneed funeral trusts, net $ 22,372 $ 21,530
Composition of Assets Held in Trust	Fair value includes unrealized gains and losses on trust assets. The composition of the preneed trust funds at December 31, 2024 is as follows (in thousands): Historical Cost Basis Fair Value Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,826 $ 6,826 Fixed income investments 12,998 12,998 Mutual funds and common stocks 3,235 2,999 Annuities 4 4 Total $ 23,063 $ 22,827 The composition of the preneed trust funds at December 31, 2023 is as follows (in thousands): Historical Cost Basis Fair Value Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,547 $ 6,547 Fixed income investments 12,732 12,732 Mutual funds and common stocks 2,913 2,695 Annuities 4 4 Total $ 22,196 $ 21,978

Intangible and Other Non-Curr_2

Intangible and Other Non-Current Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure	Intangible and other non-current assets are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Tradenames $ 28,116 $ 28,862 Internally developed software, net of accumulated amortization of $764 and $444, respectively 5,601 2,422 Capitalized commissions on preneed contracts, net of accumulated amortization of $4,653 and $3,788, respectively 4,991 4,678 Prepaid agreements not-to-compete, net of accumulated amortization of $3,543 and $3,158, respectively 923 1,335 Non-current prepaid and other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $109 and $37, respectively 1,011 380 Intangible and other non-current assets, net including HFS 40,642 37,677 Less: Held for Sale (215) — Intangible and other non-current assets, net $ 40,427 $ 37,677
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense	The aggregate amortization expense for our capitalized commissions, prepaid not-to-compete agreements, internal-use software and non-current prepaid and other agreements as of December 31, 2024 is as follows (in thousands): Capitalized Commissions Prepaid Agreements Not-to-compete Internally Developed Software Non-current Prepaid and Other Intangibles Years ending December 31, 2025 $ 915 $ 389 $ 1,021 $ 125 2026 849 262 1,209 462 2027 784 142 1,207 424 2028 701 78 1,009 — 2029 591 38 954 — Thereafter 1,151 14 201 — Total amortization expense $ 4,991 $ 923 $ 5,601 $ 1,011

Credit Facility and Acquisiti_2

Credit Facility and Acquisition Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	Our Credit Facility and acquisition debt consisted of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Credit Facility $ 137,000 $ 179,100 Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $2,947 and $2,478, respectively (1,618) (1,306) Total Credit Facility $ 135,382 $ 177,794 Acquisition debt $ 5,466 $ 5,998 Less: current portion (571) (537) Total acquisition debt, net of current portion $ 4,895 $ 5,461 The interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs related to our Credit Facility are as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Credit Facility interest expense $ 13,390 $ 17,251 $ 7,105 Credit Facility amortization of debt issuance costs 469 552 412 The imputed interest expense related to our acquisition debt is as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Acquisition debt imputed interest expense $ 406 $ 291 $ 311 The interest expense and amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs related to our Senior Notes are as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Senior Notes interest expense $ 17,000 $ 17,000 $ 16,980 Senior Notes amortization of debt discount 539 515 493 Senior Notes amortization of debt issuance costs 153 147 140
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	The aggregate maturities of our Credit Facility and acquisition debt for the next five years subsequent to December 31, 2024 and thereafter, excluding debt issuance costs, are as follows (in thousands): Credit Facility Acquisition Debt Years ending December 31, 2025 $ — $ 938 2026 — 491 2027 — 491 2028 — 491 2029 137,000 491 Thereafter — 5,438 Total Credit Facility and acquisition debt $ 137,000 $ 8,340 Less: Interest — (2,874) Present value of Credit Facility and acquisition debt $ 137,000 $ 5,466 The aggregate maturities of our Senior Notes for the next five years subsequent to December 31, 2024 and thereafter are as follows (in thousands): Principal Maturity Discount Amortization Carrying Value Years ending December 31, 2025 $ — $ (563) $ (563) 2026 — (588) (588) 2027 — (615) (615) 2028 — (642) (642) 2029 400,000 (244) 399,756 Thereafter — — — Total $ 400,000 $ (2,652) $ 397,348

Senior Notes (Tables)

Senior Notes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Carrying Values	The carrying value of our Senior Notes is reflected on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Long-term liabilities: Principal amount $ 400,000 $ 400,000 Debt discount, net of accumulated amortization of $1,848 and $1,309, respectively (2,652) (3,191) Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $526 and $373, respectively (751) (904) Carrying value of the Senior Notes $ 396,597 $ 395,905
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	The aggregate maturities of our Credit Facility and acquisition debt for the next five years subsequent to December 31, 2024 and thereafter, excluding debt issuance costs, are as follows (in thousands): Credit Facility Acquisition Debt Years ending December 31, 2025 $ — $ 938 2026 — 491 2027 — 491 2028 — 491 2029 137,000 491 Thereafter — 5,438 Total Credit Facility and acquisition debt $ 137,000 $ 8,340 Less: Interest — (2,874) Present value of Credit Facility and acquisition debt $ 137,000 $ 5,466 The aggregate maturities of our Senior Notes for the next five years subsequent to December 31, 2024 and thereafter are as follows (in thousands): Principal Maturity Discount Amortization Carrying Value Years ending December 31, 2025 $ — $ (563) $ (563) 2026 — (588) (588) 2027 — (615) (615) 2028 — (642) (642) 2029 400,000 (244) 399,756 Thereafter — — — Total $ 400,000 $ (2,652) $ 397,348
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	Our Credit Facility and acquisition debt consisted of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Credit Facility $ 137,000 $ 179,100 Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $2,947 and $2,478, respectively (1,618) (1,306) Total Credit Facility $ 135,382 $ 177,794 Acquisition debt $ 5,466 $ 5,998 Less: current portion (571) (537) Total acquisition debt, net of current portion $ 4,895 $ 5,461 The interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs related to our Credit Facility are as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Credit Facility interest expense $ 13,390 $ 17,251 $ 7,105 Credit Facility amortization of debt issuance costs 469 552 412 The imputed interest expense related to our acquisition debt is as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Acquisition debt imputed interest expense $ 406 $ 291 $ 311 The interest expense and amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs related to our Senior Notes are as follows (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Senior Notes interest expense $ 17,000 $ 17,000 $ 16,980 Senior Notes amortization of debt discount 539 515 493 Senior Notes amortization of debt issuance costs 153 147 140

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]
Components of Lease Expense	Our lease obligations consist of operating and finance leases related to real estate, vehicles and equipment. The components of lease cost are as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, Income Statement Classification 2024 2023 2022 Operating lease cost Facilities and grounds expense (1) $ 3,998 $ 3,526 $ 3,375 Short-term lease cost Facilities and grounds expense (1) 232 372 329 Variable lease cost Facilities and grounds expense (1) 380 234 324 Finance lease cost: Depreciation of leased assets Depreciation and amortization (2) $ 511 $ 541 $ 438 Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense 506 500 442 Total finance lease cost 1,017 1,041 880 Total lease cost $ 5,627 $ 5,173 $ 4,908 (1) Facilities and grounds expense is included within Cost of service and General, administrative and other on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. (2) Depreciation and amortization expense is included within Field depreciation expense and General, administrative and other on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Supplemental cash flow information related to our leases is as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Cash paid for operating leases included in operating activities $ 4,325 $ 3,779 $ 3,671 Cash paid for finance leases included in financing activities 1,083 1,153 868 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new leases are as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $ 1,224 $ 1,243 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities 1,027 1,896 Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows (in thousands): Lease Type Balance Sheet Classification December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Operating lease right-of-use assets Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 14,953 $ 16,295 Finance lease right-of-use assets Property, plant and equipment, net 8,564 8,249 Accumulated depreciation Property, plant and equipment, net (3,214) (3,059) Finance lease right-of-use assets, net $ 5,350 $ 5,190 Operating lease current liabilities Current portion of operating lease obligations $ 2,810 $ 2,713 Finance lease current liabilities Current portion of finance lease obligations 533 592 Total current lease liabilities $ 3,343 $ 3,305 Operating lease non-current liabilities Obligations under operating leases, net of current portion $ 14,035 $ 15,797 Finance lease non-current liabilities Obligations under finance leases, net of current portion 6,045 5,831 Total non-current lease liabilities $ 20,080 $ 21,628 Total lease liabilities $ 23,423 $ 24,933 The average lease terms and discount rates at December 31, 2024 are as follows: Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases 7.1 8.1 % Finance leases 13.0 8.1 %
Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities	The aggregate future lease payments for non-cancelable operating and finance leases at December 31, 2024 are as follows (in thousands): Operating Finance Lease payments due: 2025 $ 4,069 $ 1,063 2026 3,933 1,072 2027 3,690 1,073 2028 3,363 822 2029 2,970 745 Thereafter 3,906 6,294 Total lease payments $ 21,931 $ 11,069 Less: Interest (5,086) (4,491) Present value of lease liabilities $ 16,845 $ 6,578
Maturities of Financing Lease Liabilities	The aggregate future lease payments for non-cancelable operating and finance leases at December 31, 2024 are as follows (in thousands): Operating Finance Lease payments due: 2025 $ 4,069 $ 1,063 2026 3,933 1,072 2027 3,690 1,073 2028 3,363 822 2029 2,970 745 Thereafter 3,906 6,294 Total lease payments $ 21,931 $ 11,069 Less: Interest (5,086) (4,491) Present value of lease liabilities $ 16,845 $ 6,578

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Commitments	At December 31, 2024, the maximum estimated future cash commitments under these agreements with remaining commitment terms, and with original terms of more than one year, are as follows (in thousands): Non-Compete Consulting (1) Employment (1) Total Years ending December 31, 2025 $ 1,926 $ 1,265 $ 5,560 $ 8,751 2026 1,309 671 4,464 6,444 2027 866 310 — 1,176 2028 380 140 — 520 2029 248 20 — 268 Thereafter 509 55 — 564 Total $ 5,238 $ 2,461 $ 10,024 $ 17,723 (1) In connection with Mr. Payne’s transition from Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors to serving as a special advisor to the Board of Directors, his employment agreement with the Company was terminated and he entered into a transition agreement, effective February 22, 2024.

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	The provision for income taxes consisted of the following (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Current: U.S. federal provision $ 13,902 $ 7,862 $ 9,490 State provision 3,923 1,847 3,287 Total current provision $ 17,825 $ 9,709 $ 12,777 Deferred: U.S. federal (benefit) provision $ (1,338) $ 2,117 $ 1,723 State provision 640 1,190 1,313 Total deferred (benefit) provision $ (698) $ 3,307 $ 3,036 Total income tax provision $ 17,127 $ 13,016 $ 15,813
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	A reconciliation of income taxes calculated at the U.S. federal statutory rate to those reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Operations is as follows (dollars in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Federal statutory rate $ 10,517 21.0 % $ 9,750 21.0 % $ 12,000 21.0 % Effect of state income taxes, net of federal benefit 3,656 7.3 2,421 5.2 3,630 6.3 Effect of 162(m) officer's compensation limitation 1,717 3.4 — — — — Effect of non-deductible expenses and other, net 1,019 2.0 864 1.8 59 0.1 Effect of divestitures and impairment of businesses 219 0.5 — — 138 0.2 Change in valuation allowance, net of federal benefit (1) — (19) — (14) — Total $ 17,127 34.2 % $ 13,016 28.0 % $ 15,813 27.6 %
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The tax effects of temporary differences from total operations that give rise to significant deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Deferred income tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwards $ 483 $ 694 Interest expense limitation 7,350 6,981 Tax credit carryforwards 51 63 State depreciation 1,096 1,310 Accrued and other liabilities 9,787 6,707 Amortization of non-compete agreements 875 855 Preneed assets, net 312 — Lease liabilities 4,135 4,347 Total deferred income tax assets 24,089 20,957 Less: valuation allowance (156) (156) Total deferred income tax assets $ 23,933 $ 20,801 Deferred income tax liabilities: Depreciation and amortization $ (69,730) $ (66,863) Preneed liabilities — (1,070) Right-of-use assets (3,670) (3,806) Prepaid assets and other (1,962) (1,189) Total deferred income tax liabilities (75,362) (72,928) Total net deferred tax liabilities $ (51,429) $ (52,127)
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Unrecognized tax benefit at beginning of year $ 3,382 $ 3,294 $ 3,761 Gross decreases - tax positions in prior period — — (533) Gross increases - tax positions in prior period — 88 66 Gross increases - tax positions in current period 89 — — Unrecognized tax benefit at end of year $ 3,471 $ 3,382 $ 3,294

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	Stock option grants and cancellations are as follows (in thousands, except shares): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Granted (1) 370,590 $ 3,830 214,191 $ 2,506 58,500 $ 959 Granted (2) — $ — — $ — 310,000 $ 5,388 Granted (3) — $ — — $ — 12,600 $ 143 Cancelled 532,266 $ 6,311 105,150 $ 1,380 45,590 $ 512 (1) Stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 had a weighted average price of $24.48, $32.69 and $49.48, respectively. The fair value of these options was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The options granted in 2024 and 2023 vest over a three-year period and have a ten-year term. The options granted in 2022 vest over a five-year period and have a ten-year term. These options will vest if the employee has remained continuously employed by us through the vesting period. (2) Stock options granted during the year ended December 31, 2022 had a weighted average price of $49.48. The fair value of these options was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and vest over a seven-year period and have a ten-year term. These options will vest if the employee has remained continuously employed by us through the vesting period. (3) Stock options granted during the year ended December 31, 2022 had a weighted average price of $31.58. The fair value of these options was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and vest over a three-year period and have a ten-year term. These options will vest if the employee has remained continuously employed by us through the vesting period. Additional stock option activity is as follows (in thousands, except shares): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Shares Cash Shares Cash Shares Cash Exercised (1) 97,548 $ 1,439 74,200 N/A 32,196 N/A Returned for option price (2) 28,882 $ 1,113 56,957 $ — 18,797 $ 60 Returned for payroll taxes (3) 4,482 $ 174 5,486 $ 174 2,895 $ 123 (1) Stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 had a weighted average exercise price of $26.12, $23.98 and $25.49, respectively. (2) Represents shares withheld/cash received for the payment of the option price. (3) Represents shares withheld/cash paid for the payment of payroll taxes. The fair value of the options granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model was estimated on the date of grant with the following assumptions: Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 2022 2022 Grant date February 21 February 22 February 23 February 23 September 27 Expected holding period (years) 6.0 4.0 7.0 5.0 4.1 Awards granted 370,590 214,191 310,000 58,500 12,600 Dividend yield 1.79 % 1.38 % 0.91 % 0.91 % 1.43 % Expected volatility 43.59 % 43.68 % 34.35 % 33.18 % 43.68 % Risk-free interest rate 4.31 % 4.27 % 1.98 % 1.89 % 4.29 % Black-Scholes value $10.34 $11.70 $17.38 $16.39 $11.35 The fair value of the options granted using the Monte-Carlo simulation pricing model was estimated on the date of grant with the following assumptions: Year ended December 31, 2022 Awards granted 150,000 Dividend yield 1.15 % Expected volatility 34.08 % Risk-free interest rate 1.29 % A summary of the number of stock options and their weighted average exercise prices during the year ended December 31, 2024 is presented in the table below (shares in thousands): Shares Wtd. Avg. Outstanding at January 1 1,603 $ 35.04 Granted 371 $ 24.48 Exercised (98) $ 26.12 Forfeited or expired (532) $ 36.01 Outstanding at December 31 1,344 $ 32.39 Exercisable at December 31 617 $ 31.54 A summary of the number of stock options and their weighted average grant date fair values during the year ended December 31, 2024 is presented in the table below (shares in thousands): Shares Wtd. Avg. Non-vested at January 1 915 $ 12.77 Granted 371 $ 10.34 Vested or exercised (220) $ 11.71 Forfeited (339) $ 12.43 Non-vested at December 31 727 $ 11.98 A summary of the intrinsic value of stock options exercised and the fair value of stock options vested for the three years ended December 31, 2024 is presented in the table below (in thousands):
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range	The following table further describes our outstanding stock options at December 31, 2024: Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Actual Ranges of Exercise Prices Number Outstanding at 12/31/24 Weighted-Average Weighted-Average Number Exercisable at 12/31/24 Weighted-Average Weighted-Average $18.02 - $18.02 13,333 5.48 $ 18.02 13,333 5.48 $ 18.02 $20.06 - $26.54 593,477 5.39 $ 24.73 272,087 0.96 $ 25.04 $31.58 - $31.58 12,600 7.74 $ 31.58 8,400 7.74 $ 31.58 $32.69 - $49.48 724,675 6.86 $ 38.93 323,020 6.65 $ 37.59 $18.02 - $49.48 1,344,085 6.20 $ 32.39 616,840 4.13 $ 31.54
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity	Restricted stock activity is as follows (in thousands, except shares): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Granted (1) 156,630 $ 3,834 142,020 $ 4,634 — $ — Returned for payroll taxes 16,354 $ 419 1,473 $ 50 4,136 $ 205 Cancelled 55,050 $ 1,623 1,826 $ 61 1,950 $ 63 (1) Restricted stock granted during the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 will vest over a three-year period, if the employee has remained continuously employed by us during the vesting period, at a weighted average stock price of $24.48 and $32.63, respectively. Restricted stock awards Shares Weighted Average Unvested at January 1 143,168 $ 32.65 Granted 156,630 $ 24.48 Vested (48,268) $ 32.69 Cancelled (55,050) $ 29.49 Unvested at December 31 196,480 $ 27.01
Schedule of Dividends Payable	Our Board declared the following dividends payable on the dates below (in thousands, except per share amounts): 2024 Per Share Dollar Value March 1st $ 0.1125 $ 1,686 June 1st $ 0.1125 $ 1,704 September 1st $ 0.1125 $ 1,708 December 1st $ 0.1125 $ 1,709 2023 Per Share Dollar Value March 1st $ 0.1125 $ 1,661 June 1st $ 0.1125 $ 1,679 September 1st $ 0.1125 $ 1,683 December 1st $ 0.1125 $ 1,685
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable	Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Intrinsic value of options exercised $ 647 $ 538 $ 580 Fair value of stock options vested 5,825 6,003 1,784
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Activity	Performance award activity is as follows (in thousands, except shares): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Granted — $ — — $ — 27,013 $ 1,262 Cancelled 80,276 $ 871 54,229 $ 1,565 30,743 $ 295 Common stock activity is as follows (in thousands, except shares): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Granted (1) — $ — 30,000 $ 826 — $ — Returned for payroll taxes — $ — 1,001 $ 28 — $ — (1) During the year ended December 31, 2023, we issued 30,000 shares of common stock to a former executive at a stock price of $27.54, in accordance with his Separation and Release Agreement pertaining to his resignation from his position as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer effective January 2, 2023. Common stock issued to certain employees under this incentive program is as follows (in thousands, except shares): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value 31,470 $ 790 8,444 $ 276 27,448 $ 1,358 (1) Common stock granted during the year ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 had a grant date stock price of $25.08, $32.69 and $49.48, respectively.
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Performance Shares, Outstanding Activity	Performance Awards Shares Weighted Average At January 1 377,807 $ 19.81 Cancelled (80,276) $ 10.85 At December 31 297,531 $ 22.23 Non-employee director and board advisor common stock activity is as follows (in thousands, except shares): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Board of Directors (1) 16,658 $ 510 15,059 $ 431 11,155 $ 415 Advisor to the Board (1) 647 $ 21 691 $ 20 555 $ 20 (1) Common stock granted during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 had a weighted average price of $30.56, $28.60 and $37.14, respectively.
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Activity	ESPP activity is as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Shares Price Shares Price Shares Price ESPP 55,850 $ 21.26 63,372 $ 23.58 52,053 $ 32.38
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions	The fair values of the right to purchase shares under the ESPP are estimated at the date of purchase with the four quarterly purchase dates using the following assumptions: Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Dividend yield 1.51 % 1.30 % 0.01 % Expected volatility 41.2 % 53.5 % 30.2 % Risk-free interest rate 5.46%, 5.24%, 5.02%, 4.80% 4.53%, 4.77%, 4.75%,4.72% 0.08%, 0.22%, 0.31%, 0.40% Expected life (years) 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 1.00 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 1.00 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 1.00

Share Repurchase Program (Table

Share Repurchase Program (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract]
Share Repurchase Activity	Share repurchase activity is as follows (dollar value in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Number of Shares Repurchased — — 695,496 Average Price Paid Per Share $ — $ — $ 49.22 Dollar Value of Shares Repurchased $ — $ — $ 34,234

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following table sets forth the computation of the basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share: Net income $ 32,953 $ 33,413 $ 41,381 Less: Earnings allocated to unvested restricted stock (432) (306) (26) Income attributable to common stockholders $ 32,521 $ 33,107 $ 41,355 Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings per common share – weighted average shares outstanding 14,971 14,803 14,857 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options 56 55 183 Performance awards 416 597 670 Denominator for diluted earnings per common share – weighted average shares outstanding 15,443 15,455 15,710 Basic earnings per common share: $ 2.17 $ 2.24 $ 2.78 Diluted earnings per common share: $ 2.10 $ 2.14 $ 2.63
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share	Stock options excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the inclusion of such stock options would result in an antidilutive effect are as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Antidilutive stock options 1,143 1,208 311

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue, pre-tax income and total assets by segments	The tables below present revenue, disaggregated by major source for each of our reportable segments, as well as, significant segment expenses, other segment expenses, operating income (loss), depreciation and amortization, interest expense, income (loss) before income taxes, income tax expense (benefit), total assets, long-lived assets, goodwill, capital expenditures and number of operating locations by segment as follows, (in thousands, except number of operating locations) for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively: Year Ended, December 31, 2024 Funeral Cemetery Corporate Total Revenue Services $ 163,696 $ 19,355 $ — $ 183,051 Merchandise 81,036 17,482 — 98,518 Cemetery property — 88,414 — 88,414 Other revenue 18,382 15,833 — 34,215 Total revenue 263,114 141,084 — 404,198 Less: (1) Salaries, benefits and commission expenses 69,552 37,958 — 107,510 Cost of merchandise 27,831 8,058 — 35,889 Allocated overhead costs (2) 13,135 4,883 — 18,018 Facilities and grounds expenses 10,561 6,527 — 17,088 General and administrative expenses (3) 10,324 3,616 — 13,940 Other segment expenses (4) 47,454 23,459 59,041 129,954 Operating income (loss) $ 84,257 $ 56,583 $ (59,041) $ 81,799 Depreciation and amortization $ 11,736 $ 10,161 $ 993 $ 22,890 Interest expense $ 947 $ 27 $ 31,101 $ 32,075 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 83,945 $ 56,933 $ (90,798) $ 50,080 Income tax expense (benefit) $ 28,709 $ 19,471 $ (31,053) $ 17,127 Total assets $ 781,006 $ 477,487 $ 21,087 $ 1,279,580 Long-lived assets $ 628,681 $ 207,427 $ 10,232 $ 846,340 Goodwill $ 356,869 $ 57,990 $ — $ 414,859 Capital expenditures $ 5,724 $ 8,814 $ 1,560 $ 16,098 Number of operating locations at year end 162 31 — 193 (1) The significant expense categories and amounts align with the segment-level information that is regularly provided to the CODM. (2) Allocated overhead costs include: property insurance costs, property tax expenses and corporate overhead fees allocated to the field, such as information technology, human resources, legal and finance. (3) General and administrative expenses include: professional services, travel and meals expenses, computer software expenses and office supplies. (4) The Corporate segment's other segment expenses primarily include general, administrative and other expenses, net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges and amortization and depreciation expenses. The Funeral and Cemetery segment's other segment expenses primarily include transportation costs, other funeral costs, non-payroll related promotional costs, net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges and amortization and depreciation expenses. Year Ended, December 31, 2023 Funeral Cemetery Corporate Total Revenue Services $ 163,600 $ 18,566 $ — $ 182,166 Merchandise 85,795 16,385 — 102,180 Cemetery property — 67,310 — 67,310 Other revenue 15,381 15,483 — 30,864 Total revenue 264,776 117,744 — 382,520 Less: (1) Salaries, benefits and commission expenses 72,210 33,962 — 106,172 Cost of merchandise 29,387 7,445 — 36,832 Allocated overhead costs (2) 12,767 4,147 — 16,914 Facilities and grounds expenses 10,063 5,578 — 15,641 General and administrative expenses (3) 10,301 3,253 — 13,554 Other segment expenses (4) 48,742 21,436 42,250 112,428 Operating income (loss) $ 81,306 $ 41,923 $ (42,250) $ 80,979 Depreciation and amortization $ 12,197 $ 8,008 $ 912 $ 21,117 Interest expense $ 783 $ 8 $ 35,475 $ 36,266 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 82,453 $ 42,208 $ (78,232) $ 46,429 Income tax expense (benefit) $ 23,115 $ 11,833 $ (21,932) $ 13,016 Total assets $ 802,368 $ 448,018 $ 17,666 $ 1,268,052 Long-lived assets $ 648,253 $ 209,401 $ 5,732 $ 863,386 Goodwill $ 364,639 $ 59,004 $ — $ 423,643 Capital expenditures $ 7,483 $ 10,061 $ 495 $ 18,039 Number of operating locations at year end 171 32 — 203 (1) The significant expense categories and amounts align with the segment-level information that is regularly provided to the CODM. (2) Allocated overhead costs include: property insurance costs, property tax expenses and corporate overhead fees allocated to the field, such as information technology, human resources, legal and finance. (3) General and administrative expenses include: professional services, travel and meals expenses, computer software expenses and office supplies. (4) The Corporate segment's other segment expenses primarily include general, administrative and other expenses, net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges and amortization and depreciation expenses. The Funeral and Cemetery segment's other segment expenses primarily include transportation costs, other funeral costs, non-payroll related promotional costs, net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges and amortization and depreciation expenses. Year Ended December 31, 2022 Funeral Cemetery Corporate Total Revenue Services $ 163,904 $ 17,367 $ — $ 181,271 Merchandise 89,052 14,307 — 103,359 Cemetery property — 58,611 — 58,611 Other revenue 13,947 12,986 — 26,933 Total revenue 266,903 103,271 — 370,174 Less: (1) Salaries, benefits and commission expenses 70,142 28,940 — 99,082 Cost of merchandise 29,944 6,483 — 36,427 Allocated overhead costs (2) 11,648 3,511 — 15,159 Facilities and grounds expenses 9,919 5,268 — 15,187 General and administrative expenses (3) 9,530 2,787 — 12,317 Other segment expenses (4) 53,640 21,187 37,449 112,276 Operating income (loss) $ 82,080 $ 35,095 $ (37,449) $ 79,726 Depreciation and amortization $ 11,591 $ 7,584 $ 624 $ 19,799 Interest expense $ 753 $ — $ 25,142 $ 25,895 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 85,196 $ 35,126 $ (63,128) $ 57,194 Income tax expense (benefit) $ 23,555 $ 9,712 $ (17,454) $ 15,813 Total assets $ 779,500 $ 396,389 $ 17,061 $ 1,192,950 Long-lived assets $ 630,599 $ 190,226 $ 4,518 $ 825,343 Goodwill $ 355,654 $ 54,483 $ — $ 410,137 Capital expenditures $ 14,917 $ 10,566 $ 598 $ 26,081 Number of operating locations at year end 171 32 — 203 (1) The significant expense categories and amounts align with the segment-level information that is regularly provided to the CODM. (2) Allocated overhead costs include: property insurance costs, property tax expenses and corporate overhead fees allocated to the field, such as information technology, human resources, legal and finance. (3) General and administrative expenses include: professional services, travel and meals expenses, computer software expenses and office supplies. (4) The Corporate segment's other segment expenses primarily include general, administrative and other expenses, net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges and amortization and depreciation expenses. The Funeral and Cemetery segment's other segment expenses primarily include transportation costs, other funeral costs, non-payroll related promotional costs, net loss on divestitures, disposals and impairment charges and amortization and depreciation expenses.

Supplementary Data (Tables)

Supplementary Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Supplemental Income Statement Elements [Abstract]
Supplementary Balance Sheet Disclosures	The following table presents the detail of certain balance sheet accounts (in thousands): December 31, 2024 2023 Prepaid and other current assets: Prepaid expenses $ 3,987 $ 3,779 Federal income tax receivable — 454 State income tax receivable — 421 Other current assets 136 137 Total prepaid and other current assets $ 4,123 $ 4,791 Current portion of debt and lease obligations: Acquisition debt $ 571 $ 537 Finance lease obligations 533 592 Operating lease obligations 2,810 2,713 Total current portion of debt and lease obligations $ 3,914 $ 3,842 Accrued and other liabilities: Incentive compensation $ 12,860 $ 13,156 Salaries and wages 4,867 2,285 Insurance 3,584 3,017 Unrecognized tax benefit 3,471 3,382 Vacation 2,803 3,647 Ad valorem taxes 2,314 2,395 Interest 2,288 2,409 Perpetual care trust payable 2,143 1,358 Employee meetings and award trips 1,550 1,185 Commissions 1,218 1,144 Income tax payable 208 — Other accrued liabilities 1,300 1,384 Total accrued and other liabilities, including HFS 38,606 35,362 Less: Held for sale (146) — Total accrued and other liabilities $ 38,460 $ 35,362 Other long-term liabilities: Incentive compensation $ 996 $ 1,855 Other long-term liabilities 183 — Total other long-term liabilities $ 1,179 $ 1,855

Supplemental Disclosure of Ca_2

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Disclosure for the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	The following information is supplemental disclosure for the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Cash paid for interest and financing costs $ 30,629 $ 34,682 $ 24,456 Cash paid for taxes 16,654 10,448 9,713 Land purchased in exchange for debt — 2,550 —

Basis of Presentation and Sum_4

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Additional Information) (Details)		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2023 USD ($) cemetary funeral_home crematory	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) numberOfOperatingLocation state segment divestiture	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) divestiture cemetery numberOfOperatingLocation	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) numberOfOperatingLocation divestiture
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items]
Number of business segments | segment		2
Number of operating locations | numberOfOperatingLocation		193	203	203
Number of states in which the entity operated funeral homes (in States) | state		26
Number of states in which the entity operated cemeteries (in States) | state		11
Time Deposit Liability, above US Insurance Limit		$ 3,300,000
Term of sales contract for cemetery interment rights, maximum (in years)		5 years
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)			8,600,000
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term		40 years
Number of States in Which Entity Files Separate State Income Tax Returns | state		15
Number of States in Which Entity Files Unitary Tax Returns | state		14
Goodwill, related to sale		$ 8,784,000	0
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit		800,000	0	0
Property, Plant and Equipment, Disposals		800,000	1,700,000
Payments to Acquire Real Estate		3,100,000
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Properties		300,000	1,400,000
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net		(273,004,000)	(287,484,000)
Growth and Maintenance Expenses		9,100,000	10,900,000	18,400,000
Field depreciation expense		$ 14,300,000	14,700,000	13,700,000
Minimum
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract		1 year
Lessee, Finance Lease, Term of Contract		3 years 6 months
Minimum | Internally Developed Software
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives		2 years
Maximum
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract		20 years
Lessee, Finance Lease, Term of Contract		40 years
Maximum | Internally Developed Software
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives		5 years
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | KENTUCKY
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items]
Consideration for funeral homes and cemeteries sold		$ 10,900,000	$ 1,100,000	$ 1,500,000
Funeral Homes
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items]
Number of businesses sold | divestiture		6	2	4
Service Contract, Term		10 years
Number of Funeral Homes Merged | divestiture			1	1
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net			$ (300,000)
Cemetery
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items]
Number of businesses sold | divestiture		1	2
Service Contract, Term		8 years
Funeral Homes And Cemeteries
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Disposals		$ 3,100,000
Bakersfield, California
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items]
Number of funeral homes (in funeral homes) | funeral_home	3
Number of owned and operated cemeteries (in Cemetaries) | cemetary	2
Number Of Cremation Focused Businesses | crematory	1
Purchase price	$ 44,000,000		$ 44,000,000
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Property, Plant and Equipment	$ 12,577,000		$ 12,822,000
Funeral And Cemetery [Member]
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Threshold Period Past Due in Which Statements are Sent		30 days
Accounts Receivable, Threshold Period Past Due in Which Past Due Notification Letters are Sent		45 days
Cemetery
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Threshold Period Past Due in Which Past Due Notification Letters are Sent		15 days
Funeral Homes
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items]
Revenue, percentage		65%
Number Of Businesses Divested | cemetery			1
Cemeteries
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items]
Revenue, percentage		35%
Number of businesses sold | divestiture			2
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net		$ (800,000)	$ (800,000)
Funeral
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items]
Goodwill, related to sale		7,800,000
Cemetery
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items]
Goodwill, related to sale		$ 1,000,000
Cemetery | Operating Segments
Organization Description and Operations [Line Items]
Number of operating locations | numberOfOperatingLocation		31	32	32

Basis of Presentation and Sum_5

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Held for Sale) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net	$ 833
Inventories	302
Current assets held for sale	1,135
Preneed cemetery trust investments	4,876
Preneed funeral trust investments	2,197
Preneed cemetery receivables, net	1,671
Property, plant and equipment, net	4,898
Cemetery property, net	3,362
Intangible and other non-current assets, net	215
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	2,234
Non-current assets held for sale	19,453	$ 0
Accounts payable	94
Accrued and other liabilities	146
Current liabilities held for sale	240	0
Deferred preneed cemetery revenue	3,517
Deferred preneed funeral revenue	1,018
Deferred preneed cemetery receipts held in trust	4,876
Deferred preneed funeral receipts held in trust	2,197
Care trusts’ corpus	2,234
Long-term liabilities held for sale	$ 13,842	$ 0

Basis of Presentation and Sum_6

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of PPE) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 273,004	$ 287,484
Continuing Operations
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	423,892	425,529
Less: accumulated depreciation	(145,990)	(138,045)
Property, plant and equipment, net	277,902	287,484
Discontinued Operations
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, net	4,898	0
Land | Continuing Operations
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	86,609	87,635
Buildings and improvements | Continuing Operations
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 265,231	263,522
Buildings and improvements | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	15 years
Buildings and improvements | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	40 years
Furniture and fixtures | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	5 years
Furniture and fixtures | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	10 years
Machinery and equipment | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	3 years
Machinery and equipment | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	15 years
Vehicles | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	5 years
Vehicles | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	7 years
Furniture, equipment and automobiles | Continuing Operations
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 72,052	$ 74,372

Basis of Presentation and Sum_7

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative of PPE) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) divestiture	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) divestiture	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) divestiture
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Real Estate	$ 3,100
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate	1,100	$ 3,100
Property, plant and equipment, net	273,004	287,484
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Properties	300	1,400
Growth and Maintenance Expenses	9,100	10,900	$ 18,400
Field depreciation expense	$ 14,300	$ 14,700	$ 13,700
Funeral Homes
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of businesses sold | divestiture	6	2	4
Property, plant and equipment, net		$ 300
Cemetery
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of businesses sold | divestiture	1	2

Basis of Presentation and Sum_8

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cemetery Property) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) divestiture	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) divestiture	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Mar. 22, 2023 USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cemetery Property, Net, Including HFS	$ 112,900	$ 114,600
Accumulated amortization of cemetery property	72,600	64,600
Growth Capital Expenditures	7,000	7,100	$ 7,700
Amortization Of Cemetery Property	8,200	6,000	$ 6,100
Property, plant and equipment, net	273,004	287,484
Bakersfield, California
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cemetery property		$ 9,035		$ 9,035
Cemeteries
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of businesses sold | divestiture		2
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 800	$ 800
Cemetery
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of businesses sold | divestiture	1	2

Basis of Presentation and Sum_9

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Performance Obligation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
The percentage of trust assets in custody of institution receiving trust management services	80%
Funeral
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 10,200	$ 10,700
Funeral | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period	10 years
Cemetery
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 13,600	$ 15,800
Cemetery | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period	8 years

Business Combinations (Narrativ

Business Combinations (Narrative) (Details) - Bakersfield, California $ in Thousands	Mar. 22, 2023 USD ($) cemetary funeral_home crematory	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of funeral homes (in funeral homes) | funeral_home	3
Number of owned and operated cemeteries (in Cemetaries) | cemetary	2
Number Of Cremation Focused Businesses | crematory	1
Purchase price | $	$ 44,000	$ 44,000

Business Combinations (Purchase

Business Combinations (Purchase Price Allocation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2024	Mar. 22, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Assets	$ 11,428
Goodwill	423,643	$ 414,859		$ 410,137
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Liabilities	(11,428)
Bakersfield, California
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Current assets	7,218		$ 7,087
Current assets	131
Preneed trust assets	11,428		0
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Property, Plant and Equipment	12,822		12,577
Property, Plant and Equipment, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	245
Cemetery property	9,035		9,035
Goodwill	13,506		13,612
Goodwill, Measurement Period Adjustment	(106)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets And Other Noncurrent Assets	3,763		3,763
Assumed liabilities	(366)		(300)
Liabilities Assumed, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	(66)
Preneed trust liabilities	(11,428)		0
Deferred revenue	(1,978)		(1,774)
Deferred Revenue, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	(204)
Purchase price	44,000		$ 44,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Consideration Transferred	$ 0

Business Combinations (Assets A

Business Combinations (Assets Acquired) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Mar. 22, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 414,859	$ 423,643		$ 410,137
Bakersfield, California
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 13,506	$ 13,612
Bakersfield, California | Bakersfield, California
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Assets Acquired (Excluding Goodwill)			44,266
Goodwill			13,506
Liabilities and Debt Assumed			$ (13,772)

Goodwill (Changes in Goodwill)

Goodwill (Changes in Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill at the beginning of the year	$ 423,643	$ 410,137
Increase in goodwill related to acquisitions	0	13,506
Increase in goodwill related to assets held for sale	(8,784)	0
Goodwill at the end of the year	$ 414,859	$ 423,643

Goodwill (Narrative) (Details)

Goodwill (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) divestiture	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) divestiture	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) divestiture
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, related to sale	$ 8,784,000	$ 0
Increase in goodwill related to acquisitions	0	13,506,000
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0	0	$ 0
Cemetery
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, related to sale	1,000,000
Increase in goodwill related to acquisitions		4,500,000
Funeral
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, related to sale	$ 7,800,000
Increase in goodwill related to acquisitions		$ 9,000,000
Funeral Homes
Goodwill [Line Items]
Number of businesses sold | divestiture	6	2	4
Cemetery
Goodwill [Line Items]
Number of businesses sold | divestiture	1	2

Divested Operations (Narrative)

Divested Operations (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) divestiture	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) divestiture	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) divestiture
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss | $	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Funeral Homes
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of businesses sold	6	2	4
Number of Funeral Homes Merged		1	1
Cemetery
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of businesses sold	1	2
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | KENTUCKY
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Consideration for funeral homes and cemeteries sold | $	$ 10,900,000	$ 1,100,000	$ 1,500,000

Divested Operations (Assets hel

Divested Operations (Assets held for sale and discontinued operations) (Details) - Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 1,382	$ 242	$ 656
Operating income	141	6	54
Net gain on disposal	(1,224)	(106)	(736)
Income tax provision	348	28	193
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$ (735)	$ (72)	$ (488)

Receivables (Accounts Receivabl

Receivables (Accounts Receivable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Trade and financed receivables	$ 30,607	$ 27,281
Other receivables	902	1,285
Allowance for credit losses	(1,316)	(1,506)
Accounts receivable, net	30,193	27,060
Operating Segments | Funeral Home
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Trade and financed receivables	7,085	8,822
Other receivables	557	404
Allowance for credit losses	(302)	(266)
Accounts receivable, net	7,340	8,960
Operating Segments | Cemetery
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Trade and financed receivables	24,355	18,459
Other receivables	345	595
Allowance for credit losses	(1,014)	(1,240)
Accounts receivable, net	23,686	17,814
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Trade and financed receivables	0	0
Other receivables	0	286
Allowance for credit losses	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	0	286
Held for Sale
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Trade and financed receivables	(833)	0
Other receivables	0	0
Allowance for credit losses	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	$ (833)	$ 0

Receivables (Allowance for cred

Receivables (Allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ (1,506)
Provision for Credit Losses	(1,953)
Write Offs	2,937
Recoveries	(794)
Balance at end of period	(1,316)
Funeral
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	(266)
Provision for Credit Losses	(1,069)
Write Offs	1,827
Recoveries	(794)
Balance at end of period	(302)
Cemetery
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	(1,240)
Provision for Credit Losses	(884)
Write Offs	1,110
Recoveries	0
Balance at end of period	$ (1,014)

Receivables (Cemetery receivabl

Receivables (Cemetery receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Preneed Cemetery Receivables [Abstract]
Interment rights	$ 79,436	$ 60,863
Merchandise and services	13,128	11,223
Unearned finance charges	4,983	5,669
Cemetery receivables	$ 97,547	$ 77,755

Receivables (Components of Ceme

Receivables (Components of Cemetery receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Preneed Cemetery Receivables [Abstract]
Cemetery receivables	$ 97,547	$ 77,755
Less: unearned finance charges	(4,983)	(5,669)
Total	92,564	72,086
Less: allowance for contract cancellation and credit losses	(3,018)	(3,495)
Less: balances due on undelivered cemetery preneed contracts	(13,576)	(15,797)
Less: amounts in accounts receivable	(23,341)	(17,219)
Preneed cemetery receivables, net including HFS	52,629	35,575
Less: Held for sale	(1,671)	0
Preneed cemetery receivables, net	$ 50,958	$ 35,575

Receivables (Preneed cemetery r

Receivables (Preneed cemetery receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Allowance for Contract Cancellations [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Beginning Balance	$ 1,506
Provision for Credit Losses	(3,351)	$ (3,050)	$ (2,818)
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance	1,316	1,506
Preneed Cemetery Receivables
Allowance for Contract Cancellations [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Beginning Balance	2,255
Provision for Credit Losses	(1,398)
Write Offs	(1,649)
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance	$ 2,004	$ 2,255

Receivables Amortized cost basi

Receivables Amortized cost basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Receivables [Abstract]
2024	$ 49,487
2023	22,200
2022	12,934
2021	5,355
2020	1,735
Prior	853
Total	$ 92,564	$ 72,086

Receivables (Aging of past due

Receivables (Aging of past due financing receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	$ 97,547	$ 77,755
Total Financing Receivables	97,547	77,755
Recognized revenue
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total Financing Receivables	78,988	56,289
Deferred revenue
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total Financing Receivables	18,559	21,466
31-60 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	1,901	2,343
31-60 Days Past Due | Recognized revenue
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	1,599	1,877
31-60 Days Past Due | Deferred revenue
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	302	466
61-90 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	1,225	854
61-90 Days Past Due | Recognized revenue
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	1,065	715
61-90 Days Past Due | Deferred revenue
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	160	139
91-120 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	937	443
91-120 Days Past Due | Recognized revenue
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	832	353
91-120 Days Past Due | Deferred revenue
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	105	90
Greater than 120 Day Past Due
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	3,190	5,178
Greater than 120 Day Past Due | Recognized revenue
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	2,578	3,790
Greater than 120 Day Past Due | Deferred revenue
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	612	1,388
Total Past Due
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	7,253	8,818
Total Past Due | Recognized revenue
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	6,074	6,735
Total Past Due | Deferred revenue
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	1,179	2,083
Current
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	90,294	68,937
Current | Recognized revenue
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	72,914	49,554
Current | Deferred revenue
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	$ 17,380	$ 19,383

Trust Investments (Components o

Trust Investments (Components of preneed cemetery trust investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Preneed cemetery trust investments	$ 98,120	$ 96,374
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Preneed cemetery trust investments, at market value	106,143	99,461
Less: allowance for contract cancellation	(3,147)	(3,087)
Preneed cemetery trust investments, including HFS	102,996	96,374
Less: Held for sale	(4,876)	0
Preneed cemetery trust investments	98,120	96,374
Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Preneed cemetery trust investments, at market value	$ 111,721	$ 111,247

Trust Investments (Cost and fai

Trust Investments (Cost and fair market values associated with preneed cemetery trust investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Preneed cemetery trust investments	$ 106,143	$ 99,461
Market value as a percentage of cost	100.60%	95.80%
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Trust Securities
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	$ 104,900	$ 102,879
Unrealized Gains	6,861	11,679
Unrealized Losses	(6,248)	(16,031)
Fair Market Value	105,513	98,527
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Accrued Investment Income
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	630	934
Fair Market Value	630	934
Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	110,143	113,499
Unrealized Gains	6,377	10,938
Unrealized Losses	(5,383)	(14,042)
Fair Market Value	111,137	110,395
Preneed cemetery trust investments	$ 111,721	$ 111,247
Market value as a percentage of cost	100.90%	97.30%
Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Accrued Investment Income
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	$ 584	$ 852
Fair Market Value	584	$ 852
Perpetual Care Trust Investments
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	$ 19,917
Market value as a percentage of cost	100.50%	95.70%
Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Trust Securities
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	$ 86,295	$ 88,251
Unrealized Gains	6,155	10,043
Unrealized Losses	(5,708)	(13,810)
Fair Market Value	86,742	84,484
Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Accrued Investment Income
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	595	847
Fair Market Value	595	847
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	23,215	9,643
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Market Value	23,215	9,643
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Common Stock
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	29,325	43,057
Unrealized Gains	4,322	9,466
Unrealized Losses	(3,381)	(7,935)
Fair Market Value	30,266	44,588
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Limited Partnership Fund
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	3,530	3,575
Unrealized Gains	84	0
Unrealized Losses	0	(3)
Fair Market Value	3,614	3,572
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Equity Securities
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	911	553
Unrealized Gains	85	10
Unrealized Losses	0	(30)
Fair Market Value	996	533
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	33,735	26,707
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Market Value	33,735	26,707
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | U.S. treasury debt
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost		451
Unrealized Gains		0
Unrealized Losses		(34)
Fair Market Value		417
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Foreign Debt
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost		7,300
Unrealized Gains		1,297
Unrealized Losses		(16)
Fair Market Value		8,581
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Common Stock
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	26,293	38,600
Unrealized Gains	3,989	8,858
Unrealized Losses	(2,876)	(6,855)
Fair Market Value	27,406	40,603
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Limited Partnership Fund
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	3,392	3,383
Unrealized Gains	80	0
Unrealized Losses	0	(2)
Fair Market Value	3,472	3,381
Fair Value, Level 1 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	14,054	6,688
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Market Value	14,054	6,688
Fair Value, Level 1 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Common Stock
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	25,563	36,413
Unrealized Gains	3,866	8,098
Unrealized Losses	(3,036)	(6,580)
Fair Market Value	26,393	37,931
Fair Value, Level 1 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Limited Partnership Fund
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	3,078	3,042
Unrealized Gains	73	0
Unrealized Losses	0	(2)
Fair Market Value	3,151	3,040
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | U.S. agency obligations
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	664	803
Unrealized Gains	1	1
Unrealized Losses	(46)	(51)
Fair Market Value	619	753
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Foreign Debt
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	8,575	7,764
Unrealized Gains	1,431	1,371
Unrealized Losses	(8)	(17)
Fair Market Value	9,998	9,118
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Corporate debt
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	8,500	15,071
Unrealized Gains	365	342
Unrealized Losses	(256)	(3,657)
Fair Market Value	8,609	11,756
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Preferred Stock
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	2,833	10,965
Unrealized Gains	479	473
Unrealized Losses	(176)	(1,572)
Fair Market Value	3,136	9,866
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Certificates of deposit
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	79
Unrealized Gains	0
Unrealized Losses	(5)
Fair Market Value	74
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Mortgage-backed securities
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost		79
Unrealized Gains		0
Unrealized Losses		(7)
Fair Market Value		72
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Fixed income
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	27,268	11,369
Unrealized Gains	94	16
Unrealized Losses	(2,376)	(2,759)
Fair Market Value	24,986	8,626
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Municipal bonds
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	387
Unrealized Gains	0
Unrealized Losses	(30)
Fair Market Value	357
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Foreign Debt
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	8,193
Unrealized Gains	1,373
Unrealized Losses	(7)
Fair Market Value	9,559
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Corporate debt
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	7,941	13,848
Unrealized Gains	351	323
Unrealized Losses	(134)	(3,255)
Fair Market Value	8,158	10,916
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Preferred Stock
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	2,577	9,786
Unrealized Gains	460	442
Unrealized Losses	(218)	(1,468)
Fair Market Value	2,819	8,760
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Equity Securities
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	763	401
Unrealized Gains	41	3
Unrealized Losses	0	(29)
Fair Market Value	804	375
Fair Value, Level 2 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Foreign Debt
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	7,770	7,101
Unrealized Gains	1,262	1,177
Unrealized Losses	(7)	(18)
Fair Market Value	9,025	8,260
Fair Value, Level 2 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Corporate debt
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	7,942	13,491
Unrealized Gains	357	334
Unrealized Losses	(402)	(3,367)
Fair Market Value	7,897	10,458
Fair Value, Level 2 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Preferred Stock
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	2,725	10,723
Unrealized Gains	418	415
Unrealized Losses	(148)	(1,435)
Fair Market Value	2,995	9,703
Fair Value, Level 2 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Equity Securities
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	789	467
Unrealized Gains	68	5
Unrealized Losses	0	(26)
Fair Market Value	857	446
Fair Value, Level 2 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Fixed income
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	24,374	10,326
Unrealized Gains	111	14
Unrealized Losses	(2,115)	(2,382)
Fair Market Value	$ 22,370	$ 7,958

Trust Investments (Estimated ma

Trust Investments (Estimated maturities of fixed preneed cemetery trust income securities) (Details) - Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Due in one year or less	$ 140
Due in one to five years	6,557
Due in five to ten years	4,703
Thereafter	11,036
Total fixed income securities	$ 22,436

Trust Investments (Unrealized l

Trust Investments (Unrealized losses on cemetery merchandise and service trust investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	$ 2,163	$ 995
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	(144)	(67)
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	1,749	12,954
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(347)	(5,237)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	3,912	13,949
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(491)	(5,304)
Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	2,067	899
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	(137)	(64)
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	1,194	11,449
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(252)	(4,709)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	3,261	12,348
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(389)	(4,773)
Perpetual Care Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	1,875	1,007
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	(125)	(61)
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	1,586	11,358
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(432)	(4,759)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	3,461	12,365
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(557)	(4,820)
U.S. agency obligations | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	0	0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	0	0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	479	613
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(46)	(51)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	479	613
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(46)	(51)
U.S. agency obligations | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	274
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(30)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	274
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(30)
Foreign debt | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	0	284
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	0	(5)
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	211	209
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(8)	(12)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	211	493
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(8)	(17)
Foreign debt | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	0	269
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	0	(5)
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	203	198
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(7)	(11)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	203	467
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(7)	(16)
Foreign debt | Perpetual Care Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	0	440
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	0	(8)
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	184	178
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(7)	(10)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	184	618
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(7)	(18)
Corporate debt | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	1,274	666
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	(139)	(62)
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	94	4,239
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(117)	(3,595)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	1,368	4,905
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(256)	(3,657)
Corporate debt | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	1,225	630
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	(133)	(59)
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	0	3,802
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(1)	(3,196)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	1,225	4,432
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(134)	(3,255)
Corporate debt | Perpetual Care Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	1,111	567
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	(121)	(53)
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	316	3,879
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(281)	(3,314)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	1,427	4,446
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(402)	(3,367)
Preferred stock | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	889	45
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	(5)	0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	891	7,821
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(171)	(1,572)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	1,780	7,866
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(176)	(1,572)
Preferred stock | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	842	0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	(4)	0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	717	7,078
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(214)	(1,468)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	1,559	7,078
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(218)	(1,468)
Preferred stock | Perpetual Care Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	764
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	(4)
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	1,086
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(144)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	1,850
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(148)
Preferred Stock | Perpetual Care Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value		0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss		0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value		7,301
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss		(1,435)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position		7,301
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss		$ (1,435)
Certificates of deposit | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	74
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(5)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	74
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	$ (5)

Trust Investments (Preneed ceme

Trust Investments (Preneed cemetery trust investment security transactions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Investment Income, Net	$ 11,425	$ 12,824	$ 14,806
Net change in deferred preneed cemetery receipts held in trust	8,998	11,241	11,217
Other, net	(61)	1,373	82
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Investment Income, Net	2,219	2,479	2,834
Realized gains	10,619	3,492	11,600
Realized losses	(2,548)	(2,507)	(14,191)
Unrealized gains (losses), net	(9,661)	(4,352)	613
Expenses and taxes	(1,748)	(1,653)	(2,175)
Net change in deferred preneed cemetery receipts held in trust	1,119	2,541	1,319
Other, net	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Trust Investments (Purchases an

Trust Investments (Purchases and sales of investments in preneed cemetery trusts) (Details) - Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Purchases	$ (8,336)	$ (22,478)	$ (25,246)
Sales	$ 8,248	$ 18,378	$ 33,725

Trust Investments (Components_2

Trust Investments (Components of preneed funeral trust investments) (Details) - Preneed Funeral Trust Investments - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Preneed cemetery trust investments, at market value	$ 111,721	$ 111,247
Less: allowance for contract cancellation	(3,305)	(3,405)
Investments, Including HFS	108,416	107,842
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Investment	(2,197)	0
Preneed funeral trust investments, including HFS	$ 106,219	$ 107,842

Trust Investments (Cost and f_2

Trust Investments (Cost and fair market value associated with preneed funeral trust investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Preneed cemetery trust investments	$ 106,143	$ 99,461
Market value as a percentage of cost	100.60%	95.80%
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Accrued Investment Income
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	$ 630	$ 934
Fair Market Value	630	934
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Trust Securities
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	104,900	102,879
Unrealized Gains	6,861	11,679
Unrealized Losses	(6,248)	(16,031)
Fair Market Value	105,513	98,527
Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	110,143	113,499
Unrealized Gains	6,377	10,938
Unrealized Losses	(5,383)	(14,042)
Fair Market Value	111,137	110,395
Preneed cemetery trust investments	$ 111,721	$ 111,247
Market value as a percentage of cost	100.90%	97.30%
Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Accrued Investment Income
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	$ 584	$ 852
Fair Market Value	584	$ 852
Perpetual Care Trust Investments
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	$ 19,917
Market value as a percentage of cost	100.50%	95.70%
Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Accrued Investment Income
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	$ 595	$ 847
Fair Market Value	595	847
Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Trust Securities
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	86,295	88,251
Unrealized Gains	6,155	10,043
Unrealized Losses	(5,708)	(13,810)
Fair Market Value	86,742	84,484
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Cash and cash equivalents
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	23,215	9,643
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Market Value	23,215	9,643
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Common Stock
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	29,325	43,057
Unrealized Gains	4,322	9,466
Unrealized Losses	(3,381)	(7,935)
Fair Market Value	30,266	44,588
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Equity Securities
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	911	553
Unrealized Gains	85	10
Unrealized Losses	0	(30)
Fair Market Value	996	533
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Limited Partnership Fund
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	3,530	3,575
Unrealized Gains	84	0
Unrealized Losses	0	(3)
Fair Market Value	3,614	3,572
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Cash and cash equivalents
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	33,735	26,707
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Market Value	33,735	26,707
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Foreign Debt
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost		7,300
Unrealized Gains		1,297
Unrealized Losses		(16)
Fair Market Value		8,581
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Common Stock
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	26,293	38,600
Unrealized Gains	3,989	8,858
Unrealized Losses	(2,876)	(6,855)
Fair Market Value	27,406	40,603
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Limited Partnership Fund
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	3,392	3,383
Unrealized Gains	80	0
Unrealized Losses	0	(2)
Fair Market Value	3,472	3,381
Fair Value, Level 1 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Cash and cash equivalents
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	14,054	6,688
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Market Value	14,054	6,688
Fair Value, Level 1 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Common Stock
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	25,563	36,413
Unrealized Gains	3,866	8,098
Unrealized Losses	(3,036)	(6,580)
Fair Market Value	26,393	37,931
Fair Value, Level 1 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Limited Partnership Fund
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	3,078	3,042
Unrealized Gains	73	0
Unrealized Losses	0	(2)
Fair Market Value	3,151	3,040
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Foreign Debt
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	8,575	7,764
Unrealized Gains	1,431	1,371
Unrealized Losses	(8)	(17)
Fair Market Value	9,998	9,118
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Corporate debt
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	8,500	15,071
Unrealized Gains	365	342
Unrealized Losses	(256)	(3,657)
Fair Market Value	8,609	11,756
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Preferred Stock
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	2,833	10,965
Unrealized Gains	479	473
Unrealized Losses	(176)	(1,572)
Fair Market Value	3,136	9,866
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Fixed income
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	27,268	11,369
Unrealized Gains	94	16
Unrealized Losses	(2,376)	(2,759)
Fair Market Value	24,986	8,626
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Mortgage-backed securities
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost		79
Unrealized Gains		0
Unrealized Losses		(7)
Fair Market Value		72
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Foreign Debt
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	8,193
Unrealized Gains	1,373
Unrealized Losses	(7)
Fair Market Value	9,559
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Corporate debt
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	7,941	13,848
Unrealized Gains	351	323
Unrealized Losses	(134)	(3,255)
Fair Market Value	8,158	10,916
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Preferred Stock
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	2,577	9,786
Unrealized Gains	460	442
Unrealized Losses	(218)	(1,468)
Fair Market Value	2,819	8,760
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Equity Securities
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	763	401
Unrealized Gains	41	3
Unrealized Losses	0	(29)
Fair Market Value	804	375
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Fixed Income Securities
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	24,952	9,513
Unrealized Gains	83	15
Unrealized Losses	(2,118)	(2,383)
Fair Market Value	22,917	7,145
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Other investments
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	1,910	3,510
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Market Value	1,910	3,510
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments | Municipal bonds
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	387
Unrealized Gains	0
Unrealized Losses	(30)
Fair Market Value	357
Fair Value, Level 2 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Foreign Debt
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	7,770	7,101
Unrealized Gains	1,262	1,177
Unrealized Losses	(7)	(18)
Fair Market Value	9,025	8,260
Fair Value, Level 2 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Corporate debt
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	7,942	13,491
Unrealized Gains	357	334
Unrealized Losses	(402)	(3,367)
Fair Market Value	7,897	10,458
Fair Value, Level 2 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Preferred Stock
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	2,725	10,723
Unrealized Gains	418	415
Unrealized Losses	(148)	(1,435)
Fair Market Value	2,995	9,703
Fair Value, Level 2 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Equity Securities
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	789	467
Unrealized Gains	68	5
Unrealized Losses	0	(26)
Fair Market Value	857	446
Fair Value, Level 2 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Fixed income
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Cost	24,374	10,326
Unrealized Gains	111	14
Unrealized Losses	(2,115)	(2,382)
Fair Market Value	$ 22,370	$ 7,958

Trust Investments (Estimated _2

Trust Investments (Estimated maturities of fixed preneed funeral trust income securities) (Details) - Preneed Funeral Trust Investments $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Due in one year or less	$ 83
Due in one to five years	6,055
Due in five to ten years	4,351
Thereafter	10,404
Total fixed income securities	$ 20,893

Trust Investments (Preneed fune

Trust Investments (Preneed funeral trust investment security transactions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Investment Income, Net	$ 11,425	$ 12,824	$ 14,806
Decrease in deferred preneed funeral receipts held in trust	8,998	11,241	11,217
Other, net	(61)	1,373	82
Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Investment Income, Net	2,177	2,004	1,700
Realized gains	10,722	3,354	9,446
Realized losses	(12,947)	(2,170)	(2,301)
Unrealized gains (losses), net	994	(3,104)	(7,723)
Expenses and taxes	(1,120)	(848)	958
Decrease in deferred preneed funeral receipts held in trust	174	764	(2,080)
Other, net	0	0	0
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Investment Income, Net	2,219	2,479	2,834
Realized gains	10,619	3,492	11,600
Realized losses	(2,548)	(2,507)	(14,191)
Unrealized gains (losses), net	(9,661)	(4,352)	613
Expenses and taxes	(1,748)	(1,653)	(2,175)
Decrease in deferred preneed funeral receipts held in trust	1,119	2,541	1,319
Other, net	0	0	0
Perpetual Care Trust Investments
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Other, net	0	0	0
Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Other Interest Income
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Realized gains	1,454	1,025	1,432
Realized losses	(309)	(639)	(1,873)
Unrealized gains (losses), net	6,958	3,767	(447)
Decrease in deferred preneed funeral receipts held in trust	$ (5,813)	$ (3,381)	$ 6

Trust Investments (Purchases _2

Trust Investments (Purchases and sales of investments in preneed funeral trusts) (Details) - Preneed Funeral Trust Investments - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Purchases	$ (23,799)	$ (21,425)	$ (6,239)
Sales	$ 31,038	$ 17,300	$ 7,419

Trust Investments (Narrative) (

Trust Investments (Narrative) (Details) - Preneed Funeral Trust Investments - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Unrealized Losses	$ (5,383)	$ (14,042)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	$ 110,143	$ 113,499

Trust Investments (Fixed income

Trust Investments (Fixed income securities within our preneed funeral trust investment in an unrealized loss position) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	$ 2,163	$ 995
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	(144)	(67)
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	1,749	12,954
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(347)	(5,237)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	3,912	13,949
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(491)	(5,304)
Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	2,067	899
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	(137)	(64)
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	1,194	11,449
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(252)	(4,709)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	3,261	12,348
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(389)	(4,773)
U.S. agency obligations | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	0	0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	0	0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	479	613
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(46)	(51)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	479	613
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(46)	(51)
U.S. agency obligations | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	274
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(30)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	274
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(30)
Foreign debt | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	0	284
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	0	(5)
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	211	209
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(8)	(12)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	211	493
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(8)	(17)
Foreign debt | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	0	269
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	0	(5)
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	203	198
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(7)	(11)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	203	467
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(7)	(16)
Corporate debt | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	1,274	666
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	(139)	(62)
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	94	4,239
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(117)	(3,595)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	1,368	4,905
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(256)	(3,657)
Corporate debt | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	1,225	630
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	(133)	(59)
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	0	3,802
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(1)	(3,196)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	1,225	4,432
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(134)	(3,255)
Preferred stock | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	889	45
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	(5)	0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	891	7,821
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(171)	(1,572)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	1,780	7,866
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(176)	(1,572)
Preferred stock | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	842	0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	(4)	0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	717	7,078
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(214)	(1,468)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	1,559	7,078
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	(218)	(1,468)
Certificates of deposit | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value	0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss	0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value	74
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss	(5)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position	74
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss	$ (5)
Mortgage-backed securities | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value		0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss		0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value		72
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss		(7)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position		72
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss		(7)
U.S. treasury debt | Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair market value		0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, accumulated loss		0
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair market value		371
Securities available-for-sale, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, accumulated loss		(34)
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position		371
Securities available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, accumulated loss		$ (34)

Trust Investments (Components_3

Trust Investments (Components of Care trusts’ corpus) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Care trusts’ corpus	$ 84,218	$ 84,351
Perpetual Care Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Preneed funeral trust investments, including HFS	87,337	85,331
Obligations due from trust	(885)	(980)
Care trusts’ corpus, including HFS	86,452	84,351
Less: Held for sale	(2,234)	0
Care trusts’ corpus	$ 84,218	$ 84,351

Trust Investments (Cost and f_3

Trust Investments (Cost and fair market values associated with the trust investments held in perpetual care trust) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Perpetual Care Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	$ 19,917
Preneed funeral trust investments, including HFS	$ 87,337	$ 85,331
Market value as a percentage of cost	100.50%	95.70%
Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Accrued Investment Income
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	$ 595	$ 847
Fair Market Value	595	847
Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Trust Securities
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	86,295	88,251
Unrealized Gains	6,155	10,043
Unrealized Losses	(5,708)	(13,810)
Fair Market Value	86,742	84,484
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Preneed cemetery trust investments	$ 106,143	$ 99,461
Market value as a percentage of cost	100.60%	95.80%
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Accrued Investment Income
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	$ 630	$ 934
Fair Market Value	630	934
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Trust Securities
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	104,900	102,879
Unrealized Gains	6,861	11,679
Unrealized Losses	(6,248)	(16,031)
Fair Market Value	105,513	98,527
Fair Value, Level 1 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Cash and cash equivalents
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	14,054	6,688
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Market Value	14,054	6,688
Fair Value, Level 1 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Common Stock
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	25,563	36,413
Unrealized Gains	3,866	8,098
Unrealized Losses	(3,036)	(6,580)
Fair Market Value	26,393	37,931
Fair Value, Level 1 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Limited Partnership Fund
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	3,078	3,042
Unrealized Gains	73	0
Unrealized Losses	0	(2)
Fair Market Value	3,151	3,040
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Cash and cash equivalents
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	23,215	9,643
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Market Value	23,215	9,643
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Common Stock
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	29,325	43,057
Unrealized Gains	4,322	9,466
Unrealized Losses	(3,381)	(7,935)
Fair Market Value	30,266	44,588
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Equity Securities
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	911	553
Unrealized Gains	85	10
Unrealized Losses	0	(30)
Fair Market Value	996	533
Fair Value, Level 1 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Limited Partnership Fund
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	3,530	3,575
Unrealized Gains	84	0
Unrealized Losses	0	(3)
Fair Market Value	3,614	3,572
Fair Value, Level 2 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Foreign Debt
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	7,770	7,101
Unrealized Gains	1,262	1,177
Unrealized Losses	(7)	(18)
Fair Market Value	9,025	8,260
Fair Value, Level 2 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Corporate debt
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	7,942	13,491
Unrealized Gains	357	334
Unrealized Losses	(402)	(3,367)
Fair Market Value	7,897	10,458
Fair Value, Level 2 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Preferred Stock
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	2,725	10,723
Unrealized Gains	418	415
Unrealized Losses	(148)	(1,435)
Fair Market Value	2,995	9,703
Fair Value, Level 2 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Fixed income
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	24,374	10,326
Unrealized Gains	111	14
Unrealized Losses	(2,115)	(2,382)
Fair Market Value	22,370	7,958
Fair Value, Level 2 | Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Equity Securities
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	789	467
Unrealized Gains	68	5
Unrealized Losses	0	(26)
Fair Market Value	857	446
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | U.S. agency obligations
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	664	803
Unrealized Gains	1	1
Unrealized Losses	(46)	(51)
Fair Market Value	619	753
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Foreign Debt
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	8,575	7,764
Unrealized Gains	1,431	1,371
Unrealized Losses	(8)	(17)
Fair Market Value	9,998	9,118
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Corporate debt
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	8,500	15,071
Unrealized Gains	365	342
Unrealized Losses	(256)	(3,657)
Fair Market Value	8,609	11,756
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Preferred Stock
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	2,833	10,965
Unrealized Gains	479	473
Unrealized Losses	(176)	(1,572)
Fair Market Value	3,136	9,866
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Fixed income
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	27,268	11,369
Unrealized Gains	94	16
Unrealized Losses	(2,376)	(2,759)
Fair Market Value	24,986	8,626
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Certificates of deposit
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost	79
Unrealized Gains	0
Unrealized Losses	(5)
Fair Market Value	$ 74
Fair Value, Level 2 | Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments | Mortgage-backed securities
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Cost		79
Unrealized Gains		0
Unrealized Losses		(7)
Fair Market Value		$ 72

Trust Investments (Estimated _3

Trust Investments (Estimated maturities of the fixed income securities) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Perpetual Care Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Due in one year or less	$ 0
Due in one to five years	5,508
Due in five to ten years	4,290
Thereafter	10,119
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Due in one year or less	140
Due in one to five years	6,557
Due in five to ten years	4,703
Thereafter	11,036
Total fixed income securities	22,436
Preneed Funeral Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Due in one year or less	83
Due in one to five years	6,055
Due in five to ten years	4,351
Thereafter	10,404
Total fixed income securities	$ 20,893

Trust Investments (Perpetual ca

Trust Investments (Perpetual care trust investment security transactions recorded in Other, net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Net change in Care trusts’ corpus	$ (8,998)	$ (11,241)	$ (11,217)
Debt and Equity Securities, Gain (Loss)	(2,427)	(1,583)	(3,589)
Investment income	11,425	12,824	14,806
Perpetual Care Trust Investments | Other Interest Income
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Net change in Care trusts’ corpus	5,813	3,381	(6)
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Net change in Care trusts’ corpus	(1,119)	(2,541)	(1,319)
Investment income	$ 2,219	$ 2,479	$ 2,834

Trust Investments (Perpetual _2

Trust Investments (Perpetual care trust investment security transactions recorded in Other revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Investment income	$ 11,425	$ 12,824	$ 14,806
Net change in Care trusts’ corpus	(8,998)	(11,241)	(11,217)
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Investment income	2,219	2,479	2,834
Net change in Care trusts’ corpus	(1,119)	(2,541)	(1,319)
Unrealized gains (losses), net	$ (9,661)	$ (4,352)	$ 613

Trust Investments (Purchases _3

Trust Investments (Purchases and sales of investments in the perpetual care trusts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Perpetual Care Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Purchases	$ (4,872)	$ (18,024)	$ (21,441)
Sales	5,444	21,613	29,967
Preneed Cemetery Trust Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Purchases	(8,336)	(22,478)	(25,246)
Sales	$ 8,248	$ 18,378	$ 33,725

Receivables from Preneed Fune_3

Receivables from Preneed Funeral Trusts (Receivables from preneed funeral trust funds) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Receivables From Preneed Trusts [Abstract]
Preneed funeral trust funds, at cost	$ 23,063	$ 22,196
Less: allowance for contract cancellation	(691)	(666)
Receivables from preneed funeral trusts, net	$ 22,372	$ 21,530

Receivables from Preneed Fune_4

Receivables from Preneed Funeral Trusts (Composition of Asset Held in Trusts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Historical Cost Basis
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Assets Held-in-trust	$ 23,063	$ 22,196
Historical Cost Basis | Cash and cash equivalents
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Assets Held-in-trust	6,826	6,547
Historical Cost Basis | Fixed income investments
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Assets Held-in-trust	12,998	12,732
Historical Cost Basis | Mutual funds and common stocks
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Assets Held-in-trust	3,235	2,913
Historical Cost Basis | Annuities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Assets Held-in-trust	4	4
Fair Value
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Assets Held-in-trust	22,827	21,978
Fair Value | Cash and cash equivalents
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Assets Held-in-trust	6,826	6,547
Fair Value | Fixed income investments
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Assets Held-in-trust	12,998	12,732
Fair Value | Mutual funds and common stocks
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Assets Held-in-trust	2,999	2,695
Fair Value | Annuities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Assets Held-in-trust	$ 4	$ 4

Contracts Funded by Insurance (

Contracts Funded by Insurance (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Contracts Secured by Insurance [Abstract]
Increase (Decrease) In Incentive From Vendor	$ (6,000)
Increase (Decrease) In Incentive From Vendor Recognized As Other Revenue	(200)	$ (200)
Preneed funeral contracts secured by insurance	$ 421,300	$ 434,900

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility, Secured, Floating Rate
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 137,000	$ 179,100
Notes payable, other | Acquisition Debt
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	5,466	$ 5,998
Senior notes
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt, fair value	$ 364,400

Intangible and Other Non-Curr_3

Intangible and Other Non-Current Assets (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Deferred Costs and Other Noncurrent Assets [Abstract]
Tradenames	$ 28,116,000	$ 28,862,000
Capitalized commissions on preneed contracts, net of accumulated amortization of $4,653 and $3,788, respectively	4,991,000	4,678,000
Non-current prepaid and other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	1,011,000	380,000
Intangible and other non-current assets, net including HFS	40,642,000	37,677,000
Deferred Costs and Other Assets, HFS	(215,000)	0
Intangible and other non-current assets, net	40,427,000	37,677,000
Accumulated amortization of other deferred costs	3,788,000	4,653,000
Amortization of deferred sales commissions	900,000	800,000	$ 700,000
Amortization of intangibles	$ 1,357,000	$ 1,401,000	1,286,000
Impairment, Intangible Asset, Indefinite-Lived (Excluding Goodwill), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]	Intangible and other non-current assets, net	Intangible and other non-current assets, net
Minimum | Internally Developed Software
Deferred Costs and Other Noncurrent Assets [Abstract]
Estimated Useful Lives	2 years
Maximum | Internally Developed Software
Deferred Costs and Other Noncurrent Assets [Abstract]
Estimated Useful Lives	5 years
Capitalized Commissions
Deferred Costs and Other Noncurrent Assets [Abstract]
Prepaid agreements not-to-compete, net of accumulated amortization of $3,543 and $3,158, respectively	$ 4,991,000
2025	915,000
2026	849,000
2027	784,000
2028	701,000
2029	591,000
Thereafter	1,151,000
Prepaid Agreements Not-to-compete
Deferred Costs and Other Noncurrent Assets [Abstract]
Prepaid agreements not-to-compete, net of accumulated amortization of $3,543 and $3,158, respectively	923,000	$ 1,335,000
Accumulated amortization	3,543,000	3,158,000
Amortization of intangibles	500,000	600,000	600,000
2025	389,000
2026	262,000
2027	142,000
2028	78,000
2029	38,000
Thereafter	$ 14,000
Prepaid Agreements Not-to-compete | Minimum
Deferred Costs and Other Noncurrent Assets [Abstract]
Term of agreements not to compete	1 year
Prepaid Agreements Not-to-compete | Maximum
Deferred Costs and Other Noncurrent Assets [Abstract]
Term of agreements not to compete	10 years
Internally Developed Software
Deferred Costs and Other Noncurrent Assets [Abstract]
Prepaid agreements not-to-compete, net of accumulated amortization of $3,543 and $3,158, respectively	$ 5,601,000	2,422,000
Accumulated amortization	764,000	444,000
Amortization of intangibles	300,000	300,000	200,000
2025	1,021,000
2026	1,209,000
2027	1,207,000
2028	1,009,000
2029	954,000
Thereafter	201,000
Non-current Prepaid and Other Intangibles
Deferred Costs and Other Noncurrent Assets [Abstract]
Prepaid agreements not-to-compete, net of accumulated amortization of $3,543 and $3,158, respectively	1,011,000
Accumulated amortization	109,000	37,000
2025	125,000
2026	462,000
2027	424,000
2028	0
2029	0
Thereafter	0
Trade Names
Deferred Costs and Other Noncurrent Assets [Abstract]
Tradenames acquired			$ 3,500,000
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-Lived (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 600,000	200,000
Trade Names | Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operations
Deferred Costs and Other Noncurrent Assets [Abstract]
Number of businesses sold	2
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets	$ 200,000
Trade Names | Cemetery
Deferred Costs and Other Noncurrent Assets [Abstract]
Tradenames acquired		2,200,000
Trade Names | Funeral
Deferred Costs and Other Noncurrent Assets [Abstract]
Tradenames acquired		$ 1,300,000

Credit Facility and Acquisiti_3

Credit Facility and Acquisition Debt (Senior long-term debt) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Accumulated Amortization, Debt Issuance Costs	$ 2,947	$ 2,478
Debt Issuance Costs, Net	1,618	1,306
Less: current portion	(571)	(537)
Total acquisition debt, net of current portion	$ 4,895	5,461
Ratio Actual
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Ratio of indebtedness to net capital (in ratio)	5
Notes payable, other | Acquisition Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 5,466	5,998
Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	137,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months	0
Less: Interest	0
Present value of Credit Facility and acquisition debt	137,000
Credit Agreement | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	135,382	177,794
Acquisition Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	8,340
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months	938
Less: Interest	2,874
Present value of Credit Facility and acquisition debt	5,466
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility, Secured, Floating Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	137,000	$ 179,100
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 110,800

Credit Facility and Acquisiti_4

Credit Facility and Acquisition Debt (Narrative) (Details)		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) letter_of_credit	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	May 27, 2022 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of Credit | letter_of_credit		1
Debt instrument, term		53 months
Amortization of debt issuance costs		$ 622,000	$ 699,000	$ 552,000
Line Of Credit Facility Accordion Provision		75,000,000
Debt Issuance Costs, Net		$ 1,618,000	1,306,000
Line of Credit | Prime Rate Option
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate (in percent)		1.50%
Line of Credit | LIBOR Margin Option
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate (in percent)		2.50%
Deferred Purchase Price Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense		$ 406,000	291,000	311,000
Deferred Purchase Price Notes | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred purchase price notes payable to sellers of acquired entities, discounted imputed interest rate (in Percent)		6.50%
Debt instrument, term		9 years
Deferred Purchase Price Notes | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred purchase price notes payable to sellers of acquired entities, discounted imputed interest rate (in Percent)		7.30%
Debt instrument, term		20 years
Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		$ 137,000,000
Interest expense		13,390,000	17,251,000	7,105,000
Letter of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			15,000,000
Swingline
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			10,000,000
Loans Payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amortization of debt issuance costs		469,000	552,000	$ 412,000
Credit Agreement Amendment
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity					$ 250,000,000
Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line Of Credit Facility, Transaction Costs Capitalized	$ 800,000
Revolving Credit Facility, Secured, Floating Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Present value of future deferred payments		2,200,000
Revolving Credit Facility, Secured, Floating Rate | Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		137,000,000	$ 179,100,000
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity		$ 110,800,000
Revolving Credit Facility, Secured, Floating Rate | Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period		8.40%	8.60%
Ratio Actual
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Ratio of indebtedness to net capital (in ratio)		5
Ratio Actual | Revolving Credit Facility, Secured, Floating Rate | Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Ratio of earnings to fixed cost obligations (in ratio)		1.20

Credit Facility and Acquisiti_5

Credit Facility and Acquisition Debt (Aggregate Maturities) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2025	$ 0
2026	0
2027	0
2028	0
2029	137,000
Thereafter	0
Total Credit Facility and acquisition debt	137,000
Less: Interest	0
Present value of Credit Facility and acquisition debt	137,000
Acquisition Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2025	938
2026	491
2027	491
2028	491
2029	491
Thereafter	5,438
Total Credit Facility and acquisition debt	8,340
Less: Interest	(2,874)
Present value of Credit Facility and acquisition debt	$ 5,466

Senior Notes (Details)

Senior Notes (Details) - USD ($)		12 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	May 13, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, term		53 months
Amortization of debt issuance costs		$ 622,000	$ 699,000	$ 552,000
Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount		400,000,000			$ 400,000,000
Long-term debt, fair value		364,400,000
Interest expense		17,000,000	17,000,000	16,980,000
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)		539,000	515,000	493,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs		$ 153,000	147,000	$ 140,000
Senior notes | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt redemption price (percent)	102.13%
Senior notes | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt redemption price (percent)	101.06%
Senior notes | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Three
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt redemption price (percent)	100%
Senior notes | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Five
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt redemption price (percent)		101%
Senior notes | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Six
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt redemption price (percent)		100%
Senior notes | Senior Note One
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Discount Rate		4.42%
Senior notes | Senior Note Two
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount		$ 400,000,000	$ 400,000,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs		4.30%
Senior Notes 4.25% | Senior Note Two
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate (in percent)					4.25%

Senior Notes Carrying value of

Senior Notes Carrying value of the Senior Notes (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	May 13, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $526 and $373, respectively	$ (1,618,000)	$ (1,306,000)
Accumulated Amortization, Debt Issuance Costs	2,947,000	2,478,000
Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	400,000,000		$ 400,000,000
Debt discount, net of accumulated amortization of $1,848 and $1,309, respectively	(2,652,000)	(3,191,000)
Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $526 and $373, respectively	(751,000)	(904,000)
Carrying value of the Senior Notes	396,597,000	395,905,000
Accumulated Amortization, Debt Discount	1,848,000	1,309,000
Accumulated Amortization, Debt Issuance Costs	526,000	373,000
Senior notes | Senior Note Two
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	$ 400,000,000	$ 400,000,000

Senior Notes Aggregate Maturiti

Senior Notes Aggregate Maturities (Details) - Senior notes - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	May 13, 2021
Principal Maturity
2025	$ 0
2026	0
2027	0
2028	0
2029	400,000,000
Thereafter	0
Principal Maturity	400,000,000		$ 400,000,000
Discount Amortization
2020	(563,000)
2021	(588,000)
2022	(615,000)
2023	(642,000)
2024	(244,000)
Thereafter	0
Discount Amortization	(2,652,000)	$ (3,191,000)
Carrying Value
2020	(563,000)
2021	(588,000)
2022	(615,000)
2023	(642,000)
2024	399,756,000
Thereafter	0
Carrying Value	$ 397,348,000

Leases - Lease Costs (Details)

Leases - Lease Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease cost	$ 3,998	$ 3,526	$ 3,375
Short-term lease cost	232	372	329
Variable lease cost	380	234	324
Depreciation of leased assets	511	541	438
Interest on lease liabilities	506	500	442
Total finance lease cost	1,017	1,041	880
Total lease cost	$ 5,627	$ 5,173	$ 4,908

Leases - Cash flow (Details)

Leases - Cash flow (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Cash paid for operating leases included in operating activities	$ 4,325	$ 3,779	$ 3,671
Cash paid for finance leases included in financing activities	$ 1,083	$ 1,153	$ 868

Leases - Right-of-use Assets Ob

Leases - Right-of-use Assets Obtained in Exchange for New Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	$ 1,224	$ 1,243
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities	$ 1,027	$ 1,896

Leases - Carrying Values of Lea

Leases - Carrying Values of Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease right-of-use assets	$ 14,953	$ 16,295
Finance lease right-of-use assets	8,564	8,249
Accumulated depreciation	(3,214)	(3,059)
Finance lease right-of-use assets, net	5,350	5,190
Current portion of operating leases	2,810	2,713
Current portion of financing leases	533	592
Total current lease liabilities	3,343	3,305
Obligations under operating leases, net of current portion	14,035	15,797
Finance lease non-current liabilities	6,045	5,831
Total non-current lease liabilities	20,080	21,628
Total lease liabilities	$ 23,423	$ 24,933
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Property, plant and equipment, net	Property, plant and equipment, net
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Current portion of debt and lease obligations	Current portion of debt and lease obligations
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Current portion of debt and lease obligations	Current portion of debt and lease obligations

Leases - Lease Term and Discoun

Leases - Lease Term and Discount Rate (Details)	Dec. 31, 2024
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases	7 years 1 month 6 days
Finance leases	13 years
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases	8.10%
Finance leases	8.10%

Leases - Maturities of Operatin

Leases - Maturities of Operating and Financing Lease Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Operating
2025	$ 4,069
2026	3,933
2027	3,690
2028	3,363
2029	2,970
Thereafter	3,906
Total lease payments	21,931
Less: Interest	(5,086)
Present value of lease liabilities	16,845
Finance
2025	1,063
2026	1,072
2027	1,073
2028	822
2029	745
Thereafter	6,294
Total lease payments	11,069
Less: Interest	(4,491)
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 6,578

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Matching contributions and plan administrative expenses	$ 2.9	$ 2.8	$ 2.8
Minimum | Prepaid Agreements Not-to-compete
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Agreements, Term of Contract	1 year
Minimum | Consulting Agreement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Agreements, Term of Contract	1 year
Minimum | Employment Agreement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Agreements, Term of Contract	2 years
Maximum | Prepaid Agreements Not-to-compete
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Agreements, Term of Contract	10 years
Maximum | Consulting Agreement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Agreements, Term of Contract	10 years
Maximum | Employment Agreement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Agreements, Term of Contract	5 years

Commitments and Contingencies_3

Commitments and Contingencies (Non-Compete, Consulting and Employment Agreements) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items]
2025	$ 8,751
2026	6,444
2027	1,176
2028	520
2029	268
Thereafter	564
Total	17,723
Prepaid Agreements Not-to-compete
Other Commitments [Line Items]
2025	1,926
2026	1,309
2027	866
2028	380
2029	248
Thereafter	509
Total	5,238
Consulting Agreement
Other Commitments [Line Items]
2025	1,265
2026	671
2027	310
2028	140
2029	20
Thereafter	55
Total	2,461
Employment Agreement
Other Commitments [Line Items]
2025	5,560
2026	4,464
2027	0
2028	0
2029	0
Thereafter	0
Total	$ 10,024

Income Taxes (Provision of Inco

Income Taxes (Provision of Income Taxes from Continuing Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Current:
U.S. federal provision	$ 13,902	$ 7,862	$ 9,490
State provision	3,923	1,847	3,287
Total current provision	17,825	9,709	12,777
Deferred:
U.S. federal (benefit) provision	(1,338)	2,117	1,723
State provision	640	1,190	1,313
Total deferred (benefit) provision	(698)	3,307	3,036
Total income tax provision	$ 17,127	$ 13,016	$ 15,813

Income Taxes (Schedule of Effec

Income Taxes (Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal statutory rate	$ 10,517	$ 9,750	$ 12,000
Federal statutory rate (as a percent)	21%	21%	21%
Effect of state income taxes, net of federal benefit	$ 3,656	$ 2,421	$ 3,630
Effect of state income taxes, net of federal benefit (as a percent)	7.30%	5.20%	6.30%
Effect of 162(m) officer's compensation limitation	$ 1,717	$ 0	$ 0
Effect of 162(m) officer's compensation limitation (as percent)	3.40%	0%	0%
Effect of non-deductible expenses and other, net	$ 1,019	$ 864	$ 59
Effectof non-deductible expenses and other, net (as a percent)	2%	1.80%	0.10%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Disposition of Business, Amount	$ 219	$ 0	$ 138
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Disposition of Business, Percent	0.50%	0%	0.20%
Change in valuation allowance, net of federal benefit	$ (1)	$ (19)	$ (14)
Change in valuation allowance (as a percent)	0%	0%	0%
Total income tax provision	$ 17,127	$ 13,016	$ 15,813
Income tax expense (benefit) (as a percent)	34.20%	28%	27.60%

Income Taxes (Schedule of Defer

Income Taxes (Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Deferred income tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 483	$ 694
Interest expense limitation	7,350	6,981
Tax credit carryforwards	51	63
State depreciation	1,096	1,310
Accrued and other liabilities	9,787	6,707
Amortization of non-compete agreements	875	855
Preneed assets, net	312	0
Lease liabilities	4,135	4,347
Total deferred income tax assets	24,089	20,957
Less: valuation allowance	(156)	(156)
Total deferred income tax assets	23,933	20,801
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization	(69,730)	(66,863)
Preneed liabilities	0	1,070
Preneed liabilities	(3,670)	(3,806)
Prepaid assets and other	(1,962)	(1,189)
Total deferred income tax liabilities	(75,362)	(72,928)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	$ (51,429)	$ (52,127)

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended			24 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds			$ 1,900	$ 5,000
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 10,100
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	0	$ 0
Unrecognized tax benefits	3,471	3,382			$ 3,294	$ 3,761
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense	100	100
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued	$ 400	$ 300

Income Taxes (Schedule of Unrec

Income Taxes (Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefit at beginning of year	$ 3,382	$ 3,294	$ 3,761
Gross increases - tax positions in prior period	0	0	(533)
Gross decreases - tax positions in current period	0	88	66
Gross increases - tax positions in current period	89	0	0
Unrecognized tax benefit at end of year	$ 3,471	$ 3,382	$ 3,294

Stockholders' Equity (Narrative

Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details)									3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2024 USD ($)	Feb. 23, 2023 shares	Feb. 22, 2023 shares	Sep. 27, 2022 shares	Feb. 23, 2022 shares	Feb. 19, 2022 USD ($) shares	Feb. 17, 2021 shares	Feb. 19, 2020 USD ($) shares	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) plan $ / shares shares	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2027 shares	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) plan $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | shares									80,000,000				80,000,000									80,000,000	80,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares									$ 0.01				$ 0.01									$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | shares									26,881,355				26,627,319									26,881,355	26,627,319
Treasury stock, shares (in shares) | shares									11,627,818													11,627,818
Stock options awarded (in shares) | shares																						371,000
Share Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized, Number of Shares | shares									2,295,753													2,295,753
Grants, weighted average exercise price (in usd per share) | $ / shares																						$ 11.71
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number | shares									220,000													220,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period | shares																						339,000
Total intrinsic value of options exercised																						$ 1,439,000
Unrecognized share based compensation cost									$ 5,300,000													$ 5,300,000
Unrecognized share based compensation, expected term (in years)																						1 year 10 months 24 days
Issuance of common stock from employee stock purchase plan (in shares) | shares																						55,850	63,372	52,053
Weighted average purchase price of ESPP shares purchased during the period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares																						$ 21.26	$ 23.58	$ 32.38
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares									$ 0.1125	$ 0.1125	$ 0.1125	$ 0.1125										$ 0.4500	$ 0.4500	$ 0.4500
Dividends declared, common stock, amount									$ 1,709,000	$ 1,708,000	$ 1,704,000	$ 1,686,000	$ 1,685,000	$ 1,683,000	$ 1,679,000	$ 1,661,000
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid | $ / shares													$ 0.1125	$ 0.1125	$ 0.1125	$ 0.1125
Number of Stock Benefit Plans | plan									2													2
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation																						$ 593,000	$ 78,000	$ 205,000
Exercise of stock options (in shares) | shares																						97,548	74,200	32,196
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Period Increase (Decrease) | shares																						28,882	56,957	18,797
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Returned for Payroll Taxes | shares																						4,482	5,486	2,895
Exercisable at end of year (in usd per share) | $ / shares									$ 31.54													$ 31.54
Exercised (in usd per share) | $ / shares																						$ 26.12	$ 23.98	$ 25.49
Common stock outstanding (in shares) | shares									15,253,537				14,999,501									15,253,537	14,999,501
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares																						$ 10.34
Canceled or expired (in usd per share) | $ / shares																						$ 12.43
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares | shares									727,000				915,000									727,000	915,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares									$ 11.98				$ 12.77									$ 11.98	$ 12.77
Grants, weighted average exercise price (in usd per share) | $ / shares																						24.48
Good to Great Incentive Program
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options awarded (in shares) | shares						31,470		27,448															8,444
Total intrinsic value of options exercised						$ 790,000		$ 1,358,000															$ 276,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Grant Date Intrinsic Value | $ / shares																						$ 25.08	$ 32.69	$ 49.48
Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Contractual term of all options granted																						7 years
Stock options awarded (in shares) | shares		310,000	12,600	58,500	214,191		370,590																	150,000
Total intrinsic value of options exercised																						$ 580,000	$ 538,000	$ 647,000
Total fair value of stock options vested																						1,784,000	6,003,000	5,825,000
Unrecognized share based compensation cost									$ 6,100,000													$ 6,100,000
Unrecognized share based compensation, expected term (in years)																						2 years 6 months
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation																						$ 174,000	174,000	123,000
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised																						1,113,000	0	60,000
Share based compensation expense																						$ 2,500,000	2,900,000	$ 2,300,000
Dividend yield		0.91%	1.43%	0.91%	1.38%		1.79%																	1.15%
Expected volatility		34.35%	43.68%	33.18%	43.68%		43.59%																	34.08%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate		1.98%	4.29%	1.89%	4.27%		4.31%																	1.29%
Employee Stock Option | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Contractual term of all options granted																						10 years
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Purchase price percentage of grant date price per share (as a percent)																						85%
Share based compensation expense																						$ 400,000	$ 600,000	$ 500,000
Dividend yield																						1.51%	1.30%	0.01%
Expected volatility																						41.20%	53.50%	30.20%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate									480%	502%	524%	546%	472%	475%	477%	453%	40%	31%	22%	8%
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Cancellations ( in usd per share) | $ / shares																						$ 29.49
Cancellations (in shares) | shares																						(55,050)
Awards (in shares) | shares																						156,630
Share based compensation expense																						$ 2,000,000	$ 1,400,000	$ 200,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares									$ 27.01				$ 32.65									$ 27.01	$ 32.65
Awards ( in usd per share) | $ / shares																						$ 24.48
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards (in shares) | shares																						0	142,020	156,630
Awards granted, aggregate grant date market value																						$ 0	$ 4,634,000	$ 3,834,000
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation | shares																						4,136	1,473	16,354
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation																						$ 205,000	$ 50,000	$ 419,000
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Forfeited In Period, Fair Value																						$ 63,000	$ 61,000	$ 1,623,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeited | shares																						1,950	1,826	55,050
Awards ( in usd per share) | $ / shares																						$ 24.48	$ 32.63
Performance Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Cancellations ( in usd per share) | $ / shares																						$ 10.85
Cancellations (in shares) | shares																						(80,276)	(54,229)	(30,743)
Unrecognized share based compensation cost									$ 0													$ 0
Awards (in shares) | shares																						0	0	27,013
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Granted In Period, Fair Value																						$ 0	$ 0	$ 1,262,000
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Forfeited In Period, Fair Value																						$ 871,000	$ 1,565,000	$ 295,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares									$ 22.23				$ 19.81									$ 22.23	$ 19.81
Performance Shares | Forecast
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards (in shares) | shares																					415,812
Common Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards (in shares) | shares																						0	30,000	0
Awards granted, aggregate grant date market value																						$ 0	$ 826,000	$ 0
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation | shares																						0	1,001	0
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation																						$ 0	$ 28,000	$ 0
Share based compensation expense																							$ 800,000
Grants, weighted average exercise price (in usd per share) | $ / shares																							$ 27.54
Officers And Key Employees [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Directors compensation expense																						2,500,000	$ 1,600,000	1,100,000
Board of Directors
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Directors compensation expense																						$ 1,300,000	$ 800,000	$ 700,000
Director
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options awarded (in shares) | shares																						16,658	15,059	11,155
Value of stock options granted																						$ 510,000	$ 431,000	$ 415,000
Cancellations ( in usd per share) | $ / shares																						$ 30.56	$ 28.60	$ 37.14
Director Compensation, Quarterly Installment Of Annual Cash Retainer	$ 37,500
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Admission Grant	25,000
Advsior
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options awarded (in shares) | shares																						647	691	555
Value of stock options granted																						$ 21,000	$ 20,000	$ 20,000
Lead Director
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Director Compensation, Quarterly Installment Of Annual Cash Retainer	5,000
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Additional Installment of Annual Cash Retainer	20,000
Chairman of Audit Committee
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Director Compensation, Quarterly Installment Of Annual Cash Retainer	5,000
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Additional Installment of Annual Cash Retainer	20,000
Chairman of Corporate Governance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Director Compensation, Quarterly Installment Of Annual Cash Retainer	2,500
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Additional Installment of Annual Cash Retainer	10,000
Chairman of Compensation Commitee
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Director Compensation, Quarterly Installment Of Annual Cash Retainer	3,750
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Additional Installment of Annual Cash Retainer	$ 15,000

Stockholders' Equity (Status of

Stockholders' Equity (Status of stock based compensation plans) (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Options Outstanding (in shares)	1,344	1,603

Stockholders' Equity (Assumptio

Stockholders' Equity (Assumptions using the Black-Scholes option pricing model) (Details) - $ / shares						12 Months Ended
	Feb. 23, 2023	Feb. 22, 2023	Sep. 27, 2022	Feb. 23, 2022	Feb. 17, 2021	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Exercise Price	$ 17.38	$ 11.35	$ 16.39	$ 11.70	$ 10.34
Stock options awarded (in shares)						371,000
Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected dividend yield	0.91%	1.43%	0.91%	1.38%	1.79%		1.15%
Expected volatility	34.35%	43.68%	33.18%	43.68%	43.59%		34.08%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	1.98%	4.29%	1.89%	4.27%	4.31%		1.29%
Expected life (years)	7 years	4 years 1 month 6 days	5 years	4 years	6 years
Stock options awarded (in shares)	310,000	12,600	58,500	214,191	370,590		150,000

Stockholders' Equity (Summary o

Stockholders' Equity (Summary of Options) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands						12 Months Ended
	Feb. 23, 2023	Feb. 22, 2023	Sep. 27, 2022	Feb. 23, 2022	Feb. 17, 2021	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value						$ 5,800
Stock options awarded (in shares)						371,000
Grants, weighted average exercise price (in usd per share)						$ 24.48
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)						1,603,000
Granted (in shares)						371,000
Exercised (in shares)						(97,548)	(74,200)	(32,196)
Canceled or expired (in shares)						(532,000)
Outstanding at end of year (in shares)						1,344,000	1,603,000
Exercisable at end of year (in shares)						617,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in usd per share)						$ 35.04
Granted (in usd per share)						24.48
Exercised (in usd per share)						26.12	$ 23.98	$ 25.49
Canceled or expired (in usd per share)						36.01
Outstanding at end of year (in usd per share)						32.39	$ 35.04
Exercisable at end of year (in usd per share)						$ 31.54
Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value						$ 12,200
Stock options awarded (in shares)	310,000	12,600	58,500	214,191	370,590			150,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Granted (in shares)	310,000	12,600	58,500	214,191	370,590			150,000
Employee Stock Option | Black-Scholes
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period						45,590	105,150	532,266
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures Fair Valueriod						$ 512	$ 1,380	$ 6,311
Grants, weighted average exercise price (in usd per share)						$ 24.48	$ 32.69	$ 49.48
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Granted (in usd per share)						$ 24.48	$ 32.69	$ 49.48
Employee Stock Option | Five Year Vesting Period | Black-Scholes
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options awarded (in shares)						58,500	214,191	370,590
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Options, Grants in Period, Aggregate Grant Date Market Value						$ 959	$ 2,506	$ 3,830
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Granted (in shares)						58,500	214,191	370,590
Employee Stock Option | Seven Year Vesting Period | Black-Scholes
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options awarded (in shares)						310,000	0	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Options, Grants in Period, Aggregate Grant Date Market Value						$ 5,388	$ 0	$ 0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Granted (in shares)						310,000	0	0
Employee Stock Option | Three Year Vesting Period | Black-Scholes
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options awarded (in shares)						12,600	0	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Options, Grants in Period, Aggregate Grant Date Market Value						$ 143	$ 0	$ 0
Grants, weighted average exercise price (in usd per share)								$ 31.58
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Granted (in shares)						12,600	0	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Granted (in usd per share)								$ 31.58

Stockholders' Equity (Outstandi

Stockholders' Equity (Outstanding stock options) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 $ / shares shares
Range Of Exercise Prices, $18.02-18.02
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number of outstanding options at end of year (in shares) | shares	13,333
Weighted-average remaining contractual life, options outstanding	5 years 5 months 23 days
Weighted average exercise price, options outstanding (in usd per share)	$ 18.02
Number of exercisable options at end of year (in shares) | shares	13,333
Weighted average exercise price, options exercisable (in usd per share)	$ 18.02
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	5 years 5 months 23 days
Exercise price range, lower range limit (in usd per share)	$ 18.02
Exercise price range, upper range limit (in usd per share)	$ 18.02
Range Of Exercise Prices, $20.06-26.54
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number of outstanding options at end of year (in shares) | shares	593,477
Weighted-average remaining contractual life, options outstanding	5 years 4 months 20 days
Weighted average exercise price, options outstanding (in usd per share)	$ 24.73
Number of exercisable options at end of year (in shares) | shares	272,087
Weighted average exercise price, options exercisable (in usd per share)	$ 25.04
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	11 months 15 days
Exercise price range, lower range limit (in usd per share)	$ 20.06
Exercise price range, upper range limit (in usd per share)	$ 26.54
Range Of Exercise Prices, $31.58-31.58
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number of outstanding options at end of year (in shares) | shares	12,600
Weighted-average remaining contractual life, options outstanding	7 years 8 months 26 days
Weighted average exercise price, options outstanding (in usd per share)	$ 31.58
Number of exercisable options at end of year (in shares) | shares	8,400
Weighted average exercise price, options exercisable (in usd per share)	$ 31.58
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	7 years 8 months 26 days
Exercise price range, lower range limit (in usd per share)	$ 31.58
Exercise price range, upper range limit (in usd per share)	$ 31.58
Range of Exercise Prices, $34.79-49.88
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number of outstanding options at end of year (in shares) | shares	724,675
Weighted-average remaining contractual life, options outstanding	6 years 10 months 9 days
Weighted average exercise price, options outstanding (in usd per share)	$ 38.93
Number of exercisable options at end of year (in shares) | shares	323,020
Weighted average exercise price, options exercisable (in usd per share)	$ 37.59
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	6 years 7 months 24 days
Exercise price range, lower range limit (in usd per share)	$ 32.69
Exercise price range, upper range limit (in usd per share)	$ 49.48
Range of Exercise Prices, $18.02-49.48
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number of outstanding options at end of year (in shares) | shares	1,344,085
Weighted-average remaining contractual life, options outstanding	6 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted average exercise price, options outstanding (in usd per share)	$ 32.39
Number of exercisable options at end of year (in shares) | shares	616,840
Weighted average exercise price, options exercisable (in usd per share)	$ 31.54
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	4 years 1 month 17 days
Exercise price range, lower range limit (in usd per share)	$ 18.02
Exercise price range, upper range limit (in usd per share)	$ 49.48

Stockholders' Equity (Four quar

Stockholders' Equity (Four quarterly assumptions for fair value of the right (option) to purchase shares under ESPP) (Details) - Employee Stock Purchase Plan

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Sep. 30, 2024

Jun. 30, 2024

Mar. 31, 2024

Dec. 31, 2023

Sep. 30, 2023

Jun. 30, 2023

Mar. 31, 2023

Dec. 31, 2022

Sep. 30, 2022

Jun. 30, 2022

Mar. 31, 2022

Dec. 31, 2024

Dec. 31, 2023

Dec. 31, 2022

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Dividend yield

1.51%

1.30%

0.01%

Expected volatility

41.20%

53.50%

30.20%

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate

480%

502%

524%

546%

472%

475%

477%

453%

40%

31%

22%

8%

Expected life (years)

1 year

9 months

6 months

3 months

1 year

9 months

6 months

3 months

1 year

9 months

6 months

3 months

Stockholders' Equity (Summary_2

Stockholders' Equity (Summary of unvested restricted stock awards) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
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 ( in usd per share)	$ 12.77
Unvested at beginning of year ( in usd per share)	$ 11.98	$ 12.77
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Awards (in shares)	0	142,020	156,630
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Awards ( in usd per share)	$ 24.48	$ 32.63
Restricted Stock
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)	143,168
Awards (in shares)	156,630
Vestings (in shares)	(48,268)
Cancellations (in shares)	(55,050)
Unvested at end of year (in shares)	196,480	143,168
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 ( in usd per share)	$ 32.65
Awards ( in usd per share)	24.48
Vestings ( in usd per share)	32.69
Cancellations ( in usd per share)	29.49
Unvested at beginning of year ( in usd per share)	$ 27.01	$ 32.65

Stockholders' Equity Performanc

Stockholders' Equity Performance Awards (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 11.98	$ 12.77
Grants, weighted average exercise price (in usd per share)	$ 24.48
Performance Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	0	0	27,013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 22.23	$ 19.81
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Granted In Period, Fair Value	$ 0	$ 0	$ 1,262
Cancellations (in shares)	(80,276)	(54,229)	(30,743)
Cancellations ( in usd per share)	$ 10.85
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number	297,531	377,807
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	156,630
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 27.01	$ 32.65
Cancellations (in shares)	(55,050)
Awards ( in usd per share)	$ 24.48
Vestings ( in usd per share)	32.69
Cancellations ( in usd per share)	$ 29.49
Vestings (in shares)	(48,268)

Stockholders' Equity - (Stock-B

Stockholders' Equity - (Stock-Based Compensation Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands						12 Months Ended
	Feb. 23, 2023	Feb. 22, 2023	Sep. 27, 2022	Feb. 23, 2022	Feb. 17, 2021	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation						$ 593	$ 78	$ 205
Grants, weighted average exercise price (in usd per share)						$ 24.48
Stock options awarded (in shares)						371,000
Common Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period						0	30,000	0
Awards granted, aggregate grant date market value						$ 0	$ 826	$ 0
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation						0	1,001	0
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation						$ 0	$ 28	$ 0
Grants, weighted average exercise price (in usd per share)							$ 27.54
Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation						$ 174	$ 174	$ 123
Stock options awarded (in shares)	310,000	12,600	58,500	214,191	370,590			150,000
Dividend yield	0.91%	1.43%	0.91%	1.38%	1.79%			1.15%
Expected volatility	34.35%	43.68%	33.18%	43.68%	43.59%			34.08%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	1.98%	4.29%	1.89%	4.27%	4.31%			1.29%

Share Repurchase Program (Detai

Share Repurchase Program (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Feb. 23, 2022
Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract]
Increase to share repurchase program				$ 75,000
Authorized amount				$ 265,000
Treasury stock acquired, shares	0	0	695,496
Average cost per share (in usd per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 49.22
Payments for repurchase of equity	$ 0	$ 0	$ 34,234
Stock repurchased			$ 34,234
Amount authorized for additional repurchases	$ 48,900

Earnings Per Share (Computation

Earnings Per Share (Computation of Basic and Diluted Shares) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent	$ 32,953	$ 33,413	$ 41,381
Less: Earnings allocated to unvested restricted stock	(432)	(306)	(26)
Income attributable to common stockholders	$ 32,521	$ 33,107	$ 41,355
Denominator for basic earnings per common share - weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	14,971	14,803	14,857
Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options (in shares)	$ 56	$ 55	$ 183
Denominator for diluted earnings per common share - weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	15,443	15,455	15,710
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.17	$ 2.24	$ 2.78
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.10	$ 2.14	$ 2.63
Performance Shares
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Effect of dilutive securities: Performance awards (in shares)	416	597	670

Earnings Per Share (Stock Optio

Earnings Per Share (Stock Options Excluded from Computation) (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive securities excluded from earnings per share	1,143,000	1,208,000	311,000

Segment Reporting (Revenue, pre

Segment Reporting (Revenue, pre-tax income and total assets by segments) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) numberOfOperatingLocation	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) numberOfOperatingLocation	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) numberOfOperatingLocation
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 404,198	$ 382,520	$ 370,174
Salaries, benefits and commission expenses	107,510	106,172	99,082
Cost, Overhead	18,018	16,914	15,159
Facilities and grounds expenses	17,088	15,641	15,187
General and Administrative Expense, Adjusted	13,940	13,554	12,317
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount	129,954	112,428	112,276
Operating Income (Loss), Adjusted	81,799	80,979	79,726
Other Depreciation and Amortization	22,890	21,117	19,799
Interest Expense, Nonoperating	32,075	36,266	25,895
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest, Adjusted	50,080	46,429	57,194
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations	17,127	13,016	15,813
Total assets	1,279,580	1,268,052	1,192,950
Long-Lived Assets	846,340	863,386	825,343
Goodwill	414,859	423,643	410,137
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets	$ 16,098	$ 18,039	$ 26,081
Number of operating locations | numberOfOperatingLocation	193	203	203
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Salaries, benefits and commission expenses	0	0	0
Cost, Overhead	0	0	0
Facilities and grounds expenses	0	0	0
General and Administrative Expense, Adjusted	0	0	0
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount	59,041	42,250	37,449
Operating Income (Loss), Adjusted	(59,041)	(42,250)	(37,449)
Other Depreciation and Amortization	993	912	624
Interest Expense, Nonoperating	31,101	35,475	25,142
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest, Adjusted	(90,798)	(78,232)	(63,128)
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations	(31,053)	(21,932)	(17,454)
Total assets	21,087	17,666	17,061
Long-Lived Assets	10,232	5,732	4,518
Goodwill	0	0	0
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets	$ 1,560	$ 495	$ 598
Number of operating locations | numberOfOperatingLocation	0	0	0
Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 183,051	$ 182,166	$ 181,271
Services | Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0
Merchandise
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	98,518	102,180	103,359
Merchandise | Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0
Cemetery interment rights
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	88,414	67,310	58,611
Cemetery interment rights | Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0
Other revenue
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	34,215	30,864	26,933
Other revenue | Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0
Property and merchandise revenue
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	186,932	169,490	161,970
Cost of Goods and Services Sold, Adjusted	35,889	36,832	36,427
Property and merchandise revenue | Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cost of Goods and Services Sold, Adjusted	0	0	0
Funeral Home | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	263,114	264,776	266,903
Salaries, benefits and commission expenses	69,552	72,210	70,142
Cost, Overhead	13,135	12,767	11,648
Facilities and grounds expenses	10,561	10,063	9,919
General and Administrative Expense, Adjusted	10,324	10,301	9,530
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount	47,454	48,742	53,640
Operating Income (Loss), Adjusted	84,257	81,306	82,080
Other Depreciation and Amortization	11,736	12,197	11,591
Interest Expense, Nonoperating	947	783	753
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest, Adjusted	83,945	82,453	85,196
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations	28,709	23,115	23,555
Total assets	781,006	802,368	779,500
Long-Lived Assets	628,681	648,253	630,599
Goodwill	356,869	364,639	355,654
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets	$ 5,724	$ 7,483	$ 14,917
Number of operating locations | numberOfOperatingLocation	162	171	171
Funeral Home | Services | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 163,696	$ 163,600	$ 163,904
Funeral Home | Merchandise | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	81,036	85,795	89,052
Funeral Home | Cemetery interment rights | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0
Funeral Home | Other revenue | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	18,382	15,381	13,947
Funeral Home | Property and merchandise revenue | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cost of Goods and Services Sold, Adjusted	27,831	29,387	29,944
Cemetery | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	141,084	117,744	103,271
Salaries, benefits and commission expenses	37,958	33,962	28,940
Cost, Overhead	4,883	4,147	3,511
Facilities and grounds expenses	6,527	5,578	5,268
General and Administrative Expense, Adjusted	3,616	3,253	2,787
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount	23,459	21,436	21,187
Operating Income (Loss), Adjusted	56,583	41,923	35,095
Other Depreciation and Amortization	10,161	8,008	7,584
Interest Expense, Nonoperating	27	8	0
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest, Adjusted	56,933	42,208	35,126
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations	19,471	11,833	9,712
Total assets	477,487	448,018	396,389
Long-Lived Assets	207,427	209,401	190,226
Goodwill	57,990	59,004	54,483
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets	$ 8,814	$ 10,061	$ 10,566
Number of operating locations | numberOfOperatingLocation	31	32	32
Cemetery | Services | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 19,355	$ 18,566	$ 17,367
Cemetery | Merchandise | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	17,482	16,385	14,307
Cemetery | Cemetery interment rights | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	88,414	67,310	58,611
Cemetery | Other revenue | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	15,833	15,483	12,986
Cemetery | Property and merchandise revenue | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cost of Goods and Services Sold, Adjusted	$ 8,058	$ 7,445	$ 6,483

Supplementary Data (Details)

Supplementary Data (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Prepaid and other current assets:
Prepaid and other current assets	$ 3,987	$ 3,779
Other current assets	136	137
Total prepaid and other current assets	4,123	4,791
Current portion of acquisition debt	571	537
Current portion of financing leases	533	592
Current portion of operating leases	2,810	2,713
Total current portion of debt and lease obligations	3,914	3,842
Accrued and other liabilities:
Incentive compensation	12,860	13,156
Salaries and wages	4,867	2,285
Insurance	3,584	3,017
Unrecognized tax benefit	3,471	3,382
Vacation	2,803	3,647
Ad valorem taxes	2,314	2,395
Interest	2,288	2,409
Perpetual care trust payable	2,143	1,358
Employee meetings and award trips	1,550	1,185
Commissions	1,218	1,144
Income tax payable	208	0
Other accrued liabilities	1,300	1,384
Total accrued and other liabilities, including HFS	38,606	35,362
Less: Held for sale	(146)	0
Total accrued and other liabilities	38,460	35,362
Other long-term liabilities:
Incentive compensation	996	1,855
Other long-term liabilities	183	0
Other long-term liabilities	1,179	1,855
Domestic Tax Jurisdiction
Prepaid and other current assets:
State income tax receivable	0	454
State
Prepaid and other current assets:
State income tax receivable	$ 0	$ 421

Supplemental Disclosure of Ca_3

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest and financing costs	$ 30,629	$ 34,682	$ 24,456
Cash paid for taxes	16,654	10,448	9,713
Land Purchased In Exchange For Debt	$ 0	$ 2,550	$ 0

Valuation and Qualifying Acco_2

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Employee severance accruals
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 547	$ 1,160	$ 641
Charged to costs and expenses	6,207	186	1,880
Deduction	4,233	799	1,361
Balance at end of year	2,521	547	1,160
Valuation allowance of the deferred tax asset
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	156	181	198
Charged to costs and expenses	0	0	0
Deduction	0	25	17
Balance at end of year	$ 156	$ 156	$ 181