Security National Financial (SNFCA) 10-K 29 Mar 19 2018 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 27, 2019
Registrant Name		SECURITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Registrant CIK		0000318673
SEC Form		10-K
Period End date		Dec. 31, 2018
Fiscal Year End		--12-31
Trading Symbol		snfca
Tax Identification Number (TIN)		870345941
Public Float	$ 31,000,000
Filer Category		Non-accelerated Filer
Current with reporting		Yes
Voluntary filer		No
Well-known Seasoned Issuer		No
Shell Company		false
Small Business		true
Emerging Growth Company		false
Amendment Flag		false
Document Fiscal Year Focus		2018
Document Fiscal Period Focus		FY
Entity Incorporation, State Country Name		UTAH
Entity Address, Address Line One		5300 South 360 West
Entity Address, Address Line Two		Suite 250
Entity Address, City or Town		Salt Lake City
Entity Address, State or Province		Utah
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code		84123
City Area Code		(801)
Local Phone Number		264-1060
Entity Listing, Par Value Per Share	$ 5.20
Common Class A
Number of common stock shares outstanding			15,312,687
Common Class C
Number of common stock shares outstanding			2,190,361

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Investments:
Fixed maturity securities, held to maturity, at amortized cost	$ 232,078,723	$ 228,397,623
Equity securities at estimated fair value	5,558,611	6,037,855
Mortgage loans held for investment (net of allowances for loan losses)	186,465,069	204,210,885
Real estate held for investment (net of accumulated depreciation)	121,558,222	141,298,706
Policy And Other Loans Receivable Net	46,617,655	45,895,472
Accrued investment income	3,566,146	3,644,077
Total investments	595,844,426	629,484,618
Cash and cash equivalents	142,199,942	45,315,661
Loans held for sale at estimated fair value	136,210,853	133,414,188
Receivables (net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $1,519,842 and $1,544,518 for 2018 and 2017)	8,935,343	10,443,869
Restricted assets (including $744,673 for 2018 and $809,958 for 2017 at estimated fair value)	10,981,562	11,830,621
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (including $483,353 for 2018 and $682,315 for 2017 at estimated fair value)	4,335,869	4,623,563
Receivable from reinsurers	10,820,102	13,394,603
Cemetery land and improvements	9,878,427	9,942,933
Deferred plicy and pre-need contract acquisition costs	89,362,096	80,625,304
Mortgage servicing rights, net	20,016,822	21,376,937
Property and equipment, net	7,010,778	8,069,380
Value of business acquired	5,765,190	6,588,759
Goodwill	2,765,570	2,765,570
Other	6,684,143	4,297,048
Total Assets	1,050,811,123	982,173,054
Liabilities
Future policy benefits and unpaid claims	620,399,714	604,746,951
Unearned premium reserve	3,920,473	4,222,410
Bank and other loans payable	187,521,188	157,450,925
Deferred pre-need cemetery and mortuary contract revenues	12,508,625	12,873,068
Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Obligation	3,821,979	3,710,740
Accounts payable	2,883,349	3,613,100
Other liabilities and accrued expenses	31,821,624	29,655,087
Income Taxes	16,122,998	17,332,783
Total liabilities	878,999,950	833,605,064
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock - non-voting-$1.00 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	41,821,778	38,125,042
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes	(2,823)	603,170
Retained earnings	95,201,732	77,520,951
Treasury stock, at cost - 302,541 Class A shares and 0 Class C shares in 2018; 537,203 Class A shares and 0 Class C shares in 2017	(206,396)	(931,075)
Total stockholders' equity	171,811,173	148,567,990
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	1,050,811,123	982,173,054
Common Class A
Stockholders' Equity
Common Stock, Value, Issued	30,609,596	29,071,154
Common Class B
Stockholders' Equity
Common Stock, Value, Issued	0	0
Common Class C
Stockholders' Equity
Common Stock, Value, Issued	$ 4,387,286	$ 4,178,748

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Parenthetical - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Real Estate	$ 1,347,972	$ 1,768,796
Real Estate Investment Property, Accumulated Depreciation	16,739,578	18,788,869
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables	1,092,528	846,641
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable	1,519,842	1,544,518
Aggregate Fair Value, Restricted Assets	744,673	809,958
Aggregate Fair Value, Cemetary Perpetual Care Trust Investments	$ 483,353	$ 682,315
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	0	0
Treasury Stock, Shares	302,541	537,203
Common Class A
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 2	$ 2
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	15,304,798	14,535,577
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	15,304,798	14,535,577
Common Class B
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 1	$ 1
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	0	0
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	0	0
Common Class C
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 2	$ 2
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	3,000,000	3,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	2,193,643	2,089,374
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	2,193,643	2,089,374

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Revenues:
Insurance premiums and other considerations	$ 75,928,910	$ 70,412,476
Net investment income	39,913,267	35,062,968
Net mortuary and cemetery sales	13,726,518	12,657,117
Gains (losses) on investments and other assets	23,941,179	(2,948,482)
Other than temporary impairments on investments	0	(774,339)
Mortgage fee income	116,185,853	153,797,171
Other Revenues	9,923,000	8,719,179
Total revenues	279,618,727	276,926,090
Benefits and expenses:
Death benefits	36,298,789	33,256,001
Surrenders and other policy benefits	2,886,298	2,839,017
Increase in future policy benefits	24,332,088	23,622,750
Amortization of deferred policy and pre-need acquisition costs and value of business acquired	11,631,346	8,480,250
Selling, general and administrative expenses:
Commissions	50,291,352	68,103,017
Personnel	67,368,952	70,328,830
Advertising	4,602,591	5,754,740
Rent and rent related	7,605,375	8,710,694
Depreciation on property and equipment	1,867,001	2,220,693
Costs related to funding mortgage loans	6,423,944	8,663,223
Other	31,014,999	29,431,599
Interest expense	6,956,707	6,037,332
Cost of goods and services sold - mortuaries and cemeteries	2,158,895	1,945,832
Total benefits and expenses	253,438,337	269,393,978
Earnings before income taxes	26,180,390	7,532,112
Income tax benefit (expense)	(4,494,311)	6,580,822
Net earnings	$ 21,686,079	$ 14,112,934
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ 1.27	$ 0.84
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ 1.25	$ 0.82
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	17,105,308	16,794,146
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	17,315,406	17,123,427

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Net earnings	$ 21,686,079	$ 14,112,934
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gains on equity securities	0	511,974
Unrealized gains on derivative instruments	0	3,308
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(3,761)	0
Other comprehensive income, before income tax	(3,761)	515,282
Income tax benefit (expense)	938	(176,934)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax	(2,823)	338,348
Comprehensive income	$ 21,683,256	$ 14,451,282

Statements of changes in Stockh

Statements of changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) - USD ($)	Common StockCommon Class A	Common StockCommon Class C	Additional Paid-in Capital	AOCI Attributable to Parent	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Total
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 27,638,012	$ 3,804,458	$ 34,813,246	$ 264,822	$ 67,409,204	$ (1,370,611)	$ 132,559,131
Net earnings	0	0	0	0	14,112,934	0	14,112,934
Other comprehensive income, net of income tax	0	0	0	338,348	0	0	338,348
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Capitalized Amount	0	0	395,603	0	0	0	395,603
Proceeds from stock options exercised	16,366	206,804	(213,323)	0	0	0	9,847
Benefit plans funded with treasury stock	0	0	712,591	0	0	822,270	1,534,861
Payments to acquire treasury stock	0	0	0	0	0	(382,734)	(382,734)
Stock dividends	1,385,270	198,992	2,416,925	0	(4,001,187)	0	0
Conversion Class C to Class A	31,506	(31,506)	0	0	0	0	0
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2017	29,071,154	4,178,748	38,125,042	603,170	77,520,951	(931,075)	148,567,990
Cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption of new accounting standard (ASU 2016-01)				(603,170)	603,170		0
Net earnings	0	0	0	0	21,686,079	0	21,686,079
Other comprehensive income, net of income tax	0	0	0	(2,823)	0	0	(2,823)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Capitalized Amount	0	0	237,123	0	0	0	237,123
Proceeds from stock options exercised	76,946	0	(19,534)	0	0	0	57,412
Benefit plans funded with treasury stock	0	0	540,713	0	0	940,200	1,480,913
Payments to acquire treasury stock	0	0	0	0	0	(215,521)	(215,521)
Stock dividends	1,461,120	208,914	2,938,434	0	(4,608,468)	0	0
Conversion Class C to Class A	376	(376)	0	0	0	0	0
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2018	$ 30,609,596	$ 4,387,286	$ 41,821,778	$ (2,823)	$ 95,201,732	$ (206,396)	$ 171,811,173

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 21,686,079	$ 14,112,934
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Gains (losses) on investments and other assets	(23,941,179)	2,948,482
Other than temporary impairments on investments	0	774,339
Depreciation	5,456,185	6,280,438
Provision for loan losses and doubtful accounts	377,683	1,154,071
Net amortization of deferred fees and costs, premiums and discounts	(1,110,363)	96,509
Provision for deferred income taxes	(2,605,401)	(7,752,028)
Policy and pre-need acquisition costs deferred	(19,544,569)	(19,005,268)
Policy and pre-need acquisition costs amortized	10,807,777	7,498,709
Value of business acquired amortized	823,569	981,541
Mortgage servicing rights, additions	(3,922,816)	(6,085,352)
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights	5,282,931	3,580,777
Stock based compensation expense	237,123	395,603
Benefit plans funded with treasury stock	1,480,913	1,534,861
Net change in fair value of loans held for sale	(3,736,209)	(4,180,777)
Originations of loans held for sale	(2,194,607,543)	(2,545,755,713)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale	2,259,145,473	2,671,097,747
Net gains on sales of loans held for sale	(74,426,183)	(105,368,129)
Change in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Assets Held-for-sale	64,506	86,574
Future policy benefits and unpaid claims	21,710,347	22,815,274
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets and Liabilities, Net	3,830,947	(892,550)
Net cash provided by operating activities	7,009,270	44,318,042
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of fixed maturity securities	(37,488,774)	(61,232,155)
Calls and maturities of fixed maturity securities	32,993,161	15,773,732
Purchase of equity securities	(3,354,274)	(5,301,353)
Sales of equity securities	2,886,492	9,430,548
Purchases of short-term investments	0	(32,865,263)
Sales of short-term investments	0	60,425,303
Net changes in restricted assets	(241,665)	(310,360)
Net changes in cemetery perpetual care trust investments	1,207,622	(245,548)
Mortgage loans held for investment, other investments and policy loans made	(505,060,464)	(455,821,383)
Payments received for mortgage loans held for investment, other investments and policy loans	535,354,544	433,033,724
Purchases of property and equipment	(1,282,704)	(911,007)
Sales of property and equipment	2,016,156	24,978
Purchases of real estate held for investment	(29,193,332)	(14,751,923)
Sales of real estate held for investment	68,875,269	13,784,541
Cash paid for purchase of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired	(3,405,783)	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	63,306,248	(38,966,166)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Investment contract receipts	11,571,551	12,213,843
Investment contract withdrawals	(15,356,571)	(14,912,154)
Proceeds from stock options exercised	57,412	9,847
Payments to acquire treasury stock	(215,521)	(382,734)
Repayment of bank loans	(133,123,024)	(2,796,258)
Proceeds from bank borrowings	162,653,177	19,660,744
Net change in warehouse line borrowings for loans held for sale	(717,792)	(11,585,534)
Net change in line of credit borrowings	1,250,000	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	26,119,232	2,207,754
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents	96,434,750	7,559,630
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current	54,501,923	46,942,293
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current	150,936,673	54,501,923
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities	6,878,048	5,976,461
Income Taxes Paid, Net	5,701,565	581,556
Non Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Transfer of loans held for sale to mortgage loans held for investment	10,827,797	39,932,516
Accrued real estate construction costs and retainage	214,200	258,961
Mortgage loans held for investment foreclosed into real estate held for investment	670,601	1,576,196
Transfer of Cemetery Land and Improvements to Property and Equipment	$ 0	$ 643,329

Condensed Consolidated Statem_4

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Continued) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 142,199,942	$ 45,315,661
Restricted assets	7,179,225	8,188,764
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	1,557,506	997,498
Total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents	$ 150,936,673	$ 54,501,923

1) Significant Accounting Polic

1) Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
1) Significant Accounting Policies	1) Significant Accounting Policies General Overview of Business Security National Financial Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries (the “Company”) operate in three main business segments: life insurance, cemetery and mortuary, and mortgages. The life insurance segment is engaged in the business of selling and servicing selected lines of life insurance, annuity products and accident and health insurance marketed primarily in the Intermountain West, California and eleven southern states. The cemetery and mortuary segment of the Company consists of eight mortuaries and five cemeteries in Utah and one cemetery in California. The mortgage segment is an approved government and conventional lender that originates and underwrites residential and commercial loans for new construction, existing homes and real estate projects primarily in Florida, Nevada, Texas, and Utah. Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP). The presentation of certain amounts in prior years has been reclassified to conform to the 2018 presentation. Principles of Consolidation These consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its majority owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. Use of Estimates Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions related to the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, reported amounts of revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the near term are those used in determining the value of derivative assets and liabilities; those used in determining deferred acquisition costs and the value of business acquired; those used in determining the value of mortgage loans foreclosed to real estate held for investment; those used in determining the liability for future policy benefits; those used in determining the value of mortgage servicing rights; those used in determining allowances for loan losses for mortgage loans held for investment; those used in determining loan loss reserve; and those used in determining deferred tax assets and liabilities. Although some variability is inherent in these estimates, management believes the amounts provided are fairly stated in all material respects. Investments The Company’s management determines the appropriate classifications of investments in fixed maturity securities and equity securities at the acquisition date and re-evaluates the classifications at each balance sheet date. Fixed maturity securities held to maturity are carried at cost, adjusted for amortization of premium or accretion of discount. Although the Company has the ability and intent to hold these investments to maturity, infrequent and unusual conditions could occur under which it would sell certain of these securities. Those conditions include unforeseen changes in asset quality, significant changes in tax laws, and changes in regulatory capital requirements or permissible investments. Equity securities are carried at estimated fair value. Changes in fair values are reported as unrealized appreciation or depreciation and are recorded through net income. Mortgage loans held for investment are Mortgage loans are secured by the underlying property and require an appraisal at the time of underwriting and funding. Generally, the Company will fund a loan not to exceed 80% of the loan’s collateral fair market value. Amounts over 80% will require additional collateral or mortgage insurance by an approved third-party insurer. Real estate held for investment is carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the properties, or is adjusted to a new basis for impairment in value, if any. Included are foreclosed properties which the Company intends to hold for investment purposes. These properties are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value upon foreclosure. Other investments and policy loans are carried at the aggregate unpaid balances, less allowances for possible losses. Short-term investments are carried at cost and consist of money market funds. Gains and losses on investments (except for equity securities carried at fair value through net income) arise when investments are sold (as determined on a specific identification basis) or are other than temporarily impaired. If in management’s judgment a decline in the value of an investment below cost is other than temporary, the cost of the investment is written down to fair value with a corresponding charge to earnings. Factors considered in judging whether an impairment is other than temporary include: the financial condition, business prospects and credit worthiness of the issuer, the length of time that fair value has been less than cost, the relative amount of the decline, and the Company’s ability and intent to hold the investment until the fair value recovers, which is not assured. Cash and Cash Equivalents For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts, which at times exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents. Loans Held for Sale Mortgage loans held for sale prior to July 1, 2017 were carried at the lower of cost or market net of direct selling revenues and costs. Based on the short-term nature of these assets, the Company had no related allowance for loan losses recorded for these assets. On July 1, 2017, the Company elected the fair value option for loans held for sale. See Note 3 and Note 17 to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures regarding loans held for sale. Mortgage Fee Income Mortgage fee income consists of origination fees, processing fees, interest income and certain other income related to the origination of mortgage loans held for sale. Mortgage loans held for sale prior to July 1, 2017 were shown on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets at the lower of cost or market and all revenues and costs were deferred until the loans were sold to a third-party investor. On July 1, 2017, the Company made an election to use fair value accounting for all mortgage loans that are held for sale. Accordingly, all revenues and costs are now recognized when the mortgage loan is funded and any changes in fair value are shown as a component of mortgage fee income. See Note 3 and Note 17 to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures regarding loans held for sale. The Company, through its mortgage subsidiaries, sells mortgage loans to third-party investors without recourse unless defects are identified in the representations and warranties made at loan sale. It may be required, however, to repurchase a loan or pay a fee instead of repurchase under certain events, which include the following: · · · · · · · Loan purchase commitments generally specify a date 30 to 45 days after delivery upon which the underlying loans should be settled. Depending on market conditions, these commitment settlement dates can be extended at a cost to the Company. It is the Company's policy to cure any documentation problems regarding such loans at a minimal cost for up to a six-month time period and to pursue efforts to enforce loan purchase commitments from third-party investors concerning the loans. The Company believes that six months allows adequate time to remedy any documentation issues, to enforce purchase commitments, and to exhaust other alternatives. Remedial methods include the following: · · · · · Once purchase commitments have expired and other alternatives to remedy are exhausted, which could be earlier than the six-month time period, the loans are repurchased and transferred to the long-term investment portfolio at the lower of cost or fair value and previously recorded mortgage fee income that was to be received from a third-party investor is written off against the loan loss reserve. Determining Lower of Cost or Fair Value Cost for loans held for sale is equal to the amount paid to the warehouse bank and the amount originally funded by the Company. Fair value is often difficult to determine, but is based on the following: · · · · The appraised value of the real estate underlying the original mortgage loan adds support to the Company’s determination of fair value because if the loan becomes delinquent, the Company has sufficient value to collect the unpaid principal balance or the carrying value of the loan, thus minimizing credit risk. In determining the market value on the date of repurchase, the Company considers the total value of all of the loans because any sale of loans would be made as a pool. The majority of loans originated are sold to third-party investors. The amounts expected to be sold to investors are shown on the consolidated balance sheets as loans held for sale. Loan Loss Reserve The loan loss reserve is an estimate of probable losses at the balance sheet date that the Company will realize in the future on loans held for sale. The Company may be required to reimburse third-party investors for costs associated with early payoff of loans within the first six months of such loans and to repurchase loans where there is a default in any of the first four monthly payments to the investors or, in lieu of repurchase, to pay a negotiated fee to the investors. The Company’s estimates are based upon historical loss experience and the best estimate of the probable loan loss liabilities. Upon completion of a transfer that satisfies the conditions to be accounted for as a sale, the Company initially measures at fair value liabilities incurred in a sale relating to any guarantee or recourse provisions. The Company accrues a monthly allowance for indemnification losses to investors based on total production. This estimate is based on the Company’s historical experience and is included as a component of mortgage fee income. Subsequent updates to the recorded liability from changes in assumptions are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. The estimated liability for indemnification losses is included in other liabilities and accrued expenses. The loan loss reserve analysis involves mortgage loans that have been sold to third-party investors, which were believed to have met investor underwriting guidelines at the time of sale, where the Company has received a demand from the investor. There are generally three types of demands: make whole, repurchase, or indemnification. These types of demands are more particularly described as follows: Make whole demand Repurchase demand Indemnification demand The Company believes the allowance for loan losses and the loan loss reserve represent probable loan losses incurred as of the balance sheet date. Additional information related to the Loan Loss Reserve is included in Note 3. Restricted Assets Restricted assets are assets held in a trust account for future mortuary services and merchandise and consist of cash and cash equivalents; participations in mortgage loans held for investment with Security National Life Insurance Company (“Security National Life”); mutual funds carried at estimated fair value; equity securities carried at estimated fair value; and a surplus note with Security National Life (which is eliminated in consolidation). Restricted assets also represents escrows held for borrowers and investors under servicing and appraisal agreements relating to mortgage loans, funds held by warehouse banks in accordance with loan purchase agreements and funds held in escrow for certain real estate construction development projects. Additionally, the Company elected to fund its medical benefit safe-harbor limit based on 35% of the qualified direct costs for the preceding year, and has included this amount as a component of restricted cash. Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments Cemetery endowment care trusts have been set up for four of the six cemeteries owned by the Company. Of the six cemeteries owned by the Company, four cemeteries are endowment care properties. Under endowment care arrangements a portion of the price for each lot sold is withheld and invested in a portfolio of investments similar to those described in the prior paragraph. The earnings stream from the investments is designed to fund future maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery. Cemetery Land and Improvements The development of a cemetery involves not only the initial acquisition of raw land but the installation of roads, water lines, landscaping and other costs to establish a marketable cemetery lot. The costs of developing the cemetery are shown as an asset on the balance sheet. The amount on the balance sheet is reduced by the total cost assigned to the development of a particular lot when the criterion for recognizing a sale of that lot is met. Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Value of Business Acquired Commissions and other costs, net of commission and expense allowances for reinsurance ceded, that vary with and are primarily related to the production of new insurance business have been deferred. Deferred policy acquisition costs (“DAC”) for traditional life insurance are amortized over the premium paying period of the related policies using assumptions consistent with those used in computing policy benefit reserves. For interest-sensitive insurance products, deferred policy acquisition costs are amortized generally in proportion to the present value of expected gross profits from surrender charges, investment, mortality and expense margins. This amortization is adjusted when estimates of current or future gross profits to be realized from a group of products are reevaluated. Deferred acquisition costs are written off when policies lapse or are surrendered. The Company follows GAAP when accounting for DAC on internal replacements of insurance and investment contracts. An internal replacement is a modification in product benefits, features, rights or coverage that occurs by the exchange of a contract for a new contract, or by amendment, endorsement, or rider to contract, or by the election of a feature or coverage within a contract. Modifications that result in a replacement contract that is substantially changed from the replaced contract are accounted for as an extinguishment of the replaced contract. Unamortized DAC, unearned revenue liabilities and deferred sales inducements from the replaced contract are written-off. Modifications that result in a contract that is substantially unchanged from the replaced contract are accounted for as a continuation of the replaced contract. Value of business acquired is the present value of estimated future profits of the acquired business and is amortized similar to deferred policy acquisition costs. Mortgage Servicing Rights Mortgage Service Rights (“MSR”) arise from contractual agreements between the Company and third-party investors (or their agents) when mortgage loans are sold. Under these contracts, the Company is obligated to retain and provide loan servicing functions on loans sold, in exchange for fees and other remuneration. The servicing functions typically performed include, among other responsibilities, collecting and remitting loan payments; responding to borrower inquiries; accounting for principal and interest, holding custodial (impound) funds for payment of property taxes and insurance premiums; counseling delinquent mortgagors; and supervising the acquisition of real estate owned and property dispositions. The total residential mortgage loans serviced for others consist primarily of agency conforming fixed-rate mortgage loans. The value of MSRs is derived from the net cash flows associated with the servicing contracts. The Company receives a servicing fee of generally about 0.250% annually on the remaining outstanding principal balances of the loans. Based on the result of the cash flow analysis, an asset or liability is recorded for mortgage servicing rights. The servicing fees are collected from the monthly payments made by the mortgagors. The Company generally receives other remuneration including rights to various mortgagor-contracted fees such as late charges, and collateral reconveyance charges and the Company is generally entitled to retain the interest earned on funds held pending remittance of mortgagor principal, interest, tax and insurance payments. Contractual servicing fees and late fees are included in other revenues on the consolidated statements of earnings. The Company’s subsequent accounting for MSRs is based on the class of MSRs. The Company has identified two classes of MSRs: MSRs backed by mortgage loans with initial term of 30 years and MSRs backed by mortgage loans with initial term of 15 years. The Company distinguishes between these classes of MSRs due to their differing sensitivities to change in value as the result of changes in market. After being initially recorded at fair value, MSRs backed by mortgage loans are accounted for using the amortization method. Amortization expense is included in other expenses on the consolidated statements of earnings. MSR amortization is determined by amortizing the MSR balance in proportion to, and over the period of the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying financial assets. Interest rate risk, prepayment risk, and default risk are inherent risks in MSR valuation. Interest rate changes largely drive prepayment rates. Refinance activity generally increases as rates decline. A significant decrease in rates beyond expectation could cause a decline in the value of the MSR. On the contrary, if rates increase borrowers are less likely to refinance or prepay their mortgage, which extends the duration of the loan and MSR values are likely to rise. Because of these risks, discount rates and prepayment speeds are used to estimate the fair value. The Company periodically assesses MSRs for impairment. Impairment occurs when the current fair value of the MSR falls below the asset’s carrying value (carrying value is the amortized cost reduced by any related valuation allowance). If MSRs are impaired, the impairment is recognized in current period earnings and the carrying value of the MSRs is adjusted through a valuation allowance. Management periodically reviews the various loan strata to determine whether the value of the MSRs in a given stratum is impaired and likely to recover. When management deems recovery of the value to be unlikely in the foreseeable future, a write-down of the cost of the MSRs for that stratum to its estimated recoverable value is charged to the valuation allowance. Property and Equipment Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is calculated principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets which range from three to forty years. Leasehold improvements paid for by the Company as a lessee are amortized over the lesser of the useful life or remaining lease terms. Long-lived Assets Long-lived assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amount may not be recoverable. When required, impairment losses on assets to be held and used are recognized based on the fair value of the asset, and long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. No impairment of long-lived assets has been recognized in the accompanying financial statements. Derivative Instruments Mortgage Banking Derivatives Loan Commitments The Company is exposed to price risk due to the potential impact of changes in interest rates on the values of loan commitments from the time a loan commitment is made to an applicant to the time the loan that would result from the exercise of that loan commitment is funded. Managing price risk is complicated by the fact that the ultimate percentage of loan commitments that will be exercised (i.e., the number of loans that will be funded) fluctuates. The probability that a loan will not be funded or the loan application is denied or withdrawn within the terms of the commitment is driven by a number of factors, particularly the change, if any, in mortgage rates following the issuance of the loan commitment. In general, the probability of funding increases if mortgage rates rise and decreases if mortgage rates fall. This is due primarily to the relative attractiveness of current mortgage rates compared to the applicant’s committed rate. The probability that a loan will not be funded within the terms of the mortgage loan commitment also is influenced by the source of the applications (retail, broker or correspondent channels), proximity to rate lock expiration, purpose for the loan (purchase or refinance), product type and the application approval status. The Company has developed fallout estimates using historical data that take into account all of the variables, as well as renegotiations of rate and point commitments that tend to occur when mortgage rates fall. These fallout estimates are used to estimate the number of loans that the Company expects to be funded within the terms of the loan commitments and are updated periodically to reflect the most current data. The Company estimates the fair value of a loan commitment based on the change in estimated fair value of the underlying mortgage loan, quoted mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) prices, estimates of the fair value of mortgage servicing rights, and an estimate of the probability that the mortgage loan will fund within the terms of the commitment. The change in fair value of the underlying mortgage loan is measured from the date the loan commitment is issued and is shown net of expenses. Following issuance, the value of a loan commitment can be either positive or negative depending upon the change in value of the underlying mortgage loans. Forward Sale Commitments The Company utilizes forward commitments to economically hedge the price risk associated with its outstanding mortgage loan commitments. A forward commitment protects the Company from losses on sales of the loans arising from exercise of the loan commitments. Management expects these types of commitments will experience changes in fair value opposite to changes in fair value of the loan commitments, thereby reducing earnings volatility related to the recognition in earnings of changes in the values of the commitments. The net changes in fair value of loan commitments and forward sale commitments are shown in current earnings as a component of mortgage fee income on the consolidated statements of earnings. Mortgage banking derivatives are shown in other assets and other liabilities and accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets. Call and Put Option Derivatives The Company uses a strategy of selling “out of the money” call options on its equity securities as a source of revenue. The options give the purchaser the right to buy from the Company specified equity securities at a set price up to a pre-determined date in the future. The Company uses the strategy of selling put options as a means of generating cash or purchasing equity securities at lower than current market prices. The Company receives an immediate payment of cash for the value of the option and establishes a liability for the fair value of the option. The liability for options is adjusted to fair value at each reporting date. In the event a call option is exercised, the Company sells the equity security at a favorable price enhanced by the value of the option that was sold. If the option expires unexercised, the Company recognizes a gain from the sale of the option. In the event a put option is exercised, the Company acquires an equity security at the strike price of the option reduced by the value received from the sale of the put option. The equity security is then treated as a normal equity security in the Company’s portfolio. The net changes in the fair value of call and put options are shown in current earnings as a component of realized gains (losses) on investments and other assets. Call and put options are shown in other liabilities and accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Loan Losses and Impaired Loans The Company records an allowance and recognizes an expense for potential losses from mortgage loans held for investment, other investments and receivables in accordance with GAAP. Receivables are the result of cemetery and mortuary operations, mortgage loan operations and life insurance operations. The allowance is based upon the Company’s historical experience for collectively evaluated impairment. Other allowances are based upon receivables individually evaluated for impairment. Collectability of the cemetery and mortuary receivables is significantly influenced by current economic conditions. The critical issues that impact recovery of mortgage loan operations are interest rate risk, loan underwriting, new regulations and the overall economy. The Company provides for losses on its mortgage loans held for investment through an allowance for loan losses (a contra-asset account). The allowance is comprised of two components. The first component is an allowance for collectively evaluated impairment that is based upon the Company’s historical experience in collecting similar receivables. The second component is based upon individual evaluation of loans that are determined to be impaired. Upon determining impairment, the Company establishes an individual impairment allowance based upon an assessment of the fair value of the underlying collateral. See the schedules in Note 2 for additional information. The allowance for losses on mortgage loans held for investment could change based on changes in the value of the underlying collateral, the performance status of the loans, or the Company’s actual collection experience. The actual losses could change, in the near term, from the established allowance, based upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of these events. For purposes of determining the allowance for losses, the Company has segmented its mortgage loans held for investment by loan type. The Company’s loan types are commercial, residential, and residential construction. The inherent risks within the portfolio vary depending upon the loan type as follows: Commercial Residential Residential construction (including land acquisition and development) Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims Future policy benefit reserves for traditional life insurance are computed using a net level method, including assumptions as to investment yields, mortality, morbidity, withdrawals, and other assumptions based on the life insurance subsidiaries’ experience, modified as necessary to give effect to anticipated trends and to include provisions for possible unfavorable deviations. Such liabilities are, for some plans, graded to equal statutory values or cash values at or prior to maturity. The range of assumed interest rates for all traditional life insurance policy reserves was 4% to 10%. Benefit reserves for traditional limited-payment life insurance policies include the deferred portion of the premiums received during the premium-paying period. Deferred premiums are recognized as income over the life of the policies. Policy benefit claims are charged to expense in the period the claims are incurred. Increases in future policy benefits are charged to expense. Future policy benefit reserves for interest-sensitive insurance products are computed under a retrospective deposit method and represent policy account balances before applicable surrender charges. Policy benefits and claims that are charged to expense include benefit claims incurred in the period in excess of related policy account balances. Interest crediting rates for interest-sensitive insurance products ranged from 3% to 6.5%. The Company records an unpaid claims liability for claims in the course of settlement equal to the death benefit amount less any reinsurance recoverable amount for claims reported. There is also an unpaid claims liability for claims incurred but not reported. This liability is based on the historical experience of the net amount of claims that were reported in reporting periods subsequent to the reporting period when claims were incurred. Participating Insurance Participating business constituted 2% of insurance in force for the years ended 2018 and 2017. The provision for policyholders’ dividends included in policyholder obligations is based on dividend scales anticipated by management. Amounts to be paid are determined by the Board of Directors. Recognition of Insurance Premiums and Other Considerations Premiums Reinsurance The Company follows the procedure of reinsuring risks in excess of $100,000 to provide for greater diversification of business to allow management to control exposure to potential losses arising from large risks, and provide additional capacity for growth. The Company remains liable for amounts ceded in the event the reinsurers are unable to meet their obligations. The Company entered into coinsurance agreements with unaffiliated insurance companies under which the Company assumed 100% of the risk for certain life insurance policies and certain other policy-related liabilities of the insurance company. Reinsurance premiums, commissions, expense reimbursements, and reserves related to reinsured business are accounted for on a basis consistent with those used in accounting for the original policies issued and the terms of the reinsurance contracts. Expense allowances received in connection with reinsurance ceded are accounted for as a reduction of the related policy acquisition costs and are deferred and amortized accordingly. Pre-need Sales and Costs Pre-need contract sales of funeral services and caskets - revenue and costs associated with the sales of pre-need funeral services and caskets are deferred until the performance obligations are fulfilled (services are performed or the caskets are delivered). Sales of cemetery interment rights (cemetery burial property) - revenue and costs associated with the sale of cemetery interment rights are recognized in accordance with the retail land sales provisions based on GAAP. Under GAAP, recognition of revenue and associated costs from constructed cemetery property must be deferred until 10% of the sales price has been collected. Pre-need contract sales of cemetery merchandise (primarily markers and vaults) - revenue and costs associated with the sale of pre-need cemetery merchandise is deferred until the merchandise is delivered. Pre-need contract sales of cemetery services (primarily merchandise delivery, installation fees and burial opening and closing fees) - revenue and costs associated with the sales of pre-need cemetery services are deferred until the services are performed. Prearranged funeral and pre-need cemetery customer acquisition costs - costs incurred related to obtaining new pre-need contract cemetery and prearranged funeral services are accounted for under the guidance of the provisions based on GAAP. Obtaining costs, which include only costs that vary with and are primarily related to the acquisition of new pre-need cemetery and prearranged funeral services, are deferred until the merchandise is delivered or services are performed. Revenues and costs for at-need sales are recorded when a valid contract exists, the services are performed, collection is reasonably assured and there are no significant obligations remaining. The Company, through its cemetery and mortuary operations, provides guaranteed funeral arrangements wherein a prospective customer can receive future goods and services at guaranteed prices. To accomplish this, the Company, through its life insurance operations, sells to the customer an increasing benefit life insurance policy that is assigned to the mortuaries. If, at the time of need, the policyholder/potential mortuary customer utilizes one of the Company’s facilities, the guaranteed funeral arrangement contract that has been assigned will provide the funeral goods and services at th

2) Investments

2) Investments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
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2) Investments	2) Investments The Company’s investments as of December 31, 2018 are summarized as follows: Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value December 31, 2018 Fixed maturity securities held to maturity carried at amortized cost: U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government agencies $ 52,017,683 $ 264,891 $ (727,798) $ 51,554,776 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 6,959,237 32,274 (111,271) 6,880,240 Corporate securities including public utilities 157,639,860 7,002,864 (3,704,137) 160,938,587 Mortgage-backed securities 15,358,746 227,398 (308,864) 15,277,280 Redeemable preferred stock 103,197 1,903 (5,125) 99,975 Total fixed maturity securities held to maturity $ 232,078,723 $ 7,529,330 $ (4,857,195) $ 234,750,858 Equity securities at estimated fair value: Common stock: Industrial, miscellaneous and all other $ 6,312,158 $ 422,528 $ (1,176,075) $ 5,558,611 Total equity securities at estimated fair value $ 6,312,158 $ 422,528 $ (1,176,075) $ 5,558,611 Mortgage loans held for investment at amortized cost: Residential $ 89,935,600 Residential construction 71,366,544 Commercial 27,785,927 Less: Unamortized deferred loan fees, net (1,275,030) Less: Allowance for loan losses (1,347,972) Total mortgage loans held for investment $ 186,465,069 Real estate held for investment - net of accumulated depreciation: Residential $ 29,507,431 Commercial 92,050,791 Total real estate held for investment $ 121,558,222 Other investments and policy loans at amortized cost: Policy loans $ 6,424,325 Insurance assignments 35,239,396 Federal Home Loan Bank stock (1) 2,548,700 Other investments 3,497,762 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (1,092,528) Total policy loans and other investments $ 46,617,655 Accured investment income $ 3,566,146 Total investments $ 595,844,426 (1) Includes $708,700 of Membership stock and $1,840,000 of Activity stock due to short-term borrowings. The Company’s investments as of December 31, 2017 are summarized as follows: Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value December 31, 2017 Fixed maturity securities held to maturity carried at amortized cost: U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government agencies $ 54,077,069 $ 211,824 $ (579,423) $ 53,709,470 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 5,843,176 112,372 (71,013) 5,884,535 Corporate securities including public utilities 158,350,727 14,336,452 (1,007,504) 171,679,675 Mortgage-backed securities 9,503,016 210,652 (162,131) 9,551,537 Redeemable preferred stock 623,635 49,748 (191) 673,192 Total fixed maturity securities held to maturity $ 228,397,623 $ 14,921,048 $ (1,820,262) $ 241,498,409 Equity securities at estimated fair value: Common stock: Industrial, miscellaneous and all other $ 6,002,931 $ 667,593 $ (632,669) $ 6,037,855 Total equity securities at estimated fair value $ 6,002,931 $ 667,593 $ (632,669) $ 6,037,855 Mortgage loans held for investment at amortized cost: Residential $ 102,527,111 Residential construction 50,157,533 Commercial 54,954,865 Less: Unamortized deferred loan fees, net (1,659,828) Less: Allowance for loan losses (1,768,796) Total mortgage loans held for investment $ 204,210,885 Real estate held for investment - net of accumulated depreciation: Residential $ 68,329,917 Commercial 72,968,789 Total real estate held for investment $ 141,298,706 Other investments and policy loans at amortized cost: Policy loans $ 6,531,352 Insurance assignments 36,301,739 Federal Home Loan Bank stock (1) 689,400 Other investments 3,219,622 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (846,641) Total policy loans and other investments $ 45,895,472 Accured investment income $ 3,644,077 Total investments $ 629,484,618 (1) Membership stock of $689,400 Fixed Maturity Securities The following tables summarize unrealized losses on fixed maturities securities, which are carried at amortized cost, at December 31, 2018 and 2017. The unrealized losses were primarily related to interest rate fluctuations. The tables set forth unrealized losses by duration with the fair value of the related fixed maturity securities: Unrealized Losses for Less than Twelve Months Fair Value Unrealized Losses for More than Twelve Months Fair Value Total Unrealized Loss Fair Value At December 31, 2018 U.S. Treasury Securities and Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies $ 10,519 $ 695,863 $ 717,279 $ 39,930,052 $ 727,798 $ 40,625,915 Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 6,643 1,791,257 104,628 2,889,517 111,271 4,680,774 Corporate Securities 2,514,549 61,090,431 1,189,588 11,767,349 3,704,137 72,857,780 Mortgage and other asset-backed securities 79,896 1,705,296 228,968 2,690,065 308,864 4,395,361 Redeemable preferred stock 5,125 90,000 - - 5,125 90,000 Total unrealized losses $ 2,616,732 $ 65,372,847 $ 2,240,463 $ 57,276,983 $ 4,857,195 $ 122,649,830 At December 31, 2017 U.S. Treasury Securities and Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies $ 532,010 $ 51,606,699 $ 47,413 $ 643,380 $ 579,423 $ 52,250,079 Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 296 214,882 70,717 2,225,021 71,013 2,439,903 Corporate Securities 167,786 11,551,865 839,718 13,193,258 1,007,504 24,745,123 Mortgage and other asset-backed securities 56,756 2,516,660 105,375 1,676,494 162,131 4,193,154 Redeemable preferred stock 191 11,421 - - 191 11,421 Total unrealized losses $ 757,039 $ 65,901,527 $ 1,063,223 $ 17,738,153 $ 1,820,262 $ 83,639,680 There were 361 securities with fair value of 96.2% of amortized cost at December 31, 2018. There were 141 securities with fair value of 97.9% of amortized cost at December 31, 2017. During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, an other than temporary decline in fair value resulted in the recognition of credit losses on fixed maturity securities of $0 and $493,371, respectively. On a quarterly basis, the Company evaluates its fixed maturity securities held to maturity. This evaluation includes a review of current ratings by the National Association of Insurance Commissions (“NAIC”). Securities with a rating of 1 or 2 are considered investment grade and are not reviewed for impairment. Securities with ratings of 3 to 5 are evaluated for impairment. Securities with a rating of 6 are automatically determined to be impaired and are written down. The evaluation involves an analysis of the securities in relation to historical values, interest payment history, projected earnings and revenue growth rates as well as a review of the reason for a downgrade in the NAIC rating. Based on the analysis of a security that is rated 3 to 5, a determination is made whether the security will likely make interest and principal payments in accordance with the terms of the financial instrument. If it is unlikely that the security will meet contractual obligations, the loss is considered to be other than temporary, the security is written down to the new anticipated market value and an impairment loss is recognized. Impairment losses are treated as credit losses as the Company holds fixed maturity securities to maturity unless the underlying conditions have changed in the financial instrument to require an impairment. The fair values of fixed maturity securities are based on quoted market prices, when available. For fixed maturity securities not actively traded, fair values are estimated using values obtained from independent pricing services, or in the case of private placements, are estimated by discounting expected future cash flows using a current market value applicable to the coupon rate, credit and maturity of the investments. The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturity securities at December 31, 2018, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Amortized Estimated Fair Cost Value Held to Maturity: Due in 1 year $ 17,363,658 $ 17,513,419 Due in 2-5 years 66,215,222 66,479,844 Due in 5-10 years 66,450,299 65,793,696 Due in more than 10 years 66,587,601 69,586,644 Mortgage-backed securities 15,358,746 15,277,280 Redeemable preferred stock 103,197 99,975 Total held to maturity $ 232,078,723 $ 234,750,858 The Company is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (“FHLB”). The Company currently has deposited a total of $50,000,000, par value, of United States Treasury fixed maturity securities with the FHLB. These securities will generate interest income for the Company and will be available to use as collateral on any cash borrowings from the FHLB. As of December 31, 2018, the Company owed $46,000,000 to the FHLB. This amount owed was paid in January 2019. Equity Securities The following tables summarize unrealized losses on equity securities that were carried at estimated fair value based on quoted trading prices at December 31, 2017. The unrealized losses were primarily the result of decreases in fair value in the retail, industrial and energy sectors. The tables set forth unrealized losses by duration and number of investment positions, together with the fair value of the related equity securities available for sale in a loss position: Unrealized Losses for Less than Twelve Months No. of Investment Positions Unrealized Losses for More than Twelve Months No. of Investment Positions Total Unrealized Losses At December 31, 2017 Industrial, miscellaneous and all other $ 213,097 98 $ 419,572 81 $ 632,669 Total unrealized losses $ 213,097 98 $ 419,572 81 $ 632,669 Fair Value $ 847,718 $ 1,329,213 $ 2,176,931 The average market value of the equity securities available for sale was 77.5% of the original investment as of December 31, 2017. The intent of the Company is to retain equity securities for a period of time sufficient to allow for the recovery in fair value. However, the Company may sell equity securities during a period in which the fair value has declined below the amount of the original investment. In certain situations, new factors, including changes in the business environment, can change the Company’s previous intent to continue holding a security. The fair values for equity securities are based on quoted market prices. See Note 1 regarding the adoption of ASU 2016-01 on January 1, 2018. T he Company now recognizes the changes (unrealized gains and losses) in the fair value of these equity securities through earnings as part of gains on investments and other assets on the consolidated statements of earnings instead of other comprehensive income on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s net realized gains and losses from sales, calls, and maturities, and other than temporary impairments from investments and other assets for the years ended December 31 are summarized as follows: 2018 2017 Fixed maturity securities held to maturity: Gross realized gains $ 522,937 $ 179,182 Gross realized losses (669,303) (893,567) Other than temporary impairments - (493,371) Equity securities: Gross realized gains - 166,950 Gross realized losses - (76,475) Other than temporary impairments - (280,968) Losses during 2018 on securities sold in 2018 (1) (173,413) - Unrealized losses on securities held at the end of the period (1,053,756) - Other assets: Gross realized gains 26,553,814 3,410,076 Gross realized losses (1,239,100) (5,734,648) Total $ 23,941,179 $ (3,722,821) (1) Based on losses since the last reporting period The net realized gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date, and the cost of the securities sold is determined using the specific identification method. The carrying amount for disposals of securities classified as held to maturity was $5,808,244 and $2,932,961 , for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The net realized loss related to these disposals was $268,823 and $463,892 , for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Although the intent is to buy and hold a bond to maturity, the Company will sell a bond prior to maturity if conditions have changed within the entity that issued the bond to increase the risk of default to an unacceptable level. Major categories of net investment income for the years ended December 31, are as follows: 2018 2017 Fixed maturity securities held to maturity $ 10,041,349 $ 10,626,400 Equity securities 233,555 245,490 Mortgage loans held for investment 18,716,226 12,749,000 Real estate held for investment 8,375,257 11,453,525 Policy loans 409,589 488,561 Insurance assignments 14,771,336 13,289,818 Other investments 227,930 105,218 Cash and cash equivalents 1,264,611 543,528 Gross investment income 54,039,853 49,501,540 Investment expenses (14,126,586) (14,438,572) Net investment income $ 39,913,267 $ 35,062,968 Net investment income includes net investment income earned by the restricted assets of the cemeteries and mortuaries of $386,659 and $501,227 for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Net investment income on real estate consists primarily of rental revenue received under short-term leases. Investment expenses consist primarily of depreciation, property taxes, operating expenses of real estate and an estimated portion of administrative expenses relating to investment activities. Securities on deposit for regulatory authorities as required by law amounted to $9,220,520 and $9,264,977 at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The restricted securities are included in various assets under investments on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Real Estate Held for Investment The Company continues to strategically deploy resources into real estate to match the income and yield durations of its primary obligations. The sources for these real estate assets come through its various business segments in the form of acquisition, development and mortgage foreclosures. The Company reports real estate held for investment pursuant to the accounting policy discussed in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Commercial Real Estate Held for Investment The Company owns and manages commercial real estate assets as a means of generating investment income. These assets are acquired in accordance with the Company’s goals and objectives for risk-adjusted returns. Due diligence is conducted on each asset using internal and third-party reports. Geographic locations and asset classes of the investment activity is determined by senior management under the direction of the Board of Directors. The Company employs full-time employees to attend to the day-to-day operations of those assets within the greater Salt Lake area and close surrounding markets. The Company utilizes third-party property managers when the geographic boundary does not warrant full-time staff or through strategic lease-up periods. The Company generally looks to acquire assets in regions that are high growth regions for employment and population and in assets that provide operational efficiencies. The Company currently owns and operates 11 commercial properties in 4 states. These properties include industrial warehouses, office buildings, retail centers, a restaurant, and includes the redevelopment and expansion of its corporate campus (“Center53”) in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Company also holds undeveloped land that may be used for future commercial developments. The Company does use debt in strategic cases to leverage established yields or to acquire a higher quality or different class of asset. The aggregated net ending balance of commercial real estate that serves as collateral for bank borrowings was approximately $84,880,000 and $64,704,000 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The associated bank loan carrying values totaled approximately $52,237,000 and $40,994,000 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company recorded impairment losses on commercial real estate held for investment of $0 and $5,350,967, respectively. These impairment losses are included in gains (losses) on investment and other assets on the consolidated statements of earnings. The Company’s investment in commercial real estate for the years ended December 31, is summarized as follows: Net Ending Balance Total Square Footage 2018 2017 2018 2017 Arizona $ 4,000 (1) $ 4,000 (1) - - Arkansas - 96,169 - 3,200 Kansas 6,861,898 7,200,000 222,679 222,679 Louisiana 467,694 493,197 7,063 7,063 Mississippi 3,329,948 3,725,039 33,821 33,821 New Mexico 7,000 (1) 7,000 (1) - - Texas 300,000 335,000 - - Utah 81,080,251 (2) 61,108,384 502,129 433,244 $ 92,050,791 $ 72,968,789 765,692 700,007 (1) Includes Vacant Land (2) Includes 53rd Center completed in July 2017 Residential Real Estate Held for Investment The Company owns a portfolio of residential homes primarily as a result of loan foreclosures. The strategy has been to lease these homes to produce cash flow, and allow time for the economic fundamentals to return to the various markets. As an orderly and active market for these homes returns, the Company has the option to dispose or to continue and hold them for cash flow and acceptable returns. The Company established Security National Real Estate Services (“SNRE”) to manage the residential portfolio. SNRE cultivates and maintains the preferred vendor relationships necessary to manage costs and quality of work performed on the portfolio of homes across the country. As of December 31, 2018, SNRE manages 78 residential properties in 7 states across the United States. The net ending balance of residential real estate that serves as collateral for a bank borrowing was approximately $0 and $34,431,000, as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The associated bank loan carrying value was approximately $0 and $26,773,000 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. This bank borrowing related to the Company’s Dry Creek at East Village apartment complex which was sold in March 2018. During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company recorded impairment losses on residential real estate held for investment of $486,457 and $114,052, respectively. These impairment losses are included in gains (losses) on investment and other assets on the consolidated statements of earnings. The net ending balance of foreclosed residential real estate included in residential real estate held for investment is approximately $23,532,000 and $33,372,000 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The Company’s investment in residential real estate for the years ended December 31, is summarized as follows: Net Ending Balance 2018 2017 Arizona $ - $ 217,105 California 2,644,321 5,463,878 Florida 6,534,277 7,000,684 Hawaii - 712,286 Ohio 10,000 10,000 Oklahoma - 17,500 Tennessee 105,260 - Texas 139,174 509,011 Utah 19,598,218 54,113,272 Washington 476,181 286,181 $ 29,507,431 $ 68,329,917 Real Estate Owned and Occupied by the Company The primary business units of the Company occupy a portion of the real estate owned by the Company. Currently, the Company occupies nearly 70,000 square feet, or 10% of the overall commercial real estate holdings. As of December 31, 2018, real estate owned and occupied by the Company is summarized as follows: Location Business Segment Approximate Square Footage Square Footage Occupied by the Company 5300 South 360 West, Salt Lake City, UT (1) Corporate Offices, Life Insurance and Cemetery/Mortuary Operations 36,000 100% 5201 Green Street, Salt Lake City, UT Mortgage Operations 36,899 34% 1044 River Oaks Dr., Flowood, MS Life Insurance Operations 21,521 27% 121 West Election Road, Draper, UT Mortgage Sales 78,978 19% (1) This asset is included in property and equipment on the consolidated balance sheets Mortgage Loans Held for Investment The Company reports mortgage loans held for investment pursuant to the accounting policy discussed in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Mortgage loans consist of first and second mortgages. The mortgage loans bear interest at rates ranging from 2.0% to 10.5%, maturity dates range from three months to 30 years and are secured by real estate. Concentrations of credit risk arise when a number of mortgage loan debtors have similar economic characteristics that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly affected by changes in economic conditions. Although the Company has a diversified mortgage loan portfolio consisting of residential mortgages, commercial loans and residential construction loans and requires collateral on all real estate exposures, a substantial portion of its debtors’ ability to honor obligations is reliant on the economic stability of the geographic region in which the debtors do business. At December 31, 2018, the Company had 48%, 14%, 13%, 6% and 6% of its mortgage loans from borrowers located in the states of Utah, Florida, Texas, California and Nevada, respectively. The Company establishes a valuation allowance for credit losses in its portfolio. The following is a summary of the allowance for loan losses as a contra-asset account for the periods presented: Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Mortgage Loans Held for Investment Years Ended December 31 Commercial Residential Residential Construction Total 2018 Allowance for credit losses: Beginning balance $ 187,129 $ 1,546,447 $ 35,220 $ 1,768,796 Charge-offs - (5,725) - (5,725) Provision - (415,099) - (415,099) Ending balance $ 187,129 $ 1,125,623 $ 35,220 $ 1,347,972 Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment $ - $ 74,185 $ - $ 74,185 Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment $ 187,129 $ 1,051,438 $ 35,220 $ 1,273,787 Mortgage loans: Ending balance $ 27,785,927 $ 89,935,600 $ 71,366,544 $ 189,088,071 Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment $ 196,182 $ 2,939,651 $ 502,991 $ 3,638,824 Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment $ 27,589,745 $ 86,995,949 $ 70,863,553 $ 185,449,247 2017 Allowance for credit losses: Beginning balance $ 187,129 $ 1,461,540 $ 100,114 $ 1,748,783 Charge-offs - (351,357) (64,894) (416,251) Provision - 436,264 - 436,264 Ending balance $ 187,129 $ 1,546,447 $ 35,220 $ 1,768,796 Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment $ - $ 237,560 $ - $ 237,560 Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment $ 187,129 $ 1,308,887 $ 35,220 $ 1,531,236 Mortgage loans: Ending balance $ 54,954,865 $ 102,527,111 $ 50,157,533 $ 207,639,509 Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment $ - $ 4,923,552 $ 461,834 $ 5,385,386 Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment $ 54,954,865 $ 97,603,559 $ 49,695,699 $ 202,254,123 The following is a summary of the aging of mortgage loans held for investment for the periods presented. Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans Held for Investment Years Ended December 31 30-59 Days Past Due 60-89 Days Past Due Greater Than 90 Days 1) In Process of Foreclosure 1) Total Past Due Current Total Mortgage Loans Allowance for Loan Losses Unamortized deferred loan fees, net Net Mortgage Loans 2018 Commercial $ 4,588,424 $ - $ 196,182 $ - $ 4,784,606 $ 23,001,321 $ 27,785,927 $ (187,129) $ 32,003 $ 27,630,801 Residential 9,899,380 2,312,252 1,715,362 1,224,289 15,151,283 74,784,317 89,935,600 (1,125,623) (862,411) 87,947,566 Residential Construction - - - 502,991 502,991 70,863,553 71,366,544 (35,220) (444,622) 70,886,702 Total $ 14,487,804 $ 2,312,252 $ 1,911,544 $ 1,727,280 $ 20,438,880 $ 168,649,191 $ 189,088,071 $ (1,347,972) $ (1,275,030) $ 186,465,069 2017 Commercial $ 1,943,495 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,943,495 $ 53,011,370 $ 54,954,865 $ (187,129) $ (67,411) $ 54,700,325 Residential 6,613,479 495,347 3,591,333 1,332,219 12,032,378 90,494,733 102,527,111 (1,546,447) (1,164,130) 99,816,534 Residential Construction - - 461,834 - 461,834 49,695,699 50,157,533 (35,220) (428,287) 49,694,026 Total $ 8,556,974 $ 495,347 $ 4,053,167 $ 1,332,219 $ 14,437,707 $ 193,201,802 $ 207,639,509 $ (1,768,796) $ (1,659,828) $ 204,210,885 1) There was not any interest income recognized on loans past due greater than 90 days or in foreclosure. Impaired Mortgage Loans Held for Investment Impaired mortgage loans held for investment include loans with a related specific valuation allowance or loans whose carrying amount has been reduced to the expected collectible amount because the impairment has been considered other than temporary. The recorded investment in and unpaid principal balance of impaired loans along with the related loan specific allowance for losses, if any, for each reporting period and the average recorded investment and interest income recognized during the time the loans were impaired were as follows: Impaired Loans Years Ended December 31 Recorded Investment Unpaid Principal Balance Related Allowance Average Recorded Investment Interest Income Recognized 2018 With no related allowance recorded: Commercial $ 196,182 $ 196,182 $ - $ 98,023 $ - Residential 1,612,164 1,612,164 - 2,423,135 - Residential construction 502,991 502,991 - 675,950 - With an allowance recorded: Commercial $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Residential 1,327,487 1,327,487 74,185 1,543,416 - Residential construction - - - - - Total: Commercial $ 196,182 $ 196,182 $ - $ 98,023 $ - Residential 2,939,651 2,939,651 74,185 3,966,551 - Residential construction 502,991 502,991 - 675,950 - 2017 With no related allowance recorded: Commercial $ - $ - $ - $ 365,220 $ - Residential 3,322,552 3,322,552 - 3,290,094 - Residential construction 461,834 461,834 - 277,232 - With an allowance recorded: Commercial $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Residential 1,601,000 1,601,000 237,560 1,350,115 - Residential construction - - - - - Total: Commercial $ - $ - $ - $ 365,220 $ - Residential 4,923,552 4,923,552 237,560 4,640,209 - Residential construction 461,834 461,834 - 277,232 - Credit Risk Profile Based on Performance Status The Company’s mortgage loan held for investment portfolio is monitored based on performance of the loans. Monitoring a mortgage loan increases when the loan is delinquent or earlier if there is an indication of impairment. The Company defines non-performing mortgage loans as loans 90 days or greater delinquent or on non-accrual status. The Company’s performing and non-performing mortgage loans held for investment were as follows: Mortgage Loans Held for Investment Credit Exposure Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity Years Ended December 31 Commercial Residential Residential Construction Total 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Performing $ 27,589,745 $ 54,954,865 $ 86,995,949 $ 97,603,559 $ 70,863,553 $ 49,695,699 $ 185,449,247 $ 202,254,123 Non-performing 196,182 - 2,939,651 4,923,552 502,991 461,834 3,638,824 5,385,386 Total $ 27,785,927 $ 54,954,865 $ 89,935,600 $ 102,527,111 $ 71,366,544 $ 50,157,533 $ 189,088,071 $ 207,639,509 Non-Accrual Mortgage Loans Held for Investment Once a loan is past due 90 days, it is the policy of the Company to end the accrual of interest income on the loan and write off any income that had been accrued. Payments received for loans on a non-accrual status are recognized on a cash basis. Interest income recognized from any payments received for loans on a non-accrual status was immaterial. Accrual of interest resumes if a loan is brought current. Interest not accrued on these loans totals approximately $151,000 and $204,000 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The following is a summary of mortgage loans held for investment on a non-accrual status for the periods presented. Mortgage Loans on Non-accrual Status Years Ended December 31 2018 2017 Commercial $ 196,182 $ - Residential 2,939,651 4,923,552 Residential construction 502,991 461,834 Total $ 3,638,824 $ 5,385,386 Principal Amounts Due The amortized cost and contractual payments on mortgage loans held for investment by category as of December 31, 2018 are shown below. Expected principal payments may differ from contractual obligations because certain borrowers may elect to pay off mortgage obligations with or without early payment penalties. Principal Principal Principal Amounts Amounts Amounts Due in Due in Due Total 1 Year 2-5 Years Thereafter Residential $ 89,935,600 $ 8,208,938 $ 35,797,902 $ 45,928,760 Residential Construction 71,366,544 63,117,270 8,249,274 - Commercial 27,785,927 24,274,744 805,176 2,706,007 Total $ 189,088,071 $ 95,600,952 $ 44,852,352 $ 48,634,767

3) Loans Held For Sale

3) Loans Held For Sale	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
3) Loans Held For Sale	3) Loans Held for Sale Fair Value Option Election ASC No. 825, “Financial Instruments”, allows for the option to report certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value initially and at subsequent measurement dates with changes in fair value included in earnings. The option may be applied instrument by instrument, but it is irrevocable. The Company elected the fair value option for loans held for sale originated after July 1, 2017. The Company believes the fair value option most closely aligns the timing of the recognition of gains and costs. These loans are intended for sale and the Company believes that the fair value is the best indicator of the resolution of these loans. Electing fair value also reduces certain timing differences and better matches changes in the fair value of these assets with changes in the fair value of the related derivatives used for these assets. Interest income is recorded based on the contractual terms of the loan and in accordance with the Company’s policy on mortgage loans held for investment and is included in mortgage fee income on the consolidated statement of earnings. None of these loans are 90 or more days past due nor on nonaccrual status as of December 31, 2018. See Note 17 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures regarding loans held for sale. The following is a summary of the aggregate fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal balance of loans held for sale for the periods presented: As of December 31 2018 As of December 31 2017 Aggregate fair value $ 136,210,853 $ 133,414,188 Unpaid principal balance 131,663,946 129,233,411 Unrealized gain 4,546,907 4,180,777 Mortgage Fee Income Mortgage fee income consists of origination fees, processing fees, interest income and certain other income related to the origination and sale of mortgage loans held for sale. Major categories of mortgage fee income for loans held for sale for the years ended December 31, are as follows: 2018 2017 Loan fees $ 27,429,237 $ 40,434,686 Interest income 6,156,796 7,089,025 Secondary gains 80,416,718 108,756,613 Change in fair value of loan commitments (404,773) (4,812,743) Change in fair value of loans held for sale 3,736,209 4,180,777 Provision for loan loss reserve (1,148,334) (1,851,187) Mortgage fee income $ 116,185,853 $ 153,797,171 Loan Loss Reserve When a repurchase demand corresponding to a mortgage loan previously held for sale and sold to a third-party investor is received from a third-party investor, the relevant data is reviewed and captured so that an estimated future loss can be calculated. The key factors that are used in the estimated loss calculation are as follows: (i) lien position, (ii) payment status, (iii) claim type, (iv) unpaid principal balance, (v) interest rate, and (vi) validity of the demand. Other data is captured and is useful for management purposes; the actual estimated loss is generally based on these key factors. The Company conducts its own review upon the receipt of a repurchase demand. In many instances, the Company is able to resolve the issues relating to the repurchase demand by the third-party investor without having to make any payments to the investor. The following is a summary of the loan loss reserve which is included in other liabilities and accrued expenses: December 31 2018 2017 Balance, beginning of period $ 2,571,524 $ 627,733 Provision for current loan originations (1) 1,148,334 1,851,187 Charge-offs, net of recaptured amounts (114,989) 92,604 Balance, at December 31 $ 3,604,869 $ 2,571,524 (1) Included in Mortgage fee income The Company believes the loan loss reserve represents probable loan losses incurred as of the balance sheet date. Actual loan loss experience could change, in the near-term, from the established reserve based upon claims that could be asserted by third-party investors. The Company believes there is potential to resolve any alleged claims by third-party investors on acceptable terms. If the Company is unable to resolve such claims on acceptable terms, legal action may ensue. In the event of legal action by any third-party investor, the Company believes it has significant defenses to any such action and intends to vigorously defend itself against such action.

4) Receivables

4) Receivables	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
4) Receivables	4) Receivables Receivables consist of the following: December 31 2018 2017 Trade contracts $ 2,816,225 $ 3,608,379 Receivables from sales agents 3,079,688 3,528,703 Other 4,559,272 4,851,305 Total receivables 10,455,185 11,988,387 Allowance for doubtful accounts (1,519,842) (1,544,518) Net receivables $ 8,935,343 $ 10,443,869

5) Value of Business Acquired a

5) Value of Business Acquired and Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
5) Value of Business Acquired and Goodwill	5) Value of Business Acquired and Goodwill Information with regard to value of business acquired is as follows: December 31 2018 2017 Balance at beginning of year $ 6,588,759 $ 7,570,300 Value of business acquired - - Imputed interest at 7% 421,122 39,767 Amortization (1,244,691) (1,021,308) Net amortization charged to income (823,569) (981,541) Balance at end of year $ 5,765,190 $ 6,588,759 Presuming no additional acquisitions, net amortization charged to income is expected to approximate $821,000 , $737,000 , $685,000 , $637,000 , and $593,000 for the years 2019 through 2023. Actual amortization may vary based on changes in assumptions or experience. As of December 31, 2018, value of business acquired is being amortized over a weighted average life of 6.2 years. Information with regard to goodwill acquired is as follows: Goodwill of $2,765,570 is not amortized but tested annually for impairment. The annual impairment tests resulted in no impairment of goodwill. The carrying value of the Company’s intangible asset is as follows: December 31 Useful Life 2018 Intangible asset - finite life - customer lists 15 years $ 890,000 Less accumulated amortization (34,611) Balance at end of year $ 855,389

6) Property and Equipment

6) Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
6) Property and Equipment	6) Property and Equipment The cost of property and equipment is summarized below: December 31 2018 2017 Land and buildings $ 7,775,922 $ 8,689,302 Furniture and equipment 16,731,457 16,952,404 24,507,379 25,641,706 Less accumulated depreciation (17,496,601) (17,572,326) Total $ 7,010,778 $ 8,069,380 Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 was $1,867,001 and $2,220,693 , respectively. During 2017, the Company transferred $643,329 of land from cemetery land and improvements to property and equipment. This transfer is shown as a non cash item on the consolidated statements of cash flows.

7) Bank and Other Loans Payable

7) Bank and Other Loans Payable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
7) Bank and Other Loans Payable	7) Bank and Other Loans Payable Bank and other loans payable are summarized as follows: December 31 2018 2017 6.50% note payable in monthly installments of $1,702 including principal and interest, collateralized by real property, paid in full in February 2018. $ - $ 246,847 3.85% fixed note payable in monthly installments of $85,419 including principal and interest, collateralized by shares of Security National Life Insurance Company stock, paid in full in January 2018. - 85,419 2.25% above 90 day LIBOR rate note payable in monthly installments of approximately $125,000, collateralized by real property, paid in full in March 2018. - 26,773,058 2.25% above the monthly LIBOR rate plus 1/16th of the monthly LIBOR rate note payable in monthly principal payments of $13,167 plus interest, collateralized by real property with a book value of approximately $4,350,000, due September 2021. 2,817,775 2,975,781 4.27% fixed note payable in monthly installments of $53,881 including principal and interest, collateralized by shares of Security National Life Insurance Company stock, due November 2021. 1,817,905 2,372,690 4.40% fixed note payable in monthly installments of $46,825 including principal and interest, collateralized by real property with a book value of approximately $12,479,000, due January 2026. 7,492,140 7,712,854 4.329% fixed note payable in monthly installments of $9,775 including principal and interest, collateralized by real property with a book value of approximately $3,596,000, due September 2025. 1,929,725 1,961,573 2.5% above the monthly LIBOR rate plus 1/16th of the monthly LIBOR rate construction loan payable, collateralized by real property with a book value of approximately $46,093,000, due August 2019. 30,796,861 28,343,684 4.7865% fixed interest only note payable in monthly installments, collateralized by real property with a book value of approximately $18,362,000, due June 2028. 9,200,000 - 1 month LIBOR rate plus 3% loan purchase agreement with a warehouse line availability of $100,000,000, matures June 2019. 60,438,156 61,298,220 1 month LIBOR rate plus 3% loan purchase agreement with a warehouse line availability of $100,000,000, matures September 2019. 25,680,649 25,538,378 Other short-term borrowings (1) 47,250,000 - Other loans payable 97,977 142,421 Total bank and other loans 187,521,188 157,450,925 Less current installments 165,219,632 88,437,940 Bank and other loans, excluding current installments $ 22,301,556 $ 69,012,985 (1) Federal Home Loan Bank and Revolving Lines of Credit Sources of Liquidity Federal Home Loan Bank Membership The Federal Home Loan Banks (“the FHLBs”) are a group of cooperatives that lending institutions use to finance housing and economic development in local communities. The Company is a member of the FHLB based in Des Moines, Iowa. As a member of the FHLB, the Company is required to maintain a minimum investment in capital stock of the FHLB of Des Moines and may pledge collateral to the bank for advances of funds to be used in its operations. At December 31, 2018, the amount available for additional FHLB borrowings was approximately $534,579, compared with $47,252,871 at December 31, 2017. United States Treasury with a carrying value of $49,342,210 at December 31, 2018 have been pledged at the FHLB of Des Moines as collateral for current and potential borrowings compared with $49,892,726 at December 31, 2017. At December 31, 2018, the Company had $46,000,000 of short-term FHLB borrowings outstanding and no long-term FHLB borrowings outstanding. These borrowings bear interest at 2.58% as of December 31, 2018. At December 31, 2018, the Company’s total investment in FHLB stock was $2,548,700 compared with $689,400 at December 31, 2017. The Company’s increased investment in FHLB stock was a result of its increase in short-term FHLB borrowings during 2018. Revolving Line s of Credit The Company has a $2,000,000 revolving line-of-credit with a bank with interest payable at the prime rate minus .75%, secured by the capital stock of Security National Life and maturing September 30, 2019, renewable annually. At December 31, 2018, the Company was contingently liable under a standby letter of credit aggregating $625,405, to be used as collateral to cover any contingency related to additional risk assessments pertaining to the Company's captive insurance program and under a standby letter of credit aggregating $48,220 . These standby letters of credit will draw on the line of credit if necessary. The Company does not expect any material losses to result from the issuance of the standby letter of credit because claims are not expected to exceed premiums paid. The Company also has a $2,500,000 revolving line-of-credit with a bank with interest payable at the overnight LIBOR rate plus 2.25% maturing September 30, 2019. As of December 31, 2018, there was $1,250,000 outstanding under the revolving line-of-credit. Mortgage Warehouse Lines of Credit The Company, through its subsidiary SecurityNational Mortgage, has a $100,000,000 line of credit with Wells Fargo Bank N.A. The agreement charges interest at the 1-Month LIBOR rate plus 3% and matures on June 16, 2019. SecurityNational Mortgage is required to maintain an adjusted tangible net worth of $19,000,000, unrestricted cash of $10,000,000, indebtedness to adjusted tangible net worth of 12:1, liquidity overhead coverage of 1.75:1, and a quarterly gross profit of at least $1. The Company, through its subsidiary SecurityNational Mortgage, also uses a line of credit with Texas Capital Bank N.A. This agreement with the bank allows SecurityNational Mortgage to borrow up to $100,000,000 for the sole purpose of funding mortgage loans. SecurityNational Mortgage is currently approved to borrow $30,000,000 of the $100,000,000 available. The agreement charges interest at the 1-Month LIBOR rate plus 3% and matures on September 7, 2019. The Company is required to maintain an adjusted tangible net worth of $70,000,000, unrestricted cash of $15,000,000, and no two consecutive quarters with a net loss. The Company obtained a waiver from Texas Capital Bank as SecurityNational Mortgage did not meet the requirement of no two consecutive quarters with a loss at December 31, 2018. The agreements for both warehouse lines include cross default provisions in that a covenant violation under one agreement constitutes a covenant violation under the other agreement. SecurityNational Mortgage requested and received a waiver from Wells Fargo in regard to its covenant violation with Texas Capital Bank. SecurityNational Mortgage anticipates that it will not meet the profitability covenant with Texas Capital Bank at the end of the first quarter of 2019, which will trigger a default with Wells Fargo under the cross default provisions, and will seek new waivers at that time. In the unlikely event the Company is required to repay both warehouse lines, the Company has sufficient cash and borrowing capacity to do so and to continue to fund its origination activities through the other internal funding sources. SecurityNational Mortgage believes that it has taken appropriate actions to return to meeting all the covenant requirements of Texas Capital Bank and that it will continue to meet the financial covenant requirements of Wells Fargo. The current outstanding amounts on both warehouse lines are shown in the current portion of the maturity table listed below. The following tabulation shows the combined maturities of bank and other loans payable: 2019 165,219,632 2020 1,080,597 2021 3,451,136 2022 321,182 2023 356,142 Thereafter 17,092,499 Total $ 187,521,188 Interest expense in 2018 and 2017 was $6,956,707 and $6,037,332 , respectively.

8) Cemetery Perpetual Care Trus

8) Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments and Obligation and Restricted Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
8) Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments and Obligation and Restricted Assets	8) Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments and Obligation and Restricted Assets State law requires the Company to pay into endowment care trusts a portion of the proceeds from the sale of certain cemetery property interment rights for cemeteries that have established an endowment care trust. These endowment care trusts are defined as variable interest entities pursuant to GAAP. Also, management has determined that the Company is the primary beneficiary of these trusts, as it absorbs both a majority of the losses and returns associated with the trusts. The Company has consolidated cemetery endowment care trust investments with a corresponding amount recorded as Cemetery Perpetual Care Obligation in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets . The components of the cemetery perpetual care investments and obligation are as follows: December 31 2018 2017 Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,557,506 $ 997,498 Fixed maturity securities, held to maturity, at amortized cost 990,390 943,211 Equity securities, at estimated fair value 483,353 682,315 Participating interests in mortgage loans held for investment with Security National Life - 4,128 Real estate 1,304,620 1,996,411 Note receivables from Cottonwood Mortuary Singing Hills Cemetery and Memorial Estates eliminated in consolidation 1,606,155 1,667,621 Total cemetery perpetual care trust investments 5,942,024 6,291,184 Cemetery perpetual care obligation (3,821,979) (3,710,740) Trust investments in excess of trust obligations $ 2,120,045 $ 2,580,444 The Company has also established certain restricted assets to provide for future merchandise and service obligations incurred in connection with its pre-need sales for its cemetery and mortuary segment. Restricted cash also represents escrows held for borrowers and investors under servicing and appraisal agreements relating to mortgage loans, funds held by warehouse banks in accordance with loan purchase agreements and funds held in escrow for certain real estate construction development projects. Additionally, the Company elected to fund its medical benefit safe-harbor limit based on 35% of the qualified direct costs for the preceding year, and has included this amount as a component of restricted cash. These restricted cash items are for the Company’s life insurance and mortgage segments. Restricted assets are summarized as follows: December 31 2018 2017 Cash and cash equivalents (1) $ 7,179,225 $ 8,188,764 Mutual funds, at estimated fair value 677,795 715,952 Fixed maturity securities, held to maturity, at amortized cost 1,258,397 1,130,088 Equity securities, at estimated fair value 66,878 94,006 Participating interests in mortgage loans held for investment with Security National Life 1,799,267 1,701,811 Total $ 10,981,562 $ 11,830,621 (1) Including cash and cash equivalents of $5,668,580 and $6,392,283 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, for the life insurance and mortgage segments. A surplus note receivable in the amount of $4,000,000 at December 31, 2018 and 2017, from Security National Life, was eliminated in consolidation. See Notes 1 and 17 for additional information regarding restricted assets.

9) Income Taxes

9) Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
9) Income Taxes	9) Income Taxes The Company’s income tax liability (benefit) is summarized as follows: December 31 2018 2017 Current $ 473,800 $ (922,754) Deferred 15,649,198 18,255,537 Total $ 16,122,998 $ 17,332,783 Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax (assets) and liabilities are approximately as follows: December 31 2018 2017 Assets Future policy benefits $ (8,293,592) $ (6,803,339) Loan loss reserve (938,496) (697,779) Unearned premium (823,299) (886,706) Available for sale securities (366,279) (237,677) Net operating loss (593,272) (631,892) Deferred compensation (1,677,118) (1,600,401) Deposit obligations (610,769) (627,193) Other (185,557) (276,127) Total deferred tax assets (13,488,382) (11,761,114) Liabilities Deferred policy acquisition costs 15,255,960 13,700,093 Basis difference in property and equipment 4,309,162 6,110,374 Value of business acquired 1,210,690 1,383,639 Deferred gains 6,267,373 6,978,067 Trusts 1,064,387 1,066,438 Tax on unrealized appreciation 1,030,008 778,040 Total deferred tax liabilities 29,137,580 30,016,651 Net deferred tax liability $ 15,649,198 $ 18,255,537 The Company paid $5,701,565 and $581,556 in income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The Company’s income tax expense (benefit) is summarized as follows for the years ended December 31: 2018 2017 Current Federal $ 6,933,145 $ 934,647 State 166,567 236,559 7,099,712 1,171,206 Deferred Federal (1,838,947) (7,811,030) State (766,454) 59,002 (2,605,401) (7,752,028) Total $ 4,494,311 $ (6,580,822) The reconciliation of income tax expense (benefit) at the U.S. federal statutory rates is as follows: 2018 2017 Computed expense at statutory rate $ 5,497,882 $ 2,560,918 State tax expense, net of federal tax benefit (473,911) 195,070 Change in valuation allowance - (431,802) Change in tax law - (8,973,722) Other, net (529,660) 68,714 Income tax expense (benefit) $ 4,494,311 $ (6,580,822) The Company’s overall effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 was 17.2% and (87.4%), respectively. The Company’s effective tax rate reflects the reduction of the U.S. federal statutory corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% beginning January 1, 2018 and differs from the 21% statutory rate partly due to its provision for state income taxes. The effective tax rate for 2017 included a benefit that primarily related to a re-measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities taking the Tax Act’s newly enacted tax rate into account. At December 31, 2018, the Company had no significant unrecognized tax benefits. As of December 31, 2018, the Company does not expect any material changes to the estimated amount of unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months. Federal and state income tax returns for 2015 through 2018 are subject to examination by taxing authorities. Net Operating Losses and Tax Credit Carryforwards: Year of Expiration 2019 114,600 2020 114,601 2021 17,101 2022 - 2023 - Thereafter up through 2037 2,012,371 $ 2,258,673

10) Reinsurance, Commitments an

10) Reinsurance, Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
10) Reinsurance, Commitments and Contingencies	10) Reinsurance, Commitments and Contingencies Reinsurance The Company follows the procedure of reinsuring risks in excess of a specified limit, which ranged from $25,000 to $100,000 during the years 2018 and 2017. The Company is liable for these amounts in the event such reinsurers are unable to pay their portion of the claims. The Company has also assumed insurance from other companies having insurance in force amounting to approximately $103,000,000 and approximately $106,000,000 at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Mortgage Loan Loss Settlements Future loan losses can be extremely difficult to estimate. However, management believes that the Company’s reserve methodology and its current practice of property preservation allow it to estimate potential losses on loans sold. The estimated liability for indemnification losses is included in other liabilities and accrued expenses and, as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the balances were $3,605,000 and $2,575,000, respectively. Mortgage Loan Loss Litigation Lehman Brothers Holdings Litigation – Delaware and New York In January 2014, Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. (“Lehman Holdings”) entered into a settlement with the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) concerning the mortgage loan claims that Fannie Mae had asserted against Lehman Holdings, which were based on alleged breaches of certain representations and warranties by Lehman Holdings in the mortgage loans it had sold to Fannie Mae. Lehman Holdings had acquired these loans from Aurora Bank, FSB, formerly known as Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB, which in turn purchased the loans from certain residential mortgage loan originators, including SecurityNational Mortgage. A settlement based on similar circumstances was entered into between Lehman Holdings and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) in February 2014. Lehman Holdings filed a motion in May 2014 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of New York to require the mortgage loan originators, including SecurityNational Mortgage, to engage in non-binding mediations of the alleged indemnification claims against the mortgage loan originators relative to the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac settlements with Lehman Holdings. The mediation was not successful in resolving any issues between SecurityNational Mortgage and Lehman Holdings. On January 26, 2016, SecurityNational Mortgage filed a declaratory judgment action against Lehman Holdings in the Superior Court for the State of Delaware. In the Delaware action, SecurityNational Mortgage asserted its right to obtain a declaration of rights in that there are allegedly millions of dollars in dispute with Lehman Holdings pertaining to approximately 136 mortgage loans. SecurityNational Mortgage sought a declaratory judgment as to its rights as it contends that it has no liability to Lehman Holdings as a result of Lehman Holdings’ settlements with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Lehman Holdings filed a motion in the Delaware court seeking to stay or dismiss the declaratory judgment action. On August 24, 2016, the Court ruled that it would exercise its discretion to decline jurisdiction over the action and granted Lehman Holdings’ motion to dismiss. On February 3, 2016, Lehman Holdings filed an adversary proceeding against approximately 150 mortgage loan originators, including SecurityNational Mortgage, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of New York seeking a declaration of rights similar in nature to the declaratory judgment that SecurityNational Mortgage sought in its Delaware lawsuit, and for damages relating to the alleged obligations of the defendants under the indemnification provisions of the alleged agreements, in amounts to be determined at trial, including interest, attorneys’ fees and costs incurred by Lehman Holdings in enforcing the obligations of the defendants. No response was required to be filed relative to the Complaint or the Amended Complaint dated March 7, 2016. A Case Management Order was entered on November 1, 2016. On December 27, 2016, pursuant to the Case Management Order, Lehman Holdings filed a Second Amended Complaint against SecurityNational Mortgage, which eliminates the declaratory judgment claim but retains a similar claim for damages as in the Complaint. Many of the defendants, including SecurityNational Mortgage, filed a joint motion in the case asserting that the Bankruptcy Court does not have subject matter jurisdiction concerning the matter and that venue is improper. Lehman Holdings’ response memorandum was filed on May 31, 2017 and a reply memorandum of the defendants filing the motion was filed on July 14, 2017. A hearing on the motion was held on June 12, 2018. On September 17, 2018, certain defendants, including SecurityNational Mortgage, also filed a notice of appeal, and thereafter a motion for leave to file an interlocutory appeal as to the Bankruptcy Court’s Decision pertaining to jurisdiction and improper venue as a “protective” appeal should the District Court decide not to treat the Decision as findings of fact and conclusions of law. Separately, certain other defendants also filed a notice of appeal and motion for leave to file an interlocutory appeal with respect to the Bankruptcy Court’s Decision concerning improper venue. Lehman Holdings filed its response on October 22, 2018, and defendants are permitted to file a joint reply to Lehman Holdings’ response no later than November 26, 2018. The motions to file appeals were consolidated before Valerie Caproni, U.S. District Court Judge, Case No. 18-cv-8986. Case No. 18-mc-00392 is also before Judge Caproni. On October 1, 2018, Lehman Holdings filed a motion for leave to file Third Amended Complaints against numerous defendants including SecurityNational Mortgage. In addition to the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac related loans, the amendments/supplements include additional mortgage loans sold to Lehman Holdings that were packaged for securitization (“RMBS loans”). The RMBS loans had allegedly been sold by defendants to Lehman Bank that, in turn, sold them to Lehman Holdings. The allegations pertaining to the RMBS loans include, e.g., purported breaches of representations and warranties made to the securitization trusts by Lehman Holdings. Lehman Holdings asserts that it made representations and warranties purportedly based in part by representations and warranties made to Lehman Bank by loan originators, including SecurityNational Mortgage. The alleged RMBS loans in dispute with SecurityNational Mortgage allegedly involve millions of dollars pertaining to approximately 577 mortgage loans in addition to the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac related loans. Lehman Holdings also moved the Court to simultaneously allow alternate dispute resolution procedures to take place, including potential mediation. Over objections, at a hearing on October 29, 2018, the Court granted Lehman Holdings’ motion to amend/supplement its complaints adding the RMBS loans, and also to mandate alternative dispute resolution procedures affecting many defendants, including SecurityNational Mortgage. Instead of filing a Third Amended Complaint to include the RMBS loans referenced above, Lehman Holdings filed the matter against SecurityNational Mortgage as a new complaint ("RMBS Complaint") (United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York, Adversary Proceeding 18-01819) pertaining to the approximately 577 RMBS loans, with the Second Amended Complaint remaining the same. The RMBS Complaint seeks alleged damages relating to obligations under alleged contractual indemnification provisions in an amount to be determined at trial, reasonable interest, costs and expenses incurred by LBHI in enforcing alleged obligations, including attorneys' fees and costs and any expert witness fees incurred in litigation; and such other relief as the Court deems just and proper. SecurityNational Mortgage denies any liability to Lehman Holdings and intends to vigorously protect and defend its position. In response to a Court order, certain defendants referenced in the Second Amended Complaint and the RMBS Complaints negotiated with Lehman Holdings concerning an amended case management order pertaining to certain case procedures and management for both lawsuits including, but not limited to, timing for filing motions and answering the complaints, and provisions concerning discovery such as document production, taking depositions, and use of experts. At a hearing held on March 7, 2019, the Court considered differences of the parties as to the content of an amended case management order, and thereafter signed an amended case management order dated March 13, 2019. Non-Cancelable Leases The Company leases office space and equipment under various non-cancelable agreements. Minimum lease payments under these non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2018, are approximately as follows: Years Ending December 31 2019 5,579,386 2020 3,417,632 2021 1,838,767 2022 808,846 2023 689,716 Thereafter 2,339,371 Total $ 14,673,718 Total rent expense related to non-cancelable operating leases for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 was approximately $7,254,000 and $7,374,000 , respectively. Other Contingencies and Commitments The Company has entered into commitments to fund construction and land development loans and has also provided financing for land acquisition and development. As of December 31, 2018, the Company’s commitments were approximately $97,854,000 , for these loans of which $72,867,000 had been funded. The Company will advance funds once the work has been completed and an independent inspection is made. The maximum loan commitment ranges between 50% and 80% of appraised value. The Company receives fees and interest for these loans and the interest rate is generally fixed 5.50% to 8.00% per annum. Maturities range between six and eighteen months. The Company belongs to a captive insurance group for certain casualty insurance, worker compensation and liability programs. Insurance reserves are maintained relative to these programs. The level of exposure from catastrophic events is limited by the purchase of stop-loss and aggregate liability reinsurance coverage. When estimating the insurance liabilities and related reserves, the captive insurance management considers a number of factors, which include historical claims experience, demographic factors, severity factors and valuations provided by independent third-party actuaries. If actual claims or adverse development of loss reserves occurs and exceed these estimates, additional reserves may be required. The estimation process contains uncertainty since captive insurance management must use judgment to estimate the ultimate cost that will be incurred to settle reported claims and unreported claims for incidents incurred but not reported as of the balance sheet date. The Company is a defendant in various other legal actions arising from the normal conduct of business. Management believes that none of the actions will have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. Based on management’s assessment and legal counsel’s representations concerning the likelihood of unfavorable outcomes, no amounts have been accrued for the above claims in the consolidated financial statements. The Company is not a party to any other material legal proceedings outside the ordinary course of business or to any other legal proceedings, which, if adversely determined, would have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations.

11) Retirement Plans

11) Retirement Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
11) Retirement Plans	11) Retirement Plans The Company and its subsidiaries have a noncontributory Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) for all eligible employees. Eligible employees are primarily those with more than one year of service, who work in excess of 1,000 hours per year. Contributions, which may be in cash or stock of the Company, are determined annually by the Board of Directors. The Company’s contributions are allocated to eligible employees based on the ra tio of each eligible employee’s compensation to total compensation for all eligible employees during each year. At December 31, 2018, the ESOP held 472,017 shares of Class A and 292,849 shares of Class C common stock of the Company. All shares held by the ESOP have been allocated to the participating employees and all shares held by the ESOP are considered outstanding for purposes of computing earnings per share. The Company has three 401(k) savings plans covering all eligible employees, as defined above, which includes employer participation in accordance with the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plans allow participants to make pretax contributions up to a maximum of $18,500 and $18,000 for the years 2018 and 2017, respectively or the statutory limits. Beginning January 1, 2008, the Company elected to be a “Safe Harbor” Plan for its matching 401(k) contributions. The Company matched 100% of up to 3% of an employee’s total annual compensation and matched 50% of 4% to 5% of an employee’s annual compensation. The match was in Company stock. The Company’s contribution for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 was $1,480,913 and $1,534,861, respectively under the “Safe Harbor” plan. In 2001, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan, and this plan was amended in 2005. Under the terms of the Plan, the Company will provide deferred compensation for a select group of management or highly compensated employees, within the meaning of Sections 201(2), 301(a)(3) and 401(a)(1) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. The Board has appointed a Committee of the Company to be the Plan Administrator and to determine the employees who are eligible to participate in the plan. The employees who participate may elect to defer a portion of their compensation into the plan. The Company may contribute into the plan at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors. The Company did not make any contributions for 2018 and 2017. On December 4, 2012, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Scott M. Quist, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The agreement was for a six-year term beginning on December 4, 2012 and ending on December 4, 2018. Under the terms of the Agreement, the Board of Directors may, in its sole discretion, extend the term of the agreement for an additional four-year term provided that Mr. Quist has continued to perform his duties with usual and customary care, diligence and prudence commensurate with his position with the Company. In addition, Mr. Quist is required to perform such additional duties as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Company’s Board of Directors. Effective December 4, 2018, the Board members approved a motion to extend Mr. Quist’s employment agreement for an additional four-year term ending December 2022. Mr. Quist abstained from voting on the motion to extend his employment agreement for the additional four-year term. Under the terms of the agreement, Mr. Quist is to devote his full time to the Company, serving as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer at not less than his current salary and benefits. The Company also agrees to maintain a group term life insurance policy of not less than $1,000,000 and a whole life insurance policy in the amount of $500,000 on Mr. Quist’s life. In the event of disability, Mr. Quist’s salary would be continued for up to five years at 75% of its current level of compensation. In the event of a sale or merger of the Company and Mr. Quist is not retained in his current position, the Company would be obligated to continue paying Mr. Quist’s current compensation and benefits for seven years following the merger or sale. The agreement further provides that Mr. Quist is entitled to receive annual retirement benefits beginning (i) one month from the date of his retirement (to commence no sooner than age 65), (ii) five years following complete disability, or (iii) upon termination of his employment without cause. These retirement benefits are to be paid for a period of twenty years in annual installments in the amount equal to 75% of his then current level of compensation. In the event that Mr. Quist dies prior to receiving all retirement benefits thereunder, the remaining benefits are to be paid to his heirs. The Company expensed $660,000 and $755,302 during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, to cover the present value of anticipated retirement benefits under the employment agreement. The liability accrued was $5,191,670 and $4,531,670 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. On December 31, 2015, J. Lynn Beckstead, Jr., who served as Vice President of Mortgage Operations and President of SecurityNational Mortgage, retired from the Company. Under the terms of the employment agreement that the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, SecurityNational Mortgage, had entered into with Mr. Beckstead, Mr. Beckstead is entitled to receive retirement benefits from the Company for a period of ten years in an amount equal to 50% of his rate of compensation at the time of his retirement, which was $267,685 for the year ended December 31, 2015. Such retirement payments are paid monthly during the ten-year period. In determining Mr. Beckstead’s current rate of compensation, stock option grants and incentive or similar bonuses are not included. In the event Mr. Beckstead dies prior to receiving all of his retirement benefits under his employment agreement, the remaining benefits will be made to his heirs. The company paid $133,843 and $133,843 in retirement compensation to Mr. Beckstead during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The liability accrued was $841,591 and $975,434 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively and is included in Other liabilities and accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets.

12) Capital Stock

12) Capital Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
12) Capital Stock	12) Capital Stock The Company has one class of preferred stock of $1.00 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, of which none are issued. The preferred stock is non-voting. The Company has two classes of common stock with shares outstanding, Class A common shares and Class C common shares. Class C shares have 10 votes per share on all matters except for the election of one third of the directors who are elected solely by the Class A shares. Class C shares are convertible into Class A shares at any time on a one to one ratio. The decrease in treasury stock was the result of treasury stock being used to fund the company’s 401(k) Plans. Stockholders of both Class A and Class C common stock have received 5% stock dividends in the years 1990 through 2018, as authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors. The Company has Class B common stock of $1.00 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, of which none are issued. Class B shares are non-voting stock except to any proposed amendment to the Articles of Incorporation which would affect Class B common stock. The following table summarizes the activity in shares of capital stock for the two-year period ended December 31, 2018: Class A Class C Balance at December 31, 2016 13,819,006 1,902,229 Exercise of stock options 8,183 103,402 Stock dividends 692,635 99,496 Conversion of Class C to Class A 15,753 (15,753) Balance at December 31, 2017 14,535,577 2,089,374 Exercise of stock options 38,473 - Stock dividends 730,560 104,457 Conversion of Class C to Class A 188 (188) Balance at December 31, 2018 15,304,798 2,193,643 Earnings per share amounts have been retroactively adjusted for the effect of annual stock dividends. In accordance with GAAP, the basic and diluted earnings per share amounts were calculated as follows: 2018 2017 Numerator: Net earnings $ 21,686,079 $ 14,112,934 Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings per share-weighted-average shares 17,105,308 16,794,146 Effect of dilutive securities Employee stock options 210,098 329,281 Dilutive potential common shares 210,098 329,281 Denominator for diluted earnings per share-adjusted weighted-average shares and assumed conversions 17,315,406 17,123,427 Basic earnings per share $1.27 $0.84 Diluted earnings per share $1.25 $0.82 For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, there were 862,915 and 589,822 of anti-dilutive employee stock option shares, respectively, that were not included in the computation of diluted net earnings per common share as their effect would be anti-dilutive.

13) Stock Compensation Plans

13) Stock Compensation Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
13) Stock Compensation Plans	13) Stock Compensation Plans The Company has two fixed option plans (the “2013 Plan” and the “2014 Director Plan”). Compensation expense for options issued of $237,123 and $395,603 has been recognized under these plans for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and is included in personnel expenses on the consolidated statements of earnings. As of December 31, 2018, the total unrecognized compensation expense related to the options issued in December 2018 was $239,620 , which is expected to be recognized over the vesting period of one year. The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model. The Company estimates the expected life of the options using the simplified method. Future volatility is estimated based upon the weighted historical volatility of the Company’s Class A common stock over a period equal to the expected life of the options. The risk-free interest rate for the expected life of the options is based upon the Federal Reserve Board’s daily interest rates in effect at the time of the grant. The following table summarizes the assumptions used in estimating the fair value of each option granted along with the weighted-average fair value of the options granted: Assumptions Grant Date Plan Weighted-Average Fair Value of Each Option (1) Expected Dividend Yield Underlying stock FMV Weighted-Average Volatility Weighted-Average Risk-Free Interest Rate Weighted-Average Expected Life (years) November 30, 2018 All Plans $ 1.12 5% $ 4.91 34.61% 2.86% 4.56 December 1, 2017 All Plans $ 1.20 5% $ 4.80 41.07% 2.07% 4.35 Activity of the stock option plans is summarized as follows: Number of Class A Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Number of Class C Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding at December 31, 2016 741,973 $ 4.33 556,298 $ 4.52 Adjustment for the effect of stock dividends 40,978 24,934 Granted 124,500 70,000 Exercised (8,182) (103,402) Cancelled (18,843) (24,227) Outstanding at December 31, 2017 880,426 $ 4.35 523,603 $ 5.24 Adjustment for the effect of stock dividends 48,168 27,491 Granted 142,000 90,000 Exercised (42,211) - Cancelled (17,109) (63,814) Outstanding at December 31, 2018 1,011,274 $ 4.49 577,280 $ 5.15 Exercisable at end of year 862,174 $ 4.31 482,780 $ 5.13 Available options for future grant 297,128 146,425 Weighted average contractual term of options outstanding at December 31, 2018 6.14 years 3.96 years Weighted average contractual term of options exercisable at December 31, 2018 5.90 years 2.80 years Aggregated intrinsic value of options outstanding at December 31, 2018 (1) $792,135 $188,462 Aggregated intrinsic value of options exercisable at December 31, 2018 (1) $792,135 $188,462 (1) The Company used a stock price of $4.91 as of December 31, 2018 to derive intrinsic value. The total intrinsic value (which is the amount by which the fair value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of an option on the exercise date) of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 was $123,154 and $611,126 , respectively.

14) Statutory Financial Informa

14) Statutory Financial Information and Dividend Limitations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
14) Statutory Financial Information and Dividend Limitations	14) Statutory Financial Information and Dividend Limitations The Company’s insurance subsidiaries prepare their statutory-basis financial statements in conformity with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the insurance department of the applicable state of domicile. Prescribed statutory accounting practices include a variety of publications of the NAIC, as well as state laws, regulations and general administrative rules. Permitted statutory accounting practices encompass all accounting practices not so prescribed. All states require domiciled insurance companies to prepare statutory-basis financial statements in conformity with the NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual, subject to any deviations prescribed or permitted by the applicable insurance commissioner and/or director. Statutory accounting practices differ from GAAP primarily since they require charging policy acquisition and certain sales inducement costs to expense as incurred, establishing life insurance reserves based on different actuarial assumptions, and valuing certain investments and establishing deferred taxes on a different basis. Statutory net income and capital and surplus of the Company’s insurance subsidiaries, determined in accordance with statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by insurance regulatory authorities are as follows: Statutory Net Income Statutory Capital and Surplus 2018 2017 2018 2017 Amounts by insurance subsidiary: Security National Life Insurance Company $ 17,963,528 $(3,045,489) $ 47,184,064 $ 35,646,989 First Guaranty Insurance Company 1,042,683 1,437,963 5,786,369 4,583,346 Memorial Insurance Company of America 94 36 1,088,880 1,081,799 Southern Security Life Insurance Company, Inc. 68 72 1,586,915 1,591,070 Trans-Western Life Insurance Company 5,460 2,597 508,390 502,930 Total $ 19,011,833 $(1,604,821) $ 56,154,618 $ 43,406,134 The Utah, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas Insurance Departments impose minimum risk-based capital (RBC) requirements that were developed by the NAIC on insurance enterprises. The formulas for determining the RBC specify various factors that are applied to financial balances or various levels of activity based on the perceived degree of risk. Regulatory compliance is determined by a ratio (the Ratio) of the enterprise’s regulatory total adjusted capital, as defined by the NAIC, to its authorized control level, as defined by the NAIC. Enterprises below specific trigger points or ratios are classified within certain levels, each of which requires specified corrective action. The life insurance subsidiaries have a combined weighted Ratio that is greater than the first level of regulatory action as of December 31, 2018. Generally, the net assets of the life insurance subsidiaries available for transfer to the Company are limited to the amounts of the life insurance subsidiaries net assets, as determined in accordance with statutory accounting practices, that exceed minimum statutory capital requirements. Additional requirements must be met depending on the state, and payments of such amounts as dividends are subject to approval by regulatory authorities. Under the Utah Insurance Code, Security National Life Insurance Company is permitted to pay a stockholder dividend to the Company as long as the Company provides the Utah Insurance Commissioner (the “Utah Commissioner”) with at least 30 days notice and the aggregate amount of all such dividends in any 12 month period does not exceed the lesser of: (i) 10% of its surplus to policyholders as of the end of the immediately preceding calendar year, or (ii) net gain from operations, not including realized capital gains, for the immediately preceding calendar year, not including pro rata distributions of the Company’s own securities. In determining whether a dividend is extraordinary, the Company may include carryforward net income from the previous two calendar years, excluding realized capital gains less dividends paid in the second and immediately preceding calendar years. Security National Life Insurance Company will be permitted to pay a dividend to the Company in excess of the lesser of such two amounts only if it files notice of its intention to declare such a dividend and the amount thereof with the Utah Commissioner and the Utah Commissioner either approves the distribution of the dividend or does not disapprove the distribution within 30 days of its filing. In all cases, a dividend may not be paid that would reduce the insurer’s total adjusted capital below the insurer’s company action level risk-based capital, as defined for statutory reporting purposes. Amounts available to be paid as dividends in the next 12 months totals approximately $1,633,000. Under the Louisiana Insurance Code, First Guaranty Insurance Company is permitted to pay a stockholder dividend to Security National Life as long as First Guaranty Insurance Company’s capital has been (i) fully paid in cash, (ii) is unimpaired, (iii) has a surplus beyond its capital stock and (iv) has a surplus beyond its minimum required surplus. In 2017, First Guaranty Insurance Company paid to Security National Life a cash dividend of $1,000,000 . Amounts available to be paid as dividends at December 31, 2018 totaled approximately $1,886,000.

15) Business Segment Informatio

15) Business Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
15) Business Segment Information	15) Business Segment Information Description of Products and Services by Segment The Company has three reportable business segments: life insurance, cemetery and mortuary, and mortgage. The Company’s life insurance segment consists of life insurance premiums and operating expenses from the sale of insurance products sold by the Company’s independent agency force and net investment income derived from investing policyholder and segment surplus funds. The Company’s cemetery and mortuary segment consists of revenues and operating expenses from the sale of at-need cemetery and mortuary merchandise and services at its mortuaries and cemeteries, pre-need sales of cemetery spaces after collection of 10% or more of the purchase price and the net investment income from investing segment surplus funds. The Company’s mortgage segment consists of fee income and expenses from the originations of residential mortgage loans and interest earned and interest expenses from warehousing pre-sold loans before the funds are received from financial institutional investors. Measurement of Segment Profit or Loss and Segment Assets The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the Significant Accounting Principles. Intersegment revenues are recorded at cost plus an agreed upon intercompany profit, and are eliminated upon consolidation. Factors Management Used to Identify the Enterprise’s Reportable Segments The Company’s reportable segments are business units that are managed separately due to the different products provided and the need to report separately to the various regulatory jurisdictions. The Company regularly reviews the quantitative thresholds and other criteria to determine when other business segments may need to be reported. 2018 Life Cemetery/ Intercompany Insurance Mortuary Mortgage Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: From external sources: Revenue from customers $ 75,928,910 $ 13,726,518 $ 116,185,853 $ - $ 205,841,281 Net investment income 38,720,365 283,343 909,559 - 39,913,267 Gains on investments and other assets 21,396,282 2,301,342 243,555 - 23,941,179 Other revenues 1,636,901 128,797 8,157,302 - 9,923,000 Intersegment revenues: Net investment income 3,972,532 429,312 503,794 (4,905,638) - Total revenues 141,654,990 16,869,312 126,000,063 (4,905,638) 279,618,727 Expenses: Death, surrenders and other policy benefits 39,185,087 - - - 39,185,087 Increase in future policy benefits 24,332,088 - - - 24,332,088 Amortization of deferred policy and pre-need acquisition costs and value of business acquired 11,270,579 360,767 - - 11,631,346 Selling, general and administrative expenses: Commissions 3,242,745 1,222,642 45,825,965 - 50,291,352 Personnel 18,489,063 4,773,866 44,106,023 - 67,368,952 Advertising 566,154 333,852 3,702,585 - 4,602,591 Rent and rent related 321,701 33,138 7,250,536 - 7,605,375 Depreciation on property and equipment 400,686 372,469 1,093,846 - 1,867,001 Cost related to funding mortgage loans - - 6,423,944 - 6,423,944 Intersegment 402,213 182,009 531,370 (1,115,592) - Other 10,094,626 3,046,902 17,873,471 - 31,014,999 Interest expense: Intersegment 481,587 173,807 3,134,652 (3,790,046) - Other 2,744,841 294,535 3,917,331 - 6,956,707 Cost of goods and services sold - mortuaries and cemeteries - 2,158,895 - - 2,158,895 Total benefits and expenses 111,531,370 12,952,882 133,859,723 (4,905,638) 253,438,337 Earnings before income taxes $ 30,123,620 $ 3,916,430 $ (7,859,660) $ - $ 26,180,390 Income tax benefit (expense) (5,275,662) (946,820) 1,728,171 - (4,494,311) Net earnings $ 24,847,958 $ 3,916,430 $ (6,131,489) $ - $ 21,686,079 Identifiable assets $ 928,251,387 $ 90,639,130 $ 159,680,649 $ (130,525,613) $ 1,048,045,553 Goodwill $ 2,765,570 $ - $ - $ - $ 2,765,570 2017 Life Cemetery/ Intercompany Insurance Mortuary Mortgage Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: From external sources: Revenue from customers $ 70,412,476 $ 12,657,117 $ 153,797,171 $ - $ 236,866,764 Net investment income 34,089,912 424,316 548,740 - 35,062,968 Gains (losses) on investments and other assets (3,871,309) 186,335 736,492 - (2,948,482) Other than temporary impairments (774,339) - - - (774,339) Other revenues 856,094 97,602 7,765,483 - 8,719,179 Intersegment revenues: Net investment income 5,987,731 422,623 401,283 (6,811,637) - Total revenues 106,700,565 13,787,993 163,249,169 (6,811,637) 276,926,090 Expenses: Death, surrenders and other policy benefits 36,095,018 - - - 36,095,018 Increase in future policy benefits 23,622,750 - - - 23,622,750 Amortization of deferred policy and pre-need acquisition costs and value of business acquired 8,157,456 322,794 - - 8,480,250 Selling, general and administrative expenses: Commissions 3,095,319 1,053,449 63,954,249 - 68,103,017 Personnel 17,031,563 4,519,573 48,777,694 - 70,328,830 Advertising 518,117 293,009 4,943,614 - 5,754,740 Rent and rent related 446,701 51,742 8,212,251 - 8,710,694 Depreciation on property and equipment 484,349 401,564 1,334,780 - 2,220,693 Costs related to funding mortgage loans - - 8,663,223 - 8,663,223 Intersegment 315,588 184,853 499,707 (1,000,148) - Other 9,540,607 2,826,208 17,064,784 - 29,431,599 Interest expense: Intersegment 445,520 181,793 5,184,176 (5,811,489) - Other 2,218,956 330,211 3,488,165 - 6,037,332 Cost of goods and services sold - mortuaries and cemeteries - 1,945,832 - - 1,945,832 Total benefits and expenses 101,971,944 12,111,028 162,122,643 (6,811,637) 269,393,978 Earnings before income taxes $ 4,728,621 $ 1,676,965 $ 1,126,526 $ - $ 7,532,112 Income tax benefit (expense) 6,301,872 (606,293) 885,243 - 6,580,822 Net earnings $ 11,030,493 $ 1,676,965 $ 2,011,769 $ - $ 14,112,934 Identifiable assets $ 858,068,899 $ 95,097,729 $ 161,051,531 $ (134,810,675) $ 979,407,484 Goodwill $ 2,765,570 $ - $ - $ - $ 2,765,570

16) Related Party Transactions

16) Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
16) Related Party Transactions	16) Related Party Transactions The Company’s Board of Directors has a written procedure, which requires disclosure to the Board of any material

17) Fair Value of Financial Ins

17) Fair Value of Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
17) Fair Value of Financial Instruments	17) Fair Value of Financial Instruments GAAP defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. GAAP also specifies a fair value hierarchy based upon the observability of inputs used in valuation techniques. Observable inputs (highest level) reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs (lowest level) reflect internally developed market assumptions. Fair value measurements are classified under the following hierarchy: Level 1: Level 2: a) Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; b) Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets; or c) Valuation models whose inputs are observable, directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Level 3: The Company utilizes a combination of third-party valuation service providers, brokers, and internal valuation models to determine fair value. The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value disclosures related to significant financial instruments: The items shown under Level 1 and Level 2 are valued as follows: Equity Securities : The fair values of investments in equity securities along with methods used to estimate such values are disclosed in Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Restricted Assets : A portion of these assets include mutual funds and equity securities that have quoted market prices that are used to determine fair value. Also included are cash and cash equivalents and participations in mortgage loans. The carrying amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets for these financial instruments approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature. Cemetery Endowment Care Trust Investments : A portion of these assets include equity securities that have quoted market prices that are used to determine fair value. Also included are cash and cash equivalents. The carrying amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets for these financial instruments approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature. Call and Put Options : The Company uses quoted market prices to value its call and put options. Additionally, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The items shown under Level 3 are valued as follows: Loans Held for Sale : The Company elected the fair value option for all loans held for sale originated after July 1, 2017. The fair value is based on quoted market prices, when available. When a quoted market price is not readily available, the Company uses the market price from its last sale of similar assets. Loan Commitments and Forward Sale Commitments The Company estimates the fair value of a loan commitment based on the change in estimated fair value of the underlying mortgage loan, quoted MBS prices, estimates of the fair value of mortgage servicing rights, and an estimate of the probability that the mortgage loan will fund within the terms of the commitment. The change in fair value of the underlying mortgage loan is measured from the date the loan commitment is issued. Following issuance, the value of a mortgage loan commitment can be either positive or negative depending upon the change in value of the underlying mortgage loans. Fallout rates and other factors from the Company’s recent historical data are used to estimate the quantity and value of mortgage loans that will fund within the terms of the commitments. Impaired Mortgage Loans Held for Investment : Real Estate Held for Investment : It should be noted that for replacement cost, when determining the fair value of real estate held for investment, the Company uses Marshall and Swift, a provider of building cost information to the real estate construction industry. For the investment analysis, the Company used market data based upon its real estate operation experience and projected the present value of the net rental income over seven years. The Company also considers area comparables and property condition when determining fair value. In addition to this analysis performed by the Company, the Company depreciates Real Estate Held for Investment. This depreciation reduces the book value of these properties and lessens the exposure to the Company from further deterioration in real estate values. Mortgage Servicing Rights The following table summarizes Level 1, 2 and 3 financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by their classification in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2018. Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis Common stock $ 5,558,611 $ 5,558,611 $ - $ - Total equity securities $ 5,558,611 $ 5,558,611 $ - $ - Loans held for sale 136,210,853 - - 136,210,853 Restricted assets (1) 744,673 744,673 - - Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (1) 483,353 483,353 - - Derivatives - loan commitments (2) 1,969,967 - - 1,969,967 Total assets accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis $ 144,967,457 $ 6,786,637 $ - $ 138,180,820 Liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis Derivatives - call options (3) $ (4,629) $ (4,629) $ - $ - Derivatives - put options (3) (296,053) (296,053) - - Derivatives - loan commitments (3) (378,151) - - (378,151) Total liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis $ (678,833) $ (300,682) $ - $ (378,151) (1) Mutual funds and equity securities (2) Included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets (3) Included in other liabilities and accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2018, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows: Significant Range of Inputs Fair Value at Valuation Unobservable Minimum Maximum Weighted 12/31/2018 Technique Input(s) Value Value Average Loans held for sale $ 136,210,853 Market approach Investor contract pricing as a percentage of unpaid principal balance 95.6% 107.5% 103.6% Derivatives - loan commitments (net) 1,591,816 Market approach Fall-out factor 1.0% 99.0% 17.0% Initial-Value N/A N/A N/A Servicing 50 bps 337 bps 151 bps Following is a summary of changes in the consolidated balance sheet line items measured using level 3 inputs: Net Derivatives Loan Commitments Loans Held for Sale Balance - December 31, 2017 $ 1,996,589 $ 133,414,188 Originations 2,194,607,543 Sales (2,259,145,473) Transfer to mortgage loans held for investment (10,827,797) Total gains (losses): Included in earnings (1) (404,773) 78,162,392 Balance - December 31, 2018 $ 1,591,816 $ 136,210,853 (1) As a component of mortgage fee income on the consolidated statements of earnings The following tables summarize Level 1, 2 and 3 financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis by their classification in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2018. Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets accounted for at fair value on a nonrecurring basis Impaired mortgage loans held for investment $ 1,253,302 $ - $ - $ 1,253,302 Mortgage servicing rights additions 3,922,816 - - 3,922,816 Impaired real estate held for investment 1,611,384 - - 1,611,384 Total assets accounted for at fair value on a nonrecurring basis $ 6,787,502 $ - $ - $ 6,787,502 The following table summarizes Level 1, 2 and 3 financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by their classification in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2017. Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis Common stock $ 6,037,855 $ 6,037,855 $ - $ - Total equity securities $ 6,037,855 $ 6,037,855 $ - $ - Loans held for sale 133,414,188 - - 133,414,188 Restricted assets (1) 809,958 809,958 - - Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (1) 682,315 682,315 - - Derivatives - loan commitments (2) 2,032,782 - - 2,032,782 Total assets accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis $ 142,977,098 $ 7,530,128 $ - $ 135,446,970 Liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis Derivative - call options (3) $ (64,689) $ (64,689) $ - $ - Derivatives - put options (3) (20,568) (20,568) - - Derivative - loan commitments (3) (36,193) - - (36,193) Total liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis $ (121,450) $ (85,257) $ - $ (36,193) (1) Mutual funds and equity securities (2) Included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets (3) Included in other liabilities and accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets Following is a summary of changes in the consolidated balance sheet line items measured using level 3 inputs: Net Derivatives Loan Commitments Bank Loan Interest Rate Swaps Loans Held for Sale Balance - December 31, 2016 $ 6,809,332 $ (3,308) $ - Originations $ 1,233,683,666 Sales $ (1,151,031,388) Total gains (losses): Included in earnings (1) (4,812,743) - 50,761,910 Included in other comprehensive income (2) - 3,308 - Balance - December 31, 2017 $ 1,996,589 $ - $ 133,414,188 (1) As a component of mortgage fee income on the consolidated statements of earnings (2) As a component of unrealized gains on derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income The following tables summarize Level 1, 2 and 3 financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis by their classification in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2017. Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets accounted for at fair value on a nonrecurring basis Impaired mortgage loans held for investment $ 1,363,440 $ - $ - $ 1,363,440 Mortgage servicing rights additions 6,085,352 - - 6,085,352 Impaired real estate held for investment 8,500,000 - - 8,500,000 Impaired fixed maturity securities, held to maturity 426,984 - 426,984 - Total assets accounted for at fair value on a nonrecurring basis $ 16,375,776 $ - $ 426,984 $ 15,948,792 Fair Value of Financial Instruments Carried at Other Than Fair Value ASC 825, Financial Instruments, requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments; however, there are inherent limitations in any estimation technique. Therefore, for substantially all financial instruments, the fair value estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could have realized in a sales transaction at December 31, 2018 and 2017. The carrying values and estimated fair values for such financial instruments, and their corresponding placement in the fair value hierarchy, are summarized as follows as of December 31, 2018: Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Estimated Fair Value Assets Fixed maturity securities, held to maturity $ 232,078,723 $ - $ 229,668,844 $ 5,082,014 $ 234,750,858 Mortgage loans held for investment Residential 87,947,566 - - 92,503,553 92,503,553 Residential construction 70,886,702 - - 70,886,702 70,886,702 Commercial 27,630,801 - - 28,359,205 28,359,205 Mortgage loans held for investment, net $ 186,465,069 $ - $ - $ 191,749,460 $ 191,749,460 Policy loans 6,424,325 - - 6,424,325 6,424,325 Insurance assignments, net (1) 34,146,868 - - 34,168,868 34,168,868 Restricted assets (2) 1,258,397 - 1,271,687 - 1,271,687 Restricted assets (3) 1,799,268 - - 1,810,185 1,810,185 Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (2) 990,390 - 983,410 - 983,410 Mortgage servicing rights, net 20,016,822 - - 28,885,316 28,885,316 Liabilities Bank and other loans payable $ (187,521,188) $ - $ - $ (187,521,188) $ (187,521,188) Policyholder account balances (4) (46,479,853) - - (37,348,289) (37,348,289) Future policy benefits - annuities (4) (98,137,615) - - (97,641,146) (97,641,146) (1) Included in other investments and policy loans on the consolidated balance sheets (2) Fixed maturity securities held to maturity (3) Participation in mortgage loans held for investment (4) Included in future policy benefits and unpaid claims on the consolidated balance sheets The carrying values and estimated fair values for such financial instruments, and their corresponding placement in the fair value hierarchy, are summarized as follows as of December 31, 2017: Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Estimated Fair Value Assets Fixed maturity securities, held to maturity $ 228,397,623 $ - $ 233,806,219 $ 7,692,190 $ 241,498,409 Mortgage loans held for investment Residential 99,816,535 - - 106,050,169 106,050,169 Residential construction 49,694,025 - - 49,694,025 49,694,025 Commercial 54,700,325 - - 56,473,156 56,473,156 Mortgage loans held for investment, net $ 204,210,885 $ - $ - $ 212,217,350 $ 212,217,350 Policy loans 6,531,352 - - 6,531,352 6,531,352 Insurance assignments, net (1) 35,455,098 - - 35,455,098 35,455,098 Restricted assets (2) 1,130,088 - 1,152,324 - 1,152,324 Restricted assets (3) 1,701,811 - - 1,796,910 1,796,910 Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (2) 943,211 - 953,404 - 953,404 Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (3) 4,128 - - 4,411 4,411 Mortgage servicing rights, net 21,376,937 - - 27,427,174 27,427,174 Liabilities Bank and other loans payable $ (157,450,925) $ - $ - $ (157,450,925) $ (157,450,925) Policyholder account balances (4) (47,867,037) - - (34,557,111) (34,557,111) Future policy benefits - annuities (4) (99,474,392) - - (98,827,107) (98,827,107) (1) Included in other investments and policy loans on the consolidated balance sheets (2) Fixed maturity securities held to maturity (3) Participation in mortgage loans held for investment (commercial) (4) Included in future policy benefits and unpaid claims on the consolidated balance sheets The methods, assumptions and significant valuation techniques and inputs used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments are summarized as follows: Fixed Maturity Securities, Held to Maturity : The fair values of fixed maturity securities are based on quoted market prices, when available. For fixed maturity securities not actively traded, fair values are estimated using values obtained from independent pricing services, or in the case of private placements, are estimated by discounting expected future cash flows using a current market value applicable to the coupon rate, credit and maturity of the investments. Mortgage Loans Held for Investment : The estimated fair value of the Company’s mortgage loans held for investment is determined using various methods. The Company’s mortgage loans are grouped into three categories: Residential, Residential Construction and Commercial. When estimating the expected future cash flows, it is assumed that all loans will be held to maturity, and any loans that are non-performing are evaluated individually for impairment. Residential – The estimated fair value of mortgage loans is determined through a combination of discounted cash flows (estimating expected future cash flows of interest payments and discounting them using current interest rates from single family mortgages) and considering pricing of similar loans that were sold recently. Residential Construction – These loans are primarily short in maturity. Accordingly, the estimated fair value is determined to be the carrying value. Commercial – The estimated fair value is determined by estimating expected future cash flows of interest payments and discounting them using current interest rates for commercial mortgages. Policy Loans : The carrying amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet for these financial instruments approximate their fair values because they are fully collateralized by the cash surrender value of the underlying insurance policies. Insurance Assignments, Net : These investments are short in maturity. Accordingly, the carrying amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet for these financial instruments approximate their fair values. Bank and Other Loans Payable due to their relatively short-term maturities and variable interest rates. Policyholder Account Balances and Future Policy Benefits-Annuities Future policy benefit reserves for interest-sensitive insurance products are computed under a retrospective deposit method and represent policy account balances before applicable surrender charges. Policy benefits and claims that are charged to expense include benefit claims incurred in the period in excess of related policy account balances. Interest crediting rates for interest-sensitive insurance products ranged from 1.5% to 6.5%. The fair values for these investment-type insurance contracts are estimated based on the present value of liability cash flows. The fair values for the Company’s insurance contracts other than investment-type contracts are not required to be disclosed. However, the fair values of liabilities under all insurance contracts are taken into consideration in the Company’s overall management of interest rate risk, such that the Company’s exposure to changing interest rates is minimized through the matching of investment maturities with amounts due under insurance contracts.

18) Accumulated Other Comprehen

18) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
18) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	18) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income The following summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income: December 31 2018 2017 Unrealized gains on equity securities, restricted assets and cemetery perpetual care trust investments $ - $ 421,499 Cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption of new accounting standard (ASU 2016-01) (1) (603,170) - Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains in net income - 90,475 Net unrealized gains before taxes (603,170) 511,974 Tax expense - (175,644) Net (603,170) 336,330 Unrealized gains for bank loan interest rate swaps before taxes - 3,308 Tax expense - (1,290) Net - 2,018 Unrealized gains for foreign currency translations adjustments (3,761) - Tax expense 938 - Net (2,823) - Other comprehensive income changes $ (605,993) $ 338,348 The following is the accumulated balances of other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2018: Beginning Balance December 31, 2017 Change for the period Ending Balance December 31, 2018 Unrealized gains on equity securities, restricted assets and cemetery perpetual care trust investments $ 603,170 $ (603,170) (1) $ - Foreign currency translation adjustments - (2,823) (2,823) Other comprehensive income $ 603,170 $ (605,993) $ (2,823) The following is the accumulated balances of other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2017: Beginning Balance December 31, 2016 Change for the period Ending Balance December 31, 2017 Unrealized gains on equity securities, restricted assets and cemetery perpetual care trust investments $ 266,840 $ 336,330 $ 603,170 Unrealized gains for bank loan interest rate swaps (2,018) 2,018 - Other comprehensive income $ 264,822 $ 338,348 $ 603,170 (1) See Note 1 regarding the adoption of ASU 2016-01.

19) Derivative Instruments

19) Derivative Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
19) Derivative Instruments	19) Derivative Instruments The following table shows the fair value of derivatives as of December 31, 2018 and 2017. Fair Values and Notional Amounts of Derivative Instruments December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Balance Sheet Location Notional Amount Asset Fair Value Liability Fair Value Notional Amount Asset Fair Value Liability Fair Value Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Loan commitments Other assets and Other liabilities $ 93,758,218 $1,969,967 $378,151 $105,679,107 $2,032,782 $ 36,193 Call options Other liabilities 805,500 -- 4,629 1,488,550 -- 64,689 Put options Other liabilities 4,861,700 -- 296,053 2,265,900 -- 20,568 Total $ 99,425,418 $1,969,967 $678,833 $109,433,557 $2,032,782 $121,450 The following table shows the gain (loss) on derivatives for the periods presented. There were no gains or losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income or gains or losses recognized in income on derivatives ineffective portion or any amounts excluded from effective testing. Net Amount Gain (Loss) Years ended December 31 Derivative Classification 2018 2017 Interest Rate Swaps Other comprehensive income $ - $ 2,018 Loan commitments Mortgage fee income $ (404,773) $ (4,812,743) (1) Call and put options Gains on investments and other assets $ 187,786 $ 316,244 (1) Includes the transfer of loan commitments to the value of loans held for sale.

20) Acquisitions

20) Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
20) Acquisitions	20) Acquisitions Beta Capital Corp. On June 1, 2018, the Company completed a stock purchase transaction with Beta Capital Corp. ("Beta Capital") and Ronald D. Maxson ("Maxson"), the sole owner of all the outstanding shares of common stock of Beta Capital, to purchase all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Beta Capital. Beta Capital is engaged in the operation of a factoring business with the principal purpose of providing funding for funeral homes and mortuaries. Under the terms of the transaction, as set forth in the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated June 1, 2018, by and among the Company, Beta Capital and Maxson, the Company paid Maxson the purchase consideration at the closing of the transaction equal to the sum of (i) $890,000 in cash plus (ii) the accounts receivable value of $2,515,783, representing the total amount of the Company's outstanding receivables as of the closing date of June 1, 2018, for a total closing payment of $3,405,783. From the $3,405,783 closing payment, a holdback amount equal to $175,000 was deposited into an interest bearing escrow account to be held for a period of eighteen months from the closing date to pay off any uncollected accounts receivable and other liabilities of Beta Capital as of the closing date. The estimated fair values of the assets acquired at the date of acquisition were as follows: Other investments - insurance assignments $ 2,515,783 Other - customer list intangible asset 890,000 Total assets acquired 3,405,783 Fair value of net assets acquired/consideration paid $ 3,405,783

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
21) Mortgage Servicing Rights	21) Mortgage Servicing Rights The Company reports MSRs pursuant to the accounting policy discussed in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The following table presents the MSR activity for the periods presented. December 31 2018 2017 Amortized cost: Balance before valuation allowance at beginning of year $ 21,376,937 $ 18,872,362 MSR additions resulting from loan sales 3,922,816 6,085,352 Amortization (1) (5,282,931) (3,580,777) Application of valuation allowance to write down MSRs with other than temporary impairment - - Balance before valuation allowance at year end $ 20,016,822 $ 21,376,937 Valuation allowance for impairment of MSRs: Balance at beginning of year $ - $ - Additions - - Application of valuation allowance to write down MSRs with other than temporary impairment - - Balance at year end $ - $ - Mortgage servicing rights, net $ 20,016,822 $ 21,376,937 Estimated fair value of MSRs at year end $ 28,885,316 $ 27,427,174 (1) Included in other expenses on the consolidated statements of earnings The following table summarizes the Company’s estimate of future amortization of its existing MSRs carried at amortized cost. This projection was developed using the assumptions made by management in its December 31, 2018 valuation of MSRs. The assumptions underlying the following estimate will change as market conditions and portfolio composition and behavior change, causing both actual and projected amortization levels to change over time. Therefore, the following estimates will change in a manner and amount not presently determinable by management. Estimated MSR Amortization 2019 2,948,860 2020 2,457,300 2021 2,120,792 2022 1,816,710 2023 1,563,832 Thereafter 9,109,328 Total $ 20,016,822 During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company collected the following contractual servicing fee income and late fee income as reported in other revenues on the consolidated statements of earnings: 2018 2017 Contractual servicing fees $ 7,561,226 $ 7,199,649 Late fees 319,244 284,550 Total $ 7,880,470 $ 7,484,199 The following is a summary of the unpaid principal balances (“UPB”) of the servicing portfolio for the periods presented: Years Ended December 31 2018 2017 Servicing UPB 2,941,231,563 2,924,868,843 The following key assumptions were used in determining MSR value: Prepayment Speeds Average Life(Years) Discount Rate December 31, 2018 3.86% 6.33 9.51 December 31, 2017 3.67% 6.34 10.01

22) Future Policy Benefits and

22) Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
22) Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims	22) Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims The Company reports future policy benefits and unpaid claims pursuant to the accounting policy discussed in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The following table provides information regarding future policy benefits and unpaid claims and the related receivable from reinsurers. Years Ended September 30 2018 2017 Life $ 466,232,621 $445,247,671 Annuities 98,137,615 99,474,392 Policyholder account balances 46,479,853 47,867,037 Accident and health 482,693 482,234 Other policyholder funds 4,431,296 4,487,521 Reported but unpaid claims 3,365,872 6,023,084 Incurred but not reported claims 1,269,764 1,165,012 Gross future policy benefits and unpaid claims $ 620,399,714 $604,746,951 Receivable from reinsurers Life 6,702,328 7,291,996 Annuities 4,078,666 6,023,092 Reported but unpaid claims 33,108 69,218 Incurred but not reported claims 6,000 10,297 Total receivable from reinsurers 10,820,102 13,394,603 Net future policy benefits and unpaid claims $ 609,579,612 $591,352,348

23) Revenues From Contracts Wit

23) Revenues From Contracts With Customers	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
23) Revenues From Contracts With Customers	23) Revenues from Contracts with Customers The Company reports revenues from contracts with customers pursuant to ASC No. 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (See Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). Contracts with Customers Information about Performance Obligations and Contract Balances The Company’s cemetery and mortuary segment sells a variety of goods and services to customers in both at-need and pre-need situations. Due to the timing of the fulfillment of the obligation, revenue is deferred until that obligation is fulfilled. The total contract liability for future obligations is included in deferred pre-need cemetery and mortuary contract revenues on the consolidated balance sheets and, as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the balances were $13,203,098 and 13,729,547, respectively. The Company’s three types of future obligations are as follows: Pre-need Merchandise and Service Revenue At-need Specialty Merchandise Revenue Deferred Pre-need Land Revenue Complete payment of the contract does not constitute fulfillment of the performance obligation. Goods or services are deferred until such time the service is performed or merchandise is received. Pre-need contracts are required to be paid in full prior to a customer using a good or service from a pre-need contract. Goods and services from pre-need contracts can be transferred when paid in full from one owner to another. In such cases, the Company will act as an agent in transferring the requested goods and services. A transfer of goods and services does not fulfill an obligation and revenue remains deferred. The opening and closing balances of the Company’s receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities are as follows: Contract Balances Receivables (1) Contract Asset Contract Liability Opening (1/1/2018) $ 3,608,379 $ - $ 12,873,068 Closing (12/31/2018) 2,816,225 - 12,508,625 Increase/(decrease) (792,154) - (364,443) (1) Included in Receivables, net on the consolidated balance sheets The following table disaggregates the opening and closing balances of the Company’s contract assets and contract liabilities. Contract Balances Contract Asset Contract Liability Pre-need merchandise and services $ - $ 12,620,596 At-need specialty merchandise - 236,572 Pre-need land sales - 15,900 Opening (1/1/2018) $ - $ 12,873,068 Pre-need merchandise and services $ - $ 12,175,943 At-need specialty merchandise - 327,302 Pre-need land sales - 5,380 Closing (12/31/2018) $ - $ 12,508,625 The amount of revenue recognized for the year ended December 31, 2018 that was included in the opening contract liability balance was $2,623,903. The difference between the opening and closing balances of the Company’s contract assets and contract liabilities primarily results from the timing difference between the Company’s performance and the customer’s payment. Disaggregation of Revenue The following table disaggregates revenue for the Company’s cemetery and mortuary contracts. Year Ended December 31 2018 Major goods/service lines At-need $ 10,391,976 Pre-need 3,334,542 $ 13,726,518 Timing of Revenue Recognition Goods transferred at a point in time $ 9,100,851 Services transferred at a point in time 4,625,667 $ 13,726,518 Significant Judgments and Estimates The Company's cemetery and mortuary segment recognizes revenue on future performance obligations when goods are delivered and when services are performed and is not determined by the terms or payments of the contract as long as any good or service is paid in full prior to delivery. Prices are determined based on the market at the time a contract is created. Goods or services are not partially completed. There are no significant judgements, estimations or allocation methods when revenue should be recognized. Practical Expedients The Company's cemetery and mortuary segment uses practical expedients in recognizing revenue for at-need specialty merchandise. At-need specialty merchandise consists of customized markers and bases ordered from a third-party manufacturer. These markers and bases can be ordered for at-need or pre-need contracts once the contract is paid in full. It is difficult to determine the exact point in time when each base and marker is delivered and installed. The Company uses practical expedients in determining when to recognize revenue. A marker is considered shipped and delivered once an invoice from the manufacturer is received requesting payment on the customized merchandise. The company uses the invoice as the method for considering obligations fulfilled on specialty merchandise. Contract Costs The Company's cemetery and mortuary segment defers certain costs associated with obtaining a contract on future obligations. Pre-need Merchandise and Service Revenue At-need Specialty Merchandise Revenue Deferred Pre-need Land Revenue The following table disaggregates contract costs that are included in deferred policy and pre-need contract acquisition costs on the consolidated balances sheets. Year Ended December 31 2018 Pre-need merchandise and services $ 3,575,032 At-need specialty merchandise 15,926 Pre-need land sales 1,237 $ 3,592,195

24) Subsequent Events

24) Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
24) Subsequent Events	24) Subsequent Events Acquisition of Probst Family Funerals and Cremations and Heber Valley Funeral Home On February 15, 2019, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Memorial Mortuary Inc., completed an asset purchase transaction with Probst Family Funerals and Cremations, LLC. (“Probst Family Funerals”) and Heber Valley Funeral Home, Inc. (“Heber Valley Funeral Home”). These funeral homes are both located in Heber Valley, a community situated about 45 miles southeast of Salt Lake City. For the year ended December 31, 2018, Probst Family Funerals and Heber Valley Funeral Home had combined revenues of $1,055,634 and a combined net pre-tax income of $179,613. As of December 31, 2018, Probst Family Funerals and Heber Valley Funeral Home had combined assets of $1,161,029 and a combined total equity of $18,052. Under the terms of the transaction, as set forth in the Asset Purchase Agreement, dated February 15, 2019, by and among SN Probst LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Memorial Mortuary (“SN Probst”), and Probst Family Funerals, Heber Valley Funeral Home, Joe T. Probst, Clinton Wayne Probst, Calle J. Probst, and Marsha L. Probst, Memorial Mortuary, through its wholly owned subsidiary SN Probst, paid the purchase price of $3,300,000 for the business and assets of Probst Family Funerals and Heber Valley Funeral Home, subject to a $150,000 holdback. At the closing, Probst Funeral Homes and Heber Valley Funeral Home paid off the $907,407 principal balance and $4,340 in interest on a loan at Zions Bank that was secured by the Heber Valley Funeral Home. Also, at the closing, Probst Funeral Homes and Heber Valley Funeral Home paid off the $157,148 loan with Utah Community Credit Union and the $32,987 line of credit with Zions Bank.

25) Quarterly Financial Data (u

25) Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes
25) Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)	25) Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) 2018 Three Months Ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 Revenues $ 82,076,109 $ 68,865,126 $ 67,223,093 $ 61,454,399 Benefits and expenses 60,888,928 64,702,895 65,011,295 62,835,219 Earnings before income taxes 21,187,181 4,162,231 2,211,798 (1,380,820) Income tax expense (4,261,258) (924,014) (198,052) 889,013 Net earnings 16,925,923 3,238,217 2,013,746 (491,807) Net earnings per common share (1) $1.00 $0.19 $0.12 ($0.03) Net earnings per common share assuming dilution (1) $0.99 $0.19 $0.12 ($0.03) 2017 Three Months Ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 Revenues $ 70,829,297 $ 73,171,558 $ 71,971,851 $ 60,953,384 Benefits and expenses 67,931,527 69,177,259 70,833,834 61,451,358 Earnings before income taxes 2,897,770 3,994,299 1,138,017 (497,974) Income tax expense (1,037,770) (1,508,435) (41,179) 9,168,206 Net earnings 1,860,000 2,485,864 1,096,838 8,670,232 Net earnings per common share (1) $0.11 $0.15 $0.07 $0.51 Net earnings per common share assuming dilution (1) $0.11 $0.15 $0.06 $0.51 _______________________ (1) Earnings per share amounts have been adjusted retroactively for the effect of annual stock dividends.

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1) Significant Accounting Policies: General Overview of Business (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
General Overview of Business	General Overview of Business Security National Financial Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries (the “Company”) operate in three main business segments: life insurance, cemetery and mortuary, and mortgages. The life insurance segment is engaged in the business of selling and servicing selected lines of life insurance, annuity products and accident and health insurance marketed primarily in the Intermountain West, California and eleven southern states. The cemetery and mortuary segment of the Company consists of eight mortuaries and five cemeteries in Utah and one cemetery in California. The mortgage segment is an approved government and conventional lender that originates and underwrites residential and commercial loans for new construction, existing homes and real estate projects primarily in Florida, Nevada, Texas, and Utah.

1) Significant Accounting Pol_3

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP). The presentation of certain amounts in prior years has been reclassified to conform to the 2018 presentation.

1) Significant Accounting Pol_4

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Principles of Consolidation (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation These consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its majority owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.

1) Significant Accounting Pol_5

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Use of Estimates (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions related to the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, reported amounts of revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the near term are those used in determining the value of derivative assets and liabilities; those used in determining deferred acquisition costs and the value of business acquired; those used in determining the value of mortgage loans foreclosed to real estate held for investment; those used in determining the liability for future policy benefits; those used in determining the value of mortgage servicing rights; those used in determining allowances for loan losses for mortgage loans held for investment; those used in determining loan loss reserve; and those used in determining deferred tax assets and liabilities. Although some variability is inherent in these estimates, management believes the amounts provided are fairly stated in all material respects.

1) Significant Accounting Pol_6

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Investments (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Investments	Investments The Company’s management determines the appropriate classifications of investments in fixed maturity securities and equity securities at the acquisition date and re-evaluates the classifications at each balance sheet date. Fixed maturity securities held to maturity are carried at cost, adjusted for amortization of premium or accretion of discount. Although the Company has the ability and intent to hold these investments to maturity, infrequent and unusual conditions could occur under which it would sell certain of these securities. Those conditions include unforeseen changes in asset quality, significant changes in tax laws, and changes in regulatory capital requirements or permissible investments. Equity securities are carried at estimated fair value. Changes in fair values are reported as unrealized appreciation or depreciation and are recorded through net income. Mortgage loans held for investment are Mortgage loans are secured by the underlying property and require an appraisal at the time of underwriting and funding. Generally, the Company will fund a loan not to exceed 80% of the loan’s collateral fair market value. Amounts over 80% will require additional collateral or mortgage insurance by an approved third-party insurer. Real estate held for investment is carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the properties, or is adjusted to a new basis for impairment in value, if any. Included are foreclosed properties which the Company intends to hold for investment purposes. These properties are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value upon foreclosure. Other investments and policy loans are carried at the aggregate unpaid balances, less allowances for possible losses. Short-term investments are carried at cost and consist of money market funds. Gains and losses on investments (except for equity securities carried at fair value through net income) arise when investments are sold (as determined on a specific identification basis) or are other than temporarily impaired. If in management’s judgment a decline in the value of an investment below cost is other than temporary, the cost of the investment is written down to fair value with a corresponding charge to earnings. Factors considered in judging whether an impairment is other than temporary include: the financial condition, business prospects and credit worthiness of the issuer, the length of time that fair value has been less than cost, the relative amount of the decline, and the Company’s ability and intent to hold the investment until the fair value recovers, which is not assured.

1) Significant Accounting Pol_7

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Cash and Cash Equivalents (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts, which at times exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.

1) Significant Accounting Pol_8

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Loans Held For Sale (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Loans Held For Sale	Loans Held for Sale Mortgage loans held for sale prior to July 1, 2017 were carried at the lower of cost or market net of direct selling revenues and costs. Based on the short-term nature of these assets, the Company had no related allowance for loan losses recorded for these assets. On July 1, 2017, the Company elected the fair value option for loans held for sale. See Note 3 and Note 17 to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures regarding loans held for sale.

1) Significant Accounting Pol_9

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Mortgage Fee Income (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Mortgage Fee Income	Mortgage Fee Income Mortgage fee income consists of origination fees, processing fees, interest income and certain other income related to the origination of mortgage loans held for sale. Mortgage loans held for sale prior to July 1, 2017 were shown on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets at the lower of cost or market and all revenues and costs were deferred until the loans were sold to a third-party investor. On July 1, 2017, the Company made an election to use fair value accounting for all mortgage loans that are held for sale. Accordingly, all revenues and costs are now recognized when the mortgage loan is funded and any changes in fair value are shown as a component of mortgage fee income. See Note 3 and Note 17 to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures regarding loans held for sale. The Company, through its mortgage subsidiaries, sells mortgage loans to third-party investors without recourse unless defects are identified in the representations and warranties made at loan sale. It may be required, however, to repurchase a loan or pay a fee instead of repurchase under certain events, which include the following: · · · · · · · Loan purchase commitments generally specify a date 30 to 45 days after delivery upon which the underlying loans should be settled. Depending on market conditions, these commitment settlement dates can be extended at a cost to the Company. It is the Company's policy to cure any documentation problems regarding such loans at a minimal cost for up to a six-month time period and to pursue efforts to enforce loan purchase commitments from third-party investors concerning the loans. The Company believes that six months allows adequate time to remedy any documentation issues, to enforce purchase commitments, and to exhaust other alternatives. Remedial methods include the following: · · · · · Once purchase commitments have expired and other alternatives to remedy are exhausted, which could be earlier than the six-month time period, the loans are repurchased and transferred to the long-term investment portfolio at the lower of cost or fair value and previously recorded mortgage fee income that was to be received from a third-party investor is written off against the loan loss reserve. Determining Lower of Cost or Fair Value Cost for loans held for sale is equal to the amount paid to the warehouse bank and the amount originally funded by the Company. Fair value is often difficult to determine, but is based on the following: · · · · The appraised value of the real estate underlying the original mortgage loan adds support to the Company’s determination of fair value because if the loan becomes delinquent, the Company has sufficient value to collect the unpaid principal balance or the carrying value of the loan, thus minimizing credit risk. In determining the market value on the date of repurchase, the Company considers the total value of all of the loans because any sale of loans would be made as a pool. The majority of loans originated are sold to third-party investors. The amounts expected to be sold to investors are shown on the consolidated balance sheets as loans held for sale.

1) Significant Accounting Po_10

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Loan Loss Reserve (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Loan Loss Reserve	Loan Loss Reserve The loan loss reserve is an estimate of probable losses at the balance sheet date that the Company will realize in the future on loans held for sale. The Company may be required to reimburse third-party investors for costs associated with early payoff of loans within the first six months of such loans and to repurchase loans where there is a default in any of the first four monthly payments to the investors or, in lieu of repurchase, to pay a negotiated fee to the investors. The Company’s estimates are based upon historical loss experience and the best estimate of the probable loan loss liabilities. Upon completion of a transfer that satisfies the conditions to be accounted for as a sale, the Company initially measures at fair value liabilities incurred in a sale relating to any guarantee or recourse provisions. The Company accrues a monthly allowance for indemnification losses to investors based on total production. This estimate is based on the Company’s historical experience and is included as a component of mortgage fee income. Subsequent updates to the recorded liability from changes in assumptions are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. The estimated liability for indemnification losses is included in other liabilities and accrued expenses. The loan loss reserve analysis involves mortgage loans that have been sold to third-party investors, which were believed to have met investor underwriting guidelines at the time of sale, where the Company has received a demand from the investor. There are generally three types of demands: make whole, repurchase, or indemnification. These types of demands are more particularly described as follows: Make whole demand Repurchase demand Indemnification demand The Company believes the allowance for loan losses and the loan loss reserve represent probable loan losses incurred as of the balance sheet date. Additional information related to the Loan Loss Reserve is included in Note 3.

1) Significant Accounting Po_11

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Restricted Assets (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Restricted Assets	Restricted Assets Restricted assets are assets held in a trust account for future mortuary services and merchandise and consist of cash and cash equivalents; participations in mortgage loans held for investment with Security National Life Insurance Company (“Security National Life”); mutual funds carried at estimated fair value; equity securities carried at estimated fair value; and a surplus note with Security National Life (which is eliminated in consolidation). Restricted assets also represents escrows held for borrowers and investors under servicing and appraisal agreements relating to mortgage loans, funds held by warehouse banks in accordance with loan purchase agreements and funds held in escrow for certain real estate construction development projects. Additionally, the Company elected to fund its medical benefit safe-harbor limit based on 35% of the qualified direct costs for the preceding year, and has included this amount as a component of restricted cash.

1) Significant Accounting Po_12

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments	Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments Cemetery endowment care trusts have been set up for four of the six cemeteries owned by the Company. Of the six cemeteries owned by the Company, four cemeteries are endowment care properties. Under endowment care arrangements a portion of the price for each lot sold is withheld and invested in a portfolio of investments similar to those described in the prior paragraph. The earnings stream from the investments is designed to fund future maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery.

1) Significant Accounting Po_13

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Cemetery Land and Improvements (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Cemetery Land and Improvements	Cemetery Land and Improvements The development of a cemetery involves not only the initial acquisition of raw land but the installation of roads, water lines, landscaping and other costs to establish a marketable cemetery lot. The costs of developing the cemetery are shown as an asset on the balance sheet. The amount on the balance sheet is reduced by the total cost assigned to the development of a particular lot when the criterion for recognizing a sale of that lot is met.

1) Significant Accounting Po_14

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Value of Business Acquired (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Value of Business Acquired	Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Value of Business Acquired Commissions and other costs, net of commission and expense allowances for reinsurance ceded, that vary with and are primarily related to the production of new insurance business have been deferred. Deferred policy acquisition costs (“DAC”) for traditional life insurance are amortized over the premium paying period of the related policies using assumptions consistent with those used in computing policy benefit reserves. For interest-sensitive insurance products, deferred policy acquisition costs are amortized generally in proportion to the present value of expected gross profits from surrender charges, investment, mortality and expense margins. This amortization is adjusted when estimates of current or future gross profits to be realized from a group of products are reevaluated. Deferred acquisition costs are written off when policies lapse or are surrendered. The Company follows GAAP when accounting for DAC on internal replacements of insurance and investment contracts. An internal replacement is a modification in product benefits, features, rights or coverage that occurs by the exchange of a contract for a new contract, or by amendment, endorsement, or rider to contract, or by the election of a feature or coverage within a contract. Modifications that result in a replacement contract that is substantially changed from the replaced contract are accounted for as an extinguishment of the replaced contract. Unamortized DAC, unearned revenue liabilities and deferred sales inducements from the replaced contract are written-off. Modifications that result in a contract that is substantially unchanged from the replaced contract are accounted for as a continuation of the replaced contract. Value of business acquired is the present value of estimated future profits of the acquired business and is amortized similar to deferred policy acquisition costs.

1) Significant Accounting Po_15

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Mortgage Servicing Rights (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Mortgage Servicing Rights	Mortgage Servicing Rights Mortgage Service Rights (“MSR”) arise from contractual agreements between the Company and third-party investors (or their agents) when mortgage loans are sold. Under these contracts, the Company is obligated to retain and provide loan servicing functions on loans sold, in exchange for fees and other remuneration. The servicing functions typically performed include, among other responsibilities, collecting and remitting loan payments; responding to borrower inquiries; accounting for principal and interest, holding custodial (impound) funds for payment of property taxes and insurance premiums; counseling delinquent mortgagors; and supervising the acquisition of real estate owned and property dispositions. The total residential mortgage loans serviced for others consist primarily of agency conforming fixed-rate mortgage loans. The value of MSRs is derived from the net cash flows associated with the servicing contracts. The Company receives a servicing fee of generally about 0.250% annually on the remaining outstanding principal balances of the loans. Based on the result of the cash flow analysis, an asset or liability is recorded for mortgage servicing rights. The servicing fees are collected from the monthly payments made by the mortgagors. The Company generally receives other remuneration including rights to various mortgagor-contracted fees such as late charges, and collateral reconveyance charges and the Company is generally entitled to retain the interest earned on funds held pending remittance of mortgagor principal, interest, tax and insurance payments. Contractual servicing fees and late fees are included in other revenues on the consolidated statements of earnings. The Company’s subsequent accounting for MSRs is based on the class of MSRs. The Company has identified two classes of MSRs: MSRs backed by mortgage loans with initial term of 30 years and MSRs backed by mortgage loans with initial term of 15 years. The Company distinguishes between these classes of MSRs due to their differing sensitivities to change in value as the result of changes in market. After being initially recorded at fair value, MSRs backed by mortgage loans are accounted for using the amortization method. Amortization expense is included in other expenses on the consolidated statements of earnings. MSR amortization is determined by amortizing the MSR balance in proportion to, and over the period of the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying financial assets. Interest rate risk, prepayment risk, and default risk are inherent risks in MSR valuation. Interest rate changes largely drive prepayment rates. Refinance activity generally increases as rates decline. A significant decrease in rates beyond expectation could cause a decline in the value of the MSR. On the contrary, if rates increase borrowers are less likely to refinance or prepay their mortgage, which extends the duration of the loan and MSR values are likely to rise. Because of these risks, discount rates and prepayment speeds are used to estimate the fair value. The Company periodically assesses MSRs for impairment. Impairment occurs when the current fair value of the MSR falls below the asset’s carrying value (carrying value is the amortized cost reduced by any related valuation allowance). If MSRs are impaired, the impairment is recognized in current period earnings and the carrying value of the MSRs is adjusted through a valuation allowance. Management periodically reviews the various loan strata to determine whether the value of the MSRs in a given stratum is impaired and likely to recover. When management deems recovery of the value to be unlikely in the foreseeable future, a write-down of the cost of the MSRs for that stratum to its estimated recoverable value is charged to the valuation allowance.

1) Significant Accounting Po_16

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Property and Equipment (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is calculated principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets which range from three to forty years. Leasehold improvements paid for by the Company as a lessee are amortized over the lesser of the useful life or remaining lease terms.

1) Significant Accounting Po_17

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Long-lived Assets (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Long-lived Assets	Long-lived Assets Long-lived assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amount may not be recoverable. When required, impairment losses on assets to be held and used are recognized based on the fair value of the asset, and long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. No impairment of long-lived assets has been recognized in the accompanying financial statements.

1) Significant Accounting Po_18

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Derivative Instruments (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Derivative Instruments	Derivative Instruments Mortgage Banking Derivatives Loan Commitments The Company is exposed to price risk due to the potential impact of changes in interest rates on the values of loan commitments from the time a loan commitment is made to an applicant to the time the loan that would result from the exercise of that loan commitment is funded. Managing price risk is complicated by the fact that the ultimate percentage of loan commitments that will be exercised (i.e., the number of loans that will be funded) fluctuates. The probability that a loan will not be funded or the loan application is denied or withdrawn within the terms of the commitment is driven by a number of factors, particularly the change, if any, in mortgage rates following the issuance of the loan commitment. In general, the probability of funding increases if mortgage rates rise and decreases if mortgage rates fall. This is due primarily to the relative attractiveness of current mortgage rates compared to the applicant’s committed rate. The probability that a loan will not be funded within the terms of the mortgage loan commitment also is influenced by the source of the applications (retail, broker or correspondent channels), proximity to rate lock expiration, purpose for the loan (purchase or refinance), product type and the application approval status. The Company has developed fallout estimates using historical data that take into account all of the variables, as well as renegotiations of rate and point commitments that tend to occur when mortgage rates fall. These fallout estimates are used to estimate the number of loans that the Company expects to be funded within the terms of the loan commitments and are updated periodically to reflect the most current data. The Company estimates the fair value of a loan commitment based on the change in estimated fair value of the underlying mortgage loan, quoted mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) prices, estimates of the fair value of mortgage servicing rights, and an estimate of the probability that the mortgage loan will fund within the terms of the commitment. The change in fair value of the underlying mortgage loan is measured from the date the loan commitment is issued and is shown net of expenses. Following issuance, the value of a loan commitment can be either positive or negative depending upon the change in value of the underlying mortgage loans. Forward Sale Commitments The Company utilizes forward commitments to economically hedge the price risk associated with its outstanding mortgage loan commitments. A forward commitment protects the Company from losses on sales of the loans arising from exercise of the loan commitments. Management expects these types of commitments will experience changes in fair value opposite to changes in fair value of the loan commitments, thereby reducing earnings volatility related to the recognition in earnings of changes in the values of the commitments. The net changes in fair value of loan commitments and forward sale commitments are shown in current earnings as a component of mortgage fee income on the consolidated statements of earnings. Mortgage banking derivatives are shown in other assets and other liabilities and accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets. Call and Put Option Derivatives The Company uses a strategy of selling “out of the money” call options on its equity securities as a source of revenue. The options give the purchaser the right to buy from the Company specified equity securities at a set price up to a pre-determined date in the future. The Company uses the strategy of selling put options as a means of generating cash or purchasing equity securities at lower than current market prices. The Company receives an immediate payment of cash for the value of the option and establishes a liability for the fair value of the option. The liability for options is adjusted to fair value at each reporting date. In the event a call option is exercised, the Company sells the equity security at a favorable price enhanced by the value of the option that was sold. If the option expires unexercised, the Company recognizes a gain from the sale of the option. In the event a put option is exercised, the Company acquires an equity security at the strike price of the option reduced by the value received from the sale of the put option. The equity security is then treated as a normal equity security in the Company’s portfolio. The net changes in the fair value of call and put options are shown in current earnings as a component of realized gains (losses) on investments and other assets. Call and put options are shown in other liabilities and accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets.

1) Significant Accounting Po_19

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Allowance For Doubtful Accounts and Loan Losses and Impaired Loans (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts and Loan Losses and Impaired Loans	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Loan Losses and Impaired Loans The Company records an allowance and recognizes an expense for potential losses from mortgage loans held for investment, other investments and receivables in accordance with GAAP. Receivables are the result of cemetery and mortuary operations, mortgage loan operations and life insurance operations. The allowance is based upon the Company’s historical experience for collectively evaluated impairment. Other allowances are based upon receivables individually evaluated for impairment. Collectability of the cemetery and mortuary receivables is significantly influenced by current economic conditions. The critical issues that impact recovery of mortgage loan operations are interest rate risk, loan underwriting, new regulations and the overall economy. The Company provides for losses on its mortgage loans held for investment through an allowance for loan losses (a contra-asset account). The allowance is comprised of two components. The first component is an allowance for collectively evaluated impairment that is based upon the Company’s historical experience in collecting similar receivables. The second component is based upon individual evaluation of loans that are determined to be impaired. Upon determining impairment, the Company establishes an individual impairment allowance based upon an assessment of the fair value of the underlying collateral. See the schedules in Note 2 for additional information. The allowance for losses on mortgage loans held for investment could change based on changes in the value of the underlying collateral, the performance status of the loans, or the Company’s actual collection experience. The actual losses could change, in the near term, from the established allowance, based upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of these events. For purposes of determining the allowance for losses, the Company has segmented its mortgage loans held for investment by loan type. The Company’s loan types are commercial, residential, and residential construction. The inherent risks within the portfolio vary depending upon the loan type as follows: Commercial Residential Residential construction (including land acquisition and development)

1) Significant Accounting Po_20

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims	Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims Future policy benefit reserves for traditional life insurance are computed using a net level method, including assumptions as to investment yields, mortality, morbidity, withdrawals, and other assumptions based on the life insurance subsidiaries’ experience, modified as necessary to give effect to anticipated trends and to include provisions for possible unfavorable deviations. Such liabilities are, for some plans, graded to equal statutory values or cash values at or prior to maturity. The range of assumed interest rates for all traditional life insurance policy reserves was 4% to 10%. Benefit reserves for traditional limited-payment life insurance policies include the deferred portion of the premiums received during the premium-paying period. Deferred premiums are recognized as income over the life of the policies. Policy benefit claims are charged to expense in the period the claims are incurred. Increases in future policy benefits are charged to expense. Future policy benefit reserves for interest-sensitive insurance products are computed under a retrospective deposit method and represent policy account balances before applicable surrender charges. Policy benefits and claims that are charged to expense include benefit claims incurred in the period in excess of related policy account balances. Interest crediting rates for interest-sensitive insurance products ranged from 3% to 6.5%. The Company records an unpaid claims liability for claims in the course of settlement equal to the death benefit amount less any reinsurance recoverable amount for claims reported. There is also an unpaid claims liability for claims incurred but not reported. This liability is based on the historical experience of the net amount of claims that were reported in reporting periods subsequent to the reporting period when claims were incurred.

1) Significant Accounting Po_21

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Participating Insurance (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Participating Insurance	Participating Insurance Participating business constituted 2% of insurance in force for the years ended 2018 and 2017. The provision for policyholders’ dividends included in policyholder obligations is based on dividend scales anticipated by management. Amounts to be paid are determined by the Board of Directors.

1) Significant Accounting Po_22

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Recognition of Insurance Premiums and Other Considerations (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Recognition of Insurance Premiums and Other Considerations	Recognition of Insurance Premiums and Other Considerations Premiums

1) Significant Accounting Po_23

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Reinsurance (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Reinsurance	Reinsurance The Company follows the procedure of reinsuring risks in excess of $100,000 to provide for greater diversification of business to allow management to control exposure to potential losses arising from large risks, and provide additional capacity for growth. The Company remains liable for amounts ceded in the event the reinsurers are unable to meet their obligations. The Company entered into coinsurance agreements with unaffiliated insurance companies under which the Company assumed 100% of the risk for certain life insurance policies and certain other policy-related liabilities of the insurance company. Reinsurance premiums, commissions, expense reimbursements, and reserves related to reinsured business are accounted for on a basis consistent with those used in accounting for the original policies issued and the terms of the reinsurance contracts. Expense allowances received in connection with reinsurance ceded are accounted for as a reduction of the related policy acquisition costs and are deferred and amortized accordingly.

1) Significant Accounting Po_24

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Pre-need Sales and Costs (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Pre-need Sales and Costs	Pre-need Sales and Costs Pre-need contract sales of funeral services and caskets - revenue and costs associated with the sales of pre-need funeral services and caskets are deferred until the performance obligations are fulfilled (services are performed or the caskets are delivered). Sales of cemetery interment rights (cemetery burial property) - revenue and costs associated with the sale of cemetery interment rights are recognized in accordance with the retail land sales provisions based on GAAP. Under GAAP, recognition of revenue and associated costs from constructed cemetery property must be deferred until 10% of the sales price has been collected. Pre-need contract sales of cemetery merchandise (primarily markers and vaults) - revenue and costs associated with the sale of pre-need cemetery merchandise is deferred until the merchandise is delivered. Pre-need contract sales of cemetery services (primarily merchandise delivery, installation fees and burial opening and closing fees) - revenue and costs associated with the sales of pre-need cemetery services are deferred until the services are performed. Prearranged funeral and pre-need cemetery customer acquisition costs - costs incurred related to obtaining new pre-need contract cemetery and prearranged funeral services are accounted for under the guidance of the provisions based on GAAP. Obtaining costs, which include only costs that vary with and are primarily related to the acquisition of new pre-need cemetery and prearranged funeral services, are deferred until the merchandise is delivered or services are performed. Revenues and costs for at-need sales are recorded when a valid contract exists, the services are performed, collection is reasonably assured and there are no significant obligations remaining. The Company, through its cemetery and mortuary operations, provides guaranteed funeral arrangements wherein a prospective customer can receive future goods and services at guaranteed prices. To accomplish this, the Company, through its life insurance operations, sells to the customer an increasing benefit life insurance policy that is assigned to the mortuaries. If, at the time of need, the policyholder/potential mortuary customer utilizes one of the Company’s facilities, the guaranteed funeral arrangement contract that has been assigned will provide the funeral goods and services at the contracted price. The increasing life insurance policy will cover the difference between the original contract prices and current prices. Risks may arise if the difference cannot be fully met by the life insurance policy. However, management believes that given current inflation rates and related price increases of goods and services, the risk of exposure is minimal.

1) Significant Accounting Po_25

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Goodwill (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Goodwill	Goodwill Previous acquisitions have been accounted for as purchases under which assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their fair values with the excess purchase price recognized as goodwill. The Company evaluates annually or when changes in circumstances warrant the recoverability of goodwill and if there is a decrease in value, the related impairment is recognized as a charge against income. No impairment of goodwill has been recognized in the accompanying financial statements.

1) Significant Accounting Po_26

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Income Taxes (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Income taxes include taxes currently payable plus deferred taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to the temporary differences in the financial reporting basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities and operating loss carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which these temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Liabilities are established for uncertain tax positions expected to be taken in income tax returns when such positions are judged to meet the “more-likely-than-not” threshold based on the technical merits of the positions. Estimated interest and penalties related to uncertain tax penalties are included as a component of other expenses.

1) Significant Accounting Po_27

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Earnings Per Common Share (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Earnings Per Common Share	Earnings Per Common Share The Company computes earnings per share which requires presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per equivalent Class A common share are computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted-average number of Class A common shares outstanding during each year presented, after the effect of the assumed conversion of Class C common stock to Class A common stock. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the year used to compute basic earnings per share plus dilutive potential incremental shares. Basic and diluted earnings per share amounts have been adjusted retroactively for the effect of annual stock dividends.

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1) Significant Accounting Policies: Stock Based Compensation (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Stock Based Compensation	Stock Based Compensation The cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments is recognized in the financial statements and is measured based on the fair value on the grant date of the award. The fair value of stock options is calculated using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model. Stock option compensation expense is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award and is included in personnel expenses on the consolidated statements of earnings.

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1) Significant Accounting Policies: Concentration of Credit Risk (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Concentration of Credit Risk	Concentration of Credit Risk For a description of the geographic concentration risk regarding mortgage loans held for investment and real estate held for investment, refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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1) Significant Accounting Policies: Advertising (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Advertising	Advertising The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred.

1) Significant Accounting Po_31

1) Significant Accounting Policies: Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Policies
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Accounting Standards Adopted in 2018 Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2017-01: “Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business” – Issued in January 2017, ASU 2017-01 intends to clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. Under the current implementation guidance in Topic 805, there are three elements of a business: inputs, processes, and outputs. While an integrated set of assets and activities, collectively referred to as a “set,” that is a business usually has outputs, outputs are not required to be present. ASU 2017-01 provides a screen to determine when a set is not a business. The screen requires that when substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired (or disposed of) is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets, the set is not a business. While the Company’s acquisitions have historically been classified as either business combinations or asset acquisitions, certain acquisitions that were classified as business combinations by the Company would have been considered asset acquisitions under the new standard. As a result, transaction costs may be capitalized more often since the Company expects some of its future acquisitions to be classified as asset acquisitions under this new standard. ASU 2017-01 was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2018 and it will be applied prospectively to transactions occurring after the adoption date, as applicable. ASU No. 2016-18: “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash” – Issued in November 2016, ASU 2016-18 requires restricted cash and cash equivalents to be included with cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated statement of cash flows and disclose the nature of the restrictions on cash and cash equivalents. The Company currently discloses the restrictions on cash and cash equivalents in Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and will continue these disclosures. Note 8 also discloses the components of the Company’s restricted assets and cemetery perpetual care trust investments which include restricted cash and cash equivalents. ASU 2016-18 was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2018. The Company previously presented changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents under investing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows. Upon adoption of ASU 2016-18, the Company amended the presentation in the consolidated statements of cash flows to include the restricted cash and cash equivalents with cash and cash equivalents and retrospectively reclassified all periods presented. The amounts of restricted cash and cash equivalents reclassified are summarized in the reconciliation at the bottom of the consolidated statement of cash flows. The adoption of this standard does not impact the Company’s total cash and cash equivalents but is a change in presentation within the consolidated statements of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-01: “Financial Instruments – Overall (Topic 825-10)” – Issued in January 2016, ASU 2016-01 changes the accounting for non-consolidated equity investments that are not accounted for under the equity method of accounting by requiring changes in fair value to be recognized in income. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of the adoption made to the balance sheet as of the date of adoption. Thus, the adoption resulted in a reclassification of the related accumulated net unrealized gains of $603,170 included in accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2017 to retained earnings. Under previous guidance, changes in fair value for investments of this nature were recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income as a component of stockholders’ equity. Additionally, ASU 2016-01 simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values; requires entities to use the exit price when estimating the fair value of financial instruments; and modifies various presentation disclosure requirements for financial instruments. The Company holds equity securities that were previously measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized through other comprehensive income. Upon adoption of ASU 2016-01 the Company now recognizes the changes in the fair value of these equity securities through earnings as part of gains on investments and other assets on the condensed consolidated statements of earnings, thus increasing the volatility of the Company’s earnings. The adoption of this standard does not significantly affect the Company’s comprehensive income or stockholders’ equity. ASU No. 2014-09: “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” - Issued in May 2014, ASU 2014-09 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition”. ASU 2014-09 clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue in order to improve comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities and industries. ASU 2014-09 provides guidance to assist in the identification of contracts with customers and separate performance obligations within those contracts, the determination and allocation of the transaction price to those identified performance obligations and the recognition of revenue when a performance obligation has been satisfied. ASU 2014-09 also requires disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows from contracts with customers. Premiums and related fees from insurance contracts and mortgage banking revenues are excluded from the scope of this new guidance. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2018 using a modified retrospective approach. No cumulative effect adjustment was made to beginning retained earnings. The Company’s revenues from contracts with customers that are subject to ASU 2014-09 include revenues on mortuary and cemetery contracts, which is less than 5% of the Company’s total revenues. The recognition and measurement of these items did not change as a result of the Company’s adoption of ASU 2014-09 and thus the adoption of ASU 2014-09 does not significantly impact the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of earnings or condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. The Company reclassified $856,479 of amounts due from customers for unfulfilled performance obligations on cancelable pre-need contracts from Receivables, net to Deferred pre-need cemetery and mortuary contract revenues on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The standard primarily impacts the manner in which the Company recognizes a) certain nonrefundable up-front fees and b) incremental costs to acquire new pre-need funeral trust contracts and pre-need and at-need cemetery contracts (i.e., selling costs). The nonrefundable fees will continue to be deferred and recognized as revenue when the underlying goods and services are delivered to the customer. The incremental selling costs will continue to be deferred and amortized by specific identification to the delivery of the underlying goods and services. Additionally, the amounts due from customers for undelivered performance obligations on cancelable pre-need contracts represent contract assets, which are required to be netted with deferred pre-need cemetery and mortuary contract revenues, instead of receivables on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Accounting Standards Adopted in 2019 ASU No. 2016-02: “Leases (Topic 842)” - Issued in February 2016, ASU 2016-02 supersedes the requirements in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 840, “Leases”, and was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations. The new standard sets forth the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors. ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to classify leases as either finance or operating leases and to record on the balance sheet right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, equal to the present value of the remaining lease payments. The lease classification will determine whether the lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest rate method or a straight-line basis over the term of the leases. The FASB further clarified ASU 2016-02 and provided targeted improvements by issuing ASU 2018-01, ASU 2018-10, ASU 2018-11 and ASU 2018-20. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective transition method with no cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. Under this transition method, the application date was the beginning of the reporting period, January 1, 2019, in which the Company first applied the standard. Under this transition option, the Company will apply the legacy guidance in ASC 840, “Leases”, including its disclosure requirements, in the comparative periods presented in the year of adoption. The Company has made an accounting policy election not to apply the recognition requirements to short-term leases, which are leases that, at the commencement date, have a lease term of 12 months or less and do not include an option to purchase the underlying assets that the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise. The new authoritative guidance allows for certain practical expedients to be utilized to assist with the implementation of the new standard. The Company has elected the transition package of practical expedients which allows the Company to not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, to not reassess the lease classification for any expired or existing leases and to not reassess initial direct costs for any existing leases. The Company implemented a third-party lease accounting system to assist with the measurement of the lease liabilities and the related right-of-use assets. The Company compiled an inventory of its leases, determined the appropriate discount rates and has determined the impact of this standard which is not material to the Company’s results of operations, but has an effect on the balance sheet presentation for leased assets and obligations. The Company will recognize a right-of-use asset and related lease liability for approximately $12,076,000 on January 1, 2019. The right-of-use asset will be presented on the line item Property and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheets. The lease liability will be presented on the line item Other liabilities and accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets. Interest expense on finance leases will be presented on the line item Interest expense on the consolidated statements of earnings. Amortization of the right-of-use assets for finance leases will be presented on the line item Depreciation on property and equipment on the consolidated statements of earnings. Lease expense for operating leases will be presented on the line item Rent and rent related expenses on the consolidated statements of earnings. Required disclosures will also be provided in the notes to consolidated financial statements. This standard did not impact the Company’s accounting for leases where the Company is the lessor. Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted ASU No. 2016-13: “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326)” – Issued in September 2016, ASU 2016-13 amends guidance on reporting credit losses for assets held at amortized cost basis (such as mortgage loans and held to maturity debt securities) and available for sale debt securities. For assets held at amortized cost basis, Topic 326 eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold in current general accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and, instead, requires an entity to reflect its current estimate of all expected credit losses. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial assets to present the net amount expected to be collected. For available for sale debt securities, credit losses should be measured in a manner similar to current GAAP, however Topic 326 will require that credit losses be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down. The new authoritative guidance will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2020. The Company is in the process of evaluating the potential impact of this standard. ASU No. 2018-13: “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement” – Issued in August 2018, ASU 2018-13 modifies the disclosure requirements of Topic 820 by removing, modifying or adding certain disclosures. Among the changes, entities will no longer be required to disclose the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, but will be required to disclose the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 does not change the fair value measurements already required or permitted by existing standards. This new authoritative guidance will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2020. The Company is in the process of evaluating the potential impact of this standard, which is not expected to materially impact the Company’s financial statements. ASU No. 2018-12: “Financial Services – Insurance (Topic 944): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts” – Issued in August 2018, ASU 2018-12 is intended to improve the timeliness of recognizing changes in the liability for future policy benefits and modify the rate used to discount future cash flows. The ASU will simplify and improve the accounting for certain market-based options or guarantees associated with deposit or account balance contracts, simplify amortization of deferred acquisition costs while improving and expanding required disclosures. This new authoritative guidance will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2021. The Company is in the process of evaluating the potential impact of this standard. The Company has reviewed other recent accounting pronouncements and has determined that they will not significantly impact the Company’s results of operations or financial position.

2) Investments_ Held-to-maturit

2) Investments: Held-to-maturity Securities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
As of December 2018
Held-to-maturity Securities	Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value December 31, 2018 Fixed maturity securities held to maturity carried at amortized cost: U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government agencies $ 52,017,683 $ 264,891 $ (727,798) $ 51,554,776 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 6,959,237 32,274 (111,271) 6,880,240 Corporate securities including public utilities 157,639,860 7,002,864 (3,704,137) 160,938,587 Mortgage-backed securities 15,358,746 227,398 (308,864) 15,277,280 Redeemable preferred stock 103,197 1,903 (5,125) 99,975 Total fixed maturity securities held to maturity $ 232,078,723 $ 7,529,330 $ (4,857,195) $ 234,750,858 Equity securities at estimated fair value: Common stock: Industrial, miscellaneous and all other $ 6,312,158 $ 422,528 $ (1,176,075) $ 5,558,611 Total equity securities at estimated fair value $ 6,312,158 $ 422,528 $ (1,176,075) $ 5,558,611 Mortgage loans held for investment at amortized cost: Residential $ 89,935,600 Residential construction 71,366,544 Commercial 27,785,927 Less: Unamortized deferred loan fees, net (1,275,030) Less: Allowance for loan losses (1,347,972) Total mortgage loans held for investment $ 186,465,069 Real estate held for investment - net of accumulated depreciation: Residential $ 29,507,431 Commercial 92,050,791 Total real estate held for investment $ 121,558,222 Other investments and policy loans at amortized cost: Policy loans $ 6,424,325 Insurance assignments 35,239,396 Federal Home Loan Bank stock (1) 2,548,700 Other investments 3,497,762 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (1,092,528) Total policy loans and other investments $ 46,617,655 Accured investment income $ 3,566,146 Total investments $ 595,844,426 (1) Includes $708,700 of Membership stock and $1,840,000 of Activity stock due to short-term borrowings.
AsOfDecember312017
Held-to-maturity Securities	Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value December 31, 2017 Fixed maturity securities held to maturity carried at amortized cost: U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government agencies $ 54,077,069 $ 211,824 $ (579,423) $ 53,709,470 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 5,843,176 112,372 (71,013) 5,884,535 Corporate securities including public utilities 158,350,727 14,336,452 (1,007,504) 171,679,675 Mortgage-backed securities 9,503,016 210,652 (162,131) 9,551,537 Redeemable preferred stock 623,635 49,748 (191) 673,192 Total fixed maturity securities held to maturity $ 228,397,623 $ 14,921,048 $ (1,820,262) $ 241,498,409 Equity securities at estimated fair value: Common stock: Industrial, miscellaneous and all other $ 6,002,931 $ 667,593 $ (632,669) $ 6,037,855 Total equity securities at estimated fair value $ 6,002,931 $ 667,593 $ (632,669) $ 6,037,855 Mortgage loans held for investment at amortized cost: Residential $ 102,527,111 Residential construction 50,157,533 Commercial 54,954,865 Less: Unamortized deferred loan fees, net (1,659,828) Less: Allowance for loan losses (1,768,796) Total mortgage loans held for investment $ 204,210,885 Real estate held for investment - net of accumulated depreciation: Residential $ 68,329,917 Commercial 72,968,789 Total real estate held for investment $ 141,298,706 Other investments and policy loans at amortized cost: Policy loans $ 6,531,352 Insurance assignments 36,301,739 Federal Home Loan Bank stock (1) 689,400 Other investments 3,219,622 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (846,641) Total policy loans and other investments $ 45,895,472 Accured investment income $ 3,644,077 Total investments $ 629,484,618 (1) Membership stock of $689,400

2) Investments_ Schedule of Unr

2) Investments: Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Fixed Maturities | As of December 2018
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments	Unrealized Losses for Less than Twelve Months Fair Value Unrealized Losses for More than Twelve Months Fair Value Total Unrealized Loss Fair Value At December 31, 2018 U.S. Treasury Securities and Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies $ 10,519 $ 695,863 $ 717,279 $ 39,930,052 $ 727,798 $ 40,625,915 Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 6,643 1,791,257 104,628 2,889,517 111,271 4,680,774 Corporate Securities 2,514,549 61,090,431 1,189,588 11,767,349 3,704,137 72,857,780 Mortgage and other asset-backed securities 79,896 1,705,296 228,968 2,690,065 308,864 4,395,361 Redeemable preferred stock 5,125 90,000 - - 5,125 90,000 Total unrealized losses $ 2,616,732 $ 65,372,847 $ 2,240,463 $ 57,276,983 $ 4,857,195 $ 122,649,830
Fixed Maturities | AsOfDecember312017
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments	At December 31, 2017 U.S. Treasury Securities and Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies $ 532,010 $ 51,606,699 $ 47,413 $ 643,380 $ 579,423 $ 52,250,079 Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 296 214,882 70,717 2,225,021 71,013 2,439,903 Corporate Securities 167,786 11,551,865 839,718 13,193,258 1,007,504 24,745,123 Mortgage and other asset-backed securities 56,756 2,516,660 105,375 1,676,494 162,131 4,193,154 Redeemable preferred stock 191 11,421 - - 191 11,421 Total unrealized losses $ 757,039 $ 65,901,527 $ 1,063,223 $ 17,738,153 $ 1,820,262 $ 83,639,680
Equity Securities
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments	Unrealized Losses for Less than Twelve Months No. of Investment Positions Unrealized Losses for More than Twelve Months No. of Investment Positions Total Unrealized Losses At December 31, 2017 Industrial, miscellaneous and all other $ 213,097 98 $ 419,572 81 $ 632,669 Total unrealized losses $ 213,097 98 $ 419,572 81 $ 632,669 Fair Value $ 847,718 $ 1,329,213 $ 2,176,931

2) Investments_ Investments Cla

2) Investments: Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Held-to-maturity Securities
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date	Amortized Estimated Fair Cost Value Held to Maturity: Due in 1 year $ 17,363,658 $ 17,513,419 Due in 2-5 years 66,215,222 66,479,844 Due in 5-10 years 66,450,299 65,793,696 Due in more than 10 years 66,587,601 69,586,644 Mortgage-backed securities 15,358,746 15,277,280 Redeemable preferred stock 103,197 99,975 Total held to maturity $ 232,078,723 $ 234,750,858

2) Investments_ Gain (Loss) on

2) Investments: Gain (Loss) on Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Gain (Loss) on Investments	2018 2017 Fixed maturity securities held to maturity: Gross realized gains $ 522,937 $ 179,182 Gross realized losses (669,303) (893,567) Other than temporary impairments - (493,371) Equity securities: Gross realized gains - 166,950 Gross realized losses - (76,475) Other than temporary impairments - (280,968) Losses during 2018 on securities sold in 2018 (1) (173,413) - Unrealized losses on securities held at the end of the period (1,053,756) - Other assets: Gross realized gains 26,553,814 3,410,076 Gross realized losses (1,239,100) (5,734,648) Total $ 23,941,179 $ (3,722,821) (1) Based on losses since the last reporting period

2) Investments_ Schedule of Maj

2) Investments: Schedule of Major categories of net investment income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Major categories of net investment income	2018 2017 Fixed maturity securities held to maturity $ 10,041,349 $ 10,626,400 Equity securities 233,555 245,490 Mortgage loans held for investment 18,716,226 12,749,000 Real estate held for investment 8,375,257 11,453,525 Policy loans 409,589 488,561 Insurance assignments 14,771,336 13,289,818 Other investments 227,930 105,218 Cash and cash equivalents 1,264,611 543,528 Gross investment income 54,039,853 49,501,540 Investment expenses (14,126,586) (14,438,572) Net investment income $ 39,913,267 $ 35,062,968

2) Investments_ Real Estate Inv

2) Investments: Real Estate Investment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Commercial Real Estate
Real Estate Investment	Net Ending Balance Total Square Footage 2018 2017 2018 2017 Arizona $ 4,000 (1) $ 4,000 (1) - - Arkansas - 96,169 - 3,200 Kansas 6,861,898 7,200,000 222,679 222,679 Louisiana 467,694 493,197 7,063 7,063 Mississippi 3,329,948 3,725,039 33,821 33,821 New Mexico 7,000 (1) 7,000 (1) - - Texas 300,000 335,000 - - Utah 81,080,251 (2) 61,108,384 502,129 433,244 $ 92,050,791 $ 72,968,789 765,692 700,007 (1) Includes Vacant Land (2) Includes 53rd Center completed in July 2017
Residential Real Estate
Real Estate Investment	Net Ending Balance 2018 2017 Arizona $ - $ 217,105 California 2,644,321 5,463,878 Florida 6,534,277 7,000,684 Hawaii - 712,286 Ohio 10,000 10,000 Oklahoma - 17,500 Tennessee 105,260 - Texas 139,174 509,011 Utah 19,598,218 54,113,272 Washington 476,181 286,181 $ 29,507,431 $ 68,329,917

2) Investments_ Real Estate Own

2) Investments: Real Estate Owned and Occupied by the Company (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Real Estate Owned and Occupied by the Company	Location Business Segment Approximate Square Footage Square Footage Occupied by the Company 5300 South 360 West, Salt Lake City, UT (1) Corporate Offices, Life Insurance and Cemetery/Mortuary Operations 36,000 100% 5201 Green Street, Salt Lake City, UT Mortgage Operations 36,899 34% 1044 River Oaks Dr., Flowood, MS Life Insurance Operations 21,521 27% 121 West Election Road, Draper, UT Mortgage Sales 78,978 19% (1) This asset is included in property and equipment on the consolidated balance sheets

2) Investments_ The Following I

2) Investments: The Following Is A Summary of The Allowance For Loan Losses As A Contra-asset Account For The Periods Presented (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
The Following Is A Summary of The Allowance For Loan Losses As A Contra-asset Account For The Periods Presented:	Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Mortgage Loans Held for Investment Years Ended December 31 Commercial Residential Residential Construction Total 2018 Allowance for credit losses: Beginning balance $ 187,129 $ 1,546,447 $ 35,220 $ 1,768,796 Charge-offs - (5,725) - (5,725) Provision - (415,099) - (415,099) Ending balance $ 187,129 $ 1,125,623 $ 35,220 $ 1,347,972 Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment $ - $ 74,185 $ - $ 74,185 Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment $ 187,129 $ 1,051,438 $ 35,220 $ 1,273,787 Mortgage loans: Ending balance $ 27,785,927 $ 89,935,600 $ 71,366,544 $ 189,088,071 Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment $ 196,182 $ 2,939,651 $ 502,991 $ 3,638,824 Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment $ 27,589,745 $ 86,995,949 $ 70,863,553 $ 185,449,247 2017 Allowance for credit losses: Beginning balance $ 187,129 $ 1,461,540 $ 100,114 $ 1,748,783 Charge-offs - (351,357) (64,894) (416,251) Provision - 436,264 - 436,264 Ending balance $ 187,129 $ 1,546,447 $ 35,220 $ 1,768,796 Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment $ - $ 237,560 $ - $ 237,560 Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment $ 187,129 $ 1,308,887 $ 35,220 $ 1,531,236 Mortgage loans: Ending balance $ 54,954,865 $ 102,527,111 $ 50,157,533 $ 207,639,509 Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment $ - $ 4,923,552 $ 461,834 $ 5,385,386 Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment $ 54,954,865 $ 97,603,559 $ 49,695,699 $ 202,254,123

2) Investments_ Schedule of agi

2) Investments: Schedule of aging of mortgage loans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of aging of mortgage loans	Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans Held for Investment Years Ended December 31 30-59 Days Past Due 60-89 Days Past Due Greater Than 90 Days 1) In Process of Foreclosure 1) Total Past Due Current Total Mortgage Loans Allowance for Loan Losses Unamortized deferred loan fees, net Net Mortgage Loans 2018 Commercial $ 4,588,424 $ - $ 196,182 $ - $ 4,784,606 $ 23,001,321 $ 27,785,927 $ (187,129) $ 32,003 $ 27,630,801 Residential 9,899,380 2,312,252 1,715,362 1,224,289 15,151,283 74,784,317 89,935,600 (1,125,623) (862,411) 87,947,566 Residential Construction - - - 502,991 502,991 70,863,553 71,366,544 (35,220) (444,622) 70,886,702 Total $ 14,487,804 $ 2,312,252 $ 1,911,544 $ 1,727,280 $ 20,438,880 $ 168,649,191 $ 189,088,071 $ (1,347,972) $ (1,275,030) $ 186,465,069 2017 Commercial $ 1,943,495 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,943,495 $ 53,011,370 $ 54,954,865 $ (187,129) $ (67,411) $ 54,700,325 Residential 6,613,479 495,347 3,591,333 1,332,219 12,032,378 90,494,733 102,527,111 (1,546,447) (1,164,130) 99,816,534 Residential Construction - - 461,834 - 461,834 49,695,699 50,157,533 (35,220) (428,287) 49,694,026 Total $ 8,556,974 $ 495,347 $ 4,053,167 $ 1,332,219 $ 14,437,707 $ 193,201,802 $ 207,639,509 $ (1,768,796) $ (1,659,828) $ 204,210,885 1) There was not any interest income recognized on loans past due greater than 90 days or in foreclosure.

2) Investments_ Schedule of Imp

2) Investments: Schedule of Impaired Mortgage Loans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Impaired Mortgage Loans	Impaired Loans Years Ended December 31 Recorded Investment Unpaid Principal Balance Related Allowance Average Recorded Investment Interest Income Recognized 2018 With no related allowance recorded: Commercial $ 196,182 $ 196,182 $ - $ 98,023 $ - Residential 1,612,164 1,612,164 - 2,423,135 - Residential construction 502,991 502,991 - 675,950 - With an allowance recorded: Commercial $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Residential 1,327,487 1,327,487 74,185 1,543,416 - Residential construction - - - - - Total: Commercial $ 196,182 $ 196,182 $ - $ 98,023 $ - Residential 2,939,651 2,939,651 74,185 3,966,551 - Residential construction 502,991 502,991 - 675,950 - 2017 With no related allowance recorded: Commercial $ - $ - $ - $ 365,220 $ - Residential 3,322,552 3,322,552 - 3,290,094 - Residential construction 461,834 461,834 - 277,232 - With an allowance recorded: Commercial $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Residential 1,601,000 1,601,000 237,560 1,350,115 - Residential construction - - - - - Total: Commercial $ - $ - $ - $ 365,220 $ - Residential 4,923,552 4,923,552 237,560 4,640,209 - Residential construction 461,834 461,834 - 277,232 -

2) Investments_ Schedule of Per

2) Investments: Schedule of Performing and Non-performing Mortgage Loans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Performing and Non-performing Mortgage Loans	Mortgage Loans Held for Investment Credit Exposure Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity Years Ended December 31 Commercial Residential Residential Construction Total 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Performing $ 27,589,745 $ 54,954,865 $ 86,995,949 $ 97,603,559 $ 70,863,553 $ 49,695,699 $ 185,449,247 $ 202,254,123 Non-performing 196,182 - 2,939,651 4,923,552 502,991 461,834 3,638,824 5,385,386 Total $ 27,785,927 $ 54,954,865 $ 89,935,600 $ 102,527,111 $ 71,366,544 $ 50,157,533 $ 189,088,071 $ 207,639,509

2) Investments_ Schedule of Mor

2) Investments: Schedule of Mortgate loans on a nonaccrual status (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Mortgate loans on a nonaccrual status	Mortgage Loans on Non-accrual Status Years Ended December 31 2018 2017 Commercial $ 196,182 $ - Residential 2,939,651 4,923,552 Residential construction 502,991 461,834 Total $ 3,638,824 $ 5,385,386

2) Investments_ Schedule of Pri

2) Investments: Schedule of Principal amounts due on mortgage loans held for investment by category (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Principal amounts due on mortgage loans held for investment by category	Principal Principal Principal Amounts Amounts Amounts Due in Due in Due Total 1 Year 2-5 Years Thereafter Residential $ 89,935,600 $ 8,208,938 $ 35,797,902 $ 45,928,760 Residential Construction 71,366,544 63,117,270 8,249,274 - Commercial 27,785,927 24,274,744 805,176 2,706,007 Total $ 189,088,071 $ 95,600,952 $ 44,852,352 $ 48,634,767

3) Loans Held For Sale_ Schedul

3) Loans Held For Sale: Schedule of Derivative Assets at Fair Value (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Derivative Assets at Fair Value	As of December 31 2018 As of December 31 2017 Aggregate fair value $ 136,210,853 $ 133,414,188 Unpaid principal balance 131,663,946 129,233,411 Unrealized gain 4,546,907 4,180,777

3) Loans Held For Sale_ Sched_2

3) Loans Held For Sale: Schedule of Mortgage Fee Income for Loans Held for Sale (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Mortgage Fee Income for Loans Held for Sale	2018 2017 Loan fees $ 27,429,237 $ 40,434,686 Interest income 6,156,796 7,089,025 Secondary gains 80,416,718 108,756,613 Change in fair value of loan commitments (404,773) (4,812,743) Change in fair value of loans held for sale 3,736,209 4,180,777 Provision for loan loss reserve (1,148,334) (1,851,187) Mortgage fee income $ 116,185,853 $ 153,797,171

3) Loans Held For Sale_ Sched_3

3) Loans Held For Sale: Schedule of loan loss reserve which is included in other liabilities and accrued expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of loan loss reserve which is included in other liabilities and accrued expenses	December 31 2018 2017 Balance, beginning of period $ 2,571,524 $ 627,733 Provision for current loan originations (1) 1,148,334 1,851,187 Charge-offs, net of recaptured amounts (114,989) 92,604 Balance, at December 31 $ 3,604,869 $ 2,571,524 (1) Included in Mortgage fee income

4) Receivables_ Schedule of Rec

4) Receivables: Schedule of Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Receivables	December 31 2018 2017 Trade contracts $ 2,816,225 $ 3,608,379 Receivables from sales agents 3,079,688 3,528,703 Other 4,559,272 4,851,305 Total receivables 10,455,185 11,988,387 Allowance for doubtful accounts (1,519,842) (1,544,518) Net receivables $ 8,935,343 $ 10,443,869

5) Value of Business Acquired_2

5) Value of Business Acquired and Goodwill: Schedule of Value of Business Acquired (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Value of Business Acquired	December 31 2018 2017 Balance at beginning of year $ 6,588,759 $ 7,570,300 Value of business acquired - - Imputed interest at 7% 421,122 39,767 Amortization (1,244,691) (1,021,308) Net amortization charged to income (823,569) (981,541) Balance at end of year $ 5,765,190 $ 6,588,759

5) Value of Business Acquired_3

5) Value of Business Acquired and Goodwill: Schedule of Carrying Value of Intangible Asset (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Carrying Value of Intangible Asset	December 31 Useful Life 2018 Intangible asset - finite life - customer lists 15 years $ 890,000 Less accumulated amortization (34,611) Balance at end of year $ 855,389

6) Property and Equipment_ Prop

6) Property and Equipment: Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Property, Plant and Equipment	December 31 2018 2017 Land and buildings $ 7,775,922 $ 8,689,302 Furniture and equipment 16,731,457 16,952,404 24,507,379 25,641,706 Less accumulated depreciation (17,496,601) (17,572,326) Total $ 7,010,778 $ 8,069,380

7) Bank and Other Loans Payab_2

7) Bank and Other Loans Payable: Summary of Bank Loans Payable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Summary of Bank Loans Payable	December 31 2018 2017 6.50% note payable in monthly installments of $1,702 including principal and interest, collateralized by real property, paid in full in February 2018. $ - $ 246,847 3.85% fixed note payable in monthly installments of $85,419 including principal and interest, collateralized by shares of Security National Life Insurance Company stock, paid in full in January 2018. - 85,419 2.25% above 90 day LIBOR rate note payable in monthly installments of approximately $125,000, collateralized by real property, paid in full in March 2018. - 26,773,058 2.25% above the monthly LIBOR rate plus 1/16th of the monthly LIBOR rate note payable in monthly principal payments of $13,167 plus interest, collateralized by real property with a book value of approximately $4,350,000, due September 2021. 2,817,775 2,975,781 4.27% fixed note payable in monthly installments of $53,881 including principal and interest, collateralized by shares of Security National Life Insurance Company stock, due November 2021. 1,817,905 2,372,690 4.40% fixed note payable in monthly installments of $46,825 including principal and interest, collateralized by real property with a book value of approximately $12,479,000, due January 2026. 7,492,140 7,712,854 4.329% fixed note payable in monthly installments of $9,775 including principal and interest, collateralized by real property with a book value of approximately $3,596,000, due September 2025. 1,929,725 1,961,573 2.5% above the monthly LIBOR rate plus 1/16th of the monthly LIBOR rate construction loan payable, collateralized by real property with a book value of approximately $46,093,000, due August 2019. 30,796,861 28,343,684 4.7865% fixed interest only note payable in monthly installments, collateralized by real property with a book value of approximately $18,362,000, due June 2028. 9,200,000 - 1 month LIBOR rate plus 3% loan purchase agreement with a warehouse line availability of $100,000,000, matures June 2019. 60,438,156 61,298,220 1 month LIBOR rate plus 3% loan purchase agreement with a warehouse line availability of $100,000,000, matures September 2019. 25,680,649 25,538,378 Other short-term borrowings (1) 47,250,000 - Other loans payable 97,977 142,421 Total bank and other loans 187,521,188 157,450,925 Less current installments 165,219,632 88,437,940 Bank and other loans, excluding current installments $ 22,301,556 $ 69,012,985 (1) Federal Home Loan Bank and Revolving Lines of Credit

7) Bank and Other Loans Payab_3

7) Bank and Other Loans Payable: Schedule of combined maturities of bank loans payable, lines of credit and notes and contracts payable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of combined maturities of bank loans payable, lines of credit and notes and contracts payable	2019 165,219,632 2020 1,080,597 2021 3,451,136 2022 321,182 2023 356,142 Thereafter 17,092,499 Total $ 187,521,188

8) Cemetery Perpetual Care Tr_2

8) Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments and Obligation and Restricted Assets: Schedule of the components of the cemetery perpetual care obligation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of the components of the cemetery perpetual care obligation	December 31 2018 2017 Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,557,506 $ 997,498 Fixed maturity securities, held to maturity, at amortized cost 990,390 943,211 Equity securities, at estimated fair value 483,353 682,315 Participating interests in mortgage loans held for investment with Security National Life - 4,128 Real estate 1,304,620 1,996,411 Note receivables from Cottonwood Mortuary Singing Hills Cemetery and Memorial Estates eliminated in consolidation 1,606,155 1,667,621 Total cemetery perpetual care trust investments 5,942,024 6,291,184 Cemetery perpetual care obligation (3,821,979) (3,710,740) Trust investments in excess of trust obligations $ 2,120,045 $ 2,580,444

8) Cemetery Perpetual Care Tr_3

8) Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments and Obligation and Restricted Assets: Schedule of Restricted Assets in Cemetery and Mortuary Endowment Care and Pre need Merchandise Funds (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Restricted Assets in Cemetery and Mortuary Endowment Care and Pre need Merchandise Funds	December 31 2018 2017 Cash and cash equivalents (1) $ 7,179,225 $ 8,188,764 Mutual funds, at estimated fair value 677,795 715,952 Fixed maturity securities, held to maturity, at amortized cost 1,258,397 1,130,088 Equity securities, at estimated fair value 66,878 94,006 Participating interests in mortgage loans held for investment with Security National Life 1,799,267 1,701,811 Total $ 10,981,562 $ 11,830,621 (1) Including cash and cash equivalents of $5,668,580 and $6,392,283 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, for the life insurance and mortgage segments.

9) Income Taxes_ Summary of Inc

9) Income Taxes: Summary of Income Tax Liability (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Summary of Income Tax Liability	December 31 2018 2017 Current $ 473,800 $ (922,754) Deferred 15,649,198 18,255,537 Total $ 16,122,998 $ 17,332,783

9) Income Taxes_ Schedule of De

9) Income Taxes: Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	December 31 2018 2017 Assets Future policy benefits $ (8,293,592) $ (6,803,339) Loan loss reserve (938,496) (697,779) Unearned premium (823,299) (886,706) Available for sale securities (366,279) (237,677) Net operating loss (593,272) (631,892) Deferred compensation (1,677,118) (1,600,401) Deposit obligations (610,769) (627,193) Other (185,557) (276,127) Total deferred tax assets (13,488,382) (11,761,114) Liabilities Deferred policy acquisition costs 15,255,960 13,700,093 Basis difference in property and equipment 4,309,162 6,110,374 Value of business acquired 1,210,690 1,383,639 Deferred gains 6,267,373 6,978,067 Trusts 1,064,387 1,066,438 Tax on unrealized appreciation 1,030,008 778,040 Total deferred tax liabilities 29,137,580 30,016,651 Net deferred tax liability $ 15,649,198 $ 18,255,537

9) Income Taxes_ Schedule of Co

9) Income Taxes: Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	2018 2017 Current Federal $ 6,933,145 $ 934,647 State 166,567 236,559 7,099,712 1,171,206 Deferred Federal (1,838,947) (7,811,030) State (766,454) 59,002 (2,605,401) (7,752,028) Total $ 4,494,311 $ (6,580,822)

9) Income Taxes_ Schedule of Ef

9) Income Taxes: Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	2018 2017 Computed expense at statutory rate $ 5,497,882 $ 2,560,918 State tax expense, net of federal tax benefit (473,911) 195,070 Change in valuation allowance - (431,802) Change in tax law - (8,973,722) Other, net (529,660) 68,714 Income tax expense (benefit) $ 4,494,311 $ (6,580,822)

9) Income Taxes_ Summary of Ope

9) Income Taxes: Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards	Year of Expiration 2019 114,600 2020 114,601 2021 17,101 2022 - 2023 - Thereafter up through 2037 2,012,371 $ 2,258,673

10) Reinsurance, Commitments _2

10) Reinsurance, Commitments and Contingencies: Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	Years Ending December 31 2019 5,579,386 2020 3,417,632 2021 1,838,767 2022 808,846 2023 689,716 Thereafter 2,339,371 Total $ 14,673,718

12) Capital Stock_ Share-based

12) Capital Stock: Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	Class A Class C Balance at December 31, 2016 13,819,006 1,902,229 Exercise of stock options 8,183 103,402 Stock dividends 692,635 99,496 Conversion of Class C to Class A 15,753 (15,753) Balance at December 31, 2017 14,535,577 2,089,374 Exercise of stock options 38,473 - Stock dividends 730,560 104,457 Conversion of Class C to Class A 188 (188) Balance at December 31, 2018 15,304,798 2,193,643

12) Capital Stock_ Schedule of

12) Capital Stock: Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	2018 2017 Numerator: Net earnings $ 21,686,079 $ 14,112,934 Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings per share-weighted-average shares 17,105,308 16,794,146 Effect of dilutive securities Employee stock options 210,098 329,281 Dilutive potential common shares 210,098 329,281 Denominator for diluted earnings per share-adjusted weighted-average shares and assumed conversions 17,315,406 17,123,427 Basic earnings per share $1.27 $0.84 Diluted earnings per share $1.25 $0.82

13) Stock Compensation Plans_ S

13) Stock Compensation Plans: Schedule of Assumptions Used (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Assumptions Used	Assumptions Grant Date Plan Weighted-Average Fair Value of Each Option (1) Expected Dividend Yield Underlying stock FMV Weighted-Average Volatility Weighted-Average Risk-Free Interest Rate Weighted-Average Expected Life (years) November 30, 2018 All Plans $ 1.12 5% $ 4.91 34.61% 2.86% 4.56 December 1, 2017 All Plans $ 1.20 5% $ 4.80 41.07% 2.07% 4.35

13) Stock Compensation Plans__2

13) Stock Compensation Plans: Schedule of Activity of Stock Option Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Activity of Stock Option Plans	Number of Class A Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Number of Class C Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding at December 31, 2016 741,973 $ 4.33 556,298 $ 4.52 Adjustment for the effect of stock dividends 40,978 24,934 Granted 124,500 70,000 Exercised (8,182) (103,402) Cancelled (18,843) (24,227) Outstanding at December 31, 2017 880,426 $ 4.35 523,603 $ 5.24 Adjustment for the effect of stock dividends 48,168 27,491 Granted 142,000 90,000 Exercised (42,211) - Cancelled (17,109) (63,814) Outstanding at December 31, 2018 1,011,274 $ 4.49 577,280 $ 5.15 Exercisable at end of year 862,174 $ 4.31 482,780 $ 5.13 Available options for future grant 297,128 146,425 Weighted average contractual term of options outstanding at December 31, 2018 6.14 years 3.96 years Weighted average contractual term of options exercisable at December 31, 2018 5.90 years 2.80 years Aggregated intrinsic value of options outstanding at December 31, 2018 (1) $792,135 $188,462 Aggregated intrinsic value of options exercisable at December 31, 2018 (1) $792,135 $188,462 (1) The Company used a stock price of $4.91 as of December 31, 2018 to derive intrinsic value.

14) Statutory Financial Infor_2

14) Statutory Financial Information and Dividend Limitations: Schedule of statutory accounting practices (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of statutory accounting practices	Statutory Net Income Statutory Capital and Surplus 2018 2017 2018 2017 Amounts by insurance subsidiary: Security National Life Insurance Company $ 17,963,528 $(3,045,489) $ 47,184,064 $ 35,646,989 First Guaranty Insurance Company 1,042,683 1,437,963 5,786,369 4,583,346 Memorial Insurance Company of America 94 36 1,088,880 1,081,799 Southern Security Life Insurance Company, Inc. 68 72 1,586,915 1,591,070 Trans-Western Life Insurance Company 5,460 2,597 508,390 502,930 Total $ 19,011,833 $(1,604,821) $ 56,154,618 $ 43,406,134

15) Business Segment Informat_2

15) Business Segment Information: Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	2018 Life Cemetery/ Intercompany Insurance Mortuary Mortgage Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: From external sources: Revenue from customers $ 75,928,910 $ 13,726,518 $ 116,185,853 $ - $ 205,841,281 Net investment income 38,720,365 283,343 909,559 - 39,913,267 Gains on investments and other assets 21,396,282 2,301,342 243,555 - 23,941,179 Other revenues 1,636,901 128,797 8,157,302 - 9,923,000 Intersegment revenues: Net investment income 3,972,532 429,312 503,794 (4,905,638) - Total revenues 141,654,990 16,869,312 126,000,063 (4,905,638) 279,618,727 Expenses: Death, surrenders and other policy benefits 39,185,087 - - - 39,185,087 Increase in future policy benefits 24,332,088 - - - 24,332,088 Amortization of deferred policy and pre-need acquisition costs and value of business acquired 11,270,579 360,767 - - 11,631,346 Selling, general and administrative expenses: Commissions 3,242,745 1,222,642 45,825,965 - 50,291,352 Personnel 18,489,063 4,773,866 44,106,023 - 67,368,952 Advertising 566,154 333,852 3,702,585 - 4,602,591 Rent and rent related 321,701 33,138 7,250,536 - 7,605,375 Depreciation on property and equipment 400,686 372,469 1,093,846 - 1,867,001 Cost related to funding mortgage loans - - 6,423,944 - 6,423,944 Intersegment 402,213 182,009 531,370 (1,115,592) - Other 10,094,626 3,046,902 17,873,471 - 31,014,999 Interest expense: Intersegment 481,587 173,807 3,134,652 (3,790,046) - Other 2,744,841 294,535 3,917,331 - 6,956,707 Cost of goods and services sold - mortuaries and cemeteries - 2,158,895 - - 2,158,895 Total benefits and expenses 111,531,370 12,952,882 133,859,723 (4,905,638) 253,438,337 Earnings before income taxes $ 30,123,620 $ 3,916,430 $ (7,859,660) $ - $ 26,180,390 Income tax benefit (expense) (5,275,662) (946,820) 1,728,171 - (4,494,311) Net earnings $ 24,847,958 $ 3,916,430 $ (6,131,489) $ - $ 21,686,079 Identifiable assets $ 928,251,387 $ 90,639,130 $ 159,680,649 $ (130,525,613) $ 1,048,045,553 Goodwill $ 2,765,570 $ - $ - $ - $ 2,765,570 2017 Life Cemetery/ Intercompany Insurance Mortuary Mortgage Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: From external sources: Revenue from customers $ 70,412,476 $ 12,657,117 $ 153,797,171 $ - $ 236,866,764 Net investment income 34,089,912 424,316 548,740 - 35,062,968 Gains (losses) on investments and other assets (3,871,309) 186,335 736,492 - (2,948,482) Other than temporary impairments (774,339) - - - (774,339) Other revenues 856,094 97,602 7,765,483 - 8,719,179 Intersegment revenues: Net investment income 5,987,731 422,623 401,283 (6,811,637) - Total revenues 106,700,565 13,787,993 163,249,169 (6,811,637) 276,926,090 Expenses: Death, surrenders and other policy benefits 36,095,018 - - - 36,095,018 Increase in future policy benefits 23,622,750 - - - 23,622,750 Amortization of deferred policy and pre-need acquisition costs and value of business acquired 8,157,456 322,794 - - 8,480,250 Selling, general and administrative expenses: Commissions 3,095,319 1,053,449 63,954,249 - 68,103,017 Personnel 17,031,563 4,519,573 48,777,694 - 70,328,830 Advertising 518,117 293,009 4,943,614 - 5,754,740 Rent and rent related 446,701 51,742 8,212,251 - 8,710,694 Depreciation on property and equipment 484,349 401,564 1,334,780 - 2,220,693 Costs related to funding mortgage loans - - 8,663,223 - 8,663,223 Intersegment 315,588 184,853 499,707 (1,000,148) - Other 9,540,607 2,826,208 17,064,784 - 29,431,599 Interest expense: Intersegment 445,520 181,793 5,184,176 (5,811,489) - Other 2,218,956 330,211 3,488,165 - 6,037,332 Cost of goods and services sold - mortuaries and cemeteries - 1,945,832 - - 1,945,832 Total benefits and expenses 101,971,944 12,111,028 162,122,643 (6,811,637) 269,393,978 Earnings before income taxes $ 4,728,621 $ 1,676,965 $ 1,126,526 $ - $ 7,532,112 Income tax benefit (expense) 6,301,872 (606,293) 885,243 - 6,580,822 Net earnings $ 11,030,493 $ 1,676,965 $ 2,011,769 $ - $ 14,112,934 Identifiable assets $ 858,068,899 $ 95,097,729 $ 161,051,531 $ (134,810,675) $ 979,407,484 Goodwill $ 2,765,570 $ - $ - $ - $ 2,765,570

17) Fair Value of Financial I_2

17) Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Schedule of fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
As of December 2018
Schedule of fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis	Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis Common stock $ 5,558,611 $ 5,558,611 $ - $ - Total equity securities $ 5,558,611 $ 5,558,611 $ - $ - Loans held for sale 136,210,853 - - 136,210,853 Restricted assets (1) 744,673 744,673 - - Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (1) 483,353 483,353 - - Derivatives - loan commitments (2) 1,969,967 - - 1,969,967 Total assets accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis $ 144,967,457 $ 6,786,637 $ - $ 138,180,820 Liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis Derivatives - call options (3) $ (4,629) $ (4,629) $ - $ - Derivatives - put options (3) (296,053) (296,053) - - Derivatives - loan commitments (3) (378,151) - - (378,151) Total liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis $ (678,833) $ (300,682) $ - $ (378,151) (1) Mutual funds and equity securities (2) Included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets (3) Included in other liabilities and accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets
AsOfDecember312017
Schedule of fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis	Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis Common stock $ 6,037,855 $ 6,037,855 $ - $ - Total equity securities $ 6,037,855 $ 6,037,855 $ - $ - Loans held for sale 133,414,188 - - 133,414,188 Restricted assets (1) 809,958 809,958 - - Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (1) 682,315 682,315 - - Derivatives - loan commitments (2) 2,032,782 - - 2,032,782 Total assets accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis $ 142,977,098 $ 7,530,128 $ - $ 135,446,970 Liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis Derivative - call options (3) $ (64,689) $ (64,689) $ - $ - Derivatives - put options (3) (20,568) (20,568) - - Derivative - loan commitments (3) (36,193) - - (36,193) Total liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis $ (121,450) $ (85,257) $ - $ (36,193) (1) Mutual funds and equity securities (2) Included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets (3) Included in other liabilities and accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets

17) Fair Value of Financial I_3

17) Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
As of December 2018
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets	Significant Range of Inputs Fair Value at Valuation Unobservable Minimum Maximum Weighted 12/31/2018 Technique Input(s) Value Value Average Loans held for sale $ 136,210,853 Market approach Investor contract pricing as a percentage of unpaid principal balance 95.6% 107.5% 103.6% Derivatives - loan commitments (net) 1,591,816 Market approach Fall-out factor 1.0% 99.0% 17.0% Initial-Value N/A N/A N/A Servicing 50 bps 337 bps 151 bps

17) Fair Value of Financial I_4

17) Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Schedule of Changes in the consolidated balance sheet line items measured using level 3 inputs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
As of December 2018
Schedule of Changes in the consolidated balance sheet line items measured using level 3 inputs	Net Derivatives Loan Commitments Loans Held for Sale Balance - December 31, 2017 $ 1,996,589 $ 133,414,188 Originations 2,194,607,543 Sales (2,259,145,473) Transfer to mortgage loans held for investment (10,827,797) Total gains (losses): Included in earnings (1) (404,773) 78,162,392 Balance - December 31, 2018 $ 1,591,816 $ 136,210,853 (1) As a component of mortgage fee income on the consolidated statements of earnings
AsOfDecember312017
Schedule of Changes in the consolidated balance sheet line items measured using level 3 inputs	Net Derivatives Loan Commitments Bank Loan Interest Rate Swaps Loans Held for Sale Balance - December 31, 2016 $ 6,809,332 $ (3,308) $ - Originations $ 1,233,683,666 Sales $ (1,151,031,388) Total gains (losses): Included in earnings (1) (4,812,743) - 50,761,910 Included in other comprehensive income (2) - 3,308 - Balance - December 31, 2017 $ 1,996,589 $ - $ 133,414,188 (1) As a component of mortgage fee income on the consolidated statements of earnings (2) As a component of unrealized gains on derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income

17) Fair Value of Financial I_5

17) Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Fair Value Assets Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
As of December 2018
Fair Value Assets Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis	Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets accounted for at fair value on a nonrecurring basis Impaired mortgage loans held for investment $ 1,253,302 $ - $ - $ 1,253,302 Mortgage servicing rights additions 3,922,816 - - 3,922,816 Impaired real estate held for investment 1,611,384 - - 1,611,384 Total assets accounted for at fair value on a nonrecurring basis $ 6,787,502 $ - $ - $ 6,787,502
AsOfDecember312017
Fair Value Assets Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis	Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets accounted for at fair value on a nonrecurring basis Impaired mortgage loans held for investment $ 1,363,440 $ - $ - $ 1,363,440 Mortgage servicing rights additions 6,085,352 - - 6,085,352 Impaired real estate held for investment 8,500,000 - - 8,500,000 Impaired fixed maturity securities, held to maturity 426,984 - 426,984 - Total assets accounted for at fair value on a nonrecurring basis $ 16,375,776 $ - $ 426,984 $ 15,948,792

17) Fair Value of Financial I_6

17) Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Schedule of Financial Instruments Carried at Other Than Fair Value (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
As of December 2018
Schedule of Financial Instruments Carried at Other Than Fair Value	Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Estimated Fair Value Assets Fixed maturity securities, held to maturity $ 232,078,723 $ - $ 229,668,844 $ 5,082,014 $ 234,750,858 Mortgage loans held for investment Residential 87,947,566 - - 92,503,553 92,503,553 Residential construction 70,886,702 - - 70,886,702 70,886,702 Commercial 27,630,801 - - 28,359,205 28,359,205 Mortgage loans held for investment, net $ 186,465,069 $ - $ - $ 191,749,460 $ 191,749,460 Policy loans 6,424,325 - - 6,424,325 6,424,325 Insurance assignments, net (1) 34,146,868 - - 34,168,868 34,168,868 Restricted assets (2) 1,258,397 - 1,271,687 - 1,271,687 Restricted assets (3) 1,799,268 - - 1,810,185 1,810,185 Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (2) 990,390 - 983,410 - 983,410 Mortgage servicing rights, net 20,016,822 - - 28,885,316 28,885,316 Liabilities Bank and other loans payable $ (187,521,188) $ - $ - $ (187,521,188) $ (187,521,188) Policyholder account balances (4) (46,479,853) - - (37,348,289) (37,348,289) Future policy benefits - annuities (4) (98,137,615) - - (97,641,146) (97,641,146) (1) Included in other investments and policy loans on the consolidated balance sheets (2) Fixed maturity securities held to maturity (3) Participation in mortgage loans held for investment (4) Included in future policy benefits and unpaid claims on the consolidated balance sheets
AsOfDecember312017
Schedule of Financial Instruments Carried at Other Than Fair Value	Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Estimated Fair Value Assets Fixed maturity securities, held to maturity $ 228,397,623 $ - $ 233,806,219 $ 7,692,190 $ 241,498,409 Mortgage loans held for investment Residential 99,816,535 - - 106,050,169 106,050,169 Residential construction 49,694,025 - - 49,694,025 49,694,025 Commercial 54,700,325 - - 56,473,156 56,473,156 Mortgage loans held for investment, net $ 204,210,885 $ - $ - $ 212,217,350 $ 212,217,350 Policy loans 6,531,352 - - 6,531,352 6,531,352 Insurance assignments, net (1) 35,455,098 - - 35,455,098 35,455,098 Restricted assets (2) 1,130,088 - 1,152,324 - 1,152,324 Restricted assets (3) 1,701,811 - - 1,796,910 1,796,910 Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (2) 943,211 - 953,404 - 953,404 Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (3) 4,128 - - 4,411 4,411 Mortgage servicing rights, net 21,376,937 - - 27,427,174 27,427,174 Liabilities Bank and other loans payable $ (157,450,925) $ - $ - $ (157,450,925) $ (157,450,925) Policyholder account balances (4) (47,867,037) - - (34,557,111) (34,557,111) Future policy benefits - annuities (4) (99,474,392) - - (98,827,107) (98,827,107) (1) Included in other investments and policy loans on the consolidated balance sheets (2) Fixed maturity securities held to maturity (3) Participation in mortgage loans held for investment (commercial) (4) Included in future policy benefits and unpaid claims on the consolidated balance sheets

18) Accumulated Other Compreh_2

18) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: Schedule of Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income	December 31 2018 2017 Unrealized gains on equity securities, restricted assets and cemetery perpetual care trust investments $ - $ 421,499 Cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption of new accounting standard (ASU 2016-01) (1) (603,170) - Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains in net income - 90,475 Net unrealized gains before taxes (603,170) 511,974 Tax expense - (175,644) Net (603,170) 336,330 Unrealized gains for bank loan interest rate swaps before taxes - 3,308 Tax expense - (1,290) Net - 2,018 Unrealized gains for foreign currency translations adjustments (3,761) - Tax expense 938 - Net (2,823) - Other comprehensive income changes $ (605,993) $ 338,348

18) Accumulated Other Compreh_3

18) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: Accumulated Balances of Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
As of December 2018
Accumulated Balances of Other Comprehensive Income	Beginning Balance December 31, 2017 Change for the period Ending Balance December 31, 2018 Unrealized gains on equity securities, restricted assets and cemetery perpetual care trust investments $ 603,170 $ (603,170) (1) $ - Foreign currency translation adjustments - (2,823) (2,823) Other comprehensive income $ 603,170 $ (605,993) $ (2,823)
AsOfDecember312017
Accumulated Balances of Other Comprehensive Income	Beginning Balance December 31, 2016 Change for the period Ending Balance December 31, 2017 Unrealized gains on equity securities, restricted assets and cemetery perpetual care trust investments $ 266,840 $ 336,330 $ 603,170 Unrealized gains for bank loan interest rate swaps (2,018) 2,018 - Other comprehensive income $ 264,822 $ 338,348 $ 603,170

19) Derivative Instruments_ Sch

19) Derivative Instruments: Schedule of Fair Values and Notional Amounts of Derivative Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Fair Values and Notional Amounts of Derivative Instruments	Fair Values and Notional Amounts of Derivative Instruments December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Balance Sheet Location Notional Amount Asset Fair Value Liability Fair Value Notional Amount Asset Fair Value Liability Fair Value Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Loan commitments Other assets and Other liabilities $ 93,758,218 $1,969,967 $378,151 $105,679,107 $2,032,782 $ 36,193 Call options Other liabilities 805,500 -- 4,629 1,488,550 -- 64,689 Put options Other liabilities 4,861,700 -- 296,053 2,265,900 -- 20,568 Total $ 99,425,418 $1,969,967 $678,833 $109,433,557 $2,032,782 $121,450

19) Derivative Instruments_ S_2

19) Derivative Instruments: Schedule of Gains and Losses on Derivatives (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Gains and Losses on Derivatives	Net Amount Gain (Loss) Years ended December 31 Derivative Classification 2018 2017 Interest Rate Swaps Other comprehensive income $ - $ 2,018 Loan commitments Mortgage fee income $ (404,773) $ (4,812,743) (1) Call and put options Gains on investments and other assets $ 187,786 $ 316,244 (1) Includes the transfer of loan commitments to the value of loans held for sale.

20) Acquisitions_ Estimated Fai

20) Acquisitions: Estimated Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Estimated Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	Other investments - insurance assignments $ 2,515,783 Other - customer list intangible asset 890,000 Total assets acquired 3,405,783 Fair value of net assets acquired/consideration paid $ 3,405,783

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights_

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights: Schedule of mortgage servicing rights (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of mortgage servicing rights	December 31 2018 2017 Amortized cost: Balance before valuation allowance at beginning of year $ 21,376,937 $ 18,872,362 MSR additions resulting from loan sales 3,922,816 6,085,352 Amortization (1) (5,282,931) (3,580,777) Application of valuation allowance to write down MSRs with other than temporary impairment - - Balance before valuation allowance at year end $ 20,016,822 $ 21,376,937 Valuation allowance for impairment of MSRs: Balance at beginning of year $ - $ - Additions - - Application of valuation allowance to write down MSRs with other than temporary impairment - - Balance at year end $ - $ - Mortgage servicing rights, net $ 20,016,822 $ 21,376,937 Estimated fair value of MSRs at year end $ 28,885,316 $ 27,427,174 (1) Included in other expenses on the consolidated statements of earnings

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights_2

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights: Schedule of Mortgage Servicing Rights, Future Amortization Expense (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Mortgage Servicing Rights, Future Amortization Expense	Estimated MSR Amortization 2019 2,948,860 2020 2,457,300 2021 2,120,792 2022 1,816,710 2023 1,563,832 Thereafter 9,109,328 Total $ 20,016,822

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights_3

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights: Schedule of Other Revenues (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Other Revenues	2018 2017 Contractual servicing fees $ 7,561,226 $ 7,199,649 Late fees 319,244 284,550 Total $ 7,880,470 $ 7,484,199

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights_4

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights: Summary of Unpaid Principal Balances of the Servicing Portfolio (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Summary of Unpaid Principal Balances of the Servicing Portfolio	Years Ended December 31 2018 2017 Servicing UPB 2,941,231,563 2,924,868,843

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights_5

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights: Assumptions used in determining MSR value (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Assumptions used in determining MSR value	Prepayment Speeds Average Life(Years) Discount Rate December 31, 2018 3.86% 6.33 9.51 December 31, 2017 3.67% 6.34 10.01

22) Future Policy Benefits an_2

22) Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims: Schedule of Liability for Future Policy Benefits, by Product Segment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Liability for Future Policy Benefits, by Product Segment	Years Ended September 30 2018 2017 Life $ 466,232,621 $445,247,671 Annuities 98,137,615 99,474,392 Policyholder account balances 46,479,853 47,867,037 Accident and health 482,693 482,234 Other policyholder funds 4,431,296 4,487,521 Reported but unpaid claims 3,365,872 6,023,084 Incurred but not reported claims 1,269,764 1,165,012 Gross future policy benefits and unpaid claims $ 620,399,714 $604,746,951 Receivable from reinsurers Life 6,702,328 7,291,996 Annuities 4,078,666 6,023,092 Reported but unpaid claims 33,108 69,218 Incurred but not reported claims 6,000 10,297 Total receivable from reinsurers 10,820,102 13,394,603 Net future policy benefits and unpaid claims $ 609,579,612 $591,352,348

23) Revenues From Contracts W_2

23) Revenues From Contracts With Customers: Schedule of Opening and Closing Balances of Receivables, Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Opening and Closing Balances of Receivables, Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities	Contract Balances Receivables (1) Contract Asset Contract Liability Opening (1/1/2018) $ 3,608,379 $ - $ 12,873,068 Closing (12/31/2018) 2,816,225 - 12,508,625 Increase/(decrease) (792,154) - (364,443) (1) Included in Receivables, net on the consolidated balance sheets

23) Revenues From Contracts W_3

23) Revenues From Contracts With Customers: Opening and Closing Balances of the Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Opening and Closing Balances of the Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities	Contract Balances Contract Asset Contract Liability Pre-need merchandise and services $ - $ 12,620,596 At-need specialty merchandise - 236,572 Pre-need land sales - 15,900 Opening (1/1/2018) $ - $ 12,873,068 Pre-need merchandise and services $ - $ 12,175,943 At-need specialty merchandise - 327,302 Pre-need land sales - 5,380 Closing (12/31/2018) $ - $ 12,508,625

23) Revenues From Contracts W_4

23) Revenues From Contracts With Customers: Revenues of the Cemetery and Mortuary Contracts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Revenues of the Cemetery and Mortuary Contracts	Year Ended December 31 2018 Major goods/service lines At-need $ 10,391,976 Pre-need 3,334,542 $ 13,726,518 Timing of Revenue Recognition Goods transferred at a point in time $ 9,100,851 Services transferred at a point in time 4,625,667 $ 13,726,518

23) Revenues From Contracts W_5

23) Revenues From Contracts With Customers: Schedule of Contract Costs Included in Deferred Policy and Pre-Need Contract Acquisition Costs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Contract Costs Included in Deferred Policy and Pre-Need Contract Acquisition Costs	Year Ended December 31 2018 Pre-need merchandise and services $ 3,575,032 At-need specialty merchandise 15,926 Pre-need land sales 1,237 $ 3,592,195

25) Quarterly Financial Data _2

25) Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited): Quarterly Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Tables/Schedules
Quarterly Financial Information	2018 Three Months Ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 Revenues $ 82,076,109 $ 68,865,126 $ 67,223,093 $ 61,454,399 Benefits and expenses 60,888,928 64,702,895 65,011,295 62,835,219 Earnings before income taxes 21,187,181 4,162,231 2,211,798 (1,380,820) Income tax expense (4,261,258) (924,014) (198,052) 889,013 Net earnings 16,925,923 3,238,217 2,013,746 (491,807) Net earnings per common share (1) $1.00 $0.19 $0.12 ($0.03) Net earnings per common share assuming dilution (1) $0.99 $0.19 $0.12 ($0.03) 2017 Three Months Ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 Revenues $ 70,829,297 $ 73,171,558 $ 71,971,851 $ 60,953,384 Benefits and expenses 67,931,527 69,177,259 70,833,834 61,451,358 Earnings before income taxes 2,897,770 3,994,299 1,138,017 (497,974) Income tax expense (1,037,770) (1,508,435) (41,179) 9,168,206 Net earnings 1,860,000 2,485,864 1,096,838 8,670,232 Net earnings per common share (1) $0.11 $0.15 $0.07 $0.51 Net earnings per common share assuming dilution (1) $0.11 $0.15 $0.06 $0.51 _______________________ (1) Earnings per share amounts have been adjusted retroactively for the effect of annual stock dividends.

2) Investments_ Held-to-matur_2

2) Investments: Held-to-maturity Securities (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Gain	$ 7,529,330	$ 14,921,048
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	(4,857,195)	(1,820,262)
Held to maturity securities, Estimated fair value	234,750,858	241,498,409
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Gain	(7,529,330)	(14,921,048)
Held to maturity securities, Estimated fair value	(234,750,858)	(241,498,409)
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Real Estate	(1,347,972)	(1,768,796)
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables	(1,092,528)	(846,641)
Accrued investment income	3,566,146	3,644,077
Total investments	595,844,426	629,484,618
US Treasury Securities
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	(727,798)	(579,423)
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Amortized Cost, before Other-than-temporary Impairment	6,959,237	5,843,176
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Gain	32,274	112,372
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	(111,271)	(71,013)
Held to maturity securities, Estimated fair value	6,880,240	5,884,535
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Gain	(32,274)	(112,372)
Held to maturity securities, Estimated fair value	(6,880,240)	(5,884,535)
Corporate Debt Securities
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Amortized Cost, before Other-than-temporary Impairment	157,639,860	158,350,727
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Gain	7,002,864	14,336,452
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	(3,704,137)	(1,007,504)
Held to maturity securities, Estimated fair value	160,938,587	171,679,675
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Gain	(7,002,864)	(14,336,452)
Held to maturity securities, Estimated fair value	(160,938,587)	(171,679,675)
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Amortized Cost, before Other-than-temporary Impairment	15,358,746	9,503,016
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Gain	227,398	210,652
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	(308,864)	(162,131)
Held to maturity securities, Estimated fair value	15,277,280	9,551,537
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Gain	(227,398)	(210,652)
Held to maturity securities, Estimated fair value	(15,277,280)	(9,551,537)
Redeemable Preferred Stock
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Amortized Cost, before Other-than-temporary Impairment	103,197	623,635
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Gain	1,903	49,748
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	(5,125)	(191)
Held to maturity securities, Estimated fair value	99,975	673,192
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Gain	(1,903)	(49,748)
Held to maturity securities, Estimated fair value	(99,975)	(673,192)
Industrial, miscellaneous and all other
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	6,312,158	6,002,931
Available For Sale Debt Securities Gross Unrealized Gain 1	422,528	667,593
Available For Sale Debt Securities Gross Unrealized Loss 1	(1,176,075)	(632,669)
Available for Sale Securities - Estimated Fair Value	5,558,611	6,037,855
Equity Securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	6,312,158	6,002,931
Available For Sale Debt Securities Gross Unrealized Gain 1	422,528	667,593
Available For Sale Debt Securities Gross Unrealized Loss 1	(1,176,075)	(632,669)
Available for Sale Securities - Estimated Fair Value	5,558,611	6,037,855
Residential Mortgage
Mortgage loans held for investment	89,935,600	102,527,111
Residential construction
Mortgage loans held for investment	71,366,544	50,157,533
Commercial Loan
Mortgage loans held for investment	$ 27,785,927	$ 54,954,865

2) Investments_ Schedule of U_2

2) Investments: Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	$ 1,820,262	$ 4,857,195
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value	83,639,680	122,649,830
Available For Sale Securities Fair Value	2,176,931
US Treasury Securities
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	579,423	727,798
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value	52,250,079	40,625,915
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	71,013	111,271
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value	2,439,903	4,680,774
Corporate Debt Securities
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	1,007,504	3,704,137
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value	24,745,123	72,857,780
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	162,131	308,864
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value	4,193,154	4,395,361
Redeemable Preferred Stock
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	191	5,125
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value		90,000
Industrial, miscellaneous and all other
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss	632,669
Equity Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss	632,669
Less Than 12 Months
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	757,039	2,616,732
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value	65,901,527	65,372,847
Less Than 12 Months | US Treasury Securities
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	532,010	10,519
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value	51,606,699	695,863
Less Than 12 Months | US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	296	6,643
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value	214,882	1,791,257
Less Than 12 Months | Corporate Debt Securities
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	167,786	2,514,549
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value	11,551,865	61,090,431
Less Than 12 Months | Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	56,756	79,896
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value	2,516,660	1,705,296
Less Than 12 Months | Redeemable Preferred Stock
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss		5,125
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value		90,000
Less Than 12 Months | Industrial, miscellaneous and all other
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss	$ 213,097
No. of Investment Positions	98
Less Than 12 Months | Equity Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss	$ 213,097
No. of Investment Positions	98
More Than 12 Months
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	$ 1,063,223	2,240,463
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value	17,738,153	57,276,983
Available For Sale Securities Fair Value	1,329,213
More Than 12 Months | US Treasury Securities
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	47,413	717,279
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value	643,380	39,930,052
More Than 12 Months | US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	70,717	104,628
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value	2,225,021	2,889,517
More Than 12 Months | Corporate Debt Securities
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	839,718	1,189,588
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value	13,193,258	11,767,349
More Than 12 Months | Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	105,375	228,968
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value	1,676,494	2,690,065
More Than 12 Months | Redeemable Preferred Stock
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss		0
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value		$ 0
More Than 12 Months | Industrial, miscellaneous and all other
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss	$ 419,572
No. of Investment Positions	81
More Than 12 Months | Equity Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss	$ 419,572
No. of Investment Positions	81

2) Investments_ Fixed Maturity

2) Investments: Fixed Maturity Securities - Additional (Details) - Fixed Maturities - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Average market value over amortized cost	96.20%	97.90%
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net, Available-for-sale Securities	$ 0	$ 493,371

2) Investments_ Investments C_2

2) Investments: Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date (Details)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Held-to-Maturity Amortized Cost	$ 232,078,723
Held-to-Maturity Estimated Fair Value	234,750,858
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities
Held-to-Maturity Amortized Cost	15,358,746
Held-to-Maturity Estimated Fair Value	15,277,280
Redeemable Preferred Stock
Held-to-Maturity Amortized Cost	103,197
Held-to-Maturity Estimated Fair Value	99,975
Due in 2017
Held-to-Maturity Amortized Cost	17,363,658
Held-to-Maturity Estimated Fair Value	17,513,419
Due in 2018 Through 2021
Held-to-Maturity Amortized Cost	66,215,222
Held-to-Maturity Estimated Fair Value	66,479,844
Due in 2022 Through 2026
Held-to-Maturity Amortized Cost	66,450,299
Held-to-Maturity Estimated Fair Value	65,793,696
Due After 2026
Held-to-Maturity Amortized Cost	66,587,601
Held-to-Maturity Estimated Fair Value	$ 69,586,644

2) Investments_ Equity Securiti

2) Investments: Equity Securities - Additional (Details)	Dec. 31, 2017
Equity Securities
Average Market Value of Security over initial investment	77.50%

2) Investments_ Gain (Loss) o_2

2) Investments: Gain (Loss) on Investments (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Gains and losses and other than temporary impairments from investments and other assets	$ 23,941,179	$ (3,722,821)
Held-to-maturity Securities
Gross Realized Gains	522,937	179,182
Gross Realized Losses	(669,303)	(893,567)
Other than Temporary Impairments	0	(493,371)
Available-for-sale Securities
Gross Realized Gains	0	166,950
Gross Realized Losses	0	(76,475)
Other than Temporary Impairments	0	(280,968)
Losses during the period on securities sold during the period	(173,413)	0
Unrealized losses on securities held at the end of the period	(1,053,756)	0
Other Assets
Gross Realized Gains	26,553,814	3,410,076
Gross Realized Losses	$ (1,239,100)	$ (5,734,648)

2) Investments_ Equity Securi_2

2) Investments: Equity Securities - Carrying Amount and Net Realized Loss (Details) - Held-to-maturity Securities - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Net carrying amount for sales of securities	$ 5,808,244	$ 2,932,961
Net realized gain related to sales of securities	$ 268,823	$ 463,892

2) Investments_ Schedule of M_2

2) Investments: Schedule of Major categories of net investment income (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Gross Investment Income	$ 54,039,853	$ 49,501,540
Investment Income, Investment Expense	(14,126,586)	(14,438,572)
Net investment income	39,913,267	35,062,968
Fixed Maturities
Gross Investment Income	10,041,349	10,626,400
Equity Securities
Gross Investment Income	233,555	245,490
Mortgage Loans Held for Investment
Gross Investment Income	18,716,226	12,749,000
Real Estate Held for Investment
Gross Investment Income	8,375,257	11,453,525
Policy Loan
Gross Investment Income	409,589	488,561
Insurance Assignments
Gross Investment Income	14,771,336	13,289,818
Other Investments
Gross Investment Income	227,930	105,218
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Gross Investment Income	$ 1,264,611	$ 543,528

2) Investments_ Net Investment

2) Investments: Net Investment Income - Additional (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Net investment income	$ 39,913,267	$ 35,062,968
Securities on deposit for regulatory authorities	9,220,520	9,264,977
Cemeteries And Mortuaries
Net investment income	$ 386,659	$ 501,227

2) Investments_ Commercial Real

2) Investments: Commercial Real Estate Held for Investment - Additional (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Gains (losses) on investments and other assets	$ 23,941,179	$ (2,948,482)
Commercial Real Estate
Pledged Assets Separately Reported, Other Assets Pledged as Collateral, at Fair Value	84,880,000	64,704,000
Bank Loans	52,237,000	40,994,000
Gains (losses) on investments and other assets	$ 0	$ 5,350,967

2) Investments_ Real Estate I_2

2) Investments: Real Estate Investment (Details)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Real estate held for investment (net of accumulated depreciation)	$ 121,558,222	$ 141,298,706
Commercial Real Estate | Arizona
Real estate held for investment (net of accumulated depreciation)	$ 4,000	$ 4,000
Square Footage	0	0
Commercial Real Estate | Arkansas
Real estate held for investment (net of accumulated depreciation)	$ 0	$ 96,169
Square Footage	0	3,200
Commercial Real Estate | Kansas
Real estate held for investment (net of accumulated depreciation)	$ 6,861,898	$ 7,200,000
Square Footage	222,679	222,679
Commercial Real Estate | Louisiana
Real estate held for investment (net of accumulated depreciation)	$ 467,694	$ 493,197
Square Footage	7,063	7,063
Commercial Real Estate | Mississippi
Real estate held for investment (net of accumulated depreciation)	$ 3,329,948	$ 3,725,039
Square Footage	33,821	33,821
Commercial Real Estate | New Mexico
Real estate held for investment (net of accumulated depreciation)	$ 7,000	$ 7,000
Square Footage	0	0
Commercial Real Estate | Texas
Real estate held for investment (net of accumulated depreciation)	$ 300,000	$ 335,000
Square Footage	0	0
Commercial Real Estate | Utah
Real estate held for investment (net of accumulated depreciation)	$ 81,080,251	$ 61,108,384
Square Footage	502,129	433,244
Residential Real Estate | Arizona
Real estate held for investment (net of accumulated depreciation)	$ 0	$ 217,105
Residential Real Estate | Texas
Real estate held for investment (net of accumulated depreciation)	139,174	509,011
Residential Real Estate | Utah
Real estate held for investment (net of accumulated depreciation)	19,598,218	54,113,272
Residential Real Estate | California
Real estate held for investment (net of accumulated depreciation)	2,644,321	5,463,878
Residential Real Estate | Florida
Real estate held for investment (net of accumulated depreciation)	6,534,277	7,000,684
Residential Real Estate | Hawaii
Real estate held for investment (net of accumulated depreciation)	0	712,286
Residential Real Estate | Ohio
Real estate held for investment (net of accumulated depreciation)	10,000	10,000
Residential Real Estate | Oklahoma
Real estate held for investment (net of accumulated depreciation)	0	17,500
Residential Real Estate | Tennessee
Real estate held for investment (net of accumulated depreciation)	105,260	0
Residential Real Estate | Washington
Real estate held for investment (net of accumulated depreciation)	$ 476,181	$ 286,181

2) Investments_ Residential Rea

2) Investments: Residential Real Estate Held for Investment (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Impairment losses on residential real estate held for investment	$ 486,457	$ 114,052
Residential Real Estate
Pledged Assets Separately Reported, Other Assets Pledged as Collateral, at Fair Value	0	34,431,000
Bank Loans	0	26,773,000
Foreclosed Residential Real Estate included in Residential Real Estate Held for Investment	$ 23,532,000	$ 33,372,000

2) Investments_ Real Estate O_2

2) Investments: Real Estate Owned and Occupied by the Company (Details)	Dec. 31, 2018
Corporate Offices, Life Insurance and Cemetery/Mortuary Operations
Approximate Square Footage	36,000
Square Footage Occupied by the Company	100.00%
Mortgage
Approximate Square Footage	36,899
Square Footage Occupied by the Company	34.00%
Life Insurance Operations
Approximate Square Footage	21,521
Square Footage Occupied by the Company	27.00%
Mortgage Sales
Approximate Square Footage	78,978
Square Footage Occupied by the Company	19.00%

2) Investments_ Mortgage Loans

2) Investments: Mortgage Loans - Additional (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Minimum
Mortgage Loan, Interest Rate	2.00%
Maximum
Mortgage Loan, Interest Rate	10.50%

2) Investments_ The Following_2

2) Investments: The Following Is A Summary of The Allowance For Loan Losses As A Contra-asset Account For The Periods Presented (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Beginning Balance	$ 1,768,796	$ 1,748,783
Allowance for credit losses, Charge-offs	(5,725)	(416,251)
Allowance for credit losses, Provision	(415,099)	436,264
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Ending Balance	1,347,972	1,768,796
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	74,185	237,560
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	1,273,787	1,531,236
Mortgage loans	189,088,071	207,639,509
Financing Receivable, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	3,638,824	5,385,386
Financing Receivable, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	185,449,247	202,254,123
Commercial Loan
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Beginning Balance	187,129	187,129
Allowance for credit losses, Charge-offs	0	0
Allowance for credit losses, Provision	0	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Ending Balance	187,129	187,129
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	0	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	187,129	187,129
Mortgage loans	27,785,927	54,954,865
Financing Receivable, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	196,182	0
Financing Receivable, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	27,589,745	54,954,865
Residential Mortgage
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Beginning Balance	1,546,447	1,461,540
Allowance for credit losses, Charge-offs	(5,725)	(351,357)
Allowance for credit losses, Provision	(415,099)	436,264
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Ending Balance	1,125,623	1,546,447
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	74,185	237,560
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	1,051,438	1,308,887
Mortgage loans	89,935,600	102,527,111
Financing Receivable, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	2,939,651	4,923,552
Financing Receivable, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	86,995,949	97,603,559
Residential construction
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Beginning Balance	35,220	100,114
Allowance for credit losses, Charge-offs	0	(64,894)
Allowance for credit losses, Provision	0	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Ending Balance	35,220	35,220
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	0	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	35,220	35,220
Mortgage loans	71,366,544	50,157,533
Financing Receivable, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	502,991	461,834
Financing Receivable, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	$ 70,863,553	$ 49,695,699

2) Investments_ Schedule of a_2

2) Investments: Schedule of aging of mortgage loans (Details) - USD ($)		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Mortgage Loans during period		$ 189,088,071	$ 207,639,509
Mortgage Loans, Allowance for Loan Losses		(1,347,972)	(1,768,796)
Unamortized deferred loan fees, net		(1,275,030)	(1,659,828)
Mortgage Loans, Net		186,465,069	204,210,885
Commercial Loan
Mortgage Loans during period		27,785,927	54,954,865
Mortgage Loans, Allowance for Loan Losses		(187,129)	(187,129)
Unamortized deferred loan fees, net		32,003	(67,411)
Mortgage Loans, Net		27,630,801	54,700,325
Residential Mortgage
Mortgage Loans during period		89,935,600	102,527,111
Mortgage Loans, Allowance for Loan Losses		(1,125,623)	(1,546,447)
Unamortized deferred loan fees, net		(862,411)	(1,164,130)
Mortgage Loans, Net		87,947,566	99,816,534
Residential construction
Mortgage Loans during period		71,366,544	50,157,533
Mortgage Loans, Allowance for Loan Losses		(35,220)	(35,220)
Unamortized deferred loan fees, net		(444,622)	(428,287)
Mortgage Loans, Net		70,886,702	49,694,026
Past Due 30 to 59 Days
Mortgage Loans during period		14,487,804	8,556,974
Past Due 30 to 59 Days | Commercial Loan
Mortgage Loans during period		4,588,424	1,943,495
Past Due 30 to 59 Days | Residential Mortgage
Mortgage Loans during period		9,899,380	6,613,479
Past Due 30 to 59 Days | Residential construction
Mortgage Loans during period		0	0
Past Due 60 to 89 Days
Mortgage Loans during period		2,312,252	495,347
Past Due 60 to 89 Days | Commercial Loan
Mortgage Loans during period		0	0
Past Due 60 to 89 Days | Residential Mortgage
Mortgage Loans during period		2,312,252	495,347
Past Due 60 to 89 Days | Residential construction
Mortgage Loans during period		0	0
Past Due 90 or More Days
Mortgage Loans during period	[1]	1,911,544	4,053,167
Past Due 90 or More Days | Commercial Loan
Mortgage Loans during period	[1]	196,182	0
Past Due 90 or More Days | Residential Mortgage
Mortgage Loans during period	[1]	1,715,362	3,591,333
Past Due 90 or More Days | Residential construction
Mortgage Loans during period	[1]	0	461,834
In Foreclosure
Mortgage Loans during period	[1]	1,727,280	1,332,219
In Foreclosure | Commercial Loan
Mortgage Loans during period	[1]	0	0
In Foreclosure | Residential Mortgage
Mortgage Loans during period	[1]	1,224,289	1,332,219
In Foreclosure | Residential construction
Mortgage Loans during period	[1]	502,991	0
Total Past Due
Mortgage Loans during period		20,438,880	14,437,707
Total Past Due | Commercial Loan
Mortgage Loans during period		4,784,606	1,943,495
Total Past Due | Residential Mortgage
Mortgage Loans during period		15,151,283	12,032,378
Total Past Due | Residential construction
Mortgage Loans during period		502,991	461,834
Current
Mortgage Loans during period		168,649,191	193,201,802
Current | Commercial Loan
Mortgage Loans during period		23,001,321	53,011,370
Current | Residential Mortgage
Mortgage Loans during period		74,784,317	90,494,733
Current | Residential construction
Mortgage Loans during period		$ 70,863,553	$ 49,695,699
[1]	There was not any interest income recognized on loans past due greater than 90 days or in foreclosure.

2) Investments_ Schedule of I_2

2) Investments: Schedule of Impaired Mortgage Loans (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Commercial Loan
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	$ 196,182
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	196,182
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	98,023	$ 365,220
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment	196,182
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance	196,182
Impaired Financing Receivable, Average Recorded Investment	98,023	365,220
Residential Mortgage
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	1,612,164	3,322,552
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	1,612,164	3,322,552
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	2,423,135	3,290,094
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	1,327,487	1,601,000
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	1,327,487	1,601,000
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	1,543,416	1,350,115
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment	2,939,651	4,923,552
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance	2,939,651	4,923,552
Impaired Financing Receivable, Average Recorded Investment	3,966,551	4,640,209
Impaired Financing Receivable, Related Allowance	74,185	237,560
Residential construction
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	502,991	461,834
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	502,991	461,834
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	675,950	277,232
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment	502,991	461,834
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance	502,991	461,834
Impaired Financing Receivable, Average Recorded Investment	$ 675,950	$ 277,232

2) Investments_ Schedule of P_2

2) Investments: Schedule of Performing and Non-performing Mortgage Loans (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Mortgage loans	$ 189,088,071	$ 207,639,509
Performing
Mortgage loans	185,449,247	202,254,123
Non-performing
Mortgage loans	3,638,824	5,385,386
Commercial Loan
Mortgage loans	27,785,927	54,954,865
Commercial Loan | Performing
Mortgage loans	27,589,745	54,954,865
Commercial Loan | Non-performing
Mortgage loans	196,182	0
Residential Mortgage
Mortgage loans	89,935,600	102,527,111
Residential Mortgage | Performing
Mortgage loans	86,995,949	97,603,559
Residential Mortgage | Non-performing
Mortgage loans	2,939,651	4,923,552
Residential construction
Mortgage loans	71,366,544	50,157,533
Residential construction | Performing
Mortgage loans	70,863,553	49,695,699
Residential construction | Non-performing
Mortgage loans	$ 502,991	$ 461,834

2) Investments_ Summary of Inte

2) Investments: Summary of Interest not accrued on non-performing mortgage loans (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Interest not accrued on non-performing loans	$ 151,000	$ 204,000

2) Investments_ Schedule of M_3

2) Investments: Schedule of Mortgate loans on a nonaccrual status (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Loans and Leases Receivable, Nonperforming, Nonaccrual of Interest	$ 3,638,824	$ 5,385,386
Commercial Loan
Loans and Leases Receivable, Nonperforming, Nonaccrual of Interest	196,182	0
Residential Mortgage
Loans and Leases Receivable, Nonperforming, Nonaccrual of Interest	2,939,651	4,923,552
Residential construction
Loans and Leases Receivable, Nonperforming, Nonaccrual of Interest	$ 502,991	$ 461,834

2) Investments_ Schedule of P_3

2) Investments: Schedule of Principal amounts due on mortgage loans held for investment by category (Details)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Mortgage Loans Principal Amount due	$ 189,088,071
Residential Mortgage
Mortgage Loans Principal Amount due	89,935,600
Residential construction
Mortgage Loans Principal Amount due	71,366,544
Commercial Loan
Mortgage Loans Principal Amount due	27,785,927
Due in 1 Year
Mortgage Loans Principal Amount due	95,600,952
Due in 1 Year | Residential Mortgage
Mortgage Loans Principal Amount due	8,208,938
Due in 1 Year | Residential construction
Mortgage Loans Principal Amount due	63,117,270
Due in 1 Year | Commercial Loan
Mortgage Loans Principal Amount due	24,274,744
Due in 2-5 Years
Mortgage Loans Principal Amount due	44,852,352
Due in 2-5 Years | Residential Mortgage
Mortgage Loans Principal Amount due	35,797,902
Due in 2-5 Years | Residential construction
Mortgage Loans Principal Amount due	8,249,274
Due in 2-5 Years | Commercial Loan
Mortgage Loans Principal Amount due	805,176
Due Thereafter
Mortgage Loans Principal Amount due	48,634,767
Due Thereafter | Residential Mortgage
Mortgage Loans Principal Amount due	45,928,760
Due Thereafter | Residential construction
Mortgage Loans Principal Amount due	0
Due Thereafter | Commercial Loan
Mortgage Loans Principal Amount due	$ 2,706,007

3) Loans Held For Sale_ Sched_4

3) Loans Held For Sale: Schedule of Derivative Assets at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Loans Held-for-sale, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 136,210,853	$ 133,414,188
Aggregate unpaid principal balance - Loans Held for Sale	131,663,946	129,233,411
Unrealized gain - Loans Held for Sale	$ 4,546,907	$ 4,180,777

3) Loans Held For Sale_ Sched_5

3) Loans Held For Sale: Schedule of Mortgage Fee Income for Loans Held for Sale (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Net change in fair value of loans held for sale	$ 3,736,209	$ 4,180,777
Mortgage fee income	116,185,853	153,797,171
Loans Held For Sale
Loan fees	27,429,237	40,434,686
Interest and Other Income	6,156,796	7,089,025
Secondary gains	80,416,718	108,756,613
Net change in fair value of loan commitments	(404,773)	(4,812,743)
Net change in fair value of loans held for sale	3,736,209	4,180,777
Provision for loan loss reserve	(1,148,334)	(1,851,187)
Mortgage fee income	$ 116,185,853	$ 153,797,171

3) Loans Held For Sale_ Sched_6

3) Loans Held For Sale: Schedule of loan loss reserve which is included in other liabilities and accrued expenses (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Loan loss reserve, balance at start of period	$ 2,571,524	$ 627,733
Provision for current loan originations	1,148,334	1,851,187
Loan loss reserve, Charge-offs and settlements	(114,989)	92,604
Loan loss reserve, balance at end of period	$ 3,604,869	$ 2,571,524

4) Receivables_ Schedule of R_2

4) Receivables: Schedule of Receivables (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Trade contracts	$ 2,816,225	$ 3,608,379
Receivables from sales agents	3,079,688	3,528,703
Other Receivables	4,559,272	4,851,305
Accounts Receivable, Gross	10,455,185	11,988,387
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable	1,519,842	1,544,518
Receivables (net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $1,519,842 and $1,544,518 for 2018 and 2017)	$ 8,935,343	$ 10,443,869

5) Value of Business Acquired_4

5) Value of Business Acquired and Goodwill: Schedule of Value of Business Acquired (Details) - USD ($)		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Value of business acquired, balance at start of period						$ 5,765,190	$ 6,588,759	$ 7,570,300
Increase (Decrease) in value of business acquired							0	0
Imputed interest on value of business acquired	[1]						421,122	39,767
Value of business acquired - amortization							(1,244,691)	(1,021,308)
Value of business acquired - net amortization charged to income		$ (593,000)	$ (637,000)	$ (685,000)	$ (737,000)	$ (821,000)	(823,569)	(981,541)
Value of business acquired, balance at start of period							$ 5,765,190	$ 6,588,759
[1]	Imputed interest at 7%.

5) Value of Business Acquired_5

5) Value of Business Acquired and Goodwill: Net amortization charged to income (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Value of business acquired - net amortization charged to income	$ 593,000	$ 637,000	$ 685,000	$ 737,000	$ 821,000	$ 823,569	$ 981,541

5) Value of Business Acquired_6

5) Value of Business Acquired and Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Goodwill	$ 2,765,570	$ 2,765,570

5) Value of Business Acquired_7

5) Value of Business Acquired and Goodwill: Schedule of Carrying Value of Intangible Asset (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Details
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	15 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 890,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(34,611)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 855,389

6) Property and Equipment_ Pr_2

6) Property and Equipment: Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 24,507,379	$ 25,641,706
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	(17,496,601)	(17,572,326)
Property and equipment, net	7,010,778	8,069,380
Land and Building
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	7,775,922	8,689,302
Office Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 16,731,457	$ 16,952,404

6) Property and Equipment (Deta

6) Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other, Accumulated Depreciation	$ 1,867,001	$ 2,220,693
Transfer of Cemetery Land and Improvements to Property and Equipment	$ 0	$ 643,329

7) Bank and Other Loans Payab_4

7) Bank and Other Loans Payable: Summary of Bank Loans Payable (Details) - USD ($)		Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current Installment			$ 88,437,940
Bank and other loans, excluding current installments			69,012,985
6.50 Note Payable
Bank loans payable	[1]	$ 0	246,847
3.85 Note Payable
Bank loans payable	[2]	0	85,419
2.25A Note Payable
Bank loans payable	[3]	0	26,773,058
2.25B Note Payable
Bank loans payable	[4]	2,817,775	2,975,781
4.27 Note Payable
Bank loans payable	[5]	1,817,905	2,372,690
4.40 Note Payable
Bank loans payable	[6]	7,492,140	7,712,854
4.329 Note Payable
Bank loans payable	[7]	1,929,725	1,961,573
2.5 Note Payable
Bank loans payable	[8]	30,796,861	28,343,684
4.7865 Note Payable
Bank loans payable	[9]	9,200,000	0
3.0A Loan Purchase Agreement
Bank loans payable	[10]	60,438,156	61,298,220
3.0B Loan Purchase Agreement
Bank loans payable	[11]	25,680,649	25,538,378
Other short-term borrowings
Bank loans payable		47,250,000	0
Other loans payable
Bank loans payable		$ 97,977	$ 142,421
[1]	Monthly installments of $1,702 including principal and interest, collateralized by real property, paid in full in February 2018
[2]	Monthly installments of $85,419 including principal and interest, collateralized by shares of Security National Life INsurance Company stock, paid in full in January 2018
[3]	Monthly installments of approximately $125,000, collateralized by real property, paid in full in March 2018
[4]	Monthly principal payments of $13,167 plus interest, collateralized by real property with a book value of approximately $4,350,000, due September 2021
[5]	Monthly installments of $53,881 including principal and interest, collateralized by shares of Security National Life Insurance Company stock, due November 2021
[6]	Monthly installments of $46,825 including principal and interest, collateralized by real property with a book value of approximately $12,479,000 due January 2026.
[7]	Monthly installments of $9,775 including principal and interest, collateralized by real property with a book value of approximately $3,596,000, due September 2025
[8]	Monthly LIBOR rate construction loan payable, collateralized by real property with a book value of approximately $46,093,000, due August 2019
[9]	Monthly iinstallments, collateralized by real property with a book value of approximately $18,362,000, due June 2028
[10]	1 month LIBOR rate plus 3% loan purchase agreement with a warehouse line availability of $100,000,000, matures June 2019
[11]	1 month LIBOR rate plus 3% loan purchase agreement with a warehouse line availability of $100,000,000, matures September 2019

7) Bank and Other Loans Payab_5

7) Bank and Other Loans Payable (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Interest expense	$ 6,956,707	$ 6,037,332
Revolving Line of Credit 1
Line of Credit Facility, Description	The Company has a $2,000,000 revolving line-of-credit with a bank with interest payable at the prime rate minus .75%, secured by the capital stock of Security National Life and maturing September 30, 2019, renewable annually
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 2,000,000
Revolving Line of Credit 2
Line of Credit Facility, Description	The Company also has a $2,500,000 revolving line-of-credit with a bank with interest payable at the overnight LIBOR rate plus 2.25% maturing September 30, 2019
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 2,500,000
Mortgage Warehouse Line of Credit 1
Line of Credit Facility, Description	The Company, through its subsidiary SecurityNational Mortgage, has a $100,000,000 line of credit with Wells Fargo Bank N.A. The agreement charges interest at the 1-Month LIBOR rate plus 3% and matures on June 16, 2019
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 100,000,000
Mortgage Warehouse Line of Credit 2
Line of Credit Facility, Description	The Company, through its subsidiary SecurityNational Mortgage, also uses a line of credit with Texas Capital Bank N.A. This agreement with the bank allows SecurityNational Mortgage to borrow up to $100,000,000 for the sole purpose of funding mortgage loans. SecurityNational Mortgage is currently approved to borrow $30,000,000 of the $100,000,000 available. The agreement charges interest at the 1-Month LIBOR rate plus 3% and matures on September 7, 2019
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 100,000,000

7) Bank and Other Loans Payab_6

7) Bank and Other Loans Payable: Schedule of combined maturities of bank loans payable, lines of credit and notes and contracts payable (Details)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Bank loans payable, lines of credit and notes and contracts payable	$ 187,521,188
Due in Year One
Bank loans payable, lines of credit and notes and contracts payable	165,219,632
Due in Year Two
Bank loans payable, lines of credit and notes and contracts payable	1,080,597
Due in Year Three
Bank loans payable, lines of credit and notes and contracts payable	3,451,136
Due in Year Four
Bank loans payable, lines of credit and notes and contracts payable	321,182
Due in Year Five
Bank loans payable, lines of credit and notes and contracts payable	356,142
Due Thereafter
Bank loans payable, lines of credit and notes and contracts payable	$ 17,092,499

8) Cemetery Perpetual Care Tr_4

8) Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments and Obligation and Restricted Assets: Schedule of the components of the cemetery perpetual care obligation (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Total Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments	$ 5,942,024	$ 6,291,184
Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Obligation	3,821,979	3,710,740
Trust investments in excess of trust obligations	2,120,045	2,580,444
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Total Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments	1,557,506	997,498
Fixed Maturities
Total Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments	990,390	943,211
Equity Securities
Total Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments	483,353	682,315
Participating Interests in Mortgage Loans Held for Investment
Total Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments	0	4,128
Real Estate
Total Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments	1,304,620	1,996,411
Note Receivables Eliminated in Consolidation
Total Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments	$ 1,606,155	$ 1,667,621

8) Cemetery Perpetual Care Tr_5

8) Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments and Obligation and Restricted Assets: Schedule of Restricted Assets in Cemetery and Mortuary Endowment Care and Pre need Merchandise Funds (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Restricted assets (including $744,673 for 2018 and $809,958 for 2017 at estimated fair value)	$ 10,981,562	$ 11,830,621
Restricted Assets, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted assets (including $744,673 for 2018 and $809,958 for 2017 at estimated fair value)	7,179,225	8,188,764
Restricted Assets, Mutual Funds
Restricted assets (including $744,673 for 2018 and $809,958 for 2017 at estimated fair value)	677,795	715,952
Restricted Assets, Fixed Maturity Securities
Restricted assets (including $744,673 for 2018 and $809,958 for 2017 at estimated fair value)	1,258,397	1,130,088
Restricted Assets, Equity Securities
Restricted assets (including $744,673 for 2018 and $809,958 for 2017 at estimated fair value)	66,878	94,006
Restricted Assets, Participating Interests in Mortgage Loans Held for Investment
Restricted assets (including $744,673 for 2018 and $809,958 for 2017 at estimated fair value)	$ 1,799,267	$ 1,701,811

9) Income Taxes_ Summary of I_2

9) Income Taxes: Summary of Income Tax Liability (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Current Income Tax Liability	$ 473,800	$ (922,754)
Income Tax Liability	15,649,198	18,255,537
Income Taxes	$ 16,122,998	$ 17,332,783

9) Income Taxes_ Schedule of _2

9) Income Taxes: Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Liability	$ 15,649,198	$ 18,255,537
Approximate
Deferred Tax, Future policy benefits	(8,293,592)	(6,803,339)
Deferred Tax, Loan Loss Reserve	(938,496)	(697,779)
Deferred Tax, Unearned premium	(823,299)	(886,706)
Deferred Tax, Available for sale Securities	(366,279)	(237,677)
Deferred Tax Net Operating Loss	(593,272)	(631,892)
Deferred Tax, Deferred Compensation	(1,677,118)	(1,600,401)
Deferred Tax, Deposit Obligations	(610,769)	(627,193)
Deferred Tax, Other assets	(185,557)	(276,127)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance	(13,488,382)	(11,761,114)
Deferred Tax, Deferred policy acquisition costs	15,255,960	13,700,093
Deferred Tax, Basis difference in property and equipment	4,309,162	6,110,374
Deferred Tax, Value of business acquired	1,210,690	1,383,639
Deferred Tax, Deferred Gains	6,267,373	6,978,067
Deferred Tax, Trusts	1,064,387	1,066,438
Deferred Tax, Tax on Unrealized Appreciation	1,030,008	778,040
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	29,137,580	30,016,651
Income Tax Liability	$ 15,649,198	$ 18,255,537

9) Income Taxes (Details)

9) Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Income Taxes Paid	$ 5,701,565	$ 581,556
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	17.20%	(87.40%)

9) Income Taxes_ Schedule of _3

9) Income Taxes: Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations									$ 6,933,145	$ 934,647
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations									166,567	236,559
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									7,099,712	1,171,206
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									(1,838,947)	(7,811,030)
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									(766,454)	59,002
Provision for deferred income taxes									(2,605,401)	(7,752,028)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ (889,013)	$ 198,052	$ 924,014	$ 4,261,258	$ (9,168,206)	$ 41,179	$ 1,508,435	$ 1,037,770	$ 4,494,311	$ (6,580,822)

9) Income Taxes_ Schedule of _4

9) Income Taxes: Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount									$ 5,497,882	$ 2,560,918
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount									(473,911)	195,070
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount									0	(431,802)
Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Tax Law									0	(8,973,722)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount									(529,660)	68,714
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ (889,013)	$ 198,052	$ 924,014	$ 4,261,258	$ (9,168,206)	$ 41,179	$ 1,508,435	$ 1,037,770	$ 4,494,311	$ (6,580,822)

9) Income Taxes_ Unrecognized t

9) Income Taxes: Unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties (Details)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Details
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$ 0

9) Income Taxes_ Summary of O_2

9) Income Taxes: Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards (Details)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	$ 2,258,673
Year of Expiration 2019
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	114,600
Year of Expiration 2020
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	114,601
Year of Expiration 2021
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	17,101
Year of Expiration 2022
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	0
Year of Expiration 2023
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	0
Year of Expiration Thereafter up through 2037
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	$ 2,012,371

10) Reinsurance, Commitments _3

10) Reinsurance, Commitments and Contingencies: Reinsurance (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Unaudited
Insurance assumed from other companies	$ 103,000,000	$ 106,000,000

10) Reinsurance, Commitments _4

10) Reinsurance, Commitments and Contingencies: Mortgage Loan Loss Settlements (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Amounts accrued for loan losses	$ 3,605,000	$ 2,575,000

10) Reinsurance, Commitments _5

10) Reinsurance, Commitments and Contingencies: Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases (Details)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Details
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months	$ 5,579,386
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years	3,417,632
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years	1,838,767
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years	808,846
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years	689,716
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter	2,339,371
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	$ 14,673,718

10) Reinsurance, Commitments _6

10) Reinsurance, Commitments and Contingencies: Non-Cancelable Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Rent expense related to non-cancelable operating leases	$ 7,254,000	$ 7,374,000

10) Reinsurance, Commitments _7

10) Reinsurance, Commitments and Contingencies: Other Contingencies and Commitments (Details)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Details
Commitments to fund new residential construction loans	$ 97,854,000
Commitments to fund new residential construction loans funded	$ 72,867,000

11) Retirement Plans_ Noncontri

11) Retirement Plans: Noncontributory Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) (Details) - Employee Stock Ownership Plan ESOP	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018shares
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Plan Description	The Company and its subsidiaries have a noncontributory Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) for all eligible employees. Eligible employees are primarily those with more than one year of service, who work in excess of 1,000 hours per year. Contributions, which may be in cash or stock of the Company, are determined annually by the Board of Directors.
Common Class A
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Shares in ESOP	472,017
Common Class C
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Shares in ESOP	292,849

11) Retirement Plans_ 401(k) Pl

11) Retirement Plans: 401(k) Plans (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Defined Contribution Plan, Description	The Company has three 401(k) savings plans covering all eligible employees, as defined above, which includes employer participation in accordance with the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plans allow participants to make pretax contributions up to a maximum of $18,500 and $18,000 for the years 2018 and 2017, respectively or the statutory limits.
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Amount	$ 18,500	$ 18,000
Benefit plans funded with treasury stock	1,480,913	1,534,861
Safe Harbor Plan
Benefit plans funded with treasury stock	$ 1,480,913	$ 1,534,861

11) Retirement Plans_ Deferred

11) Retirement Plans: Deferred Compensation Plans (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Scott M Quist
Present value of anticipated benefits	$ 660,000	$ 755,302
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability	5,191,670	4,531,670
Mr Beckstead
Present value of anticipated benefits	133,843	133,843
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability	$ 841,591	$ 975,434
Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred Compensation Arrangements, Overall, Description	Under the terms of the Plan, the Company will provide deferred compensation for a select group of management or highly compensated employees, within the meaning of Sections 201(2), 301(a)(3) and 401(a)(1) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. The Board has appointed a Committee of the Company to be the Plan Administrator and to determine the employees who are eligible to participate in the plan. The employees who participate may elect to defer a portion of their compensation into the plan.

12) Capital Stock_ Share-base_2

12) Capital Stock: Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Common Class A
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	15,304,798	14,535,577	13,819,006
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period	38,473	8,183
Dividends	$ 730,560	$ 692,635
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued	188	15,753
Common Class C
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	2,193,643	2,089,374	1,902,229
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period	0	103,402
Dividends	$ 104,457	$ 99,496
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued	(188)	(15,753)

12) Capital Stock_ Schedule o_2

12) Capital Stock: Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Net Earnings (Loss)									$ 21,686,079	$ 14,112,934
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted									17,105,308	16,794,146
Employee stock options									$ 210,098	$ 329,281
Pro Forma Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Diluted									210,098	329,281
Adjustedweighted average shares and assumed conversions									17,315,406	17,123,427
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ (0.03)	$ 0.12	$ 0.19	$ 1	$ 0.51	$ 0.07	$ 0.15	$ 0.11	$ 1.27	$ 0.84
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ (0.03)	$ 0.12	$ 0.19	$ 0.99	$ 0.51	$ 0.06	$ 0.15	$ 0.11	$ 1.25	$ 0.82

12) Capital Stock (Details)

12) Capital Stock (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	862,915	589,822

13) Stock Compensation Plans (D

13) Stock Compensation Plans (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Capitalized Amount	$ 237,123	$ 395,603
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	239,620
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value	$ 123,154	$ 611,126

13) Stock Compensation Plans__3

13) Stock Compensation Plans: Schedule of Assumptions Used (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)$ / shares
All Plans - November 30 2018
Weighted Average Fair Value of Each Option	$ 1.12
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Expected Dividend | $	$ 0.0500
Underlying stock FMV	$ 4.91
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate	34.61%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	2.86%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term	4 years 6 months 22 days
All Plans - December 1 2017
Weighted Average Fair Value of Each Option	$ 1.20
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Expected Dividend | $	$ 0.0500
Underlying stock FMV	$ 4.80
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate	41.07%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	2.07%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term	4 years 4 months 6 days

13) Stock Compensation Plans__4

13) Stock Compensation Plans: Schedule of Activity of Stock Option Plans (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Common Class A
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number	1,011,274	880,426	741,973
Adjustment for the effect of stock dividends	48,168	40,978
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	142,000	124,500
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercised	(42,211)	(8,182)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period	(17,109)	(18,843)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	862,174
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	297,128
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	$ 792,135
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	$ 792,135
Common Class C
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number	577,280	523,603	556,298
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 5.15	$ 5.24
Adjustment for the effect of stock dividends	27,491	24,934
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	90,000	70,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercised	0	(103,402)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period	(63,814)	(24,227)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	482,780
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 5.13
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	146,425
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	3 years 11 months 16 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	2 years 9 months 18 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	$ 188,462
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	$ 188,462

14) Statutory Financial Infor_3

14) Statutory Financial Information and Dividend Limitations: Schedule of statutory accounting practices (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Net Income Amount	$ 19,011,833	$ (1,604,821)
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus, Balance	56,154,618	43,406,134
Security National Life Insurance
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Net Income Amount	17,963,528	(3,045,489)
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus, Balance	47,184,064	35,646,989
First Guaranty Insurance Company
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Net Income Amount	1,042,683	1,437,963
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus, Balance	5,786,369	4,583,346
Memorial Insurance Company of America
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Net Income Amount	94	36
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus, Balance	1,088,880	1,081,799
Southern Security Life Insurance Company Inc
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Net Income Amount	68	72
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus, Balance	1,586,915	1,591,070
Trans-Western Life Insurance Company
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Net Income Amount	5,460	2,597
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus, Balance	$ 508,390	$ 502,930

14) Statutory Financial Infor_4

14) Statutory Financial Information and Dividend Limitations (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Details
Cash dividend paid	$ 1,000,000

15) Business Segment Informat_3

15) Business Segment Information: Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Net investment income									$ 39,913,267	$ 35,062,968
Total revenues	$ 61,454,399	$ 67,223,093	$ 68,865,126	$ 82,076,109	$ 60,953,384	$ 71,971,851	$ 73,171,558	$ 70,829,297	279,618,727	276,926,090
Commissions									50,291,352	68,103,017
Personnel									67,368,952	70,328,830
Advertising									4,602,591	5,754,740
Rent and rent related									7,605,375	8,710,694
Depreciation on property and equipment									1,867,001	2,220,693
Costs related to funding mortgage loans									6,423,944	8,663,223
Cost of goods and services sold - mortuaries and cemeteries									2,158,895	1,945,832
Benefits and Expenses	62,835,219	65,011,295	64,702,895	60,888,928	61,451,358	70,833,834	69,177,259	67,931,527
Income tax benefit (expense)	889,013	$ (198,052)	$ (924,014)	$ (4,261,258)	9,168,206	$ (41,179)	$ (1,508,435)	$ (1,037,770)	(4,494,311)	6,580,822
Net Earnings (Loss)									21,686,079	14,112,934
Goodwill	2,765,570				2,765,570				2,765,570	2,765,570
Other than temporary impairments on investments									0	774,339
Life Insurance Product Line
Revenue from customers									75,928,910	70,412,476
Investment Income, Net									38,720,365	34,089,912
Gain (Loss) on Investments									21,396,282	(3,871,309)
Other Income									1,636,901	856,094
Net investment income									3,972,532	5,987,731
Total revenues									141,654,990	106,700,565
Death, surrenders and other policy benefits									39,185,087	36,095,018
Increase (Decrease) in Future Policy Benefit Reserves									24,332,088	23,622,750
Amortization of deferred policy and pre-need acquisition costs and value of business acquired	11,270,579				8,157,456				11,270,579	8,157,456
Commissions									3,242,745	3,095,319
Personnel									18,489,063	17,031,563
Advertising									566,154	518,117
Rent and rent related									321,701	446,701
Depreciation on property and equipment									400,686	484,349
Costs related to funding mortgage loans									0	0
Administrative costs, intersegment									402,213	315,588
Other General Expense									10,094,626	9,540,607
Interest Expense, intersegment									481,587	445,520
Interest Expense, Other									2,744,841	2,218,956
Cost of goods and services sold - mortuaries and cemeteries									0	0
Benefits and Expenses									111,531,370	101,971,944
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest									30,123,620	4,728,621
Income tax benefit (expense)									(5,275,662)	6,301,872
Net Earnings (Loss)									24,847,958	11,030,493
Identifiable Assets	928,251,387				858,068,899				928,251,387	858,068,899
Goodwill	2,765,570				2,765,570				2,765,570	2,765,570
Other than temporary impairments on investments										(774,339)
Cemetery and Mortuary
Revenue from customers									13,726,518	12,657,117
Investment Income, Net									283,343	424,316
Gain (Loss) on Investments									2,301,342	186,335
Other Income									128,797	97,602
Net investment income									429,312	422,623
Total revenues									16,869,312	13,787,993
Death, surrenders and other policy benefits									0	0
Increase (Decrease) in Future Policy Benefit Reserves									0	0
Amortization of deferred policy and pre-need acquisition costs and value of business acquired	360,767				322,794				360,767	322,794
Commissions									1,222,642	1,053,449
Personnel									4,773,866	4,519,573
Advertising									333,852	293,009
Rent and rent related									33,138	51,742
Depreciation on property and equipment									372,469	401,564
Costs related to funding mortgage loans									0	0
Administrative costs, intersegment									182,009	184,853
Other General Expense									3,046,902	2,826,208
Interest Expense, intersegment									173,807	181,793
Interest Expense, Other									294,535	330,211
Cost of goods and services sold - mortuaries and cemeteries									2,158,895	1,945,832
Benefits and Expenses									12,952,882	12,111,028
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest									3,916,430	1,676,965
Income tax benefit (expense)									(946,820)	(606,293)
Net Earnings (Loss)									3,916,430	1,676,965
Identifiable Assets	90,639,130				95,097,729				90,639,130	95,097,729
Goodwill	0				0				0	0
Other than temporary impairments on investments										0
Mortgage
Revenue from customers									116,185,853	153,797,171
Investment Income, Net									909,559	548,740
Gain (Loss) on Investments									243,555	736,492
Other Income									8,157,302	7,765,483
Net investment income									503,794	401,283
Total revenues									126,000,063	163,249,169
Death, surrenders and other policy benefits									0	0
Increase (Decrease) in Future Policy Benefit Reserves									0	0
Amortization of deferred policy and pre-need acquisition costs and value of business acquired	0				0				0	0
Commissions									45,825,965	63,954,249
Personnel									44,106,023	48,777,694
Advertising									3,702,585	4,943,614
Rent and rent related									7,250,536	8,212,251
Depreciation on property and equipment									1,093,846	1,334,780
Costs related to funding mortgage loans									6,423,944	8,663,223
Administrative costs, intersegment									531,370	499,707
Other General Expense									17,873,471	17,064,784
Interest Expense, intersegment									3,134,652	5,184,176
Interest Expense, Other									3,917,331	3,488,165
Cost of goods and services sold - mortuaries and cemeteries									0	0
Benefits and Expenses									133,859,723	162,122,643
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest									(7,859,660)	1,126,526
Income tax benefit (expense)									1,728,171	885,243
Net Earnings (Loss)									(6,131,489)	2,011,769
Identifiable Assets	159,680,649				161,051,531				159,680,649	161,051,531
Goodwill	0				0				0	0
Other than temporary impairments on investments										0
Intercompany Eliminations
Revenue from customers									0	0
Investment Income, Net									0	0
Gain (Loss) on Investments									0	0
Other Income									0	0
Net investment income									(4,905,638)	(6,811,637)
Total revenues									(4,905,638)	(6,811,637)
Death, surrenders and other policy benefits									0	0
Increase (Decrease) in Future Policy Benefit Reserves									0	0
Amortization of deferred policy and pre-need acquisition costs and value of business acquired	0				0				0	0
Commissions									0	0
Personnel									0	0
Advertising									0	0
Rent and rent related									0	0
Depreciation on property and equipment									0	0
Costs related to funding mortgage loans									0	0
Administrative costs, intersegment									(1,115,592)	(1,000,148)
Other General Expense									0	0
Interest Expense, intersegment									(3,790,046)	(5,811,489)
Interest Expense, Other									0	0
Cost of goods and services sold - mortuaries and cemeteries									0	0
Benefits and Expenses									(4,905,638)	(6,811,637)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest									0	0
Income tax benefit (expense)									0	0
Net Earnings (Loss)									0	0
Identifiable Assets	(130,525,613)				(134,810,675)				(130,525,613)	(134,810,675)
Goodwill	0				0				0	0
Other than temporary impairments on investments										0
Consolidated
Revenue from customers									205,841,281	236,866,764
Investment Income, Net									39,913,267	35,062,968
Gain (Loss) on Investments									23,941,179	(2,948,482)
Other Income									9,923,000	8,719,179
Net investment income									0	0
Total revenues									279,618,727	276,926,090
Death, surrenders and other policy benefits									39,185,087	36,095,018
Increase (Decrease) in Future Policy Benefit Reserves									24,332,088	23,622,750
Amortization of deferred policy and pre-need acquisition costs and value of business acquired	11,631,346				8,480,250				11,631,346	8,480,250
Commissions									50,291,352	68,103,017
Personnel									67,368,952	70,328,830
Advertising									4,602,591	5,754,740
Rent and rent related									7,605,375	8,710,694
Depreciation on property and equipment									1,867,001	2,220,693
Costs related to funding mortgage loans									6,423,944	8,663,223
Administrative costs, intersegment									0	0
Other General Expense									31,014,999	29,431,599
Interest Expense, intersegment									0	0
Interest Expense, Other									6,956,707	6,037,332
Cost of goods and services sold - mortuaries and cemeteries									2,158,895	1,945,832
Benefits and Expenses									253,438,337	269,393,978
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest									26,180,390	7,532,112
Income tax benefit (expense)									(4,494,311)	6,580,822
Net Earnings (Loss)									21,686,079	14,112,934
Identifiable Assets	1,048,045,553				979,407,484				1,048,045,553	979,407,484
Goodwill	$ 2,765,570				$ 2,765,570				$ 2,765,570	2,765,570
Other than temporary impairments on investments										$ (774,339)

17) Fair Value of Financial I_7

17) Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Schedule of fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Trading Securities, Equity	$ 5,558,611	$ 6,037,855
Available-for-sale Securities	5,558,611	6,037,855
Loans Held-for-sale, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Restricted assets of cemeteries and mortuaries	744,673
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	483,353	682,315
Derivatives - interest rate lock commitments	0	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	6,786,637	7,530,128
Derivatives - bank loan interest rate swaps, Call Options	(4,629)	(64,689)
Derivatives - bank loan interest rate swaps, Put Options	(296,053)	(20,568)
Derivatives - bank loan interest rate swaps, Interest rate lock commitments	0	0
Obligations, Fair Value Disclosure	(300,682)	(85,257)
Restricted assets		809,958
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Trading Securities, Equity	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Loans Held-for-sale, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Restricted assets of cemeteries and mortuaries	0
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	0	0
Derivatives - interest rate lock commitments	0	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	0	0
Derivatives - bank loan interest rate swaps, Call Options	0	0
Derivatives - bank loan interest rate swaps, Put Options	0	0
Derivatives - bank loan interest rate swaps, Interest rate lock commitments	0	0
Obligations, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Restricted assets		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Trading Securities, Equity	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Loans Held-for-sale, Fair Value Disclosure	136,210,853
Restricted assets of cemeteries and mortuaries	0
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	0	0
Derivatives - interest rate lock commitments	1,969,967	2,032,782
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	138,180,820	135,446,970
Derivatives - bank loan interest rate swaps, Call Options	0	0
Derivatives - bank loan interest rate swaps, Put Options	0	0
Derivatives - bank loan interest rate swaps, Interest rate lock commitments	(378,151)	(36,193)
Obligations, Fair Value Disclosure	(378,151)	(36,193)
Restricted assets		0
Trading Securities, Equity	5,558,611	6,037,855
Available-for-sale Securities	5,558,611	6,037,855
Loans Held-for-sale, Fair Value Disclosure	136,210,853	133,414,188
Restricted assets of cemeteries and mortuaries	744,673
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	483,353	682,315
Derivatives - interest rate lock commitments	1,969,967	2,032,782
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	144,967,457	142,977,098
Derivatives - bank loan interest rate swaps, Call Options	(4,629)	(64,689)
Derivatives - bank loan interest rate swaps, Put Options	(296,053)	(20,568)
Derivatives - bank loan interest rate swaps, Interest rate lock commitments	(378,151)	(36,193)
Obligations, Fair Value Disclosure	$ (678,833)	(121,450)
Restricted assets		$ 809,958

17) Fair Value of Financial I_8

17) Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Loans Held For Sale
Fair Value Balance	$ 136,210,853
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset And Liability, Weighted Average	103.60%
Loans Held For Sale | Minimum
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset And Liability, Range of Inputs	95.60%
Loans Held For Sale | Maximum
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset And Liability, Range of Inputs	107.50%
Net Derivatives Loan Commitments
Fair Value Balance	$ 1,591,816
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset And Liability, Weighted Average	17.00%
Net Derivatives Loan Commitments | Minimum
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset And Liability, Range of Inputs	1.00%
Net Derivatives Loan Commitments | Maximum
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset And Liability, Range of Inputs	99.00%

17) Fair Value of Financial I_9

17) Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Schedule of Changes in the consolidated balance sheet line items measured using level 3 inputs (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Net Derivatives Loan Commitments
Fair Value Balance	$ 1,591,816	$ 1,996,589	$ 6,809,332
Fair Value, Gains (Losses) included in earnings	(404,773)	(4,812,743)
Fair Value, Losses (Gains) included in other comprehensive income		0
Loans Held For Sale
Fair Value Balance	136,210,853	133,414,188	0
Originations	2,194,607,543	1,233,683,666
Sales	(2,259,145,473)	(1,151,031,388)
Fair Value, Gains (Losses) included in earnings	$ 78,162,392	50,761,910
Fair Value, Losses (Gains) included in other comprehensive income		0
Bank Loan Interest Rate Swaps
Fair Value Balance		0	$ (3,308)
Fair Value, Gains (Losses) included in earnings		0
Fair Value, Losses (Gains) included in other comprehensive income		$ 3,308

17) Fair Value of Financial _10

17) Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Fair Value Assets Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Impaired mortgage loans held for investment	$ 0	$ 0
Mortgage servicing rights - additions	0	0
Impaired real estate held for investment	0	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring	0	0
Impaired fixed maturity securities, held to maturity		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Impaired mortgage loans held for investment	0	0
Mortgage servicing rights - additions	0	0
Impaired real estate held for investment	0	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring	0	426,984
Impaired fixed maturity securities, held to maturity		426,984
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Impaired mortgage loans held for investment	1,253,302	1,363,440
Mortgage servicing rights - additions	3,922,816	6,085,352
Impaired real estate held for investment	1,611,384	8,500,000
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring	6,787,502	15,948,792
Impaired fixed maturity securities, held to maturity		0
Impaired mortgage loans held for investment	1,253,302	1,363,440
Mortgage servicing rights - additions	3,922,816	6,085,352
Impaired real estate held for investment	1,611,384	8,500,000
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring	$ 6,787,502	16,375,776
Impaired fixed maturity securities, held to maturity		$ 426,984

17) Fair Value of Financial _11

17) Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Schedule of Financial Instruments Carried at Other Than Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Fixed Maturity Securities Held To Maturity
Carrying Value	$ 232,078,723	$ 228,397,623
Estimated Carrying Value	234,750,858	241,498,409
Residential Mortgage
Carrying Value	87,947,566	99,816,535
Estimated Carrying Value	92,503,553	106,050,169
Residential construction
Carrying Value	70,886,702	49,694,025
Estimated Carrying Value	70,886,702	49,694,025
Commercial Loan
Carrying Value	27,630,801	54,700,325
Estimated Carrying Value	28,359,205	56,473,156
Mortgage Loans Net
Carrying Value	186,465,069	204,210,885
Estimated Carrying Value	191,749,460	212,217,350
Policy Loan
Carrying Value	6,424,325	6,531,352
Estimated Carrying Value	6,424,325	6,531,352
Insurance Assignments
Carrying Value	34,146,868	35,455,098
Estimated Carrying Value	34,168,868	35,455,098
Restricted Assets 1
Carrying Value	1,258,397	1,130,088
Estimated Carrying Value	1,271,687	1,152,324
Restricted Assets 2
Carrying Value	1,799,268	1,701,811
Estimated Carrying Value	1,810,185	1,796,910
Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments
Carrying Value	990,390	943,211
Estimated Carrying Value	983,410	953,404
Mortgage Servicing Rights
Carrying Value	20,016,822	21,376,937
Estimated Carrying Value	28,885,316	27,427,174
Bank And Other Loans Payable
Carrying Value	(187,521,188)	(157,450,925)
Estimated Carrying Value	(187,521,188)	(157,450,925)
Policyholder Account Balances
Carrying Value	(46,479,853)	(47,867,037)
Estimated Carrying Value	(37,348,289)	(34,557,111)
Future Policy Benefits Annuities
Carrying Value	(98,137,615)	(99,474,392)
Estimated Carrying Value	(97,641,146)	(98,827,107)
Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investment
Carrying Value		4,128
Estimated Carrying Value		4,411
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Fixed Maturity Securities Held To Maturity
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Residential Mortgage
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Residential construction
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Commercial Loan
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Mortgage Loans Net
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Policy Loan
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Insurance Assignments
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Restricted Assets 1
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Restricted Assets 2
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Mortgage Servicing Rights
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Bank And Other Loans Payable
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Policyholder Account Balances
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Future Policy Benefits Annuities
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investment
Estimated Carrying Value		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Fixed Maturity Securities Held To Maturity
Estimated Carrying Value	229,668,844	233,806,219
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Residential Mortgage
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Residential construction
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Commercial Loan
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Mortgage Loans Net
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Policy Loan
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Insurance Assignments
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Restricted Assets 1
Estimated Carrying Value	1,271,687	1,152,324
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Restricted Assets 2
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments
Estimated Carrying Value	983,410	953,404
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Mortgage Servicing Rights
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Bank And Other Loans Payable
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Policyholder Account Balances
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Future Policy Benefits Annuities
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investment
Estimated Carrying Value		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fixed Maturity Securities Held To Maturity
Estimated Carrying Value	5,082,014	7,692,190
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Residential Mortgage
Estimated Carrying Value	92,503,553	106,050,169
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Residential construction
Estimated Carrying Value	70,886,702	49,694,025
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Commercial Loan
Estimated Carrying Value	28,359,205	56,473,156
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Mortgage Loans Net
Estimated Carrying Value	191,749,460	212,217,350
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Policy Loan
Estimated Carrying Value	6,424,325	6,531,352
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Insurance Assignments
Estimated Carrying Value	34,168,868	35,455,098
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Restricted Assets 1
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Restricted Assets 2
Estimated Carrying Value	1,810,185	1,796,910
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments
Estimated Carrying Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Mortgage Servicing Rights
Estimated Carrying Value	28,885,316	27,427,174
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Bank And Other Loans Payable
Estimated Carrying Value	(187,521,188)	(157,450,925)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Policyholder Account Balances
Estimated Carrying Value	(37,348,289)	(34,557,111)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Future Policy Benefits Annuities
Estimated Carrying Value	$ (97,641,146)	(98,827,107)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investment
Estimated Carrying Value		$ 4,411

18) Accumulated Other Compreh_4

18) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: Schedule of Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Accumulated other comprehensive income, Unrealized gains on Available for Sale Securities, Restricted Assets and Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust investments	$ 0	$ 421,499
Cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption of new accounting standard (ASU 2016-01)	(603,170)	0
Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains in net income	0	90,475
Net unrealized gains before taxes	(603,170)	511,974
Tax expense	0	(175,644)
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss)	(603,170)	336,330
Unrealized gains for bank loan interest rate swaps before taxes	0	3,308
Potential Tax Expense	0	(1,290)
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) including Derivatie Bank Loans and Tax benefit	0	2,018
Unrealized gains for foreign currency translation adjustments	(3,761)	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax	938	0
Other comprehensive income balance, net	(2,823)	0
Other comprehensive income changes	$ (605,993)	$ 338,348

18) Accumulated Other Compreh_5

18) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: Accumulated Balances of Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Details
Unrealized net gains on available-for-sale securities and trust investments	$ 0	$ 603,170	$ 266,840
Increase (Decrease) in Unrealized net gains on available- for-sale securities and trust investments	(603,170)	336,330
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2,823)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	(2,823)
Other comprehensive income, Balance	(2,823)	603,170	264,822
Increase (Decrease) in Other comprehensive income, Balance	$ (605,993)	338,348
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative bank loan interest rate swaps		0	$ (2,018)
Increase (Decrease) in Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative bank loan interest rate swaps		$ 2,018

19) Derivative Instruments_ S_3

19) Derivative Instruments: Schedule of Fair Values and Notional Amounts of Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Loan Commitments
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 93,758,218	$ 105,679,107
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount	1,969,967	2,032,782
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount	378,151	36,193
Call Options
Derivative, Notional Amount	805,500	1,488,550
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount	0	0
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount	4,629	64,689
Put Options
Derivative, Notional Amount	4,861,700	2,265,900
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount	0	0
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount	296,053	20,568
Derivative, Notional Amount	99,425,418	109,433,557
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount	1,969,967	2,032,782
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount	$ 678,833	$ 121,450

19) Derivative Instruments_ S_4

19) Derivative Instruments: Schedule of Gains and Losses on Derivatives (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives, Interest Rate Swaps		$ 2,018
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives, Loan Commitments	$ (404,773)	(4,812,743)
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives, Call and put options	$ 187,786	$ 316,244

20) Acquisitions_ Estimated F_2

20) Acquisitions: Estimated Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Details
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Investments - Insurance Assignments	$ 2,515,783
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other - customer list intangible asset	890,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets	3,405,783
Fair Value of Assets Acquired	$ 3,405,783

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights_6

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights: Schedule of mortgage servicing rights (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Details
Mortgage servicing rights, net	$ 20,016,822	$ 21,376,937	$ 18,872,362
Mortgage servicing rights, additions resulting from loan sales	3,922,816	6,085,352
Amortization of MSR's	(5,282,931)	(3,580,777)
Mortgage Servicing Rights	20,016,822	21,376,937
Estimated fair value of MSRs	$ 28,885,316	$ 27,427,174

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights_7

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights: Schedule of Mortgage Servicing Rights, Future Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
2018	$ 2,948,860
2019	2,457,300
2020	2,120,792
2021	1,816,710
2022	1,563,832
Thereafter	9,109,328
Mortgage Servicing Rights	$ 20,016,822	$ 21,376,937

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights_8

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights: Schedule of Other Revenues (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Other Revenue, Net	$ 7,880,470	$ 7,484,199
Contractual Servicing Fees
Other Revenue, Net	7,561,226	7,199,649
Late Fees
Other Revenue, Net	$ 319,244	$ 284,550

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights_9

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights: Summary of Unpaid Principal Balances of the Servicing Portfolio (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Servicing Unpaid Principal Balance	$ 2,941,231,563	$ 2,924,868,843

21) Mortgage Servicing Right_10

21) Mortgage Servicing Rights: Assumptions used in determining MSR value (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Prepayment Speeds	3.86%	3.67%
Average Life in Years of MSR	6.33	6.34
Discount Rate	9.51	10.01

22) Future Policy Benefits an_3

22) Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims: Schedule of Liability for Future Policy Benefits, by Product Segment (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Future policy benefits and unpaid claims	$ 620,399,714	$ 604,746,951
Receivable from Reinsurers	10,820,102	13,394,603
Net future policy benefits and unpaid claims	609,579,612	591,352,348
Life Insurance Product Line
Future policy benefits and unpaid claims	466,232,621	445,247,671
Receivable from Reinsurers	6,702,328	7,291,996
Fixed Annuity
Future policy benefits and unpaid claims	98,137,615	99,474,392
Receivable from Reinsurers	4,078,666	6,023,092
Policyholder Account Balances
Future policy benefits and unpaid claims	46,479,853	47,867,037
Accident and Health Insurance Product Line
Future policy benefits and unpaid claims	482,693	482,234
Other Policyholder Funds
Future policy benefits and unpaid claims	4,431,296	4,487,521
Reported but unpaid claims
Future policy benefits and unpaid claims	3,365,872	6,023,084
Receivable from Reinsurers	33,108	69,218
Incurred but not reported claims
Future policy benefits and unpaid claims	1,269,764	1,165,012
Receivable from Reinsurers	$ 6,000	$ 10,297

23) Revenues From Contracts W_6

23) Revenues From Contracts With Customers: Schedule of Opening and Closing Balances of Receivables, Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Receivables (net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $1,519,842 and $1,544,518 for 2018 and 2017)	$ 8,935,343	$ 10,443,869
Deferred pre-need cemetery and mortuary contract revenues	12,508,625	12,873,068
Receivables
Receivables (net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $1,519,842 and $1,544,518 for 2018 and 2017)	2,816,225	3,608,379
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable	(792,154)
Contract Asset
Deferred pre-need cemetery and mortuary contract revenues	0	0
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue	0
Contract Liability
Deferred pre-need cemetery and mortuary contract revenues	12,508,625	$ 12,873,068
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue	$ (364,443)

23) Revenues From Contracts W_7

23) Revenues From Contracts With Customers: Opening and Closing Balances of the Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Deferred pre-need cemetery and mortuary contract revenues	$ 12,508,625	$ 12,873,068
Contract Asset
Pre-need merchandise and services	0	0
Deferred pre-need cemetery and mortuary contract revenues	0	0
Contract Liability
Pre-need merchandise and services	12,175,943	12,620,596
At-need specialty merchandise	327,302	236,572
Pre-need land sales	5,380	15,900
Deferred pre-need cemetery and mortuary contract revenues	$ 12,508,625	$ 12,873,068

23) Revenues From Contracts W_8

23) Revenues From Contracts With Customers: Revenues of the Cemetery and Mortuary Contracts (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Net mortuary and cemetery sales	$ 13,726,518	$ 12,657,117
Major Goods Or Services Lines, at Need
Net mortuary and cemetery sales	10,391,976
Major Goods Or Services Lines, Pre Need
Net mortuary and cemetery sales	3,334,542
Timing Of Revenue Recognition, Goods Transferred At A Point In Time
Net mortuary and cemetery sales	9,100,851
Timing Of Revenue Recognition, Services Transferred At A Point In Time
Net mortuary and cemetery sales	$ 4,625,667

23) Revenues From Contracts W_9

23) Revenues From Contracts With Customers: Schedule of Contract Costs Included in Deferred Policy and Pre-Need Contract Acquisition Costs (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Deferred plicy and pre-need contract acquisition costs	$ 89,362,096	$ 80,625,304
Contract Costs
Pre-need merchandise and services	3,575,032
At-need specialty merchandise	15,926
Pre-need land sales	1,237
Deferred plicy and pre-need contract acquisition costs	$ 3,592,195

25) Quarterly Financial Data _3

25) Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited): Quarterly Financial Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Details
Total revenues	$ 61,454,399	$ 67,223,093	$ 68,865,126	$ 82,076,109	$ 60,953,384	$ 71,971,851	$ 73,171,558	$ 70,829,297	$ 279,618,727	$ 276,926,090
Benefits and Expenses	62,835,219	65,011,295	64,702,895	60,888,928	61,451,358	70,833,834	69,177,259	67,931,527
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(1,380,820)	2,211,798	4,162,231	21,187,181	(497,974)	1,138,017	3,994,299	2,897,770
Income tax benefit (expense)	889,013	(198,052)	(924,014)	(4,261,258)	9,168,206	(41,179)	(1,508,435)	(1,037,770)	$ (4,494,311)	$ 6,580,822
Net Earnings	$ (491,807)	$ 2,013,746	$ 3,238,217	$ 16,925,923	$ 8,670,232	$ 1,096,838	$ 2,485,864	$ 1,860,000
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ (0.03)	$ 0.12	$ 0.19	$ 1	$ 0.51	$ 0.07	$ 0.15	$ 0.11	$ 1.27	$ 0.84
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ (0.03)	$ 0.12	$ 0.19	$ 0.99	$ 0.51	$ 0.06	$ 0.15	$ 0.11	$ 1.25	$ 0.82