Service Corporation International (SCI) 10-Q 30 Jul 15 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information Document - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jul. 29, 2015
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	Service Corporation International
Entity Central Index Key	89,089
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		200,379,582

Unaudited Condensed Consolidate

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations Statement - Segment [Domain] - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Revenues	$ 754,354	$ 746,760	$ 1,502,471	$ 1,492,255
Costs and expenses	(587,624)	(590,716)	(1,157,792)	(1,170,151)
Gross profits	166,730	156,044	344,679	322,104
General and administrative expenses	(33,568)	(46,307)	(68,623)	(102,137)
Losses (gains) on divestitures and impairment charges, net	(5,582)	34,994	(7,361)	32,182
Operating income	127,580	144,731	268,695	252,149
Interest expense	(42,982)	(46,307)	(85,921)	(91,303)
Gains on early extinguishment of debt, net	0	(29,158)	0	(29,158)
Other (expense) income, net	(109)	50	(167)	1,586
Income before income taxes	84,489	69,316	182,607	133,274
Provision for income taxes	(31,007)	(37,357)	(67,660)	(60,064)
Net income	53,092	31,781	114,557	73,172
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(390)	(178)	(390)	(38)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	53,482	31,959	114,947	73,210
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(497)	(5,859)	(587)	(6,148)
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 52,595	$ 25,922	$ 113,970	$ 67,024
Basic earnings per share:
Net income attributable to common stockholders, basic	$ 0.26	$ 0.12	$ 0.56	$ 0.32
Basic weighted average number of shares	202,466	212,390	202,966	212,613
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income attributable to common stockholders, diluted	$ 0.25	$ 0.12	$ 0.55	$ 0.31
Diluted weighted average number of shares	206,746	215,989	207,221	216,593
Dividends declared per share	$ 0.10	$ 0.08	$ 0.20	$ 0.16

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat3

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Net income	$ 53,092	$ 31,781	$ 114,557	$ 73,172
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	7,874	13,528	(14,759)	2,328
Comprehensive income	60,966	45,309	99,798	75,500
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(500)	(5,844)	(574)	(6,158)
Comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders	$ 60,466	$ 39,465	$ 99,224	$ 69,342

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat4

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Statement - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 199,096	$ 177,335
Receivables, net	92,192	109,050
Inventories, net	29,846	29,697
Other	40,036	80,774
Total current assets	361,170	396,856
Preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments	1,829,071	1,843,023
Preneed cemetery receivables, net and trust investments	2,355,034	2,306,669
Cemetery property, at cost	1,743,950	1,739,216
Property and equipment, net	1,846,579	1,861,403
Goodwill, net	1,811,842	1,810,853
Deferred charges and other assets	629,436	624,248
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	1,347,753	1,341,376
Total assets	11,924,835	11,923,644
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	420,926	453,042
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	290,016	90,931
Income taxes	14,323	8,035
Total current liabilities	725,265	552,008
Long-term debt	2,769,861	2,963,794
Deferred preneed funeral revenues	550,663	540,164
Deferred preneed cemetery revenues	1,123,686	1,062,381
Deferred tax liability	436,602	448,824
Other liabilities	502,130	502,553
Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust	3,137,017	3,148,884
Care trusts’ corpus	$ 1,345,876	$ 1,327,658
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, $1 per share par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 214,328,348 and 212,326,642 shares issued, respectively, and 211,175,401 and 212,316,642 shares outstanding, respectively	$ 201,751	$ 204,867
Capital in excess of par value	1,158,121	1,186,304
Accumulated deficit	(79,971)	(81,859)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	44,668	59,414
Total common stockholders’ equity	1,324,569	1,368,726
Noncontrolling interests	9,166	8,652
Total equity	1,333,735	1,377,378
Total liabilities and equity	$ 11,924,835	$ 11,923,644

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat5

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	208,205,991	205,458,331
Common stock, shares outstanding	201,751,035	204,866,770

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat6

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Statement - Equity Component [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 114,557	$ 73,172
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	390	38
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations	0	(1,000)
Gains on early extinguishment of debt, net	0	29,158
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs	0	(24,804)
Depreciation and amortization	68,899	70,595
Amortization of intangible assets	15,983	19,346
Amortization of cemetery property	26,027	25,790
Amortization of loan costs	4,865	4,048
Provision for doubtful accounts	3,431	4,541
Provision for deferred income taxes	(8,466)	26,484
Losses (gains) on divestitures and impairment charges, net	7,361	(32,182)
Share-based compensation	7,284	6,423
Excess tax benefits from share based awards	(13,003)	(12,521)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and divestitures:
Decrease in receivables	2,276	(7,241)
Increase (decrease) in other assets	(761)	(22,351)
Decrease in payables and other liabilities	33,932	9,437
Effect of preneed funeral production and maturities:
Decrease in preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments	16,144	23,963
Decrease in deferred preneed funeral revenue	14,247	(11,965)
Decrease in deferred preneed funeral receipts held in trust	(37,366)	(22,550)
Effect of cemetery production and deliveries:
Increase in preneed cemetery receivables, net and trust investments	(28,272)	(31,736)
Increase in deferred preneed cemetery revenue	62,482	43,478
(Decrease) increase in deferred preneed cemetery receipts held in trust	(7,506)	(1,323)
Other	3	2,017
Net cash provided by operating activities	282,507	170,817
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	282,507	171,817
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(64,724)	(57,379)
Acquisitions	(36,726)	(7,575)
Proceeds from divestitures and sales of property and equipment, net	8,268	154,893
Other	8,066	(12,225)
Net cash used in investing activities	(84,129)	77,353
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	(85,116)	77,714
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations	987	(361)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	30,000	755,000
Debt Issuance Cost	0	(10,500)
Payments of debt	(30,121)	(135,371)
Early Repayment of Senior Debt	0	(762,782)
Principal payments on capital leases	(15,257)	(14,491)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	26,799	14,791
Excess tax benefits from share based awards	13,003	12,521
Purchase of Company common stock	(151,795)	(60,425)
Payments of dividends	(40,398)	(34,024)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	0	(15,000)
Bank overdrafts and other	(7,533)	115
Net cash used in financing activities	(175,302)	(250,166)
Change in cash from discontinued operations	0	1,323
Effect of foreign currency on cash and cash equivalents	(1,315)	(392)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	21,761	(1,065)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	177,335	141,580
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 199,096	$ 140,515

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat7

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity Statement - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Treasury Stock	Capital in Excess of Par Value	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Noncontrolling Interest
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 1,424,378	$ 212,327	$ (10)	$ 1,259,348	$ (145,876)	$ 88,441	$ 10,148
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	75,500	0	0	0	67,024	2,318	$ 6,158
Dividends declared on common stock	(34,024)	0	0	(34,024)	0	0
Employee share-based compensation earned	6,423	0	0	6,423	0	0	$ 0
Stock option exercises	15,552	1,605	0	13,947	0	0	0
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures	0	345	0	(345)	0	0	0
Purchase of Company common stock	$ (61,186)	$ 0	$ (3,185)	$ (18,669)	$ (39,332)	$ 0	$ 0
Cancellation of Company Stock	0	(42)	(42)	0	0	0	0
Tax Benefits Related to Share-Based Awards	$ 12,521	$ 0	$ 0	$ 12,521	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	(15,000)	0	0	(7,441)	0	0	(7,559)
Noncontrolling interest payment	(134)	0	0	0	0	0	(134)
Other	1,565	93	0	1,472	0	0	0
Balance at end of period at Jun. 30, 2014	1,425,595	214,328	(3,153)	1,233,232	(118,184)	90,759	8,613
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2014	1,377,378	205,458	(591)	1,186,304	(81,859)	59,414	8,652
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	99,798	0	0	0	113,970	(14,746)	574
Dividends declared on common stock	(40,398)	0	0	(40,398)	0	0	0
Employee share-based compensation earned	7,284	0	0	7,284	0	0	0
Stock option exercises	26,799	2,432	0	24,367	0	0	0
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures	0	254	0	(254)	0	0	0
Purchase of Company common stock	(151,795)	$ 0	(5,864)	(33,849)	(112,082)	0	0
Tax Benefits Related to Share-Based Awards	13,003		0	13,003	0	0	0
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	0
Noncontrolling interest payment	(60)	$ 0	0	0	0	0	(60)
Other	1,726	62	0	1,664	0	0	0
Balance at end of period at Jun. 30, 2015	$ 1,333,735	$ 208,206	$ (6,455)	$ 1,158,121	$ (79,971)	$ 44,668	$ 9,166

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat8

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Dividends declared per share	$ 0.10	$ 0.08	$ 0.20	$ 0.16

Nature of Operations (Notes)

Nature of Operations (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Nature of Operations [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	Nature of Operations We are North America’s largest provider of deathcare products and services, with a network of funeral service locations and cemeteries operating in the United States and Canada. We are best known for our Dignity Memorial® brand, North America's first transcontinental brand of deathcare products and services. Our other brands are Dignity Planning™, National Cremation Society®, Advantage® Funeral and Cremation Services, Funeraria del Angel™, Making Everlasting Memories®, Neptune Society™, and Trident Society™. Our funeral and cemetery operations consist of funeral service locations, cemeteries, funeral service/cemetery combination locations, crematoria, and related businesses, which enable us to serve a wide array of customer needs. We sell cemetery property and funeral and cemetery merchandise and services at the time of need and on a preneed basis. Funeral service locations provide all professional services relating to funerals and cremations, including the use of funeral facilities and motor vehicles, arranging and directing services, removal, preparation, embalming, cremations, memorialization, and catering. Funeral merchandise, including burial caskets and related accessories, urns and other cremation receptacles, outer burial containers, flowers, on-line and video tributes, stationery products, casket and cremation memorialization products, and other ancillary merchandise is sold at funeral service locations. Our cemeteries provide cemetery property interment rights, including developed lots, lawn crypts, mausoleum spaces, niches, and other cremation memorialization and interment options. Cemetery merchandise and services, including memorial markers and bases, outer burial containers, flowers and floral placement, other ancillary merchandise, graveside services, merchandise installation, and burial openings and closings are sold at our cemeteries.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Service Corporation International (SCI) and all subsidiaries in which we hold a controlling financial interest. Our financial statements also include the accounts of the merchandise and service trusts and cemetery perpetual care trusts in which we have a variable interest and are the primary beneficiary. Our interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited but include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals and any other adjustments, which management considers necessary for a fair statement of our results for these periods. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in a manner consistent with the accounting policies described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 , unless otherwise disclosed herein, and should be read in conjunction therewith. The accompanying year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year period. Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period financial statement presentation with no effect on our previously reported results of operations, consolidated financial position, or cash flows. Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 . These estimates and assumptions may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. As a result, actual results could differ from these estimates. Preneed Receivables We sell preneed contracts whereby the customer enters into arrangements for future merchandise and services prior to the time of need. As these contracts are entered into prior to the delivery of the related merchandise and services, the preneed receivables are offset by a comparable deferred revenue amount. These receivables generally have an interest component for which interest income is recorded when the interest amount is considered collectible and realizable, which typically coincides with cash payment. We do not accrue interest on financing receivables that are not paid in accordance with the contractual payment date given the nature of our merchandise and services, the nature of our contracts with customers, and the timing of the delivery of our services. We do not consider receivables to be past due until the merchandise or service are required to be delivered at which time the preneed receivable is paid or reclassified as a trade receivable with payment terms of less than 30 days. As the preneed receivables are offset by comparable deferred revenue amounts, we have no risk of loss related to these receivables. If a preneed contract is canceled prior to delivery, state or provincial law governs the amount of the refund owed to the customer, if any, including the amount of the attributed investment earnings. Upon cancellation, we receive the amount of principal deposited to the trust and previously undistributed net investment earnings and, where required, issue a refund to the customer. We retain excess funds, if any, and recognize the attributed investment earnings (net of any investment earnings payable to the customer) as revenue in the consolidated statement of operations. In certain jurisdictions, we may be obligated to fund any shortfall if the amount deposited by the customers exceeds the funds in trust. Based on our historical experience, we have provided an allowance for cancellation of these receivables, which is recorded as a reduction in receivables with a corresponding offset to deferred revenue. Discontinued Operations In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) amended the "Presentation of Financial Statements" and "Property, Plant, and Equipment" accounting standards to change the requirement for reporting discontinued operations. Under the new guidance, a disposal of a component of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. Fewer disposals are expected to qualify as discontinued operations under the new guidance. It also requires the disclosure of pretax income of disposals that do not qualify as discontinued operations. We adopted the amendment effective January 1, 2015 with no impact on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, or cash flows.

Recently Issued Accounting Stan

Recently Issued Accounting Standards (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Recently Issued Accounting Standards [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles	Recently Issued Accounting Standards Revenue Recognition In May 2014 , the FASB issued the "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" accounting standard, which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in the "Revenue Recognition" accounting standard and most industry-specific guidance. This new standard is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. It also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, and timing of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. Additionally, the new standard requires the deferral of direct incremental selling costs to the period in which the underlying revenue is recognized. The new standard will be applied using one of two retrospective methods and is effective for us beginning January 1, 2017. We are evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated results of operations. Consolidation In February 2015, the FASB amended the "Consolidation" accounting standard to revise the consolidation model for limited partnerships, variable interest entities, and certain investment funds. Further, the amendment provides guidance on how fee arrangements and related parties should be considered when determining whether to consolidate variable interest entities. As a result of this amendment, all legal entities are required to be reevaluated to determine if they should be consolidated. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2016. We are evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Debt Issuance Costs In April 2015, the FASB amended the "Interest—Imputation of Interest" accounting standard to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs on the balance sheet. Currently, debt issuance costs are included in Other current assets and Deferred charges and other assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. The amendment requires that these costs instead be presented as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of Current maturities of long-term debt and Long-term debt , consistent with the presentation of debt discounts. This change does not impact the manner in which the debt issuance costs are expensed over the term of the debt. The change in presentation is effective for us on January 1, 2016. As of June 30, 2015, the effect of this amendment would have been to reduce Other current assets and Current maturities of long-term debt by $9.2 million and to reduce Deferred charges and other assets and Long-term debt by $35.1 million. As of December 31, 2014 the effect of this amendment would have been to reduce Other current assets and Current maturities of long-term debt by $9.2 million and to reduce Deferred charges and other assets and Long-term debt by $39.7 million. Cloud Computing Arrangements In April 2015, the FASB amended the "Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software" accounting standard to provide guidance on whether a cloud computing arrangement contains a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then we should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, we should account for the arrangement as a service contract. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2016 and we are still evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Fair Value Measurements In May 2015, the FASB amended the "Fair Value Measurements" accounting standard to remove the requirement to disclose the fair value measurement hierarchy level associated with investments measured at net asset value as a practical expedient. Other disclosures required by the standard for these assets remain the same. This amendment does not change the underlying accounting for these investments. The new guidance is effective for us with our first quarter 2016 filing on Form 10-Q.

Preneed Funeral Activities (Not

Preneed Funeral Activities (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Funeral
Preneed Funeral Activities	Preneed Funeral Activities Preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments represent trust investments, including investment earnings, and customer receivables, net of unearned finance charges, related to unperformed price-guaranteed preneed funeral contracts. Our merchandise and service trusts are variable interest entities as defined in the "Consolidation" accounting standard. In accordance with this standard, we have determined that we are the primary beneficiary of these trusts, as we absorb a majority of the losses and returns associated with these trusts. Our trust investments detailed in Notes 5 and 6 are also accounted for as variable interest entities. When we receive payments from the customer, we deposit the amount required by law into the trust and reclassify the corresponding amount from Deferred preneed funeral revenues into Deferred preneed receipts held in trust. Amounts are withdrawn from the trusts after the contract obligations are performed. Cash flows from preneed contracts are presented as operating cash flows in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. Preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments are reduced by the trust investment earnings (realized and unrealized) that we have been allowed to withdraw in certain states prior to maturity. These earnings are recorded in Deferred preneed funeral revenues until the merchandise is delivered or the service is performed. The table below sets forth certain investment-related activities associated with these preneed merchandise and service trusts: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In thousands) Deposits $ 32,485 $ 24,949 $ 62,480 $ 52,872 Withdrawals $ 41,745 $ 31,955 $ 87,189 $ 75,692 Purchases of available-for-sale securities $ 76,404 $ 79,305 $ 180,635 $ 140,790 Sales of available-for-sale securities $ 89,998 $ 107,199 $ 172,318 $ 171,250 Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities $ 9,856 $ 15,911 $ 14,205 $ 32,012 Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities $ (3,838 ) $ (2,665 ) $ (8,572 ) $ (4,139 ) The components of Preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (In thousands) Trust investments, at fair value $ 1,193,718 $ 1,205,747 Cash and cash equivalents 129,786 162,229 Assets associated with businesses held for sale (178 ) — Insurance-backed fixed income securities 273,618 260,899 Trust investments 1,596,944 1,628,875 Receivables from customers 282,664 262,700 Unearned finance charge (11,428 ) (11,054 ) 1,868,180 1,880,521 Allowance for cancellation (39,109 ) (37,498 ) Preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments $ 1,829,071 $ 1,843,023 The costs and fair values associated with trust investments measured at fair value at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are detailed below. Cost reflects the investment (net of redemptions) of control holders in the trusts. Fair value represents the value of the underlying securities held by the trusts. June 30, 2015 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 84,838 $ 278 $ (557 ) $ 84,559 Canadian government 2 81,258 669 (538 ) 81,389 Corporate 2 23,071 485 (185 ) 23,371 Residential mortgage-backed 2 1,394 22 (20 ) 1,396 Asset-backed 2 5 — — 5 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 1,934 81 (81 ) 1,934 Common stock: United States 1 360,907 31,539 (12,507 ) 379,939 Canada 1 13,769 3,427 (1,023 ) 16,173 Other international 1 34,518 2,653 (2,736 ) 34,435 Mutual funds: Equity 1 303,237 5,085 (7,519 ) 300,803 Fixed income 1 233,625 488 (5,876 ) 228,237 Private equity 3 36,366 3,929 (5,929 ) 34,366 Other 3 6,024 1,232 (145 ) 7,111 Trust investments $ 1,180,946 $ 49,888 $ (37,116 ) $ 1,193,718 December 31, 2014 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 85,775 $ 468 $ (455 ) $ 85,788 Canadian government 2 90,430 449 (874 ) 90,005 Corporate 2 24,765 423 (126 ) 25,062 Residential mortgage-backed 2 1,325 29 (12 ) 1,342 Asset-backed 2 6 — — 6 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 2,503 113 (113 ) 2,503 Common stock: United States 1 377,441 18,533 (7,405 ) 388,569 Canada 1 14,708 4,292 (895 ) 18,105 Other international 1 38,035 1,175 (1,560 ) 37,650 Mutual funds: Equity 1 308,548 3,332 (15,901 ) 295,979 Fixed income 1 229,414 869 (3,576 ) 226,707 Private equity 3 35,094 2,649 (9,418 ) 28,325 Other 3 5,084 726 (104 ) 5,706 Trust investments $ 1,213,128 $ 33,058 $ (40,439 ) $ 1,205,747 Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified as Level 1 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. Where quoted market prices are not available for the specific security, fair values are estimated by using either quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or an income approach fair value model with observable inputs that include a combination of interest rates, yield curves, credit risks, prepayment speeds, ratings, and tax-exempt status. These funds are classified as Level 2 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. The valuation of private equity and other alternative investments requires management judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices, inherent lack of liquidity, and the long-term nature of such assets. The fair value of these investments is estimated based on the market value of the underlying real estate and private equity investments. The underlying real estate value is determined using the most recent available appraisals. Private equity investments are valued based on reported net asset values. Valuation policies and procedures are determined by our Trust Services department, which reports to our Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, valuations are reviewed by the Investment Committee of the Board of Directors quarterly. These funds are classified as Level 3 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. As of June 30, 2015 , our unfunded commitment for our private equity and other investments was $35.5 million which, if called, would be funded by the assets of the trusts. Our private equity and other investments include several funds that invest in limited partnerships, distressed debt, real estate, and mezzanine financing. These investments can never be redeemed by the funds. Instead, due to the nature of the investments in this category, distributions are received through the liquidation of the underlying assets of the funds. We estimate that the underlying assets will be liquidated over the next 2 to 10 years. The change in our trust investments measured at fair value with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) is as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014 Private Equity Other Private Equity Other (In thousands) Fair value, beginning balance $ 31,043 $ 7,324 $ 27,514 $ 3,839 Net unrealized gains (losses) included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (1) 713 (868 ) (1,165 ) 820 Net realized losses included in Other (expense) income, net (2) (21 ) (5 ) (6 ) (1 ) Purchases — 23 1,068 — Sales (36 ) — — — Contributions 4,092 975 490 — Distributions (1,425 ) (338 ) (562 ) (189 ) Fair value, ending balance $ 34,366 $ 7,111 $ 27,339 $ 4,469 Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014 Private Equity Other Private Equity Other (In thousands) Fair value, beginning balance $ 28,325 $ 5,706 $ 26,885 $ 1,803 Net unrealized gains (losses) included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (1) 4,189 1,084 (1,635 ) 2,856 Net realized losses included in Other (expense) income , net (2) (38 ) (13 ) (14 ) (1 ) Purchases — 23 2,955 — Sales (36 ) — — — Contributions 4,632 1,226 957 — Distributions (2,706 ) (915 ) (1,809 ) (189 ) Fair value, ending balance $ 34,366 $ 7,111 $ 27,339 $ 4,469 ______________________________________________ (1) All unrealized gains (losses) recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income for our merchandise and service trust investments are attributable to our preneed customers and are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Accumulated other comprehensive income to Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . See Note 7 for further information related to our Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . (2) All net losses recognized in Other (expense) income, net for our merchandise and service trust investments are attributable to our preneed customers and are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Other (expense) income, net to Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . See Note 7 for further information related to our Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2015 to 2045 . Maturities of fixed income securities, excluding mutual funds, at June 30, 2015 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 111,750 Due in one to five years 31,879 Due in five to ten years 32,174 Thereafter 14,917 $ 190,720 Earnings from all our merchandise and service trust investments are recognized in revenues when merchandise is delivered or a service is performed. Fees charged by our wholly-owned registered investment advisor are also included in current revenues. In addition, we are entitled to retain, in certain jurisdictions, a portion of collected customer payments when a customer cancels a preneed contract; these amounts are also recognized in current revenues in the period in which they are earned. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to these trust investments was $14.0 million and $17.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to these trust investments was $28.4 million and $32.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. We assess our trust investments for other-than-temporary declines in fair value on a quarterly basis. Impairment charges resulting from this assessment are recognized as investment losses in Other (expense) income, net and a decrease to Preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments . These investment losses, if any, are offset by the corresponding reclassification in Other (expense) income, net, which reduces Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . See Note 7 for further information related to our Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . For the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , we recorded a $1.0 million and a $0.1 million impairment charge, respectively, for other-than-temporary declines in fair value related to unrealized losses on certain investments. For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , we recorded a $1.5 million and a $0.4 million impairment charge, respectively, for other-than-temporary declines in fair value related to unrealized losses on certain investments. We have determined that the remaining unrealized losses in our merchandise and service trust investments are considered temporary in nature, as the unrealized losses were due to temporary fluctuations in interest rates and equity prices. The investments are diversified across multiple industry segments using a balanced allocation strategy to minimize long-term risk. We believe that none of the remaining securities are other-than-temporarily impaired based on our analysis of the investments. Our analysis included a review of the portfolio holdings and discussions with the individual money managers as to the sector exposures, credit ratings, and the severity and duration of the unrealized losses. Our merchandise and service trust investment unrealized losses, their associated fair values, and the duration of unrealized losses as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, are shown in the following tables: June 30, 2015 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 33,733 $ (501 ) $ 4,846 $ (56 ) $ 38,579 $ (557 ) Canadian government 242 (4 ) 13,526 (534 ) 13,768 (538 ) Corporate 5,587 (78 ) 2,861 (107 ) 8,448 (185 ) Residential mortgage-backed 335 (5 ) 232 (15 ) 567 (20 ) Equity securities: Preferred stock 176 (81 ) — — 176 (81 ) Common stock: United States 140,010 (12,507 ) — — 140,010 (12,507 ) Canada 3,196 (679 ) 881 (344 ) 4,077 (1,023 ) Other international 14,091 (2,736 ) — — 14,091 (2,736 ) Mutual funds: Equity 170,796 (7,149 ) 3,836 (370 ) 174,632 (7,519 ) Fixed income 195,304 (5,350 ) 9,945 (526 ) 205,249 (5,876 ) Private equity — — 18,452 (5,929 ) 18,452 (5,929 ) Other — — 1,143 (145 ) 1,143 (145 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 563,470 $ (29,090 ) $ 55,722 $ (8,026 ) $ 619,192 $ (37,116 ) December 31, 2014 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 32,243 $ (412 ) $ 4,978 $ (43 ) $ 37,221 $ (455 ) Canadian government 2,894 (52 ) 14,904 (822 ) 17,798 (874 ) Corporate 4,988 (56 ) 2,420 (70 ) 7,408 (126 ) Residential mortgage-backed 217 (10 ) 106 (2 ) 323 (12 ) Equity securities: Preferred stock 26 (113 ) — — 26 (113 ) Common stock: United States 126,527 (7,403 ) 438 (2 ) 126,965 (7,405 ) Canada 1,752 (379 ) 1,085 (516 ) 2,837 (895 ) Other international 19,593 (1,557 ) 2 (3 ) 19,595 (1,560 ) Mutual funds: Equity 233,827 (13,219 ) 23,717 (2,682 ) 257,544 (15,901 ) Fixed income 112,160 (3,128 ) 11,452 (448 ) 123,612 (3,576 ) Private equity 203 (461 ) 13,870 (8,957 ) 14,073 (9,418 ) Other 5 (11 ) 464 (93 ) 469 (104 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 534,435 $ (26,801 ) $ 73,436 $ (13,638 ) $ 607,871 $ (40,439 )

Preneed Cemetery Activities (No

Preneed Cemetery Activities (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Cemetery
Preneed Cemetery Activities	Preneed Cemetery Activities Preneed cemetery receivables, net and trust investments represent trust investments, including investment earnings, and customer receivables, net of unearned finance charges, for contracts sold in advance of when the property interment rights, merchandise, or services are needed. Our merchandise and service trusts are variable interest entities as defined in the "Consolidation" accounting standard. In accordance with this standard, we have determined that we are the primary beneficiary of these trusts, as we absorb a majority of the losses and returns associated with these trusts. The trust investments detailed in Notes 4 and 6 are also accounted for as variable interest entities. When we receive payments from the customer, we deposit the amount required by law into the trust and reclassify the corresponding amount from Deferred preneed cemetery revenues into Deferred preneed receipts held in trust. Amounts are withdrawn from the trusts when the contract obligations are performed. Cash flows from preneed cemetery contracts are presented as operating cash flows in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. Preneed cemetery receivables, net and trust investments are reduced by the trust investment earnings (realized and unrealized) that we have been allowed to withdraw in certain states prior to maturity. These earnings are recorded in Deferred preneed cemetery revenues until the merchandise is delivered or the service is performed. The table below sets forth certain investment-related activities associated with these preneed merchandise and service trusts: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In thousands) Deposits $ 41,093 $ 33,132 $ 76,254 $ 61,403 Withdrawals $ 51,444 $ 28,221 $ 82,670 $ 62,569 Purchases of available-for-sale securities $ 117,257 $ 111,565 $ 224,194 $ 210,323 Sales of available-for-sale securities $ 139,681 $ 103,530 $ 238,943 $ 195,847 Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities $ 16,406 $ 20,655 $ 23,541 $ 46,187 Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities $ (6,398 ) $ (3,826 ) $ (13,427 ) $ (6,125 ) The components of Preneed cemetery receivables, net and trust investments in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (In thousands) Trust investments, at fair value $ 1,407,747 $ 1,404,298 Cash and cash equivalents 134,678 122,355 Trust investments 1,542,425 1,526,653 Receivables from customers 917,629 881,082 Unearned finance charges (33,124 ) (31,524 ) 2,426,930 2,376,211 Allowance for cancellation (71,896 ) (69,542 ) Preneed cemetery receivables, net and trust investments $ 2,355,034 $ 2,306,669 The costs and fair values associated with the trust investments measured at fair value at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are detailed below. Cost reflects the investment (net of redemptions) of control holders in the trusts. Fair value represents the market value of the underlying securities held by the trusts. June 30, 2015 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 70,592 $ 162 $ (678 ) $ 70,076 Canadian government 2 22,113 361 (156 ) 22,318 Corporate 2 6,573 49 (145 ) 6,477 Residential mortgage-backed 2 126 2 (2 ) 126 Asset-backed 2 170 15 — 185 Equity securities: Common stock: United States 1 542,616 44,610 (20,299 ) 566,927 Canada 1 10,954 4,620 (936 ) 14,638 Other international 1 51,514 3,967 (3,930 ) 51,551 Mutual funds: Equity 1 331,972 4,749 (7,709 ) 329,012 Fixed income 1 316,758 302 (7,938 ) 309,122 Private equity 3 32,384 5,674 (3,191 ) 34,867 Other 3 2,146 442 (140 ) 2,448 Trust investments $ 1,387,918 $ 64,953 $ (45,124 ) $ 1,407,747 December 31, 2014 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 63,447 $ 257 $ (605 ) $ 63,099 Canadian government 2 21,687 261 (134 ) 21,814 Corporate 2 8,725 122 (116 ) 8,731 Residential mortgage-backed 2 111 3 (1 ) 113 Asset-backed 2 170 16 — 186 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 10 1 — 11 Common stock: United States 1 557,955 22,746 (11,706 ) 568,995 Canada 1 10,962 5,011 (841 ) 15,132 Other international 1 55,632 1,605 (2,395 ) 54,842 Mutual funds: Equity 1 344,443 4,244 (18,430 ) 330,257 Fixed income 1 314,600 679 (4,702 ) 310,577 Private equity 3 32,342 3,185 (6,183 ) 29,344 Other 3 1,082 186 (71 ) 1,197 Trust investments $ 1,411,166 $ 38,316 $ (45,184 ) $ 1,404,298 Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities held by the trusts are classified as Level 1 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. Where quoted market prices are not available for the specific security, fair values are estimated by using either quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or an income approach fair value model with observable inputs that include a combination of interest rates, yield curves, credit risks, prepayment speeds, ratings, and tax-exempt status. These funds are classified as Level 2 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. The valuation of private equity and other alternative investments requires management judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices, inherent lack of liquidity, and the long-term nature of such assets. The fair value of these investments is estimated based on the market value of the underlying real estate and private equity investments. The underlying real estate value is determined using the most recent available appraisals. Private equity investments are valued based on reported net asset values. Valuation policies and procedures are determined by our Trust Services department, which reports to our Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, valuations are reviewed by the Investment Committee of the Board of Directors quarterly. These funds are classified as Level 3 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. As of June 30, 2015 , our unfunded commitment for our private equity and other investments was $36.8 million which, if called, would be funded by the assets of the trusts. Our private equity and other investments include several funds that invest in limited partnerships, distressed debt, real estate, and mezzanine financing. These investments can never be redeemed by the funds. Instead, due to the nature of the investments in this category, distributions are received through the liquidation of the underlying assets of the funds. We estimate that the underlying assets will be liquidated over the next 2 to 10 years. The change in our trust investments measured at fair value with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) is as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014 Private Equity Other Private Equity Other (In thousands) Fair value, beginning balance $ 31,293 $ 2,937 $ 27,519 $ 1,253 Net unrealized gains (losses) included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (1) 809 (2,532 ) 123 28 Net realized losses included in Other (expense) income, net (2) (23 ) (5 ) (7 ) — Purchases — 1,374 — — Contributions 4,268 1,028 526 — Distributions and other (1,480 ) (354 ) (604 ) (203 ) Fair value, ending balance $ 34,867 $ 2,448 $ 27,557 $ 1,078 Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014 Private Equity Other Private Equity Other (In thousands) Fair value, beginning balance $ 29,344 $ 1,197 $ 26,844 $ 1,245 Net unrealized gains (losses) included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (1) 3,533 (455 ) 1,610 37 Net realized losses included in Other (expense) income, net (2) (40 ) (13 ) (15 ) (1 ) Purchases — 1,374 — — Contributions 4,830 1,294 1,025 — Distributions and other (2,800 ) (949 ) (1,907 ) (203 ) Fair value, ending balance $ 34,867 $ 2,448 $ 27,557 $ 1,078 ________________________________________ (1) All unrealized gains (losses) recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income for our merchandise and service trust investments are attributable to our preneed customers and are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Accumulated other comprehensive income to Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . See Note 7 for further information related to our Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . (2) All net losses recognized in Other (expense) income, net for our merchandise and service trust investments are attributable to our preneed customers and are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Other (expense) income, net to Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . See Note 7 for further information related to our Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2015 to 2045 . Maturities of fixed income securities, excluding mutual funds, at June 30, 2015 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 15,032 Due in one to five years 39,483 Due in five to ten years 25,307 Thereafter 19,360 $ 99,182 Earnings from all our merchandise and service trust investments are recognized in current revenues when merchandise is delivered or a service is performed. Fees charged by our wholly-owned registered investment advisor are also included in current revenues. In addition, we are entitled to retain, in certain jurisdictions, a portion of collected customer payments when a customer cancels a preneed contract; these amounts are also recognized in current revenues in the period in which they are earned. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to these trust investments was $12.1 million and $12.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to these trust investments was $24.2 million and $24.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. We assess our trust investments for other-than-temporary declines in fair value on a quarterly basis. Impairment charges resulting from this assessment are recognized as investment losses in Other (expense) income, net and a decrease to Preneed cemetery receivables, net and trust investments . These investment losses, if any, are offset by the corresponding reclassification in Other (expense) income, net, which reduces Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . See Note 7 for further information related to our Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . For the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , we recorded a $1.5 million and a $0.2 million impairment charge, respectively, for other-than-temporary declines in fair value related to unrealized losses on certain investments. For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , we recorded a $2.1 million and a $0.5 million impairment charge, respectively, for other-than-temporary declines in fair value related to unrealized losses on certain investments. We have determined that the remaining unrealized losses in our merchandise and service trust investments are considered temporary in nature, as the unrealized losses were due to temporary fluctuations in interest rates and equity prices. The investments are diversified across multiple industry segments using a balanced allocation strategy to minimize long-term risk. We believe that none of the remaining securities are other-than-temporarily impaired based on our analysis of the investments. Our analysis included a review of the portfolio holdings and discussions with the individual money managers as to the sector exposures, credit ratings, and the severity and duration of the unrealized losses. Our merchandise and service trust investment unrealized losses, their associated fair values and the duration of unrealized losses as of June 30, 2015 are shown in the following tables: June 30, 2015 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 48,735 $ (676 ) $ 38 $ (2 ) $ 48,773 $ (678 ) Canadian government 1,350 (20 ) 3,203 (136 ) 4,553 (156 ) Corporate 178 (5 ) 3,497 (140 ) 3,675 (145 ) Residential mortgage-backed 34 (1 ) 20 (1 ) 54 (2 ) Equity securities: Common stock: United States 224,331 (20,299 ) — — 224,331 (20,299 ) Canada 2,642 (645 ) 445 (291 ) 3,087 (936 ) Other international 20,427 (3,930 ) — — 20,427 (3,930 ) Mutual funds: Equity 204,323 (7,709 ) — — 204,323 (7,709 ) Fixed income 274,186 (7,339 ) 15,093 (599 ) 289,279 (7,938 ) Private equity — — 10,398 (3,191 ) 10,398 (3,191 ) Other — — 672 (140 ) 672 (140 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 776,206 $ (40,624 ) $ 33,366 $ (4,500 ) $ 809,572 $ (45,124 ) December 31, 2014 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 45,072 $ (605 ) $ — $ — $ 45,072 $ (605 ) Canadian government — — 4,858 (134 ) 4,858 (134 ) Corporate 2,017 (61 ) 1,936 (55 ) 3,953 (116 ) Residential mortgage-backed 33 (1 ) — — 33 (1 ) Equity securities: Common stock: United States 192,015 (11,706 ) 585 — 192,600 (11,706 ) Canada 2,069 (319 ) 778 (522 ) 2,847 (841 ) Other international 28,308 (2,395 ) — — 28,308 (2,395 ) Mutual funds: Equity 303,211 (18,329 ) 1,577 (101 ) 304,788 (18,430 ) Fixed income 159,572 (4,106 ) 15,113 (596 ) 174,685 (4,702 ) Private equity 88 (100 ) 7,518 (6,083 ) 7,606 (6,183 ) Other 2 (3 ) 259 (68 ) 261 (71 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 732,387 $ (37,625 ) $ 32,624 $ (7,559 ) $ 765,011 $ (45,184 )

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Cemetery Perpetual Care
Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Text Block	Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts We are required by state and provincial law to pay into cemetery perpetual care trusts a portion of the proceeds from the sale of cemetery property interment rights. Our cemetery perpetual care trusts are variable interest entities as defined in the "Consolidation" accounting standard. In accordance with this standard, we have determined that we are the primary beneficiary of these trusts, as we absorb a majority of the losses and returns associated with these trusts. The trust investments detailed in Notes 4 and 5 are also accounted for as variable interest entities. We consolidate our cemetery perpetual care trust investments with a corresponding amount recorded as Care trusts’ corpus. Cash flows from cemetery perpetual care trusts are presented as operating cash flows in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. The table below sets forth certain investment-related activities associated with our cemetery perpetual care trusts: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In thousands) Deposits $ 10,200 $ 8,400 $ 19,453 $ 20,237 Withdrawals $ 11,518 $ 9,314 $ 24,676 $ 15,199 Purchases of available-for-sale securities $ 43,454 $ 24,927 $ 145,114 $ 63,822 Sales of available-for-sale securities $ 52,371 $ 49,001 $ 106,136 $ 79,073 Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities $ 1,753 $ 9,824 $ 2,151 $ 14,869 Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities $ (4,192 ) $ (327 ) $ (4,322 ) $ (664 ) The components of Cemetery perpetual care trust investments in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (In thousands) Trust investments, at fair value $ 1,253,133 $ 1,192,966 Cash and cash equivalents 94,620 148,410 Cemetery perpetual care trust investments $ 1,347,753 $ 1,341,376 The cost and fair values associated with trust investments, at fair value at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are detailed below. Cost reflects the investment (net of redemptions) of control holders in the trusts. Fair value represents the value of the underlying securities or cash held by the trusts. June 30, 2015 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 3,837 $ 19 $ (59 ) $ 3,797 Canadian government 2 32,516 612 (271 ) 32,857 Corporate 2 15,316 229 (291 ) 15,254 Residential mortgage-backed 2 1,005 13 (9 ) 1,009 Asset-backed 2 667 7 (19 ) 655 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 5,805 83 (374 ) 5,514 Common stock: United States 1 230,980 13,561 (8,153 ) 236,388 Canada 1 7,608 2,536 (671 ) 9,473 Other international 1 12,363 201 (1,439 ) 11,125 Mutual funds: Equity 1 20,592 3,781 (593 ) 23,780 Fixed income 1 883,480 722 (19,147 ) 865,055 Private equity 3 39,988 1,613 (7,464 ) 34,137 Other 3 13,064 1,507 (482 ) 14,089 Cemetery perpetual care trust investments $ 1,267,221 $ 24,884 $ (38,972 ) $ 1,253,133 December 31, 2014 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 794 $ 40 $ (4 ) $ 830 Canadian government 2 31,993 442 (233 ) 32,202 Corporate 2 16,762 344 (210 ) 16,896 Residential mortgage-backed 2 910 15 (6 ) 919 Asset-backed 2 661 10 (4 ) 667 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 4,439 60 (12 ) 4,487 Common stock: United States 1 225,129 9,340 (4,881 ) 229,588 Canada 1 7,419 2,737 (596 ) 9,560 Other international 1 8,102 90 (399 ) 7,793 Mutual funds: Equity 1 17,310 3,264 (93 ) 20,481 Fixed income 1 846,230 1,580 (14,263 ) 833,547 Private equity 3 34,288 408 (10,788 ) 23,908 Other 3 13,526 1,094 (2,532 ) 12,088 Cemetery perpetual care trust investments $ 1,207,563 $ 19,424 $ (34,021 ) $ 1,192,966 Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities held by the trusts are classified as Level 1 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. Where quoted market prices are not available for the specific security, fair values are estimated by using either quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or an income approach fair value model with observable inputs that include a combination of interest rates, yield curves, credit risks, prepayment speeds, ratings, and tax-exempt status. These funds are classified as Level 2 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. The valuation of private equity and other alternative investments requires management judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices, inherent lack of liquidity, and the long-term nature of such assets. The fair value of these investments is estimated based on the market value of the underlying real estate and private equity investments. The underlying real estate value is determined using the most recent available appraisals. Private equity investments are valued based on reported net asset values. Valuation policies and procedures are determined by our Trust Services department, which reports to our Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, valuations are reviewed by the Investment Committee of the Board of Directors quarterly. These funds are classified as Level 3 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. As of June 30, 2015 , our unfunded commitment for our private equity and other investments was $21.4 million which, if called, would be funded by the assets of the trusts. Our private equity and other investments include several funds that invest in limited partnerships, distressed debt, real estate, and mezzanine financing. These investments can never be redeemed by the funds. Instead, due to the nature of the investments in this category, distributions are received through the liquidation of the underlying assets of the funds. We estimate that the underlying assets will be liquidated over the next 2 to 10 years. The change in our trust investments measured at fair value with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) is as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014 Private Equity Other Private Equity Other (In thousands) Fair value, beginning balance $ 28,223 $ 13,808 $ 20,806 $ 11,712 Net unrealized gains (losses) included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (1) 2,376 (1,161 ) 570 553 Net realized losses included in Other (expense) income, net (2) (18 ) (8 ) (12 ) (6 ) Contributions 4,670 1,905 709 — Distributions and other (1,114 ) (455 ) (799 ) (273 ) Fair value, ending balance $ 34,137 $ 14,089 $ 21,274 $ 11,986 Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014 Private Equity Other Private Equity Other (In thousands) Fair market value, beginning balance $ 23,908 $ 12,088 $ 19,779 $ 11,590 Net unrealized gains (losses) included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (1) 6,293 34 1,297 681 Net realized losses included in Other (expense) income, net (2) (30 ) (23 ) (24 ) (12 ) Sales — — (17 ) — Contributions 5,165 2,553 1,403 — Distributions and other (1,199 ) (563 ) (1,164 ) (273 ) Fair market value, ending balance $ 34,137 $ 14,089 $ 21,274 $ 11,986 _________________________________________ (1) All unrealized gains (losses) recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income for our cemetery perpetual care trust investments are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Accumulated other comprehensive income to Care trusts’ corpus . See Note 7 for further information related to our Care trusts’ corpus . (2) All net losses recognized in Other (expense) income, net for our cemetery perpetual care trust investments are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Other (expense) income, net to Care trusts’ corpus . See Note 7 for further information related to our Care trusts’ corpus . Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2015 to 2045 . Maturities of fixed income securities at June 30, 2015 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 25,496 Due in one to five years 19,393 Due in five to ten years 7,674 Thereafter 1,009 $ 53,572 Distributable earnings from these cemetery perpetual care trust investments are recognized in current cemetery revenues to the extent we incur qualifying cemetery maintenance costs. Fees charged by our wholly-owned registered investment advisor are also included in current revenues. Recognized trust fund income related to these trust investments was $19.6 million and $15.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Recognized trust fund income related to these trust investments was $33.0 million and $29.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. We assess our trust investments for other-than-temporary declines in fair value on a quarterly basis. Impairment charges resulting from this assessment are recognized as investment losses in Other (expense) income, net and a decrease to Cemetery perpetual care trust investments . These investment losses, if any, are offset by the corresponding reclassification in Other (expense) income, net, which reduces Care trusts’ corpus . See Note 7 for further information related to our Care trusts’ corpus . For the three months ended June 30, 2015 , we recorded a $1.0 million impairment charge for other-than-temporary declines in fair value related to unrealized losses on certain investments. For the six months ended June 30, 2015 , we recorded a $1.5 million impairment charge for other-than-temporary declines in fair value related to unrealized losses on certain investments. We recorded an impairment charge for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 , of less than $0.1 million in both periods. We have determined that the remaining unrealized losses in our cemetery perpetual care trust investments are considered temporary in nature, as the unrealized losses were due to temporary fluctuations in interest rates and equity prices. The investments are diversified across multiple industry segments using a balanced allocation strategy to minimize long-term risk. We believe that none of the remaining securities are other-than-temporarily impaired based on our analysis of the investments. Our analysis included a review of the portfolio holdings and discussions with the individual money managers as to the sector exposures, credit ratings, and the severity and duration of the unrealized losses. Our cemetery perpetual care trust investment unrealized losses, their associated fair values and the duration of unrealized losses, are shown in the following tables. June 30, 2015 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 3,377 $ (57 ) $ 135 $ (2 ) $ 3,512 $ (59 ) Canadian government 2,159 (35 ) 5,112 (236 ) 7,271 (271 ) Corporate 3,221 (54 ) 5,608 (237 ) 8,829 (291 ) Residential mortgage-backed 143 (3 ) 209 (6 ) 352 (9 ) Asset-backed 150 (19 ) — — 150 (19 ) Equity securities: Preferred stock 4,690 (374 ) — — 4,690 (374 ) Common stock: United States 106,485 (8,153 ) — — 106,485 (8,153 ) Canada 1,548 (278 ) 725 (393 ) 2,273 (671 ) Other international 8,297 (1,439 ) — — 8,297 (1,439 ) Mutual funds: Equity 3,784 (577 ) 107 (16 ) 3,891 (593 ) Fixed income 835,332 (19,029 ) 2,691 (118 ) 838,023 (19,147 ) Private equity 7 (1 ) 15,007 (7,463 ) 15,014 (7,464 ) Other 5 (1 ) 5,504 (481 ) 5,509 (482 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 969,198 $ (30,020 ) $ 35,098 $ (8,952 ) $ 1,004,296 $ (38,972 ) December 31, 2014 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 497 $ (4 ) $ — $ — $ 497 $ (4 ) Canadian government — — 7,825 (233 ) 7,825 (233 ) Corporate 4,656 (108 ) 3,198 (102 ) 7,854 (210 ) Residential mortgage-backed 256 (5 ) 69 (1 ) 325 (6 ) Asset-backed 373 (4 ) — — 373 (4 ) Equity securities: Preferred stock 2,224 (11 ) 49 (1 ) 2,273 (12 ) Common stock: United States 100,370 (4,803 ) 419 (78 ) 100,789 (4,881 ) Canada 2,418 (244 ) 757 (352 ) 3,175 (596 ) Other international 4,444 (399 ) — — 4,444 (399 ) Mutual funds: Equity 2,601 (85 ) 153 (8 ) 2,754 (93 ) Fixed income 576,890 (14,177 ) 2,581 (86 ) 579,471 (14,263 ) Private equity 9,213 (798 ) 14,254 (9,990 ) 23,467 (10,788 ) Other 4,069 (352 ) 6,276 (2,180 ) 10,345 (2,532 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 708,011 $ (20,990 ) $ 35,581 $ (13,031 ) $ 743,592 $ (34,021 )

Deferred Preneed Funeral and Ce

Deferred Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Receipts Held in Trust and Care Trusts' Corpus (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Deferred Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Receipts Held in Trust and Care Trusts' Corpus [Abstract]
Deferred Preneed Funeral And Cemetery Receipts Held In Trust And Care Trusts Corpus	Deferred Preneed Receipts Held in Trust and Care Trusts’ Corpus Deferred Preneed Receipts Held in Trust We consolidate the merchandise and service trusts associated with our preneed activities. Although the consolidation of the merchandise and service trusts is required by accounting standards, it does not change the legal relationships among the trusts, us, or our customers. The customers are the legal beneficiaries of these merchandise and service trusts, and therefore their interests in these trusts represent a liability to us. The components of Deferred preneed receipts held in trust in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are detailed below. June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Preneed Funeral Preneed Cemetery Total Preneed Funeral Preneed Cemetery Total (In thousands) Trust investments $ 1,596,944 $ 1,542,425 $ 3,139,369 $ 1,628,875 $ 1,526,653 $ 3,155,528 Accrued trust operating payables and other (794 ) (1,558 ) (2,352 ) (2,487 ) (4,157 ) (6,644 ) Deferred preneed receipts held in trust $ 1,596,150 $ 1,540,867 $ 3,137,017 $ 1,626,388 $ 1,522,496 $ 3,148,884 Care Trusts’ Corpus The Care trusts’ corpus reflected in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet represents the cemetery perpetual care trusts, including the related accrued expenses. The components of Care trusts’ corpus in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are detailed below. June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (In thousands) Cemetery perpetual care trust investments $ 1,347,753 $ 1,341,376 Accrued trust operating payables and other (1,877 ) (13,718 ) Care trusts’ corpus $ 1,345,876 $ 1,327,658 Other (Expense) Income, Net The components of Other (expense) income, net in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 are detailed below. See Notes 4, 5, and 6 for further discussion of the amounts related to the funeral, cemetery, and cemetery perpetual care trusts. Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 Funeral Trusts Cemetery Trusts Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Other, Net Total (In thousands) Realized gains $ 9,856 $ 16,406 $ 1,753 $ — $ 28,015 Realized losses (3,838 ) (6,398 ) (4,192 ) — (14,428 ) Impairment charges (1,023 ) (1,531 ) (996 ) — (3,550 ) Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income 8,820 8,262 15,789 — 32,871 Trust expenses and income taxes (4,010 ) (6,592 ) (16,570 ) — (27,172 ) Net trust investment income (loss) 9,805 10,147 (4,216 ) — 15,736 Reclassification to deferred preneed receipts held in trust and care trusts’ corpus (9,805 ) (10,147 ) 4,216 — (15,736 ) Other expense, net — — — (109 ) (109 ) Total other expense, net $ — $ — $ — $ (109 ) $ (109 ) Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Funeral Trusts Cemetery Trusts Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Other, Net Total (In thousands) Realized gains $ 14,205 $ 23,541 $ 2,151 $ — $ 39,897 Realized losses (8,572 ) (13,427 ) (4,322 ) — (26,321 ) Impairment charges (1,495 ) (2,050 ) (1,507 ) — (5,052 ) Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income 12,882 11,778 26,334 — 50,994 Trust expenses and income taxes (9,837 ) (15,107 ) (22,843 ) — (47,787 ) Net trust investment income 7,183 4,735 (187 ) — 11,731 Reclassification to deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust and care trusts’ corpus (7,183 ) (4,735 ) 187 — (11,731 ) Other expense, net — — — (167 ) (167 ) Total other expense, net $ — $ — $ — $ (167 ) $ (167 ) Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 Funeral Trusts Cemetery Trusts Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Other, Net Total (In thousands) Realized gains $ 15,911 $ 20,655 $ 9,824 $ — $ 46,390 Realized losses (2,665 ) (3,826 ) (327 ) — (6,818 ) Impairment charges (119 ) (179 ) (7 ) — (305 ) Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income 7,900 4,981 12,385 — 25,266 Trust expenses and income taxes (4,978 ) (4,377 ) (2,127 ) — (11,482 ) Net trust investment income 16,049 17,254 19,748 — 53,051 Reclassification to deferred preneed receipts held in trust and care trusts’ corpus (16,049 ) (17,254 ) (19,748 ) — (53,051 ) Other income, net — — — 50 50 Total other income, net $ — $ — $ — $ 50 $ 50 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Funeral Trusts Cemetery Trusts Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Other, Net Total (In thousands) Realized gains $ 32,012 $ 46,187 $ 14,869 $ — $ 93,068 Realized losses (4,139 ) (6,125 ) (664 ) — (10,928 ) Impairment charges (370 ) (518 ) (47 ) — (935 ) Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income 13,474 7,476 21,971 — 42,921 Trust expenses and income taxes (9,445 ) (9,192 ) (3,674 ) — (22,311 ) Net trust investment income 31,532 37,828 32,455 — 101,815 Reclassification to deferred preneed receipts held in trust and care trusts’ corpus (31,532 ) (37,828 ) (32,455 ) — (101,815 ) Other income, net — — — 1,586 1,586 Total other income, net $ — $ — $ — $ 1,586 $ 1,586

Income Taxes (Notes)

Income Taxes (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure	Income Taxes Income tax expense during interim periods is based on our estimated annual effective income tax rate plus any discrete items which are recorded in the period in which they occur. Discrete items include, among others, such events as changes in estimates due to the finalization of tax returns, tax audit settlements, expiration of statute of limitations, and increases or decreases in valuation allowances on deferred tax assets. Our effective tax rate was 36.7% and 53.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Our effective tax rate was 37.1% and 45.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. The higher effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 is primarily due to the gain on required divestitures associated with the Stewart acquisition. The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2015 is above the 35% federal statutory tax rate primarily due to the state tax expense partially offset by state legislative changes and foreign earnings taxed at lower rates. Unrecognized Tax Benefits As of June 30, 2015 , the total amount of our unrecognized tax benefits was $192.6 million and the total amount of our accrued interest was $49.5 million . Additional interest expense of $1.9 million was accrued during the six months ended June 30, 2015 . A number of years may elapse before particular tax matters, for which we have unrecognized tax benefits, are settled. While we have effectively concluded our 2003 through 2005 tax years with respect to our affiliate, the SCI Funeral & Cemetery Purchasing Cooperative, Inc., SCI and subsidiaries' tax years 1999 through 2005 remain under review at the IRS Appeals level. SCI and subsidiaries are under audit for 2006-2007 as a result of carry back claims. Furthermore, SCI and its affiliates are under audit by various state and foreign jurisdictions for years 2010 through 2013 . The outcome of each of these audits cannot be predicted at this time. It is reasonably possible that the amount of our unrecognized tax benefits could significantly increase or decrease over the next twelve months either because we prevail on positions or because the tax authorities prevail. Due to the uncertainty regarding the timing of completion of audits and possible outcomes, a current estimate of the range of increases or decreases that may occur within the next twelve months cannot be made.

Debt (Notes)

Debt (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure	Debt Debt as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was as follows: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (In thousands) 6.75% Senior Notes due April 2016 $ 197,377 $ 197,377 7.0% Senior Notes due June 2017 295,000 295,000 7.625% Senior Notes due October 2018 250,000 250,000 4.5% Senior Notes due November 2020 200,000 200,000 8.0% Senior Notes due November 2021 150,000 150,000 5.375% Senior Notes due January 2022 425,000 425,000 5.375% Senior Notes due May 2024 550,000 550,000 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 200,000 200,000 Term Loan due July 2018 340,000 370,000 Bank credit facility due July 2018 265,000 235,000 Obligations under capital leases 185,956 181,002 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 4,137 4,251 Unamortized discounts and other, net (2,593 ) (2,905 ) Total debt 3,059,877 3,054,725 Less: Current maturities of debt (290,016 ) (90,931 ) Total long-term debt $ 2,769,861 $ 2,963,794 Current maturities of debt at June 30, 2015 include our 6.75% Senior Notes due April 2016 , capital leases, and amounts due under our term loan. Our consolidated debt had a weighted average interest rate of 5.21% at both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . Approximately 75% of our total debt had a fixed interest rate at both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . Bank Credit Agreement The Company has a $500 million bank credit facility due July 2018 with a syndicate of banks, including a sublimit of $175 million for letters of credit. As of June 30, 2015 , we have $265.0 million of outstanding borrowings under our bank credit facility and have issued $31.6 million of letters of credit. The bank credit facility provides us with flexibility for working capital, if needed, and is guaranteed by a majority of our domestic subsidiaries. The subsidiary guaranty is a guaranty of payment of the outstanding amount of the total lending commitment, including letters of credit. The bank credit facility contains certain financial covenants, including a minimum interest coverage ratio, a maximum leverage ratio, and certain dividend and share repurchase restrictions. We pay a quarterly fee on the unused commitment, which was 0.35% at June 30, 2015 . As of June 30, 2015 , we have $203.4 million in borrowing capacity under the bank credit facility. Debt Issuances and Additions In May 2014, we issued $550.0 million of unsecured 5.375% Senior Notes due May 2024. We used the net proceeds from this offering, along with a $95.0 million draw on our bank credit facility, to repay our 6.75% Senior Notes due April 2015, 6.5% Senior Notes due April 2019, and 7.0% Senior Notes due May 2019 along with associated refinancing costs. The newly issued notes are subject to the provisions of the Company's Senior Indenture dated as of February 1, 1993, as amended, which includes covenants limiting, among other things, the creation of liens securing indebtedness and sale-leaseback transactions. In February 2014, we drew $110.0 million on our bank credit facility, which we used along with cash on hand to repay our 3.125% Senior Convertible Notes due July 2014 and our 3.375% Senior Convertible Notes due July 2016. Debt Extinguishments and Reductions During the six months ended June 30, 2015 , we made scheduled payments on our Term Loan due July 2018 of $30.0 million and borrowed $30.0 million on our bank credit facility. During the first half of 2014, we made debt payments of $898.2 million for scheduled and early extinguishment payments as follows: • $250.0 million in aggregate principal of our 7.0% Senior Notes due May 2019; • $200.0 million in aggregate principal and $9.1 million in unamortized premiums of our 6.5% Senior Notes due April 2019; • $136.5 million in aggregate principal of our 6.75% Senior Notes due April 2015; • $135.0 million in aggregate principal of our Term Loan due July 2018; • $86.4 million in aggregate principal and $21.7 million in unamortized premiums of our 3.125% Senior Convertible Notes due 2014; • $45.0 million in aggregate principal and $14.2 million in unamortized premiums of our 3.375% Senior Convertible Notes due 2016; and • $0.3 million in other debt. Certain of the above transactions resulted in the recognition of a loss of $29.2 million recorded in Loss on early extinguishment of debt in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations. Capital Leases During the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , we acquired $22.5 million and $19.0 million , respectively, of capital leases, primarily related to transportation equipment. We made aggregate principal payments of $15.3 million and $14.5 million on our capital lease obligations for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively.

Credit Risk and Fair Value of F

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value Estimates The fair value estimates of the following financial instruments have been determined using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, and trade payables approximate the fair values of those instruments due to the short-term nature of the instruments. The fair values of receivables on preneed contracts are impracticable to estimate because of the lack of a trading market and the diverse number of individual contracts with varying terms. The fair value of our debt instruments at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was as follows: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (In thousands) 6.75% Senior Notes due April 2016 $ 204,779 $ 208,075 7.0% Senior Notes due June 2017 318,807 320,043 7.625% Senior Notes due October 2018 285,625 277,538 4.5% Senior Notes due November 2020 204,600 201,700 8.0% Senior Notes due November 2021 176,625 174,375 5.375% Senior Notes due January 2022 443,700 437,750 5.375% Senior Notes due May 2024 575,300 558,250 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 230,750 220,890 Term Loan due July 2018 340,000 370,000 Bank credit facility due July 2018 265,000 235,000 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 4,137 4,277 Total fair value of debt instruments $ 3,049,323 $ 3,007,898 The fair values of our long-term, fixed-rate loans were estimated using market prices for those loans, and therefore they are classified within Level 2 of the fair value measurements hierarchy. The term loan, bank credit facility agreement and the mortgage and other debt are classified within Level 3 of the fair value measurements hierarchy. The fair values of these instruments have been estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on our incremental borrowing rate for similar borrowing arrangements. An increase (decrease) in the inputs results in a directionally opposite change in the fair value of the instruments.

Share-Based Compensation (Notes

Share-Based Compensation (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments	Share-Based Compensation Stock Benefit Plans We utilize the Black-Scholes option valuation model for estimating the fair value of our stock options. This model uses a range of assumptions related to volatility, the risk-free interest rate, the expected life, and the dividend yield. The fair values of our stock options are calculated using the following weighted average assumptions for the six months ended June 30, 2015 : Six Months Ended Assumptions June 30, 2015 Dividend yield 1.8 % Expected volatility 23.3 % Risk-free interest rate 1.3 % Expected holding period (in years) 4.0 Stock Options The following table sets forth stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015 : Options Weighted-Average Exercise Price Outstanding at December 31, 2014 12,107,106 $ 11.63 Granted 2,036,010 $ 23.00 Exercised (2,421,740 ) $ 11.13 Outstanding at June 30, 2015 11,721,376 $ 13.69 Exercisable at June 30, 2015 7,517,834 $ 10.33 As of June 30, 2015 , the unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options of $12.3 million is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.5 years. Restricted Shares Restricted share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was as follows: Restricted Shares Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Nonvested restricted shares at December 31, 2014 1,319,260 $ 13.39 Granted 253,791 $ 23.00 Vested (987,684 ) $ 12.35 Nonvested restricted shares at June 30, 2015 585,367 $ 19.32 As of June 30, 2015 , the unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted shares of $9.1 million is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.0 years.

Equity (Notes)

Equity (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure	Equity (All shares reported in whole numbers) Our components of Accumulated other comprehensive income are as follows: Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unrealized Gains and Losses Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (In thousands) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 59,414 $ — $ 59,414 Activity in 2015 (14,746 ) — (14,746 ) Increase in net unrealized gains associated with available-for-sale securities of the trusts, net of taxes — 29,761 29,761 Reclassification of net unrealized gains activity attributable to the Deferred preneed receipts held in trust and Care trusts’ corpus, net of taxes — (29,761 ) (29,761 ) Balance at June 30, 2015 $ 44,668 $ — $ 44,668 Balance at December 31, 2013 $ 88,441 $ — $ 88,441 Activity in 2014 2,318 — 2,318 Increase in net unrealized gains associated with available-for-sale securities of the trusts, net of taxes — 46,253 46,253 Reclassification of net unrealized gain activity attributable to the Deferred preneed receipts held in trust and Care trusts’ corpus , net of taxes — (46,253 ) (46,253 ) Balance at June 30, 2014 $ 90,759 $ — $ 90,759 The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars using the current exchange rate. The U.S. dollar amount that arises from such translation, as well as exchange gains and losses on intercompany balances of a long-term investment nature, are included in the foreign currency translation adjustment in Accumulated other comprehensive income . Cash Dividends On May 13, 2015 , our Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.10 per common share. This dividend, totaling $20.3 million , was paid on June 30, 2015 . Share Repurchases Subject to market conditions, normal trading restrictions, and limitations in our debt covenants, we may make purchases in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions under our stock repurchase program. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 , we repurchased 5,863,395 shares of common stock at an aggregate cost of $151.8 million , which is an average cost per share of $25.89 . After these repurchases, the remaining dollar value of shares authorized to be purchased under our share repurchase program was approximately $88.4 million at June 30, 2015 . Subsequent to June 30, 2015 we repurchased 1,439,950 shares of common stock at an aggregate cost of $42.3 million , which is an average cost per share of $29.39 . After these third quarter repurchases, the remaining dollar value of shares authorized to be repurchased under our repurchase program is $46.1 million .

Segment Reporting (Notes)

Segment Reporting (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Segment Reporting Our operations are both product-based and geographically-based, and the reportable operating segments presented below include our funeral and cemetery operations. Our geographic areas include the United States and Canada, in both of which we conduct both funeral and cemetery operations. Our reportable segment information is as follows: Funeral Cemetery Reportable Segments (In thousands) Three months ended June 30, Revenues from external customers: 2015 $ 471,490 $ 282,864 $ 754,354 2014 $ 479,540 $ 267,220 $ 746,760 Gross profits: 2015 $ 91,708 $ 75,022 $ 166,730 2014 $ 97,769 $ 58,275 $ 156,044 Six months ended June 30, Revenues from external customers: 2015 $ 979,146 $ 523,325 $ 1,502,471 2014 $ 988,585 $ 503,670 $ 1,492,255 Gross profits: 2015 $ 216,387 $ 128,292 $ 344,679 2014 $ 216,987 $ 105,117 $ 322,104 The following table reconciles gross profits from reportable segments to our consolidated income before income taxes: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In thousands) Gross profits from reportable segments $ 166,730 $ 156,044 $ 344,679 $ 322,104 General and administrative expenses (33,568 ) (46,307 ) (68,623 ) (102,137 ) (Losses) gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net (5,582 ) 34,994 (7,361 ) 32,182 Operating income 127,580 144,731 268,695 252,149 Interest expense (42,982 ) (46,307 ) (85,921 ) (91,303 ) Loss on early extinguishment of debt — (29,158 ) — (29,158 ) Other (expense) income, net (109 ) 50 (167 ) 1,586 Income before income taxes $ 84,489 $ 69,316 $ 182,607 $ 133,274 Our geographic area information is as follows: United States Canada Total (In thousands) Three months ended June 30, Revenues from external customers: 2015 $ 705,074 $ 49,280 $ 754,354 2014 $ 695,913 $ 50,847 $ 746,760 Six months ended June 30, Revenues from external customers: 2015 $ 1,405,526 $ 96,945 $ 1,502,471 2014 $ 1,390,282 $ 101,973 $ 1,492,255

Supplementary Information (Note

Supplementary Information (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Supplementary Information [Abstract]
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]	Supplementary Information Revenues and Costs and Expenses The detail of certain income statement accounts as presented in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations is as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In thousands) Property and merchandise revenues: Funeral $ 150,696 $ 155,649 $ 311,594 $ 320,384 Cemetery 200,748 188,970 362,028 344,362 Total property and merchandise revenues 351,444 344,619 673,622 664,746 Services revenues: Funeral 280,989 290,078 594,875 601,238 Cemetery 73,913 71,249 145,454 142,632 Total services revenues 354,902 361,327 740,329 743,870 Other revenues 48,008 40,814 88,520 83,639 Total revenues $ 754,354 $ 746,760 $ 1,502,471 $ 1,492,255 Property and merchandise costs and expenses: Funeral $ 76,133 $ 73,295 $ 155,291 $ 155,249 Cemetery 86,239 86,111 155,262 155,648 Total cost of property and merchandise 162,372 159,406 310,553 310,897 Services costs and expenses: Funeral 158,377 162,235 313,349 321,740 Cemetery 34,793 39,023 68,926 76,061 Total cost of services 193,170 201,258 382,275 397,801 Overhead and other expense 232,082 230,054 464,964 461,453 Total costs and expenses $ 587,624 $ 590,718 $ 1,157,792 $ 1,170,151 Non-Cash Investing and Financing Transactions Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 (In thousands) Net change in capital expenditure accrual $ 1,513 $ (2,615 ) Options exercised by attestation $ — $ 761 Shares repurchased $ — $ (761 )

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure	Commitments and Contingencies Insurance Loss Reserves We purchase comprehensive general liability, morticians’ and cemetery professional liability, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation insurance coverage structured with high deductibles. The high-deductible insurance program means we are primarily self-insured for claims and associated costs and losses covered by these policies. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , we have self-insurance reserves of $74.5 million and $74.0 million , respectively. Litigation We are a party to various litigation matters, investigations, and proceedings. Some of the more frequent ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business is based on burial practices claims and employment-related matters, including discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour laws and regulations. For each of our outstanding legal matters, we evaluate the merits of the case, our exposure to the matter, possible legal or settlement strategies, and the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome. We intend to vigorously defend ourselves in the lawsuits described herein; however, if we determine that an unfavorable outcome is probable and can be reasonably estimated, we establish the necessary accruals. We hold certain insurance policies that may reduce cash outflows with respect to an adverse outcome of certain of these litigation matters. We accrue such insurance recoveries when they become probable of being paid and can be reasonably estimated. Wage and Hour Claims. We are named a defendant in various lawsuits alleging violations of federal and state laws regulating wage and hour pay, including but not limited to the Samborsky lawsuit described below. Charles Samborsky, et al, individually and on behalf of those persons similarly situated, v. SCI California Funeral Services, Inc., et al ; Case No. BC544180; in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, Central District-Central Civil West Courthouse. This lawsuit was filed in April 2014 against an SCI subsidiary and purports to have been brought on behalf of employees who worked as family service counselors in California since April 2010. The plaintiffs allege causes of action for various violations of state laws regulating wage and hour pay. The plaintiffs seek unpaid wages, compensatory and punitive damages, attorneys’ fees and costs, interest, and injunctive relief. We cannot quantify our ultimate liability, if any, in this lawsuit. Claims Regarding Acquisition of Stewart Enterprises . We are involved in the following lawsuits. Karen Moulton, Individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Stewart Enterprises, Inc., Service Corporation International and others ; Case No. 2013-5636; in the Civil District Court Parish of New Orleans. This case was filed as a class action in June 2013 against SCI and our subsidiary in connection with SCI's proposed acquisition of Stewart Enterprises, Inc. The plaintiffs allege that SCI aided and abetted breaches of fiduciary duties by Stewart Enterprises and its board of directors in negotiating the combination of Stewart Enterprises with a subsidiary of SCI. The plaintiffs seek damages concerning the combination. We filed exceptions to the plaintiffs’ complaint that were granted in June 2014. Thus, subject to appeals, SCI will no longer be party to the suit. The case will continue against our subsidiary Stewart Enterprises and its former individual directors. We cannot quantify our ultimate liability, if any, for the payment of damages. S.E. Funeral Homes of California, Inc. v. The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, et al. ; Case No. BC559142; in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles. The plaintiff is a company indirectly owned by Stewart Enterprises, Inc. The plaintiff filed this action in September 2014 to prevent The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles (the “Archdiocese”) from terminating six ground leases. In reliance on the leases having 40 year terms beginning at the earliest in 1997, the plaintiff had previously made material investments since 1997 in constructing and operating funeral homes, chapels, mausoleums, and other improvements on the leased premises. In addition, the plaintiff has created a material backlog of deferred preneed revenue that plaintiff expects to receive in the coming years. In September 2014, the Archdiocese delivered notices purporting to terminate the leases and alleging that the leases were breached because the plaintiff did not obtain the Archdiocese’s consent before Stewart Enterprises, Inc. entered into a reverse merger with an affiliate of SCI. The plaintiff disputes this contention and seeks, among other things, a declaratory judgment declaring that the Archdiocese’s purported termination notices are invalid, requiring specific performance of the leases, or, in the alternative, awarding plaintiff compensatory damages. We cannot quantify the ultimate outcome in this lawsuit. The ultimate outcome of the matters described above cannot be determined at this time. We intend to vigorously defend all of the above lawsuits; however, an adverse decision in one or more of such matters could have a material effect on us, our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

Earnings Per Share (Notes)

Earnings Per Share (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per common share (EPS) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing Net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other obligations to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common shares that then shared in our earnings. A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted EPS computations is presented below: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Net income: Net income — basic $ 52,595 $ 25,922 $ 113,970 $ 67,024 After tax interest on convertible debt 12 13 25 25 Net income — diluted $ 52,607 $ 25,935 $ 113,995 $ 67,049 Weighted average shares (denominator): Weighted average shares — basic 202,466 212,390 202,966 212,613 Stock options 4,159 3,478 4,134 3,859 Convertible debt 121 121 121 121 Weighted average shares — diluted 206,746 215,989 207,221 216,593 Net income per share: Basic $ 0.26 $ 0.12 $ 0.56 $ 0.32 Diluted $ 0.25 $ 0.12 $ 0.55 $ 0.31 Earnings per share from discontinued operations were less than $0.005 for all periods; therefore, net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders per share is the same as net income per share in the table above. The computation of diluted EPS excludes outstanding stock options in certain periods in which the inclusion of such options would be anti-dilutive in the periods presented. For the three months ended June 30, 2015, there were no options not currently included in the computation of dilutive EPS. For the three months ended June 30, 2014 , total options not currently included in the computation of dilutive EPS were 1.7 million shares, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, total options not currently included in the computation of dilutive EPS were 1.0 million shares and 1.9 million shares, respectively.

Divestiture-Related Activities

Divestiture-Related Activities (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Divestiture-Related Activities [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure	Divestiture-Related Activities As divestitures occur in the normal course of business, gains or losses on the sale of such locations are recognized in the income statement line item (Losses) gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net, which consist of the following for the three and six months ended June 30 : Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In thousands) (Losses) gains on divestitures, net $ (4,940 ) $ 35,937 $ (3,027 ) $ 37,864 Impairment losses (642 ) (943 ) (4,334 ) $ (5,682 ) $ (5,582 ) $ 34,994 $ (7,361 ) $ 32,182

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy	Our merchandise and service trusts are variable interest entities as defined in the "Consolidation" accounting standard. In accordance with this standard, we have determined that we are the primary beneficiary of these trusts, as we absorb a majority of the losses and returns associated with these trusts. Our trust investments detailed in Notes 5 and 6 are also accounted for as variable interest entities. Our merchandise and service trusts are variable interest entities as defined in the "Consolidation" accounting standard. In accordance with this standard, we have determined that we are the primary beneficiary of these trusts, as we absorb a majority of the losses and returns associated with these trusts. The trust investments detailed in Notes 4 and 6 are also accounted for as variable interest entities. Our cemetery perpetual care trusts are variable interest entities as defined in the "Consolidation" accounting standard. In accordance with this standard, we have determined that we are the primary beneficiary of these trusts, as we absorb a majority of the losses and returns associated with these trusts. The trust investments detailed in Notes 4 and 5 are also accounted for as variable interest entities.
Funeral and Cemetery cash flow	Cash flows from preneed contracts are presented as operating cash flows in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. Cash flows from preneed cemetery contracts are presented as operating cash flows in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. Cash flows from cemetery perpetual care trusts are presented as operating cash flows in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.
Revenue Recognition, Deferred Revenue	These earnings are recorded in Deferred preneed funeral revenues until the merchandise is delivered or the service is performed. These earnings are recorded in Deferred preneed cemetery revenues until the merchandise is delivered or the service is performed.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy	Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified as Level 1 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. Where quoted market prices are not available for the specific security, fair values are estimated by using either quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or an income approach fair value model with observable inputs that include a combination of interest rates, yield curves, credit risks, prepayment speeds, ratings, and tax-exempt status. These funds are classified as Level 2 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. The valuation of private equity and other alternative investments requires management judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices, inherent lack of liquidity, and the long-term nature of such assets. The fair value of these investments is estimated based on the market value of the underlying real estate and private equity investments. The underlying real estate value is determined using the most recent available appraisals. Private equity investments are valued based on reported net asset values. Valuation policies and procedures are determined by our Trust Services department, which reports to our Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, valuations are reviewed by the Investment Committee of the Board of Directors quarterly. These funds are classified as Level 3 investments pursuant to the Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities held by the trusts are classified as Level 1 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. Where quoted market prices are not available for the specific security, fair values are estimated by using either quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or an income approach fair value model with observable inputs that include a combination of interest rates, yield curves, credit risks, prepayment speeds, ratings, and tax-exempt status. These funds are classified as Level 2 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. The valuation of private equity and other alternative investments requires management judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices, inherent lack of liquidity, and the long-term nature of such assets. The fair value of these investments is estimated based on the market value of the underlying real estate and private equity investments. The underlying real estate value is determined using the most recent available appraisals. Private equity investments are valued based on reported net asset values. Valuation policies and procedures are determined by our Trust Services department, which reports to our Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, valuations are reviewed by the Investment Committee of the Board of Directors quarterly. These funds are classified as Level 3 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities held by the trusts are classified as Level 1 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. Where quoted market prices are not available for the specific security, fair values are estimated by using either quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or an income approach fair value model with observable inputs that include a combination of interest rates, yield curves, credit risks, prepayment speeds, ratings, and tax-exempt status. These funds are classified as Level 2 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. The valuation of private equity and other alternative investments requires management judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices, inherent lack of liquidity, and the long-term nature of such assets. The fair value of these investments is estimated based on the market value of the underlying real estate and private equity investments. The underlying real estate value is determined using the most recent available appraisals. Private equity investments are valued based on reported net asset values. Valuation policies and procedures are determined by our Trust Services department, which reports to our Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, valuations are reviewed by the Investment Committee of the Board of Directors quarterly. These funds are classified as Level 3 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. The fair values of our long-term, fixed-rate loans were estimated using market prices for those loans, and therefore they are classified within Level 2 of the fair value measurements hierarchy. The term loan, bank credit facility agreement and the mortgage and other debt are classified within Level 3 of the fair value measurements hierarchy. The fair values of these instruments have been estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on our incremental borrowing rate for similar borrowing arrangements.
Revenue Recognition, Policy	Earnings from all our merchandise and service trust investments are recognized in revenues when merchandise is delivered or a service is performed. Fees charged by our wholly-owned registered investment advisor are also included in current revenues. In addition, we are entitled to retain, in certain jurisdictions, a portion of collected customer payments when a customer cancels a preneed contract; these amounts are also recognized in current revenues in the period in which they are earned. Earnings from all our merchandise and service trust investments are recognized in current revenues when merchandise is delivered or a service is performed. Fees charged by our wholly-owned registered investment advisor are also included in current revenues. In addition, we are entitled to retain, in certain jurisdictions, a portion of collected customer payments when a customer cancels a preneed contract; these amounts are also recognized in current revenues in the period in which they are earned. Distributable earnings from these cemetery perpetual care trust investments are recognized in current cemetery revenues to the extent we incur qualifying cemetery maintenance costs. Fees charged by our wholly-owned registered investment advisor are also included in current revenues.
Marketable Securities, Available-for-sale Securities, Policy	We assess our trust investments for other-than-temporary declines in fair value on a quarterly basis. Impairment charges resulting from this assessment are recognized as investment losses in Other (expense) income, net and a decrease to Preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments . These investment losses, if any, are offset by the corresponding reclassification in Other (expense) income, net, which reduces Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . We assess our trust investments for other-than-temporary declines in fair value on a quarterly basis. Impairment charges resulting from this assessment are recognized as investment losses in Other (expense) income, net and a decrease to Preneed cemetery receivables, net and trust investments . These investment losses, if any, are offset by the corresponding reclassification in Other (expense) income, net, which reduces Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . See Note 7 for further information related to our Deferred preneed receipts held in trust We assess our trust investments for other-than-temporary declines in fair value on a quarterly basis. Impairment charges resulting from this assessment are recognized as investment losses in Other (expense) income, net and a decrease to Cemetery perpetual care trust investments . These investment losses, if any, are offset by the corresponding reclassification in Other (expense) income, net, which reduces Care trusts’ corpus .
Earnings Per Share, Policy	The computation of diluted EPS excludes outstanding stock options in certain periods in which the inclusion of such options would be anti-dilutive in the periods presented. Basic earnings per common share (EPS) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing Net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other obligations to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common shares that then shared in our earnings.
Segment Reporting, Policy	Our operations are both product-based and geographically-based, and the reportable operating segments presented below include our funeral and cemetery operations.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy	We utilize the Black-Scholes option valuation model for estimating the fair value of our stock options.
Consolidation, Policy	Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Service Corporation International (SCI) and all subsidiaries in which we hold a controlling financial interest. Our financial statements also include the accounts of the merchandise and service trusts and cemetery perpetual care trusts in which we have a variable interest and are the primary beneficiary. Our interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited but include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals and any other adjustments, which management considers necessary for a fair statement of our results for these periods. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in a manner consistent with the accounting policies described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 , unless otherwise disclosed herein, and should be read in conjunction therewith. The accompanying year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year period. Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period financial statement presentation with no effect on our previously reported results of operations, consolidated financial position, or cash flows.
Use of Estimates, Policy	Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 . These estimates and assumptions may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. As a result, actual results could differ from these estimates.
Finance, Loans and Leases Receivable, Policy	Preneed Receivables We sell preneed contracts whereby the customer enters into arrangements for future merchandise and services prior to the time of need. As these contracts are entered into prior to the delivery of the related merchandise and services, the preneed receivables are offset by a comparable deferred revenue amount. These receivables generally have an interest component for which interest income is recorded when the interest amount is considered collectible and realizable, which typically coincides with cash payment. We do not accrue interest on financing receivables that are not paid in accordance with the contractual payment date given the nature of our merchandise and services, the nature of our contracts with customers, and the timing of the delivery of our services. We do not consider receivables to be past due until the merchandise or service are required to be delivered at which time the preneed receivable is paid or reclassified as a trade receivable with payment terms of less than 30 days. As the preneed receivables are offset by comparable deferred revenue amounts, we have no risk of loss related to these receivables. If a preneed contract is canceled prior to delivery, state or provincial law governs the amount of the refund owed to the customer, if any, including the amount of the attributed investment earnings. Upon cancellation, we receive the amount of principal deposited to the trust and previously undistributed net investment earnings and, where required, issue a refund to the customer. We retain excess funds, if any, and recognize the attributed investment earnings (net of any investment earnings payable to the customer) as revenue in the consolidated statement of operations. In certain jurisdictions, we may be obligated to fund any shortfall if the amount deposited by the customers exceeds the funds in trust. Based on our historical experience, we have provided an allowance for cancellation of these receivables, which is recorded as a reduction in receivables with a corresponding offset to deferred revenue.

Preneed Funeral Activities (Tab

Preneed Funeral Activities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Preneed funeral receivables net and trust investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments	Our merchandise and service trust investment unrealized losses, their associated fair values and the duration of unrealized losses as of June 30, 2015 are shown in the following tables: June 30, 2015 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 48,735 $ (676 ) $ 38 $ (2 ) $ 48,773 $ (678 ) Canadian government 1,350 (20 ) 3,203 (136 ) 4,553 (156 ) Corporate 178 (5 ) 3,497 (140 ) 3,675 (145 ) Residential mortgage-backed 34 (1 ) 20 (1 ) 54 (2 ) Equity securities: Common stock: United States 224,331 (20,299 ) — — 224,331 (20,299 ) Canada 2,642 (645 ) 445 (291 ) 3,087 (936 ) Other international 20,427 (3,930 ) — — 20,427 (3,930 ) Mutual funds: Equity 204,323 (7,709 ) — — 204,323 (7,709 ) Fixed income 274,186 (7,339 ) 15,093 (599 ) 289,279 (7,938 ) Private equity — — 10,398 (3,191 ) 10,398 (3,191 ) Other — — 672 (140 ) 672 (140 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 776,206 $ (40,624 ) $ 33,366 $ (4,500 ) $ 809,572 $ (45,124 ) December 31, 2014 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 45,072 $ (605 ) $ — $ — $ 45,072 $ (605 ) Canadian government — — 4,858 (134 ) 4,858 (134 ) Corporate 2,017 (61 ) 1,936 (55 ) 3,953 (116 ) Residential mortgage-backed 33 (1 ) — — 33 (1 ) Equity securities: Common stock: United States 192,015 (11,706 ) 585 — 192,600 (11,706 ) Canada 2,069 (319 ) 778 (522 ) 2,847 (841 ) Other international 28,308 (2,395 ) — — 28,308 (2,395 ) Mutual funds: Equity 303,211 (18,329 ) 1,577 (101 ) 304,788 (18,430 ) Fixed income 159,572 (4,106 ) 15,113 (596 ) 174,685 (4,702 ) Private equity 88 (100 ) 7,518 (6,083 ) 7,606 (6,183 ) Other 2 (3 ) 259 (68 ) 261 (71 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 732,387 $ (37,625 ) $ 32,624 $ (7,559 ) $ 765,011 $ (45,184 ) Our cemetery perpetual care trust investment unrealized losses, their associated fair values and the duration of unrealized losses, are shown in the following tables. June 30, 2015 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 3,377 $ (57 ) $ 135 $ (2 ) $ 3,512 $ (59 ) Canadian government 2,159 (35 ) 5,112 (236 ) 7,271 (271 ) Corporate 3,221 (54 ) 5,608 (237 ) 8,829 (291 ) Residential mortgage-backed 143 (3 ) 209 (6 ) 352 (9 ) Asset-backed 150 (19 ) — — 150 (19 ) Equity securities: Preferred stock 4,690 (374 ) — — 4,690 (374 ) Common stock: United States 106,485 (8,153 ) — — 106,485 (8,153 ) Canada 1,548 (278 ) 725 (393 ) 2,273 (671 ) Other international 8,297 (1,439 ) — — 8,297 (1,439 ) Mutual funds: Equity 3,784 (577 ) 107 (16 ) 3,891 (593 ) Fixed income 835,332 (19,029 ) 2,691 (118 ) 838,023 (19,147 ) Private equity 7 (1 ) 15,007 (7,463 ) 15,014 (7,464 ) Other 5 (1 ) 5,504 (481 ) 5,509 (482 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 969,198 $ (30,020 ) $ 35,098 $ (8,952 ) $ 1,004,296 $ (38,972 ) December 31, 2014 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 497 $ (4 ) $ — $ — $ 497 $ (4 ) Canadian government — — 7,825 (233 ) 7,825 (233 ) Corporate 4,656 (108 ) 3,198 (102 ) 7,854 (210 ) Residential mortgage-backed 256 (5 ) 69 (1 ) 325 (6 ) Asset-backed 373 (4 ) — — 373 (4 ) Equity securities: Preferred stock 2,224 (11 ) 49 (1 ) 2,273 (12 ) Common stock: United States 100,370 (4,803 ) 419 (78 ) 100,789 (4,881 ) Canada 2,418 (244 ) 757 (352 ) 3,175 (596 ) Other international 4,444 (399 ) — — 4,444 (399 ) Mutual funds: Equity 2,601 (85 ) 153 (8 ) 2,754 (93 ) Fixed income 576,890 (14,177 ) 2,581 (86 ) 579,471 (14,263 ) Private equity 9,213 (798 ) 14,254 (9,990 ) 23,467 (10,788 ) Other 4,069 (352 ) 6,276 (2,180 ) 10,345 (2,532 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 708,011 $ (20,990 ) $ 35,581 $ (13,031 ) $ 743,592 $ (34,021 )
Funeral
Preneed funeral receivables net and trust investments [Line Items]
Investment related activities	The table below sets forth certain investment-related activities associated with these preneed merchandise and service trusts: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In thousands) Deposits $ 32,485 $ 24,949 $ 62,480 $ 52,872 Withdrawals $ 41,745 $ 31,955 $ 87,189 $ 75,692 Purchases of available-for-sale securities $ 76,404 $ 79,305 $ 180,635 $ 140,790 Sales of available-for-sale securities $ 89,998 $ 107,199 $ 172,318 $ 171,250 Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities $ 9,856 $ 15,911 $ 14,205 $ 32,012 Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities $ (3,838 ) $ (2,665 ) $ (8,572 ) $ (4,139 )
Long-term receivable and investment components	The components of Preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (In thousands) Trust investments, at fair value $ 1,193,718 $ 1,205,747 Cash and cash equivalents 129,786 162,229 Assets associated with businesses held for sale (178 ) — Insurance-backed fixed income securities 273,618 260,899 Trust investments 1,596,944 1,628,875 Receivables from customers 282,664 262,700 Unearned finance charge (11,428 ) (11,054 ) 1,868,180 1,880,521 Allowance for cancellation (39,109 ) (37,498 ) Preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments $ 1,829,071 $ 1,843,023
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation	The costs and fair values associated with trust investments measured at fair value at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are detailed below. Cost reflects the investment (net of redemptions) of control holders in the trusts. Fair value represents the value of the underlying securities held by the trusts. June 30, 2015 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 84,838 $ 278 $ (557 ) $ 84,559 Canadian government 2 81,258 669 (538 ) 81,389 Corporate 2 23,071 485 (185 ) 23,371 Residential mortgage-backed 2 1,394 22 (20 ) 1,396 Asset-backed 2 5 — — 5 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 1,934 81 (81 ) 1,934 Common stock: United States 1 360,907 31,539 (12,507 ) 379,939 Canada 1 13,769 3,427 (1,023 ) 16,173 Other international 1 34,518 2,653 (2,736 ) 34,435 Mutual funds: Equity 1 303,237 5,085 (7,519 ) 300,803 Fixed income 1 233,625 488 (5,876 ) 228,237 Private equity 3 36,366 3,929 (5,929 ) 34,366 Other 3 6,024 1,232 (145 ) 7,111 Trust investments $ 1,180,946 $ 49,888 $ (37,116 ) $ 1,193,718 December 31, 2014 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 85,775 $ 468 $ (455 ) $ 85,788 Canadian government 2 90,430 449 (874 ) 90,005 Corporate 2 24,765 423 (126 ) 25,062 Residential mortgage-backed 2 1,325 29 (12 ) 1,342 Asset-backed 2 6 — — 6 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 2,503 113 (113 ) 2,503 Common stock: United States 1 377,441 18,533 (7,405 ) 388,569 Canada 1 14,708 4,292 (895 ) 18,105 Other international 1 38,035 1,175 (1,560 ) 37,650 Mutual funds: Equity 1 308,548 3,332 (15,901 ) 295,979 Fixed income 1 229,414 869 (3,576 ) 226,707 Private equity 3 35,094 2,649 (9,418 ) 28,325 Other 3 5,084 726 (104 ) 5,706 Trust investments $ 1,213,128 $ 33,058 $ (40,439 ) $ 1,205,747
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation	The change in our trust investments measured at fair value with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) is as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014 Private Equity Other Private Equity Other (In thousands) Fair value, beginning balance $ 31,043 $ 7,324 $ 27,514 $ 3,839 Net unrealized gains (losses) included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (1) 713 (868 ) (1,165 ) 820 Net realized losses included in Other (expense) income, net (2) (21 ) (5 ) (6 ) (1 ) Purchases — 23 1,068 — Sales (36 ) — — — Contributions 4,092 975 490 — Distributions (1,425 ) (338 ) (562 ) (189 ) Fair value, ending balance $ 34,366 $ 7,111 $ 27,339 $ 4,469 Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014 Private Equity Other Private Equity Other (In thousands) Fair value, beginning balance $ 28,325 $ 5,706 $ 26,885 $ 1,803 Net unrealized gains (losses) included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (1) 4,189 1,084 (1,635 ) 2,856 Net realized losses included in Other (expense) income , net (2) (38 ) (13 ) (14 ) (1 ) Purchases — 23 2,955 — Sales (36 ) — — — Contributions 4,632 1,226 957 — Distributions (2,706 ) (915 ) (1,809 ) (189 ) Fair value, ending balance $ 34,366 $ 7,111 $ 27,339 $ 4,469
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date	Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2015 to 2045 . Maturities of fixed income securities, excluding mutual funds, at June 30, 2015 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 111,750 Due in one to five years 31,879 Due in five to ten years 32,174 Thereafter 14,917 $ 190,720
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments	Our merchandise and service trust investment unrealized losses, their associated fair values, and the duration of unrealized losses as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, are shown in the following tables: June 30, 2015 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 33,733 $ (501 ) $ 4,846 $ (56 ) $ 38,579 $ (557 ) Canadian government 242 (4 ) 13,526 (534 ) 13,768 (538 ) Corporate 5,587 (78 ) 2,861 (107 ) 8,448 (185 ) Residential mortgage-backed 335 (5 ) 232 (15 ) 567 (20 ) Equity securities: Preferred stock 176 (81 ) — — 176 (81 ) Common stock: United States 140,010 (12,507 ) — — 140,010 (12,507 ) Canada 3,196 (679 ) 881 (344 ) 4,077 (1,023 ) Other international 14,091 (2,736 ) — — 14,091 (2,736 ) Mutual funds: Equity 170,796 (7,149 ) 3,836 (370 ) 174,632 (7,519 ) Fixed income 195,304 (5,350 ) 9,945 (526 ) 205,249 (5,876 ) Private equity — — 18,452 (5,929 ) 18,452 (5,929 ) Other — — 1,143 (145 ) 1,143 (145 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 563,470 $ (29,090 ) $ 55,722 $ (8,026 ) $ 619,192 $ (37,116 ) December 31, 2014 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 32,243 $ (412 ) $ 4,978 $ (43 ) $ 37,221 $ (455 ) Canadian government 2,894 (52 ) 14,904 (822 ) 17,798 (874 ) Corporate 4,988 (56 ) 2,420 (70 ) 7,408 (126 ) Residential mortgage-backed 217 (10 ) 106 (2 ) 323 (12 ) Equity securities: Preferred stock 26 (113 ) — — 26 (113 ) Common stock: United States 126,527 (7,403 ) 438 (2 ) 126,965 (7,405 ) Canada 1,752 (379 ) 1,085 (516 ) 2,837 (895 ) Other international 19,593 (1,557 ) 2 (3 ) 19,595 (1,560 ) Mutual funds: Equity 233,827 (13,219 ) 23,717 (2,682 ) 257,544 (15,901 ) Fixed income 112,160 (3,128 ) 11,452 (448 ) 123,612 (3,576 ) Private equity 203 (461 ) 13,870 (8,957 ) 14,073 (9,418 ) Other 5 (11 ) 464 (93 ) 469 (104 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 534,435 $ (26,801 ) $ 73,436 $ (13,638 ) $ 607,871 $ (40,439 )

Preneed Cemetery Activities (Ta

Preneed Cemetery Activities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Preneed Cemetery Receivables, Net and Trust Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments	Our merchandise and service trust investment unrealized losses, their associated fair values and the duration of unrealized losses as of June 30, 2015 are shown in the following tables: June 30, 2015 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 48,735 $ (676 ) $ 38 $ (2 ) $ 48,773 $ (678 ) Canadian government 1,350 (20 ) 3,203 (136 ) 4,553 (156 ) Corporate 178 (5 ) 3,497 (140 ) 3,675 (145 ) Residential mortgage-backed 34 (1 ) 20 (1 ) 54 (2 ) Equity securities: Common stock: United States 224,331 (20,299 ) — — 224,331 (20,299 ) Canada 2,642 (645 ) 445 (291 ) 3,087 (936 ) Other international 20,427 (3,930 ) — — 20,427 (3,930 ) Mutual funds: Equity 204,323 (7,709 ) — — 204,323 (7,709 ) Fixed income 274,186 (7,339 ) 15,093 (599 ) 289,279 (7,938 ) Private equity — — 10,398 (3,191 ) 10,398 (3,191 ) Other — — 672 (140 ) 672 (140 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 776,206 $ (40,624 ) $ 33,366 $ (4,500 ) $ 809,572 $ (45,124 ) December 31, 2014 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 45,072 $ (605 ) $ — $ — $ 45,072 $ (605 ) Canadian government — — 4,858 (134 ) 4,858 (134 ) Corporate 2,017 (61 ) 1,936 (55 ) 3,953 (116 ) Residential mortgage-backed 33 (1 ) — — 33 (1 ) Equity securities: Common stock: United States 192,015 (11,706 ) 585 — 192,600 (11,706 ) Canada 2,069 (319 ) 778 (522 ) 2,847 (841 ) Other international 28,308 (2,395 ) — — 28,308 (2,395 ) Mutual funds: Equity 303,211 (18,329 ) 1,577 (101 ) 304,788 (18,430 ) Fixed income 159,572 (4,106 ) 15,113 (596 ) 174,685 (4,702 ) Private equity 88 (100 ) 7,518 (6,083 ) 7,606 (6,183 ) Other 2 (3 ) 259 (68 ) 261 (71 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 732,387 $ (37,625 ) $ 32,624 $ (7,559 ) $ 765,011 $ (45,184 ) Our cemetery perpetual care trust investment unrealized losses, their associated fair values and the duration of unrealized losses, are shown in the following tables. June 30, 2015 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 3,377 $ (57 ) $ 135 $ (2 ) $ 3,512 $ (59 ) Canadian government 2,159 (35 ) 5,112 (236 ) 7,271 (271 ) Corporate 3,221 (54 ) 5,608 (237 ) 8,829 (291 ) Residential mortgage-backed 143 (3 ) 209 (6 ) 352 (9 ) Asset-backed 150 (19 ) — — 150 (19 ) Equity securities: Preferred stock 4,690 (374 ) — — 4,690 (374 ) Common stock: United States 106,485 (8,153 ) — — 106,485 (8,153 ) Canada 1,548 (278 ) 725 (393 ) 2,273 (671 ) Other international 8,297 (1,439 ) — — 8,297 (1,439 ) Mutual funds: Equity 3,784 (577 ) 107 (16 ) 3,891 (593 ) Fixed income 835,332 (19,029 ) 2,691 (118 ) 838,023 (19,147 ) Private equity 7 (1 ) 15,007 (7,463 ) 15,014 (7,464 ) Other 5 (1 ) 5,504 (481 ) 5,509 (482 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 969,198 $ (30,020 ) $ 35,098 $ (8,952 ) $ 1,004,296 $ (38,972 ) December 31, 2014 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 497 $ (4 ) $ — $ — $ 497 $ (4 ) Canadian government — — 7,825 (233 ) 7,825 (233 ) Corporate 4,656 (108 ) 3,198 (102 ) 7,854 (210 ) Residential mortgage-backed 256 (5 ) 69 (1 ) 325 (6 ) Asset-backed 373 (4 ) — — 373 (4 ) Equity securities: Preferred stock 2,224 (11 ) 49 (1 ) 2,273 (12 ) Common stock: United States 100,370 (4,803 ) 419 (78 ) 100,789 (4,881 ) Canada 2,418 (244 ) 757 (352 ) 3,175 (596 ) Other international 4,444 (399 ) — — 4,444 (399 ) Mutual funds: Equity 2,601 (85 ) 153 (8 ) 2,754 (93 ) Fixed income 576,890 (14,177 ) 2,581 (86 ) 579,471 (14,263 ) Private equity 9,213 (798 ) 14,254 (9,990 ) 23,467 (10,788 ) Other 4,069 (352 ) 6,276 (2,180 ) 10,345 (2,532 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 708,011 $ (20,990 ) $ 35,581 $ (13,031 ) $ 743,592 $ (34,021 )
Cemetery
Preneed Cemetery Receivables, Net and Trust Investments [Line Items]
Investment related activities	The table below sets forth certain investment-related activities associated with these preneed merchandise and service trusts: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In thousands) Deposits $ 41,093 $ 33,132 $ 76,254 $ 61,403 Withdrawals $ 51,444 $ 28,221 $ 82,670 $ 62,569 Purchases of available-for-sale securities $ 117,257 $ 111,565 $ 224,194 $ 210,323 Sales of available-for-sale securities $ 139,681 $ 103,530 $ 238,943 $ 195,847 Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities $ 16,406 $ 20,655 $ 23,541 $ 46,187 Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities $ (6,398 ) $ (3,826 ) $ (13,427 ) $ (6,125 )
Long-term receivable and investment components	The components of Preneed cemetery receivables, net and trust investments in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (In thousands) Trust investments, at fair value $ 1,407,747 $ 1,404,298 Cash and cash equivalents 134,678 122,355 Trust investments 1,542,425 1,526,653 Receivables from customers 917,629 881,082 Unearned finance charges (33,124 ) (31,524 ) 2,426,930 2,376,211 Allowance for cancellation (71,896 ) (69,542 ) Preneed cemetery receivables, net and trust investments $ 2,355,034 $ 2,306,669
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation	June 30, 2015 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 70,592 $ 162 $ (678 ) $ 70,076 Canadian government 2 22,113 361 (156 ) 22,318 Corporate 2 6,573 49 (145 ) 6,477 Residential mortgage-backed 2 126 2 (2 ) 126 Asset-backed 2 170 15 — 185 Equity securities: Common stock: United States 1 542,616 44,610 (20,299 ) 566,927 Canada 1 10,954 4,620 (936 ) 14,638 Other international 1 51,514 3,967 (3,930 ) 51,551 Mutual funds: Equity 1 331,972 4,749 (7,709 ) 329,012 Fixed income 1 316,758 302 (7,938 ) 309,122 Private equity 3 32,384 5,674 (3,191 ) 34,867 Other 3 2,146 442 (140 ) 2,448 Trust investments $ 1,387,918 $ 64,953 $ (45,124 ) $ 1,407,747 December 31, 2014 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 63,447 $ 257 $ (605 ) $ 63,099 Canadian government 2 21,687 261 (134 ) 21,814 Corporate 2 8,725 122 (116 ) 8,731 Residential mortgage-backed 2 111 3 (1 ) 113 Asset-backed 2 170 16 — 186 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 10 1 — 11 Common stock: United States 1 557,955 22,746 (11,706 ) 568,995 Canada 1 10,962 5,011 (841 ) 15,132 Other international 1 55,632 1,605 (2,395 ) 54,842 Mutual funds: Equity 1 344,443 4,244 (18,430 ) 330,257 Fixed income 1 314,600 679 (4,702 ) 310,577 Private equity 3 32,342 3,185 (6,183 ) 29,344 Other 3 1,082 186 (71 ) 1,197 Trust investments $ 1,411,166 $ 38,316 $ (45,184 ) $ 1,404,298
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation	The change in our trust investments measured at fair value with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) is as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014 Private Equity Other Private Equity Other (In thousands) Fair value, beginning balance $ 31,293 $ 2,937 $ 27,519 $ 1,253 Net unrealized gains (losses) included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (1) 809 (2,532 ) 123 28 Net realized losses included in Other (expense) income, net (2) (23 ) (5 ) (7 ) — Purchases — 1,374 — — Contributions 4,268 1,028 526 — Distributions and other (1,480 ) (354 ) (604 ) (203 ) Fair value, ending balance $ 34,867 $ 2,448 $ 27,557 $ 1,078 Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014 Private Equity Other Private Equity Other (In thousands) Fair value, beginning balance $ 29,344 $ 1,197 $ 26,844 $ 1,245 Net unrealized gains (losses) included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (1) 3,533 (455 ) 1,610 37 Net realized losses included in Other (expense) income, net (2) (40 ) (13 ) (15 ) (1 ) Purchases — 1,374 — — Contributions 4,830 1,294 1,025 — Distributions and other (2,800 ) (949 ) (1,907 ) (203 ) Fair value, ending balance $ 34,867 $ 2,448 $ 27,557 $ 1,078
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date	Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2015 to 2045 . Maturities of fixed income securities, excluding mutual funds, at June 30, 2015 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 15,032 Due in one to five years 39,483 Due in five to ten years 25,307 Thereafter 19,360 $ 99,182

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust29

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments	Our merchandise and service trust investment unrealized losses, their associated fair values and the duration of unrealized losses as of June 30, 2015 are shown in the following tables: June 30, 2015 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 48,735 $ (676 ) $ 38 $ (2 ) $ 48,773 $ (678 ) Canadian government 1,350 (20 ) 3,203 (136 ) 4,553 (156 ) Corporate 178 (5 ) 3,497 (140 ) 3,675 (145 ) Residential mortgage-backed 34 (1 ) 20 (1 ) 54 (2 ) Equity securities: Common stock: United States 224,331 (20,299 ) — — 224,331 (20,299 ) Canada 2,642 (645 ) 445 (291 ) 3,087 (936 ) Other international 20,427 (3,930 ) — — 20,427 (3,930 ) Mutual funds: Equity 204,323 (7,709 ) — — 204,323 (7,709 ) Fixed income 274,186 (7,339 ) 15,093 (599 ) 289,279 (7,938 ) Private equity — — 10,398 (3,191 ) 10,398 (3,191 ) Other — — 672 (140 ) 672 (140 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 776,206 $ (40,624 ) $ 33,366 $ (4,500 ) $ 809,572 $ (45,124 ) December 31, 2014 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 45,072 $ (605 ) $ — $ — $ 45,072 $ (605 ) Canadian government — — 4,858 (134 ) 4,858 (134 ) Corporate 2,017 (61 ) 1,936 (55 ) 3,953 (116 ) Residential mortgage-backed 33 (1 ) — — 33 (1 ) Equity securities: Common stock: United States 192,015 (11,706 ) 585 — 192,600 (11,706 ) Canada 2,069 (319 ) 778 (522 ) 2,847 (841 ) Other international 28,308 (2,395 ) — — 28,308 (2,395 ) Mutual funds: Equity 303,211 (18,329 ) 1,577 (101 ) 304,788 (18,430 ) Fixed income 159,572 (4,106 ) 15,113 (596 ) 174,685 (4,702 ) Private equity 88 (100 ) 7,518 (6,083 ) 7,606 (6,183 ) Other 2 (3 ) 259 (68 ) 261 (71 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 732,387 $ (37,625 ) $ 32,624 $ (7,559 ) $ 765,011 $ (45,184 ) Our cemetery perpetual care trust investment unrealized losses, their associated fair values and the duration of unrealized losses, are shown in the following tables. June 30, 2015 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 3,377 $ (57 ) $ 135 $ (2 ) $ 3,512 $ (59 ) Canadian government 2,159 (35 ) 5,112 (236 ) 7,271 (271 ) Corporate 3,221 (54 ) 5,608 (237 ) 8,829 (291 ) Residential mortgage-backed 143 (3 ) 209 (6 ) 352 (9 ) Asset-backed 150 (19 ) — — 150 (19 ) Equity securities: Preferred stock 4,690 (374 ) — — 4,690 (374 ) Common stock: United States 106,485 (8,153 ) — — 106,485 (8,153 ) Canada 1,548 (278 ) 725 (393 ) 2,273 (671 ) Other international 8,297 (1,439 ) — — 8,297 (1,439 ) Mutual funds: Equity 3,784 (577 ) 107 (16 ) 3,891 (593 ) Fixed income 835,332 (19,029 ) 2,691 (118 ) 838,023 (19,147 ) Private equity 7 (1 ) 15,007 (7,463 ) 15,014 (7,464 ) Other 5 (1 ) 5,504 (481 ) 5,509 (482 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 969,198 $ (30,020 ) $ 35,098 $ (8,952 ) $ 1,004,296 $ (38,972 ) December 31, 2014 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 497 $ (4 ) $ — $ — $ 497 $ (4 ) Canadian government — — 7,825 (233 ) 7,825 (233 ) Corporate 4,656 (108 ) 3,198 (102 ) 7,854 (210 ) Residential mortgage-backed 256 (5 ) 69 (1 ) 325 (6 ) Asset-backed 373 (4 ) — — 373 (4 ) Equity securities: Preferred stock 2,224 (11 ) 49 (1 ) 2,273 (12 ) Common stock: United States 100,370 (4,803 ) 419 (78 ) 100,789 (4,881 ) Canada 2,418 (244 ) 757 (352 ) 3,175 (596 ) Other international 4,444 (399 ) — — 4,444 (399 ) Mutual funds: Equity 2,601 (85 ) 153 (8 ) 2,754 (93 ) Fixed income 576,890 (14,177 ) 2,581 (86 ) 579,471 (14,263 ) Private equity 9,213 (798 ) 14,254 (9,990 ) 23,467 (10,788 ) Other 4,069 (352 ) 6,276 (2,180 ) 10,345 (2,532 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 708,011 $ (20,990 ) $ 35,581 $ (13,031 ) $ 743,592 $ (34,021 )
Cemetery Perpetual Care
Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Investments [Line Items]
Investment related activities	The table below sets forth certain investment-related activities associated with our cemetery perpetual care trusts: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In thousands) Deposits $ 10,200 $ 8,400 $ 19,453 $ 20,237 Withdrawals $ 11,518 $ 9,314 $ 24,676 $ 15,199 Purchases of available-for-sale securities $ 43,454 $ 24,927 $ 145,114 $ 63,822 Sales of available-for-sale securities $ 52,371 $ 49,001 $ 106,136 $ 79,073 Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities $ 1,753 $ 9,824 $ 2,151 $ 14,869 Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities $ (4,192 ) $ (327 ) $ (4,322 ) $ (664 )
Long-term receivable and investment components	The components of Cemetery perpetual care trust investments in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (In thousands) Trust investments, at fair value $ 1,253,133 $ 1,192,966 Cash and cash equivalents 94,620 148,410 Cemetery perpetual care trust investments $ 1,347,753 $ 1,341,376
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation	June 30, 2015 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 3,837 $ 19 $ (59 ) $ 3,797 Canadian government 2 32,516 612 (271 ) 32,857 Corporate 2 15,316 229 (291 ) 15,254 Residential mortgage-backed 2 1,005 13 (9 ) 1,009 Asset-backed 2 667 7 (19 ) 655 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 5,805 83 (374 ) 5,514 Common stock: United States 1 230,980 13,561 (8,153 ) 236,388 Canada 1 7,608 2,536 (671 ) 9,473 Other international 1 12,363 201 (1,439 ) 11,125 Mutual funds: Equity 1 20,592 3,781 (593 ) 23,780 Fixed income 1 883,480 722 (19,147 ) 865,055 Private equity 3 39,988 1,613 (7,464 ) 34,137 Other 3 13,064 1,507 (482 ) 14,089 Cemetery perpetual care trust investments $ 1,267,221 $ 24,884 $ (38,972 ) $ 1,253,133 December 31, 2014 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 794 $ 40 $ (4 ) $ 830 Canadian government 2 31,993 442 (233 ) 32,202 Corporate 2 16,762 344 (210 ) 16,896 Residential mortgage-backed 2 910 15 (6 ) 919 Asset-backed 2 661 10 (4 ) 667 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 4,439 60 (12 ) 4,487 Common stock: United States 1 225,129 9,340 (4,881 ) 229,588 Canada 1 7,419 2,737 (596 ) 9,560 Other international 1 8,102 90 (399 ) 7,793 Mutual funds: Equity 1 17,310 3,264 (93 ) 20,481 Fixed income 1 846,230 1,580 (14,263 ) 833,547 Private equity 3 34,288 408 (10,788 ) 23,908 Other 3 13,526 1,094 (2,532 ) 12,088 Cemetery perpetual care trust investments $ 1,207,563 $ 19,424 $ (34,021 ) $ 1,192,966
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation	The change in our trust investments measured at fair value with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) is as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014 Private Equity Other Private Equity Other (In thousands) Fair value, beginning balance $ 28,223 $ 13,808 $ 20,806 $ 11,712 Net unrealized gains (losses) included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (1) 2,376 (1,161 ) 570 553 Net realized losses included in Other (expense) income, net (2) (18 ) (8 ) (12 ) (6 ) Contributions 4,670 1,905 709 — Distributions and other (1,114 ) (455 ) (799 ) (273 ) Fair value, ending balance $ 34,137 $ 14,089 $ 21,274 $ 11,986 Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014 Private Equity Other Private Equity Other (In thousands) Fair market value, beginning balance $ 23,908 $ 12,088 $ 19,779 $ 11,590 Net unrealized gains (losses) included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (1) 6,293 34 1,297 681 Net realized losses included in Other (expense) income, net (2) (30 ) (23 ) (24 ) (12 ) Sales — — (17 ) — Contributions 5,165 2,553 1,403 — Distributions and other (1,199 ) (563 ) (1,164 ) (273 ) Fair market value, ending balance $ 34,137 $ 14,089 $ 21,274 $ 11,986
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date	Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2015 to 2045 . Maturities of fixed income securities at June 30, 2015 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 25,496 Due in one to five years 19,393 Due in five to ten years 7,674 Thereafter 1,009 $ 53,572

Deferred Preneed Funeral and 30

Deferred Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Receipts Held in Trust and Care Trusts' Corpus (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Deferred Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Receipts Held in Trust and Care Trusts' Corpus [Abstract]
Schedule of Deferred Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Receitps Held in Trust Components	The components of Deferred preneed receipts held in trust in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are detailed below. June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Preneed Funeral Preneed Cemetery Total Preneed Funeral Preneed Cemetery Total (In thousands) Trust investments $ 1,596,944 $ 1,542,425 $ 3,139,369 $ 1,628,875 $ 1,526,653 $ 3,155,528 Accrued trust operating payables and other (794 ) (1,558 ) (2,352 ) (2,487 ) (4,157 ) (6,644 ) Deferred preneed receipts held in trust $ 1,596,150 $ 1,540,867 $ 3,137,017 $ 1,626,388 $ 1,522,496 $ 3,148,884
Schedule of Care Trust Corpus' Components	The components of Care trusts’ corpus in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are detailed below. June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (In thousands) Cemetery perpetual care trust investments $ 1,347,753 $ 1,341,376 Accrued trust operating payables and other (1,877 ) (13,718 ) Care trusts’ corpus $ 1,345,876 $ 1,327,658
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income, by Component	The components of Other (expense) income, net in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 are detailed below. See Notes 4, 5, and 6 for further discussion of the amounts related to the funeral, cemetery, and cemetery perpetual care trusts. Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 Funeral Trusts Cemetery Trusts Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Other, Net Total (In thousands) Realized gains $ 9,856 $ 16,406 $ 1,753 $ — $ 28,015 Realized losses (3,838 ) (6,398 ) (4,192 ) — (14,428 ) Impairment charges (1,023 ) (1,531 ) (996 ) — (3,550 ) Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income 8,820 8,262 15,789 — 32,871 Trust expenses and income taxes (4,010 ) (6,592 ) (16,570 ) — (27,172 ) Net trust investment income (loss) 9,805 10,147 (4,216 ) — 15,736 Reclassification to deferred preneed receipts held in trust and care trusts’ corpus (9,805 ) (10,147 ) 4,216 — (15,736 ) Other expense, net — — — (109 ) (109 ) Total other expense, net $ — $ — $ — $ (109 ) $ (109 ) Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Funeral Trusts Cemetery Trusts Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Other, Net Total (In thousands) Realized gains $ 14,205 $ 23,541 $ 2,151 $ — $ 39,897 Realized losses (8,572 ) (13,427 ) (4,322 ) — (26,321 ) Impairment charges (1,495 ) (2,050 ) (1,507 ) — (5,052 ) Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income 12,882 11,778 26,334 — 50,994 Trust expenses and income taxes (9,837 ) (15,107 ) (22,843 ) — (47,787 ) Net trust investment income 7,183 4,735 (187 ) — 11,731 Reclassification to deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust and care trusts’ corpus (7,183 ) (4,735 ) 187 — (11,731 ) Other expense, net — — — (167 ) (167 ) Total other expense, net $ — $ — $ — $ (167 ) $ (167 ) Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 Funeral Trusts Cemetery Trusts Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Other, Net Total (In thousands) Realized gains $ 15,911 $ 20,655 $ 9,824 $ — $ 46,390 Realized losses (2,665 ) (3,826 ) (327 ) — (6,818 ) Impairment charges (119 ) (179 ) (7 ) — (305 ) Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income 7,900 4,981 12,385 — 25,266 Trust expenses and income taxes (4,978 ) (4,377 ) (2,127 ) — (11,482 ) Net trust investment income 16,049 17,254 19,748 — 53,051 Reclassification to deferred preneed receipts held in trust and care trusts’ corpus (16,049 ) (17,254 ) (19,748 ) — (53,051 ) Other income, net — — — 50 50 Total other income, net $ — $ — $ — $ 50 $ 50 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Funeral Trusts Cemetery Trusts Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Other, Net Total (In thousands) Realized gains $ 32,012 $ 46,187 $ 14,869 $ — $ 93,068 Realized losses (4,139 ) (6,125 ) (664 ) — (10,928 ) Impairment charges (370 ) (518 ) (47 ) — (935 ) Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income 13,474 7,476 21,971 — 42,921 Trust expenses and income taxes (9,445 ) (9,192 ) (3,674 ) — (22,311 ) Net trust investment income 31,532 37,828 32,455 — 101,815 Reclassification to deferred preneed receipts held in trust and care trusts’ corpus (31,532 ) (37,828 ) (32,455 ) — (101,815 ) Other income, net — — — 1,586 1,586 Total other income, net $ — $ — $ — $ 1,586 $ 1,586

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	Debt as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was as follows: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (In thousands) 6.75% Senior Notes due April 2016 $ 197,377 $ 197,377 7.0% Senior Notes due June 2017 295,000 295,000 7.625% Senior Notes due October 2018 250,000 250,000 4.5% Senior Notes due November 2020 200,000 200,000 8.0% Senior Notes due November 2021 150,000 150,000 5.375% Senior Notes due January 2022 425,000 425,000 5.375% Senior Notes due May 2024 550,000 550,000 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 200,000 200,000 Term Loan due July 2018 340,000 370,000 Bank credit facility due July 2018 265,000 235,000 Obligations under capital leases 185,956 181,002 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 4,137 4,251 Unamortized discounts and other, net (2,593 ) (2,905 ) Total debt 3,059,877 3,054,725 Less: Current maturities of debt (290,016 ) (90,931 ) Total long-term debt $ 2,769,861 $ 2,963,794

Credit Risk and Fair Value of32

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure	The fair value of our debt instruments at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was as follows: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (In thousands) 6.75% Senior Notes due April 2016 $ 204,779 $ 208,075 7.0% Senior Notes due June 2017 318,807 320,043 7.625% Senior Notes due October 2018 285,625 277,538 4.5% Senior Notes due November 2020 204,600 201,700 8.0% Senior Notes due November 2021 176,625 174,375 5.375% Senior Notes due January 2022 443,700 437,750 5.375% Senior Notes due May 2024 575,300 558,250 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 230,750 220,890 Term Loan due July 2018 340,000 370,000 Bank credit facility due July 2018 265,000 235,000 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 4,137 4,277 Total fair value of debt instruments $ 3,049,323 $ 3,007,898

Share-Based Compensation (Table

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions	The fair values of our stock options are calculated using the following weighted average assumptions for the six months ended June 30, 2015 : Six Months Ended Assumptions June 30, 2015 Dividend yield 1.8 % Expected volatility 23.3 % Risk-free interest rate 1.3 % Expected holding period (in years) 4.0
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	The following table sets forth stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015 : Options Weighted-Average Exercise Price Outstanding at December 31, 2014 12,107,106 $ 11.63 Granted 2,036,010 $ 23.00 Exercised (2,421,740 ) $ 11.13 Outstanding at June 30, 2015 11,721,376 $ 13.69 Exercisable at June 30, 2015 7,517,834 $ 10.33
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity	Restricted share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was as follows: Restricted Shares Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Nonvested restricted shares at December 31, 2014 1,319,260 $ 13.39 Granted 253,791 $ 23.00 Vested (987,684 ) $ 12.35 Nonvested restricted shares at June 30, 2015 585,367 $ 19.32

Equity (Tables)

Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Our components of Accumulated other comprehensive income are as follows: Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unrealized Gains and Losses Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (In thousands) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 59,414 $ — $ 59,414 Activity in 2015 (14,746 ) — (14,746 ) Increase in net unrealized gains associated with available-for-sale securities of the trusts, net of taxes — 29,761 29,761 Reclassification of net unrealized gains activity attributable to the Deferred preneed receipts held in trust and Care trusts’ corpus, net of taxes — (29,761 ) (29,761 ) Balance at June 30, 2015 $ 44,668 $ — $ 44,668 Balance at December 31, 2013 $ 88,441 $ — $ 88,441 Activity in 2014 2,318 — 2,318 Increase in net unrealized gains associated with available-for-sale securities of the trusts, net of taxes — 46,253 46,253 Reclassification of net unrealized gain activity attributable to the Deferred preneed receipts held in trust and Care trusts’ corpus , net of taxes — (46,253 ) (46,253 ) Balance at June 30, 2014 $ 90,759 $ — $ 90,759

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Our reportable segment information is as follows: Funeral Cemetery Reportable Segments (In thousands) Three months ended June 30, Revenues from external customers: 2015 $ 471,490 $ 282,864 $ 754,354 2014 $ 479,540 $ 267,220 $ 746,760 Gross profits: 2015 $ 91,708 $ 75,022 $ 166,730 2014 $ 97,769 $ 58,275 $ 156,044 Six months ended June 30, Revenues from external customers: 2015 $ 979,146 $ 523,325 $ 1,502,471 2014 $ 988,585 $ 503,670 $ 1,492,255 Gross profits: 2015 $ 216,387 $ 128,292 $ 344,679 2014 $ 216,987 $ 105,117 $ 322,104
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	The following table reconciles gross profits from reportable segments to our consolidated income before income taxes: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In thousands) Gross profits from reportable segments $ 166,730 $ 156,044 $ 344,679 $ 322,104 General and administrative expenses (33,568 ) (46,307 ) (68,623 ) (102,137 ) (Losses) gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net (5,582 ) 34,994 (7,361 ) 32,182 Operating income 127,580 144,731 268,695 252,149 Interest expense (42,982 ) (46,307 ) (85,921 ) (91,303 ) Loss on early extinguishment of debt — (29,158 ) — (29,158 ) Other (expense) income, net (109 ) 50 (167 ) 1,586 Income before income taxes $ 84,489 $ 69,316 $ 182,607 $ 133,274
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]	Our geographic area information is as follows: United States Canada Total (In thousands) Three months ended June 30, Revenues from external customers: 2015 $ 705,074 $ 49,280 $ 754,354 2014 $ 695,913 $ 50,847 $ 746,760 Six months ended June 30, Revenues from external customers: 2015 $ 1,405,526 $ 96,945 $ 1,502,471 2014 $ 1,390,282 $ 101,973 $ 1,492,255

Supplementary Information (Tabl

Supplementary Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Supplementary Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Product Information [Table Text Block]	The detail of certain income statement accounts as presented in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations is as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In thousands) Property and merchandise revenues: Funeral $ 150,696 $ 155,649 $ 311,594 $ 320,384 Cemetery 200,748 188,970 362,028 344,362 Total property and merchandise revenues 351,444 344,619 673,622 664,746 Services revenues: Funeral 280,989 290,078 594,875 601,238 Cemetery 73,913 71,249 145,454 142,632 Total services revenues 354,902 361,327 740,329 743,870 Other revenues 48,008 40,814 88,520 83,639 Total revenues $ 754,354 $ 746,760 $ 1,502,471 $ 1,492,255 Property and merchandise costs and expenses: Funeral $ 76,133 $ 73,295 $ 155,291 $ 155,249 Cemetery 86,239 86,111 155,262 155,648 Total cost of property and merchandise 162,372 159,406 310,553 310,897 Services costs and expenses: Funeral 158,377 162,235 313,349 321,740 Cemetery 34,793 39,023 68,926 76,061 Total cost of services 193,170 201,258 382,275 397,801 Overhead and other expense 232,082 230,054 464,964 461,453 Total costs and expenses $ 587,624 $ 590,718 $ 1,157,792 $ 1,170,151

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted EPS computations is presented below: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Net income: Net income — basic $ 52,595 $ 25,922 $ 113,970 $ 67,024 After tax interest on convertible debt 12 13 25 25 Net income — diluted $ 52,607 $ 25,935 $ 113,995 $ 67,049 Weighted average shares (denominator): Weighted average shares — basic 202,466 212,390 202,966 212,613 Stock options 4,159 3,478 4,134 3,859 Convertible debt 121 121 121 121 Weighted average shares — diluted 206,746 215,989 207,221 216,593 Net income per share: Basic $ 0.26 $ 0.12 $ 0.56 $ 0.32 Diluted $ 0.25 $ 0.12 $ 0.55 $ 0.31 Three months ended Three months ended Six months ended Six months ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014 June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014 Earnings per share from discontinued operations $ — $ — $ — $ — Options not currently included in the computation of dilutive EPS —

Divestiture-Related Activitie38

Divestiture-Related Activities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Divestiture-Related Activities [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) on Divestitures and Impairment Charges	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In thousands) (Losses) gains on divestitures, net $ (4,940 ) $ 35,937 $ (3,027 ) $ 37,864 Impairment losses (642 ) (943 ) (4,334 ) $ (5,682 ) $ (5,582 ) $ 34,994 $ (7,361 ) $ 32,182

Preneed Funeral Activities Inve

Preneed Funeral Activities Investment Related Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Investment related activities [Line Items]
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	$ 28,015	$ 46,390	$ 39,897	$ 93,068
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	(14,428)	(6,818)	(26,321)	(10,928)
Funeral
Investment related activities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	563,470		563,470		$ 534,435
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	29,090		29,090		26,801
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	55,722		55,722		73,436
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	8,026		8,026		13,638
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	619,192		619,192		607,871
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	37,116		37,116		40,439
Deposits	32,485	24,949	62,480	52,872
Withdrawals	41,745	31,955	87,189	75,692
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	76,404	79,305	180,635	140,790
Sales of available-for-sale securities	89,998	107,199	172,318	171,250
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	9,856	15,911	14,205	32,012
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	(3,838)	$ (2,665)	(8,572)	$ (4,139)
Private Equity Funds | Funeral
Investment related activities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	0		0		203
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	0		0		461
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	18,452		18,452		13,870
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	5,929		5,929		8,957
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	18,452		18,452		14,073
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	5,929		5,929		9,418
Other Investments | Funeral
Investment related activities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	0		0		5
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	0		0		11
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	1,143		1,143		464
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	145		145		93
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	1,143		1,143		469
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	$ 145		$ 145		$ 104

Preneed Funeral Activities Long

Preneed Funeral Activities Long-term Receivable and Investment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Preneed funeral receivables and trust investments	$ 1,829,071	$ 1,843,023
Funeral
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Trust investments, at market	1,193,718	1,205,747
Cash and cash equivalents	129,786	162,229
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current	(178)	0
Insurance-backed fixed income securities	273,618	260,899
Trust investments	1,596,944	1,628,875
Receivables from customers	282,664	262,700
Unearned finance charges	(11,428)	(11,054)
Preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments, excluding allowance for cancellation	1,868,180	1,880,521
Allowance for cancellation	(39,109)	(37,498)
Preneed funeral receivables and trust investments	$ 1,829,071	$ 1,843,023

Preneed Funeral Activities Sche

Preneed Funeral Activities Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities (Details) - Funeral - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$ 1,180,946	$ 1,213,128
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	49,888	33,058
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	37,116	40,439
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,193,718	1,205,747
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | US Treasury Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	84,838	85,775
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	278	468
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	557	455
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	84,559	85,788
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Foreign Government Debt Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	81,258	90,430
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	669	449
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	538	874
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	81,389	90,005
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	23,071	24,765
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	485	423
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	185	126
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	23,371	25,062
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	1,394	1,325
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	22	29
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	20	12
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,396	1,342
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Asset-backed Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	5	6
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	5	6
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Preferred Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	1,934	2,503
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	81	113
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	81	113
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,934	2,503
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | US Common Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	360,907	377,441
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	31,539	18,533
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	12,507	7,405
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	379,939	388,569
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Canada Common Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	13,769	14,708
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	3,427	4,292
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	1,023	895
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	16,173	18,105
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Other International Common Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	34,518	38,035
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	2,653	1,175
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	2,736	1,560
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	34,435	37,650
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Equity Funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	303,237	308,548
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	5,085	3,332
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	7,519	15,901
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	300,803	295,979
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Fixed Income Funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	233,625	229,414
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	488	869
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	5,876	3,576
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	228,237	226,707
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Private Equity Funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	36,366	35,094
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	3,929	2,649
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	5,929	9,418
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	34,366	28,325
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Other Investments
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	6,024	5,084
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	1,232	726
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	145	104
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	$ 7,111	$ 5,706

Preneed Funeral Activities Leve

Preneed Funeral Activities Level 3 Activities (Details) - Funeral - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Private Equity Funds
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair market value, beginning balance		$ 31,043	$ 27,514	$ 28,325	$ 26,885
Net unrealized (losses) gains included in Accumulated other comprehensive income	[1]	713	(1,165)	4,189	(1,635)
Net realized losses included in Other income, net(2)	[2]	(21)	(6)	(38)	(14)
Payments to Acquire Other Investments		0	1,068	0	2,955
Proceeds from Sale of Other Investments		(36)	0	(36)	0
Contributions		4,092	490	4,632	957
Distributions and other		(1,425)	(562)	(2,706)	(1,809)
Fair market value, ending balance		34,366	27,339	34,366	27,339
Other Investments
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair market value, beginning balance		7,324	3,839	5,706	1,803
Net unrealized (losses) gains included in Accumulated other comprehensive income	[1]	(868)	820	1,084	2,856
Net realized losses included in Other income, net(2)	[2]	(5)	(1)	(13)	(1)
Payments to Acquire Other Investments		23	0	23	0
Proceeds from Sale of Other Investments		0	0	0	0
Contributions		975	0	1,226	0
Distributions and other		(338)	(189)	(915)	(189)
Fair market value, ending balance		$ 7,111	$ 4,469	$ 7,111	$ 4,469
[1]	All unrealized gains (losses) recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income for our merchandise and service trust investments are attributable to our preneed customers and are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Accumulated other comprehensive income to Deferred preneed receipts held in trust. See Note 7 for further information related to our Deferred preneed receipts held in trust.
[2]	All net losses recognized in Other (expense) income, net for our merchandise and service trust investments are attributable to our preneed customers and are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Other (expense) income, net to Deferred preneed receipts held in trust. See Note 7 for further information related to our Deferred preneed receipts held in trust.

Preneed Funeral Activities In43

Preneed Funeral Activities Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date (Details) - Funeral $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Investments Classified By Contractual Maturity Date [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, within One Year, Fair Value	$ 111,750
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after One Through Five Years, Fair Value	31,879
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value	32,174
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value	14,917
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Total, Fair Value	$ 190,720

Preneed Funeral Activities Sc44

Preneed Funeral Activities Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments (Details) - Funeral - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	$ 563,470	$ 534,435
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	29,090	26,801
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	55,722	73,436
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	8,026	13,638
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	619,192	607,871
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	37,116	40,439
US Treasury Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	33,733	32,243
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	501	412
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	4,846	4,978
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	56	43
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	38,579	37,221
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	557	455
Foreign Government Debt Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	242	2,894
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	4	52
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	13,526	14,904
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	534	822
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	13,768	17,798
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	538	874
Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	5,587	4,988
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	78	56
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	2,861	2,420
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	107	70
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	8,448	7,408
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	185	126
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	335	217
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	5	10
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	232	106
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	15	2
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	567	323
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	20	12
Preferred Stock Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	176	26
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	81	113
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	176	26
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	81	113
US Common Stock Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	140,010	126,527
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	12,507	7,403
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	438
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0	2
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	140,010	126,965
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	12,507	7,405
Canada Common Stock Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	3,196	1,752
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	679	379
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	881	1,085
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	344	516
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	4,077	2,837
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	1,023	895
Other International Common Stock Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	14,091	19,593
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	2,736	1,557
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	2
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0	3
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	14,091	19,595
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	2,736	1,560
Equity Funds
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	170,796	233,827
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	7,149	13,219
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	3,836	23,717
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	370	2,682
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	174,632	257,544
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	7,519	15,901
Fixed Income Funds
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	195,304	112,160
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	5,350	3,128
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	9,945	11,452
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	526	448
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	205,249	123,612
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	5,876	3,576
Private Equity Funds
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	0	203
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	0	461
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	18,452	13,870
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	5,929	8,957
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	18,452	14,073
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	5,929	9,418
Other Investments
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	0	5
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	0	11
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	1,143	464
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	145	93
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	1,143	469
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	$ 145	$ 104

Preneed Funeral Activities Pren

Preneed Funeral Activities Preneed Funeral Activities, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	$ 3,550	$ 305	$ 5,052	$ 935
Funeral
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments	35,500		35,500
Investment Earnings, Net	14,000	17,100	28,400	32,500
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	$ 1,023	$ 119	$ 1,495	$ 370
Underlying assets liquidation range, minimum			2 years
Underlying assets liquidation range, maximum			10 years

Preneed Cemetery Activities Inv

Preneed Cemetery Activities Investment Related Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Investment related activities [Line Items]
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	$ 28,015	$ 46,390	$ 39,897	$ 93,068
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	(14,428)	(6,818)	(26,321)	(10,928)
Cemetery
Investment related activities [Line Items]
Deposits	41,093	33,132	76,254	61,403
Withdrawals	51,444	28,221	82,670	62,569
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	117,257	111,565	224,194	210,323
Sales of available-for-sale securities	139,681	103,530	238,943	195,847
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	16,406	20,655	23,541	46,187
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	$ (6,398)	$ (3,826)	$ (13,427)	$ (6,125)

Preneed Cemetery Activities Lon

Preneed Cemetery Activities Long-term Receivable and Investment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Preneed cemetery receivables, net and trust investments	$ 2,355,034	$ 2,306,669
Cemetery
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Trust investments, at market	1,407,747	1,404,298
Cash and cash equivalents	134,678	122,355
Trust investments	1,542,425	1,526,653
Receivables from customers	917,629	881,082
Unearned finance charges	(33,124)	(31,524)
Preneed cemetary receivables, net and trust investments, excluding allowance for cancellation	2,426,930	2,376,211
Allowance for cancellation	(71,896)	(69,542)
Preneed cemetery receivables, net and trust investments	$ 2,355,034	$ 2,306,669

Preneed Cemetery Activities Sch

Preneed Cemetery Activities Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities (Details) - Cemetery - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$ 1,387,918	$ 1,411,166
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	64,953	38,316
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	45,124	45,184
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,407,747	1,404,298
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | US Treasury Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	70,592	63,447
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	162	257
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	678	605
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	70,076	63,099
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Foreign Government Debt Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	22,113	21,687
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	361	261
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	156	134
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	22,318	21,814
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	6,573	8,725
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	49	122
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	145	116
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	6,477	8,731
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	126	111
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	2	3
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	2	1
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	126	113
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Asset-backed Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	170	170
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	15	16
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	185	186
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Preferred Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis		10
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax		1
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value		11
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | US Common Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	542,616	557,955
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	44,610	22,746
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	20,299	11,706
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	566,927	568,995
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Canada Common Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	10,954	10,962
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	4,620	5,011
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	936	841
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	14,638	15,132
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Other International Common Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	51,514	55,632
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	3,967	1,605
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	3,930	2,395
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	51,551	54,842
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Equity Funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	331,972	344,443
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	4,749	4,244
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	7,709	18,430
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	329,012	330,257
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Fixed Income Funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	316,758	314,600
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	302	679
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	7,938	4,702
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	309,122	310,577
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Private Equity Funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	32,384	32,342
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	5,674	3,185
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	3,191	6,183
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	34,867	29,344
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Other Investments
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	2,146	1,082
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	442	186
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	140	71
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	$ 2,448	$ 1,197

Preneed Cemetery Activities Lev

Preneed Cemetery Activities Level 3 Activities (Details) - Cemetery - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Private Equity Funds
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair market value, beginning balance		$ 31,293	$ 27,519	$ 29,344	$ 26,844
Net unrealized losses included in Accumulated other comprehensive income	[1]	809	123	3,533	1,610
Net realized losses included in Other income, net(2)	[2]	(23)	(7)	(40)	(15)
Payments to Acquire Other Investments		0	0	0	0
Contributions		4,268	526	4,830	1,025
Distributions and other		(1,480)	(604)	(2,800)	(1,907)
Fair market value, ending balance		34,867	27,557	34,867	27,557
Other Investments
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair market value, beginning balance		2,937	1,253	1,197	1,245
Net unrealized losses included in Accumulated other comprehensive income	[1]	(2,532)	28	(455)	37
Net realized losses included in Other income, net(2)	[2]	(5)	0	(13)	(1)
Payments to Acquire Other Investments		1,374	0	1,374	0
Contributions		1,028	0	1,294	0
Distributions and other		(354)	(203)	(949)	(203)
Fair market value, ending balance		$ 2,448	$ 1,078	$ 2,448	$ 1,078
[1]	All unrealized gains (losses) recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income for our merchandise and service trust investments are attributable to our preneed customers and are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Accumulated other comprehensive income to Deferred preneed receipts held in trust. See Note 7 for further information related to our Deferred preneed receipts held in trust.
[2]	All net losses recognized in Other (expense) income, net for our merchandise and service trust investments are attributable to our preneed customers and are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Other (expense) income, net to Deferred preneed receipts held in trust. See Note 7 for further information related to our Deferred preneed receipts held in trust.

Preneed Cemetery Activities I50

Preneed Cemetery Activities Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date (Details) - Cemetery $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Investments Classified By Contractual Maturity Date [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, within One Year, Fair Value	$ 15,032
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after One Through Five Years, Fair Value	39,483
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value	25,307
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value	19,360
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Total, Fair Value	$ 99,182

Preneed Cemetery Activities S51

Preneed Cemetery Activities Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments (Details) - Cemetery - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	$ 776,206	$ 732,387
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(40,624)	(37,625)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	33,366	32,624
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(4,500)	(7,559)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	809,572	765,011
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(45,124)	(45,184)
US Treasury Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	48,735	45,072
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(676)	(605)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	38	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(2)	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	48,773	45,072
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(678)	(605)
Foreign Government Debt Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	1,350	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(20)	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	3,203	4,858
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(136)	(134)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	4,553	4,858
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(156)	(134)
Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	178	2,017
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(5)	(61)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	3,497	1,936
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(140)	(55)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	3,675	3,953
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(145)	(116)
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	34	33
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(1)	(1)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	20	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(1)	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	54	33
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(2)	(1)
US Common Stock Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	224,331	192,015
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(20,299)	(11,706)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	585
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	224,331	192,600
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(20,299)	(11,706)
Canada Common Stock Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	2,642	2,069
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(645)	(319)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	445	778
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(291)	(522)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	3,087	2,847
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(936)	(841)
Other International Common Stock Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	20,427	28,308
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(3,930)	(2,395)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	20,427	28,308
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(3,930)	(2,395)
Equity Funds
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	204,323	303,211
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(7,709)	(18,329)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	1,577
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0	(101)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	204,323	304,788
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(7,709)	(18,430)
Fixed Income Funds
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	274,186	159,572
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(7,339)	(4,106)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	15,093	15,113
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(599)	(596)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	289,279	174,685
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(7,938)	(4,702)
Private Equity Funds
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	0	88
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	0	(100)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	10,398	7,518
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(3,191)	(6,083)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	10,398	7,606
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(3,191)	(6,183)
Other Investments
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	0	2
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	0	(3)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	672	259
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(140)	(68)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	672	261
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	$ (140)	$ (71)

Preneed Cemetery Activities Pre

Preneed Cemetery Activities Preneed Cemetery Activities, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	$ 3,550	$ 305	$ 5,052	$ 935
Cemetery
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments	36,800		36,800
Investment Earnings, Net	12,100	12,400	24,200	24,000
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	$ 1,531	$ 179	$ 2,050	$ 518
Underlying assets liquidation range, minimum			2 years
Underlying assets liquidation range, maximum			10 years

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust53

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Investment Related Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Investment related activities [Line Items]
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	$ 28,015	$ 46,390	$ 39,897	$ 93,068
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	(14,428)	(6,818)	(26,321)	(10,928)
Cemetery Perpetual Care
Investment related activities [Line Items]
Deposits	10,200	8,400	19,453	20,237
Withdrawals	11,518	9,314	24,676	15,199
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	43,454	24,927	145,114	63,822
Sales of available-for-sale securities	52,371	49,001	106,136	79,073
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	1,753	9,824	2,151	14,869
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	$ (4,192)	$ (327)	$ (4,322)	$ (664)

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust54

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Long-term Receivable and Investment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	$ 1,347,753	$ 1,341,376
Cemetery Perpetual Care
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	969,198	708,011
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	30,020	20,990
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	35,098	35,581
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	8,952	13,031
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	1,004,296	743,592
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	38,972	34,021
Trust investments, at market	1,253,133	1,192,966
Restricted Cash	94,620	148,410
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	1,347,753	1,341,376
Asset-backed Securities | Cemetery Perpetual Care
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	150	373
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	19	4
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	150	373
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	$ 19	$ 4

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Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities (Details) - Cemetery Perpetual Care - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$ 1,267,221	$ 1,207,563
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	24,884	19,424
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(38,972)	(34,021)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,253,133	1,192,966
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | US Treasury Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	3,837	794
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	19	40
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(59)	(4)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	3,797	830
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Foreign Government Debt Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	32,516	31,993
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	612	442
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(271)	(233)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	32,857	32,202
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	15,316	16,762
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	229	344
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(291)	(210)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	15,254	16,896
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	1,005	910
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	13	15
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(9)	(6)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,009	919
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Asset-backed Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	667	661
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	7	10
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(19)	(4)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	655	667
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Preferred Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	5,805	4,439
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	83	60
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(374)	(12)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	5,514	4,487
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | US Common Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	230,980	225,129
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	13,561	9,340
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(8,153)	(4,881)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	236,388	229,588
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Canada Common Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	7,608	7,419
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	2,536	2,737
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(671)	(596)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	9,473	9,560
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Other International Common Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	12,363	8,102
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	201	90
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(1,439)	(399)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	11,125	7,793
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Equity Funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	20,592	17,310
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	3,781	3,264
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(593)	(93)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	23,780	20,481
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Fixed Income Funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	883,480	846,230
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	722	1,580
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(19,147)	(14,263)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	865,055	833,547
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Private Equity Funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	39,988	34,288
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	1,613	408
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(7,464)	(10,788)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	34,137	23,908
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Other Investments
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	13,064	13,526
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	1,507	1,094
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(482)	(2,532)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	$ 14,089	$ 12,088

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust56

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Level 3 Activities (Details) - Cemetery Perpetual Care - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Private Equity Funds
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair market value, beginning balance		$ 28,223	$ 20,806	$ 23,908	$ 19,779
Net unrealized (losses) gains included in Accumulated other comprehensive income	[1]	2,376	570	6,293	1,297
Net realized gains (losses) included in Other income, net(2)	[2]	(18)	(12)	(30)	(24)
Sales				0	(17)
Contributions		4,670	709	5,165	1,403
Distributions and other		(1,114)	(799)	(1,199)	(1,164)
Fair market value, ending balance		34,137	21,274	34,137	21,274
Other Investments
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair market value, beginning balance		13,808	11,712	12,088	11,590
Net unrealized (losses) gains included in Accumulated other comprehensive income	[1]	(1,161)	553	34	681
Net realized gains (losses) included in Other income, net(2)	[2]	(8)	(6)	(23)	(12)
Sales				0	0
Contributions		1,905	0	2,553	0
Distributions and other		(455)	(273)	(563)	(273)
Fair market value, ending balance		$ 14,089	$ 11,986	$ 14,089	$ 11,986
[1]	All unrealized gains (losses) recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income for our merchandise and service trust investments are attributable to our preneed customers and are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Accumulated other comprehensive income to Deferred preneed receipts held in trust. See Note 7 for further information related to our Deferred preneed receipts held in trust.
[2]	All net losses recognized in Other (expense) income, net for our merchandise and service trust investments are attributable to our preneed customers and are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Other (expense) income, net to Deferred preneed receipts held in trust. See Note 7 for further information related to our Deferred preneed receipts held in trust.

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust57

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Investments Classifed by Contractual Maturity Date (Details) - Cemetery Perpetual Care $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Investments Classified By Contractual Maturity Date [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, within One Year, Fair Value	$ 25,496
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after One Through Five Years, Fair Value	19,393
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value	7,674
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value	1,009
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Total, Fair Value	$ 53,572

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust58

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments (Details) - Cemetery Perpetual Care - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	$ 969,198	$ 708,011
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	30,020	20,990
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	35,098	35,581
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	8,952	13,031
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	1,004,296	743,592
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	38,972	34,021
US Treasury Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	3,377	497
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	57	4
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	135	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	2	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	3,512	497
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	59	4
Foreign Government Debt Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	2,159	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	35	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	5,112	7,825
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	236	233
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	7,271	7,825
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	271	233
Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	3,221	4,656
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	54	108
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	5,608	3,198
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	237	102
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	8,829	7,854
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	291	210
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	143	256
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	3	5
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	209	69
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	6	1
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	352	325
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	9	6
Asset-backed Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	150	373
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	19	4
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	150	373
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	19	4
Preferred Stock Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	4,690	2,224
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	374	11
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	49
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0	1
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	4,690	2,273
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	374	12
US Common Stock Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	106,485	100,370
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	8,153	4,803
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	419
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0	78
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	106,485	100,789
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	8,153	4,881
Canada Common Stock Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	1,548	2,418
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	278	244
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	725	757
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	393	352
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	2,273	3,175
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	671	596
Other International Common Stock Securities
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	8,297	4,444
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	1,439	399
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	8,297	4,444
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	1,439	399
Equity Funds
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	3,784	2,601
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	577	85
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	107	153
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	16	8
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	3,891	2,754
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	593	93
Fixed Income Funds
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	835,332	576,890
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	19,029	14,177
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	2,691	2,581
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	118	86
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	838,023	579,471
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	19,147	14,263
Private Equity Funds
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	7	9,213
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	1	798
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	15,007	14,254
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	7,463	9,990
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	15,014	23,467
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	7,464	10,788
Other Investments
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	5	4,069
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	1	352
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	5,504	6,276
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	481	2,180
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	5,509	10,345
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	$ 482	$ 2,532

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust59

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	$ (3,550)	$ (305)	$ (5,052)	$ (935)
Cemetery Perpetual Care
Investment Earnings, Net	19,600	15,100	33,000	29,000
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	$ (996)	$ (7)	$ (1,507)	$ (47)
Underlying assets liquidation range, minimum			2 years
Underlying assets liquidation range, maximum			10 years

Deferred Preneed Funeral and 60

Deferred Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Receipts Held in Trust and Care Trusts' Corpus (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]
Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust, excluding accrued expenses	$ 3,139,369		$ 3,139,369		$ 3,155,528
Accrued trust operating payables and other	(2,352)		(2,352)		(6,644)
Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust	3,137,017		3,137,017		3,148,884
Care trusts’ corpus	1,345,876		1,345,876		1,327,658
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	28,015	$ 46,390	39,897	$ 93,068
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	(14,428)	(6,818)	(26,321)	(10,928)
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	(3,550)	(305)	(5,052)	(935)
Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income	32,871	25,266	50,994	42,921
Trust expenses and income taxes	(27,172)	(11,482)	(47,787)	(22,311)
Net trust investment income	15,736	53,051	11,731	101,815
Investment Income, Nonoperating, Effect on Deferred Preneed Receipts Held in Trust and Care Trust Corpus'	(15,736)	(53,051)	(11,731)	(101,815)
Other income, net	(109)	50	(167)	1,586
Total other income, net	(109)	50	(167)	1,586
Funeral
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]
Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust, excluding accrued expenses	1,596,944		1,596,944		1,628,875
Accrued trust operating payables and other	(794)		(794)		(2,487)
Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust	1,596,150		1,596,150		1,626,388
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	9,856	15,911	14,205	32,012
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	(3,838)	(2,665)	(8,572)	(4,139)
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	(1,023)	(119)	(1,495)	(370)
Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income	8,820	7,900	12,882	13,474
Trust expenses and income taxes	(4,010)	(4,978)	(9,837)	(9,445)
Net trust investment income	9,805	16,049	7,183	31,532
Investment Income, Nonoperating, Effect on Deferred Preneed Receipts Held in Trust and Care Trust Corpus'	(9,805)	(16,049)	(7,183)	(31,532)
Other income, net	0	0	0	0
Total other income, net	0	0	0	0
Cemetery
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]
Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust, excluding accrued expenses					1,526,653
Accrued trust operating payables and other	(1,558)		(1,558)		(4,157)
Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust	1,540,867		1,540,867		1,522,496
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	16,406	20,655	23,541	46,187
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	(6,398)	(3,826)	(13,427)	(6,125)
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	(1,531)	(179)	(2,050)	(518)
Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income	8,262	4,981	11,778	7,476
Trust expenses and income taxes	(6,592)	(4,377)	(15,107)	(9,192)
Net trust investment income	10,147	17,254	4,735	37,828
Investment Income, Nonoperating, Effect on Deferred Preneed Receipts Held in Trust and Care Trust Corpus'	(10,147)	(17,254)	(4,735)	(37,828)
Other income, net	0	0	0	0
Total other income, net	0	0	0	0
Cemetery Perpetual Care
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]
Accrued trust operating payables and other	(1,877)		(1,877)		(13,718)
Care trusts' corpus, excluding accrued expenses	1,347,753		1,347,753		1,341,376
Care trusts’ corpus	1,345,876		1,345,876		$ 1,327,658
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	1,753	9,824	2,151	14,869
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	(4,192)	(327)	(4,322)	(664)
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	(996)	(7)	(1,507)	(47)
Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income	15,789	12,385	26,334	21,971
Trust expenses and income taxes	(16,570)	(2,127)	(22,843)	(3,674)
Net trust investment income	(4,216)	19,748	(187)	32,455
Investment Income, Nonoperating, Effect on Deferred Preneed Receipts Held in Trust and Care Trust Corpus'	4,216	(19,748)	187	(32,455)
Other income, net	0	0	0	0
Total other income, net	0	0	0	0
Intersegment Eliminations
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	0	0	0	0
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	0	0	0	0
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	0	0	0	0
Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income	0	0	0	0
Trust expenses and income taxes	0	0	0	0
Net trust investment income	0	0	0	0
Investment Income, Nonoperating, Effect on Deferred Preneed Receipts Held in Trust and Care Trust Corpus'	0	0	0	0
Other income, net	(109)	50	(167)	1,586
Total other income, net	$ (109)	$ 50	$ (167)	$ 1,586

Income Taxes Narrative (Details

Income Taxes Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	36.70%	53.90%	37.10%	45.10%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	35.00%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$ 192.6		$ 192.6
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	$ 49.5		49.5
Unrecognized tax benefits, reduction of accrued interest			$ 1.9

Debt (Details)

Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt		$ 3,059,877	$ 3,054,725
Less current maturities		(290,016)	(90,931)
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current		(290,016)	(90,931)
Total long-term debt		2,769,861	2,963,794
Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Other Debt	$ 898,200
Unamortized pricing discounts and other		(2,593)	(2,905)
Unsecured Debt | April 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		197,377	197,377
Unsecured Debt | June 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		295,000	295,000
Unsecured Debt | October 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		250,000	250,000
Unsecured Debt | November 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		200,000	200,000
Unsecured Debt | November 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		150,000	150,000
Unsecured Debt | January 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		425,000	425,000
Unsecured Debt | May 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		550,000	550,000
Unsecured Debt | April 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		200,000	200,000
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable to Bank		340,000	370,000
Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Bank credit facility due March 2016		265,000	235,000
Capital Lease Obligations
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Obligations under capital leases		185,956	181,002
Mortgages [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2047		$ 4,137	$ 4,251

Debt Narratives (Details)

Debt Narratives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	5.21%			5.21%		5.21%
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate	75.00%			75.00%		75.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 500,000			$ 500,000
Letters of Credit, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	175,000			175,000
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 31,600			31,600
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.35%
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 203,400			203,400
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net		$ 95,000	$ 110,000	30,000
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations				15,257	$ 14,491
Repayments of Debt				30,000
Repayments of Long-term Debt				30,121	135,371
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	0	$ (29,158)		0	(29,158)
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred				22,500	19,000
Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt					300
Repayments of Other Debt					$ 898,200
Unsecured Debt | May 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 550,000			550,000		$ 550,000
Unsecured Debt | May 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt				250,000
Unsecured Debt | April 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt				200,000
Repayments of Long-term Debt				9,100
Unsecured Debt | April 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt				136,500
Unsecured Debt | July 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt				135,000
Unsecured Debt | July 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt				86,400
Repayments of Long-term Debt				21,700
Unsecured Debt | July 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt				45,000
Repayments of Long-term Debt				$ 14,200

Credit Risk and Fair Value of64

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total fair value of debt instruments	$ 3,049,323	$ 3,007,898
April 2,016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	204,779	208,075
June 2,017
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	318,807	320,043
October 2,018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	285,625	277,538
November 2,020
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	204,600	201,700
November 2,021
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	176,625	174,375
January 2,022
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	443,700	437,750
May 2,024
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	575,300	558,250
April 2,027
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	230,750	220,890
July 2,018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2047	340,000	370,000
Mortgages [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2047	4,137	4,277
Line of Credit [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Bank credit facility due March 2016	$ 265,000	$ 235,000

Share-Based Compensation (Detai

Share-Based Compensation (Details) - $ / shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Exercised	0	(761,000)
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Dividend yield	1.80%
Expected volatility	23.30%
Risk-free interest rate	1.30%
Expected holding period	4 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options outstanding at beginning of period	12,107,106
Options outstanding at beginning of period, weighted average exercise price	$ 11.63
Granted	2,036,010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 23
Exercised	2,421,740
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 11.13
Options outstanding at end of period	11,721,376
Options outstanding at end of period, weighted average exercise price	$ 13.69
Options exercisable at March 31, 2012	7,517,834
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 10.33
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Nonvested restricted shares at beginning of period	1,319,260
Nonvested restricted shares at beginning of period, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 13.39
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	253,791
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 23
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period	(987,684)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 12.35
Nonvested restricted shares at end of period	585,367
Nonvested restricted shares at end of period, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 19.32

Share-Based Compensation Narrat

Share-Based Compensation Narratives (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total
Stock Options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 12.3
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 6 months
Restricted Stock
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 9.1
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	2 years

Equity Components of Accumulate

Equity Components of Accumulated Other Comrehensive income (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 30, 2015
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share			$ 25.89
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired		5,863,395		0
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method			$ 151,800
Accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 44,668		59,414
Activity in 2014			99,798	$ 75,500
Balance at end of period		$ 44,668	44,668
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount		88,400	88,400
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired				0
Accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	44,668		59,414	$ 88,441
Activity in 2014			(14,746)	2,318
Increase in net unrealized gains associated with available-for-sale securities of the trusts, net of taxes			29,761	46,253
Reclassification of net unrealized gain activity attributable to the Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust and Care trusts’ corpus’, net of taxes			(29,761)	(46,253)
Balance at end of period		44,668	44,668	90,759
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss)
Accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	44,668		59,414	88,441
Increase in net unrealized gains associated with available-for-sale securities of the trusts, net of taxes			0	0
Reclassification of net unrealized gain activity attributable to the Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust and Care trusts’ corpus’, net of taxes			0	0
Balance at end of period		44,668	44,668	90,759
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss)
Accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 0		0	0
Activity in 2014			0	0
Increase in net unrealized gains associated with available-for-sale securities of the trusts, net of taxes			29,761	46,253
Reclassification of net unrealized gain activity attributable to the Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust and Care trusts’ corpus’, net of taxes			(29,761)	(46,253)
Balance at end of period		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Subsequent Event [Member]
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$ 29.39
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	1,439,950
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method	$ 42,300
Accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount					$ 46,100

Equity Narratives (Details)

Equity Narratives (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 30, 2015
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Dividends declared per share		$ 0.10	$ 0.08	$ 0.20	$ 0.16
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash				$ 20.3
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired		5,863,395			0
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method				$ 151.8
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share				$ 25.89
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount		$ 88.4		$ 88.4
Subsequent Event [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	1,439,950
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method	$ 42.3
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$ 29.39
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount						$ 46.1

Segment Reporting (Details)

Segment Reporting (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customers	$ 754,354	$ 746,760	$ 1,502,471	$ 1,492,255
Gross Profit	166,730	156,044	344,679	322,104
General and administrative expenses	(33,568)	(46,307)	(68,623)	(102,137)
Losses (gains) on divestitures and impairment charges, net	(5,582)	34,994	(7,361)	32,182
Operating income	127,580	144,731	268,695	252,149
Interest expense	(42,982)	(46,307)	(85,921)	(91,303)
Gains on early extinguishment of debt, net	0	(29,158)	0	(29,158)
Other income (expense), net	(109)	50	(167)	1,586
Income before income taxes	84,489	69,316	182,607	133,274
UNITED STATES
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customers	705,074	695,913	1,405,526	1,390,282
CANADA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customers	49,280	50,847	96,945	101,973
Funeral
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customers	471,490	479,540	979,146	988,585
Gross Profit	91,708	97,769	216,387	216,987
Other income (expense), net	0	0	0	0
Cemetery
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customers	282,864	267,220	523,325	503,670
Gross Profit	75,022	58,275	128,292	105,117
Other income (expense), net	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Supplementary Information (Deta

Supplementary Information (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Product Information [Line Items]
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid			$ 1,513	$ (2,615)
Total merchandise revenues	$ 351,444	$ 344,619	673,622	664,746
Total services revenues	354,902	361,327	740,329	743,870
Other revenues	48,008	40,814	88,520	83,639
Total revenues	754,354	746,760	1,502,471	1,492,255
Total cost of merchandise	162,372	159,406	310,553	310,897
Total cost of services	193,170	201,258	382,275	397,801
Overhead and other expenses	232,082	230,054	464,964	461,453
Total costs and expenses	587,624	590,718	$ 1,157,792	$ 1,170,151
Options exercised by attestation			0	761
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares			0	(761)
Funeral
Product Information [Line Items]
Total merchandise revenues	150,696	155,649	$ 311,594	$ 320,384
Total services revenues	280,989	290,078	594,875	601,238
Total revenues	471,490	479,540	979,146	988,585
Total cost of merchandise	76,133	73,295	155,291	155,249
Total cost of services	158,377	162,235	313,349	321,740
Cemetery
Product Information [Line Items]
Total merchandise revenues	200,748	188,970	362,028	344,362
Total services revenues	73,913	71,249	145,454	142,632
Total revenues	282,864	267,220	523,325	503,670
Total cost of merchandise	86,239	86,111	155,262	155,648
Total cost of services	$ 34,793	$ 39,023	$ 68,926	$ 76,061

Commitments and Contingencies71

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Self Insurance Reserve	$ 74.5	$ 74

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 52,595	$ 25,922	$ 113,970	$ 67,024
After tax interest on convertible debt	12	13	25	25
Net income — diluted	$ 52,607	$ 25,935	$ 113,995	$ 67,049
Weighted average shares (denominator):
Weighted average shares — basic	(202,466)	(212,390)	(202,966)	(212,613)
Stock options	4,159	3,478	4,134	3,859
Convertible debt	121	121	121	121
Weighted average shares — diluted	206,746	215,989	207,221	216,593
Net income attributable to common stockholders, basic	$ 0.26	$ 0.12	$ 0.56	$ 0.32
Net income attributable to common stockholders, diluted	$ 0.25	$ 0.12	$ 0.55	$ 0.31
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount		1,700	1,000	1,900

Earnings Per Share Narratives (

Earnings Per Share Narratives (Details) - $ / shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount		1.7	1	1.9

Divestiture-Related Activitie74

Divestiture-Related Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Divestiture-Related Activities [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal	$ (4,940)	$ 35,937	$ (3,027)	$ 37,864
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Loss (Gain) on Write-down	(642)	(943)	(4,334)	(5,682)
Losses (gains) on divestitures and impairment charges, net	$ (5,582)	$ 34,994	$ (7,361)	$ 32,182