Service Corporation International (SCI) 10-Q 27 Oct 16 2016 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information Document - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 26, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
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	Sep. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		190,489,048

Unaudited Condensed Consolidate

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations Statement - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 721,467	$ 714,453	$ 2,222,083	$ 2,216,761
Costs and expenses	(580,722)	(572,774)	(1,756,425)	(1,729,974)
Gross profit	140,745	141,679	465,658	486,787
General and administrative expenses	(26,916)	(27,895)	(102,668)	(96,947)
Gains (losses) on divestitures and impairment charges, net	557	10,764	(30,432)	3,403
Operating income	114,386	124,548	332,558	393,243
Interest expense	(39,508)	(43,921)	(121,988)	(129,842)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(25)	(6,918)	(22,503)	(6,918)
Other income (expense), net	110	336	(697)	169
Income before income taxes	74,963	74,045	187,370	256,652
Provision for income taxes	(27,422)	(26,118)	(76,482)	(93,778)
Net income from continuing operations	47,541	47,927	110,888	162,874
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	0	0	(390)
Net income	47,541	47,927	110,888	162,484
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	186	(479)	(96)	(1,066)
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 47,727	$ 47,448	$ 110,792	$ 161,418
Basic earnings per share:
Net income attributable to common stockholders, basic	$ 0.25	$ 0.24	$ 0.57	$ 0.80
Basic weighted average number of shares	193,274	199,310	193,999	201,729
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income attributable to common stockholders, diluted	$ 0.24	$ 0.23	$ 0.56	$ 0.78
Diluted weighted average number of shares	196,567	203,444	197,175	205,950
Dividends declared per share	$ 0.13	$ 0.12	$ 0.38	$ 0.32

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat3

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 47,541	$ 47,927	$ 110,888	$ 162,484
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(5,018)	(28,182)	18,116	(42,941)
Total comprehensive income	42,523	19,745	129,004	119,543
Total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	189	(464)	(102)	(1,038)
Total comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders	$ 42,712	$ 19,281	$ 128,902	$ 118,505

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat4

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Statement - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 177,571	$ 134,599
Receivables, net	74,293	90,462
Inventories	28,526	27,835
Other	64,460	47,155
Total current assets	344,850	300,051
Preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments	1,824,772	1,760,297
Preneed cemetery receivables, net and trust investments	2,466,201	2,318,167
Cemetery property	1,763,616	1,753,015
Property and equipment, net	1,834,107	1,846,722
Assets held-for-sale	31,946	214
Goodwill	1,801,893	1,796,340
Deferred charges and other assets	588,688	582,164
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	1,395,403	1,319,427
Total assets	12,051,476	11,676,397
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	447,313	422,816
Current maturities of long-term debt	89,531	86,823
Income taxes payable	997	1,373
Total current liabilities	537,841	511,012
Long-term debt	3,181,694	3,037,605
Deferred preneed funeral revenue	571,885	557,897
Deferred preneed cemetery revenue	1,182,104	1,120,001
Deferred tax liability	459,162	470,584
Other liabilities	507,403	496,947
Deferred preneed receipts held in trust	3,125,162	2,973,386
Care trusts’ corpus	1,396,527	1,319,564
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Equity:
Common stock, $1 per share par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 203,119,918 and 200,859,676 shares issued, respectively, and 190,489,048 and 195,772,876 shares outstanding, respectively	190,489	195,773
Capital in excess of par value	1,015,271	1,092,106
Accumulated deficit	(142,742)	(109,351)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	24,274	6,164
Total common stockholders’ equity	1,087,292	1,184,692
Noncontrolling interests	2,406	4,709
Total equity	1,089,698	1,189,401
Total liabilities and equity	$ 12,051,476	$ 11,676,397

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat5

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	203,119,918	200,859,676
Common stock, shares outstanding	190,489,048	195,772,876

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat6

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Statement - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 110,888	$ 162,484
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	390
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	22,503	6,918
Premiums paid on early extinguishment of debt	(20,524)	(6,549)
Depreciation and amortization	109,531	103,816
Amortization of intangible assets	22,210	23,536
Amortization of cemetery property	42,573	40,422
Amortization of loan costs	4,406	7,221
Provision for doubtful accounts	4,048	4,663
(Benefit) provision for deferred income taxes	(11,421)	13,761
Loss (gain) on divestitures and impairment charges, net	30,432	(3,403)
Share-based compensation	10,199	10,717
Excess tax benefits from share-based awards	(11,512)	(17,266)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and divestitures:
Decrease in receivables	11,447	11,724
Increase in other assets	(7,660)	(627)
Increase in payables and other liabilities	37,565	39,546
Effect of preneed funeral production and maturities:
Decrease in preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments	11,167	20,846
Increase deferred preneed funeral revenue	10,122	9,922
Decrease in deferred preneed funeral receipts held in trust	(31,790)	(47,365)
Effect of cemetery production and deliveries:
Increase in preneed cemetery receivables, net and trust investments	(60,004)	(55,777)
Increase in deferred preneed cemetery revenue	57,855	70,995
Increase in deferred preneed cemetery receipts held in trust	16,475	644
Net cash provided by operating activities	358,510	396,618
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(131,195)	(104,732)
Acquisitions	(66,109)	(41,430)
Proceeds from divestitures and sales of property and equipment	13,044	11,329
Net withdrawals of restricted funds	5,120	8,066
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	(179,140)	(126,767)
Net cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations	0	987
Net cash used in investing activities	(179,140)	(125,780)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	1,035,000	401,250
Debt issuance costs	(5,232)	(5,830)
Payments of debt	(27,632)	(145,171)
Early extinguishment of debt	(875,110)	(197,377)
Principal payments on capital leases	25,220	20,421
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	16,029	30,491
Excess tax benefits from share-based awards	11,512	17,266
Purchase of Company common stock	(192,991)	(305,488)
Payments of dividends	(73,665)	(64,068)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	1,961	0
Bank overdrafts and other	(1,066)	(9,095)
Net cash used in financing activities	(140,336)	(298,443)
Effect of foreign currency on cash and cash equivalents	3,938	(7,780)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	42,972	(35,385)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	134,599	177,335
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 177,571	$ 141,950

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat7

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity Statement - 9 months ended Sep. 30, 2016 - USD ($) $ 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, 2015	$ 1,189,401	$ 200,859	$ (5,086)	$ 1,092,106	$ (109,351)	$ 6,164	$ 4,709
Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	129,004	0	0	0	110,792	18,110	102
Dividends declared on common stock	(73,665)	0	0	(73,665)	0	0	0
Employee share-based compensation earned	10,199	0	0	10,199	0	0	0
Stock option exercises	16,029	1,924	0	14,105	0	0	0
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures	0	242	(1)	(241)	0	0	0
Purchase of Company common stock	(192,991)	0	(7,544)	(41,264)	(144,183)	0	0
Tax Benefits Related to Share-Based Awards	(11,512)	0	0	(11,512)	0	0	0
Noncontrolling interest purchases	(1,961)	0	0	(364)		0	(2,325)
Other	2,170	95	0	2,155	0	0	(80)
Balance at end of period at Sep. 30, 2016	$ 1,089,698	$ 203,120	$ (12,631)	$ 1,015,271	$ (142,742)	$ 24,274	$ 2,406

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat8

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Dividends declared per share	$ 0.13	$ 0.12	$ 0.38	$ 0.32

Nature of Operations (Notes)

Nature of Operations (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Nature of Operations [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	1. 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. 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, online 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)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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, 2015 , 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 to Prior Period Financial Statements and Adjustments 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. For the first nine months of 2016, we recorded in General and administrative expenses an out-of-period expense of $5.5 million for previously improperly capitalized acquisition costs. Such amounts are immaterial to both current and prior period financial statements. 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, 2015 . These estimates and assumptions may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. As a result, actual results could differ from these estimates. Accounting Standards Adopted in 2016 Consolidation In February 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) amended " Consolidation" 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 were reevaluated to determine if they should be consolidated. We adopted the amendment effective January 1, 2016, with no impact on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Debt Issuance Costs In April 2015, the FASB amended " Interest—Imputation of Interest" to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs on the balance sheet. Prior to adoption of this amendment, debt issuance costs were included in Other current assets and Deferred charges and other assets on our unaudited 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. In August 2015, the FASB issued an additional amendment that provides additional guidance to " Interest—Imputation of Interest" since it did not address presentation or subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements. The amendment noted that the SEC staff would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. These changes do not impact the manner in which the debt issuance costs are expensed over the term of the debt. We have retrospectively adopted the changes in presentation effective January 1, 2016. As a result, we recast our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2015 to reduce Other current assets and Current maturities of long-term debt by $8.4 million and to reduce Deferred charges and other assets and Long-term debt by $34.1 million . Cloud Computing Arrangements In April 2015, the FASB amended " Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software" 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. We adopted the amendment effective January 1, 2016, with no impact on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Fair Value Measurements In May 2015, the FASB amended " Fair Value Measurements" 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. We retrospectively adopted the amendment effective January 1, 2016, and have made the appropriate disclosures in Notes 3, 4, and 5 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements Business Combinations In September 2015, the FASB amended " Business Combinations" to eliminate the requirement for an acquirer in a business combination to account for measurement-period adjustments retrospectively. Under the new guidance, acquirers must recognize measurement-period adjustments in the period in which they determine the amount of the adjustment. We adopted the amendment on January 1, 2016 and it will be applied prospectively to measurement-period adjustments occurring after that date, if any. Recently Issued Accounting Standards Revenue Recognition In May 2014 , the FASB issued "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in "Revenue Recognition" 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. In August 2015, the FASB issued an amendment that defers implementation of " Revenue from Contracts with Customers" for all entities by one year. In 2016, the FASB issued additional amendments clarifying guidance on principal versus agent considerations, identifying performance obligations, and licensing, under the new standard. The new standard will be effective for us beginning January 1, 2018 and we intend to implement the standard with the modified retrospective approach, which recognizes the cumulative effect of application recognized on that date. We are still evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Inventory In July 2015, the FASB amended "Inventory" to state that an entity using an inventory method other than last-in, first out ("LIFO") or the retail inventory method should measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The new guidance clarifies that net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2017, and we do not believe adoption will materially impact our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Financial Instruments In January 2016, the FASB amended "Financial Instruments" to provide additional guidance on the recognition and measurement of financial assets and liabilities. The amendment requires investments in equity instruments to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value reflected in net income. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2018, and we are still evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. In June 2016, the FASB amended "Financial Instruments" to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on debt instruments and other commitments to extend credit held by a reporting entity at each reporting date. This amendment replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology in the current standard with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2020, and we are still evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Leases In February 2016, the FASB amended "Leases" to increase transparency and comparability among organizations. Under the new standard, an entity will be required to recognize lease assets and liabilities on its balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. In addition, the new standard offers specific accounting guidance for a lessee, a lessor, and sale and leaseback transactions. Lessees and lessors are required to disclose qualitative and quantitative information about leasing arrangements to enable a user of the financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. This new standard will be effective for us on January 1, 2019. We are evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Stock Compensation In March 2016, the FASB amended "Stock Compensation" to simplify certain aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2017. If we had adopted this amendment for the nine-months ended September 30, 2016, Net cash provided by operating activities and Net cash used in financing activities would have both increased by $11.5 million and our Provision for income taxes would have decreased by $11.5 million . Cash Flow In August 2016, the FASB amended "Statement of Cash Flows" to clarify guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments. Amended guidance includes clarification on debt prepayment & extinguishment costs, contingent consideration in business combinations, and proceeds from insurance claims. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2018, and we are still evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated statement of cash flows.

Preneed Funeral Activities (Not

Preneed Funeral Activities (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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. 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 4 and 5 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 revenue 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 revenue 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 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Deposits $ 30,611 $ 30,143 $ 91,828 $ 92,623 Withdrawals $ 45,120 $ 36,310 $ 118,250 $ 123,499 Purchases of available-for-sale securities $ 82,369 $ 100,663 $ 263,905 $ 281,298 Sales of available-for-sale securities $ 93,387 $ 110,642 $ 269,641 $ 282,960 The components of Preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments in our unaudited condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Trust investments, at market $ 1,176,086 $ 1,109,394 Cash and cash equivalents 112,662 134,642 Assets associated with business held for sale (872 ) (39 ) Insurance-backed fixed income securities 272,088 271,116 Trust investments 1,559,964 1,515,113 Receivables from customers 314,185 290,689 Unearned finance charge (12,893 ) (11,235 ) 1,861,256 1,794,567 Allowance for cancellation (36,484 ) (34,270 ) Preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments $ 1,824,772 $ 1,760,297 The costs and values associated with trust investments measured at market at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are detailed below. Cost reflects the investment (net of redemptions) of control holders in the trusts. Value represents the value of the underlying securities held by the trusts. September 30, 2016 Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 78,289 $ 1,108 $ (102 ) $ 79,295 Canadian government 2 77,016 487 (363 ) 77,140 Corporate 2 13,603 263 (54 ) 13,812 Residential mortgage-backed 2 29 1 — 30 Asset-backed 2 58 — — 58 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 1,436 116 (109 ) 1,443 Common stock: United States 1 339,717 47,031 (13,043 ) 373,705 Canada 1 12,028 3,460 (633 ) 14,855 Other international 1 27,457 2,688 (2,608 ) 27,537 Mutual funds: Equity 1 321,562 11,257 (21,066 ) 311,753 Fixed income 1 99,951 2,292 (7,372 ) 94,871 Other 3 4,257 1,234 (10 ) 5,481 Trust investments, at fair value 975,403 69,937 (45,360 ) 999,980 Fixed income commingled funds 134,394 7,066 — 141,460 Private equity 35,881 3,041 (4,276 ) 34,646 Trust investments, at net asset value 170,275 10,107 (4,276 ) 176,106 Trust investments, at market $ 1,145,678 $ 80,044 $ (49,636 ) $ 1,176,086 December 31, 2015 Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 82,417 $ 107 $ (1,331 ) $ 81,193 Canadian government 2 72,488 532 (655 ) 72,365 Corporate 2 19,036 235 (284 ) 18,987 Residential mortgage-backed 2 1,297 29 (22 ) 1,304 Asset-backed 2 5 — — 5 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 1,949 41 (158 ) 1,832 Common stock: United States 1 344,116 30,885 (19,149 ) 355,852 Canada 1 11,930 2,652 (1,077 ) 13,505 Other international 1 32,156 2,636 (3,907 ) 30,885 Mutual funds: Equity 1 323,884 1,263 (43,975 ) 281,172 Fixed income 1 155,717 154 (13,092 ) 142,779 Other 3 3,703 1,069 — 4,772 Trust investments, at fair value 1,048,698 39,603 (83,650 ) 1,004,651 Fixed income commingled funds 69,148 — (442 ) 68,706 Private equity 38,724 3,780 (6,467 ) 36,037 Trust investments, at net asset value 107,872 3,780 (6,909 ) 104,743 Trust investments, at market $ 1,156,570 $ 43,383 $ (90,559 ) $ 1,109,394 Valuation policies and procedures are determined by our Trust Services department, which reports to our Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, valuations are reviewed quarterly by the Investment Committee of the Board of Directors. 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 other investments requires management judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices, inherent lack of liquidity, and the long-term nature of such assets. These funds are classified as Level 3 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. Fixed income commingled funds and private equity investments are measured at net asset value. Fixed income commingled funds are redeemable for net asset value with two weeks' notice. Our private equity 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. As of September 30, 2016 , our unfunded commitment for our private equity investments was $35.8 million which, if called, would be funded by the assets of the trusts. The change in our trust investments measured at fair value with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) is as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Fair value, beginning balance $ 5,353 $ 5,081 $ 4,772 $ 4,891 Net unrealized gains (losses) included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (1) 106 (376 ) 680 (209 ) Purchases 36 — 61 22 Sales (14 ) (1 ) (32 ) — Fair value, ending balance $ 5,481 $ 4,704 $ 5,481 $ 4,704 ______________________________________________ (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 6 for further information related to our Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2016 to 2041 . Maturities of fixed income securities, excluding mutual funds, at September 30, 2016 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 106,871 Due in one to five years 22,777 Due in five to ten years 32,538 Thereafter 8,149 $ 170,335 Earnings from all our merchandise and service trust investments are recognized in revenue when merchandise is delivered or a service is performed. Fees charged by our wholly-owned registered investment advisor are also included in current revenue. 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 revenue in the period in which they are earned. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to these trust investments was $13.0 million and $12.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to these trust investments was $37.1 million and $41.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , 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 income (expense), 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 income (expense), net, which reduces Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . See Note 6 for further information related to our Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . 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 values, and the duration of unrealized losses as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, are shown in the following tables: September 30, 2016 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 7,926 $ (45 ) $ 4,366 $ (57 ) $ 12,292 $ (102 ) Canadian government 2,989 (107 ) 13,170 (256 ) 16,159 (363 ) Corporate 1,743 (18 ) 3,073 (36 ) 4,816 (54 ) Equity securities: Preferred stock — — 150 (109 ) 150 (109 ) Common stock: United States 77,947 (9,198 ) 25,271 (3,845 ) 103,218 (13,043 ) Canada — — 3,211 (633 ) 3,211 (633 ) Other international 6,419 (989 ) 6,259 (1,619 ) 12,678 (2,608 ) Mutual funds: Equity 22,807 (1,207 ) 147,218 (19,859 ) 170,025 (21,066 ) Fixed income 9,105 (342 ) 32,980 (7,030 ) 42,085 (7,372 ) Other 27 (2 ) 1,161 (8 ) 1,188 (10 ) Trust investments, at fair value 128,963 (11,908 ) 236,859 (33,452 ) 365,822 (45,360 ) Private equity 873 (459 ) 19,368 (3,817 ) 20,241 (4,276 ) Trust investments, at net asset value 873 (459 ) 19,368 (3,817 ) 20,241 (4,276 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 129,836 $ (12,367 ) $ 256,227 $ (37,269 ) $ 386,063 $ (49,636 ) December 31, 2015 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 37,008 $ (1,273 ) $ 4,687 $ (58 ) $ 41,695 $ (1,331 ) Canadian government 2,336 (17 ) 11,535 (638 ) 13,871 (655 ) Corporate 4,644 (156 ) 4,025 (128 ) 8,669 (284 ) Residential mortgage-backed 377 (6 ) 133 (16 ) 510 (22 ) Equity securities: Preferred stock 448 (60 ) 42 (98 ) 490 (158 ) Common stock: United States 128,725 (16,448 ) 14,531 (2,701 ) 143,256 (19,149 ) Canada 1,956 (355 ) 1,097 (722 ) 3,053 (1,077 ) Other international 9,458 (1,638 ) 6,151 (2,269 ) 15,609 (3,907 ) Mutual funds: Equity 185,726 (23,385 ) 79,855 (20,590 ) 265,581 (43,975 ) Fixed income 108,984 (5,052 ) 27,048 (8,040 ) 136,032 (13,092 ) Trust investments, at fair value 479,662 (48,390 ) 149,104 (35,260 ) 628,766 (83,650 ) Fixed income commingled funds 68,578 (442 ) — — 68,578 (442 ) Private equity — — 18,713 (6,467 ) 18,713 (6,467 ) Trust investments, at net asset value 68,578 (442 ) 18,713 (6,467 ) 87,291 (6,909 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 548,240 $ (48,832 ) $ 167,817 $ (41,727 ) $ 716,057 $ (90,559 )

Preneed Cemetery Activities (No

Preneed Cemetery Activities (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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. 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 3 and 5 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 revenue 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 revenue 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 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Deposits $ 41,133 $ 40,327 $ 120,398 $ 116,581 Withdrawals $ 39,108 $ 33,260 $ 105,471 $ 115,930 Purchases of available-for-sale securities $ 119,699 $ 165,025 $ 490,752 $ 389,219 Sales of available-for-sale securities $ 123,063 $ 150,804 $ 471,162 $ 389,747 The components of Preneed cemetery receivables, net and trust investments in our unaudited condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Trust investments, at market $ 1,449,883 $ 1,343,916 Cash and cash equivalents 115,922 118,583 Trust investments 1,565,805 1,462,499 Receivables from customers 1,009,525 958,503 Unearned finance charges (34,460 ) (31,332 ) 2,540,870 2,389,670 Allowance for cancellation (74,669 ) (71,503 ) Preneed cemetery receivables, net and trust investments $ 2,466,201 $ 2,318,167 The costs and values associated with the trust investments measured at market at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are detailed below. Cost reflects the investment (net of redemptions) of control holders in the trusts. Value represents the market value of the underlying securities held by the trusts. September 30, 2016 Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 69,841 $ 2,301 $ — $ 72,142 Canadian government 2 33,751 511 (54 ) 34,208 Corporate 2 2,547 20 (40 ) 2,527 Asset-backed 2 170 21 — 191 Equity securities: Common stock: United States 1 540,836 72,329 (22,978 ) 590,187 Canada 1 8,662 4,800 (145 ) 13,317 Other international 1 44,166 4,443 (4,128 ) 44,481 Mutual funds: Equity 1 353,122 12,682 (21,193 ) 344,611 Fixed income 1 97,339 2,107 (10,677 ) 88,769 Other 3 160 — (126 ) 34 Trust investments, at fair value 1,150,594 99,214 (59,341 ) 1,190,467 Fixed income commingled funds 214,718 10,084 — 224,802 Private equity 32,074 4,622 (2,082 ) 34,614 Trust investments, at net asset value 246,792 14,706 (2,082 ) 259,416 Trust investments, at market $ 1,397,386 $ 113,920 $ (61,423 ) $ 1,449,883 December 31, 2015 Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 69,746 $ 25 $ (1,437 ) $ 68,334 Canadian government 2 24,648 183 (169 ) 24,662 Corporate 2 5,112 26 (118 ) 5,020 Residential mortgage-backed 2 129 3 (3 ) 129 Asset-backed 2 170 15 — 185 Equity securities: Common stock: United States 1 532,026 44,181 (32,037 ) 544,170 Canada 1 8,984 3,858 (891 ) 11,951 Other international 1 50,053 4,207 (5,799 ) 48,461 Mutual funds: Equity 1 356,798 1,620 (49,642 ) 308,776 Fixed income 1 203,983 92 (18,526 ) 185,549 Other 3 1,381 122 — 1,503 Trust investments, at fair value 1,253,030 54,332 (108,622 ) 1,198,740 Fixed income commingled funds 108,883 — (570 ) 108,313 Private equity 35,411 5,954 (4,502 ) 36,863 Trust investments, at net asset value 144,294 5,954 (5,072 ) 145,176 Trust investments, at market $ 1,397,324 $ 60,286 $ (113,694 ) $ 1,343,916 Valuation policies and procedures are determined by our Trust Services department, which reports to our Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, valuations are reviewed quarterly by the Investment Committee of the Board of Directors. 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 other investments requires management judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices, inherent lack of liquidity, and the long-term nature of such assets. These funds are classified as Level 3 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. Fixed income commingled funds and private equity investments are measured at net asset value. Fixed income commingled funds are redeemable for net asset value with two weeks notice. Our private equity 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. As of September 30, 2016 , our unfunded commitment for our private equity investments was $36.9 million which, if called, would be funded by the assets of the trusts. The change in our trust investments measured at fair value with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) is as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Fair value, beginning balance $ 1,319 $ 1,576 $ 1,503 $ 203 Net unrealized gains (losses) included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (1) 10 (83 ) (174 ) (84 ) Purchases — — — 1,348 Sales (1,295 ) (26 ) (1,295 ) — Fair value, ending balance $ 34 $ 1,467 $ 34 $ 1,467 ________________________________________ (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 6 for further information related to our Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2016 to 2041 . Maturities of fixed income securities, excluding mutual funds, at September 30, 2016 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 32,187 Due in one to five years 26,897 Due in five to ten years 35,498 Thereafter 14,486 $ 109,068 Earnings from all our merchandise and service trust investments are recognized in current revenue when merchandise is delivered or a service is performed. Fees charged by our wholly-owned registered investment advisor are also included in current revenue. 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 revenue in the period in which they are earned. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to these trust investments was $11.2 million and $10.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to these trust investments was $31.5 million and $34.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , 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 income (expense), 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 income (expense), net, which reduces Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . See Note 6 for further information related to our Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . 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 values and the duration of unrealized losses as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, are shown in the following tables: September 30, 2016 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: Canadian government $ 6 $ — $ 1,259 $ (54 ) $ 1,265 $ (54 ) Corporate 866 (11 ) 776 (29 ) 1,642 (40 ) Equity securities: Common stock: United States 130,167 (14,779 ) 40,411 (8,199 ) 170,578 (22,978 ) Canada — — 747 (145 ) 747 (145 ) Other international 12,357 (1,839 ) 8,629 (2,289 ) 20,986 (4,128 ) Mutual funds: Equity 10,414 (452 ) 165,722 (20,741 ) 176,136 (21,193 ) Fixed income 12,430 (171 ) 44,609 (10,506 ) 57,039 (10,677 ) Other 34 (126 ) — — 34 (126 ) Trust investments, at fair value 166,274 (17,378 ) 262,153 (41,963 ) 428,427 (59,341 ) Private equity 36 (1 ) 13,466 (2,081 ) 13,502 (2,082 ) Trust investments, at net asset value 36 (1 ) 13,466 (2,081 ) 13,502 (2,082 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 166,310 $ (17,379 ) $ 275,619 $ (44,044 ) $ 441,929 $ (61,423 ) December 31, 2015 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 52,533 $ (1,435 ) $ 21 $ (2 ) $ 52,554 $ (1,437 ) Canadian government 16,039 (105 ) 841 (64 ) 16,880 (169 ) Corporate 1,754 (22 ) 2,347 (96 ) 4,101 (118 ) Residential mortgage-backed 42 (1 ) 18 (2 ) 60 (3 ) Equity securities: Common stock: United States 198,843 (26,038 ) 21,355 (5,999 ) 220,198 (32,037 ) Canada 470 (6 ) 1,430 (885 ) 1,900 (891 ) Other international 15,567 (2,507 ) 9,412 (3,292 ) 24,979 (5,799 ) Mutual funds: Equity 207,349 (25,991 ) 86,720 (23,651 ) 294,069 (49,642 ) Fixed income 139,749 (6,322 ) 44,550 (12,204 ) 184,299 (18,526 ) Trust investments, at fair value 632,346 (62,427 ) 166,694 (46,195 ) 799,040 (108,622 ) Fixed income commingled funds 108,347 (570 ) — — 108,347 (570 ) Private equity — — 9,526 (4,502 ) 9,526 (4,502 ) Trust investments, at net asset value 108,347 (570 ) 9,526 (4,502 ) 117,873 (5,072 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 740,693 $ (62,997 ) $ 176,220 $ (50,697 ) $ 916,913 $ (113,694 )

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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. 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 3 and 4 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 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Deposits $ 10,542 $ 10,264 $ 31,731 $ 29,717 Withdrawals $ 5,928 $ 8,073 $ 36,478 $ 32,749 Purchases of available-for-sale securities $ 298,509 $ 29,129 $ 388,216 $ 174,243 Sales of available-for-sale securities $ 274,495 $ 14,466 $ 352,109 $ 120,602 The components of Cemetery perpetual care trust investments in our unaudited condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Trust investments, at market $ 1,341,129 $ 1,232,592 Cash and cash equivalents 54,274 86,835 Cemetery perpetual care trust investments $ 1,395,403 $ 1,319,427 The costs and values associated with trust investments, at market at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are detailed below. Cost reflects the investment (net of redemptions) of control holders in the trusts. Value represents the value of the underlying securities or cash held by the trusts. September 30, 2016 Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 2,983 $ — $ (30 ) $ 2,953 Canadian government 2 37,001 611 (95 ) 37,517 Corporate 2 6,388 128 (124 ) 6,392 Residential mortgage-backed 2 352 1 — 353 Asset-backed 2 255 6 (18 ) 243 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 1,523 35 (78 ) 1,480 Common stock: United States 1 233,177 20,035 (7,311 ) 245,901 Canada 1 4,856 2,654 (172 ) 7,338 Other international 1 14,733 180 (1,402 ) 13,511 Mutual funds: Equity 1 20,125 4,244 (1,504 ) 22,865 Fixed income 1 683,595 10,815 (26,624 ) 667,786 Other 3 631 1,253 (2 ) 1,882 Trust investments, at fair value 1,005,619 39,962 (37,360 ) 1,008,221 Fixed income commingled funds 245,295 — (1,153 ) 244,142 Private equity 92,273 2,565 (6,072 ) 88,766 Trust investments, at net asset value 337,568 2,565 (7,225 ) 332,908 Trust investments, at market $ 1,343,187 $ 42,527 $ (44,585 ) $ 1,341,129 December 31, 2015 Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 3,636 $ 20 $ (81 ) $ 3,575 Canadian government 2 32,477 321 (266 ) 32,532 Corporate 2 12,694 149 (284 ) 12,559 Residential mortgage-backed 2 934 13 (9 ) 938 Asset-backed 2 660 5 (31 ) 634 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 5,850 55 (159 ) 5,746 Common stock: United States 1 231,012 15,224 (10,898 ) 235,338 Canada 1 5,648 2,112 (606 ) 7,154 Other international 1 14,820 160 (2,390 ) 12,590 Mutual funds: Equity 1 21,783 3,138 (1,850 ) 23,071 Fixed income 1 890,013 530 (63,913 ) 826,630 Other 3 645 1,257 — 1,902 Trust investments, at fair value 1,220,172 22,984 (80,487 ) 1,162,669 Private equity 75,613 2,406 (8,096 ) 69,923 Trust investments, at net asset value 75,613 2,406 (8,096 ) 69,923 Trust investments, at market $ 1,295,785 $ 25,390 $ (88,583 ) $ 1,232,592 Valuation policies and procedures are determined by our Trust Services department, which reports to our Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, valuations are reviewed quarterly by the Investment Committee of the Board of Directors. 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 other investments requires management judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices, inherent lack of liquidity, and the long-term nature of such assets. These funds are classified as Level 3 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. Private equity investments are measured at net asset value. Our private equity 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. As of September 30, 2016 , our unfunded commitment for our private equity investments was $34.9 million which, if called, would be funded by the assets of the trusts. The change in our trust investments measured at fair value with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) is as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Fair market value, beginning balance $ 1,881 $ 1,561 $ 1,902 $ 1,556 Net unrealized gains (losses) included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (1) 1 354 (20 ) 359 Fair market value, ending balance $ 1,882 $ 1,915 $ 1,882 $ 1,915 _________________________________________ (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 6 for further information related to our Care trusts’ corpus . Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2016 to 2040 . Maturities of fixed income securities at September 30, 2016 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 28,832 Due in one to five years 18,273 Due in five to ten years 108 Thereafter 245 $ 47,458 Distributable earnings from these cemetery perpetual care trust investments are recognized in current cemetery revenue to the extent we incur qualifying cemetery maintenance costs. Fees charged by our wholly-owned registered investment advisor are also included in current revenue. Recognized trust fund income related to these trust investments was $11.5 million and $10.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Recognized trust fund income related to these trust investments was $47.6 million and $43.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , 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 income (expense), net and a decrease to Cemetery perpetual care trust investments . These investment losses, if any, are offset by the corresponding reclassification in Other income (expense), net, which reduces Care trusts’ corpus . See Note 6 for further information related to our Care trusts’ corpus . 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 values and the duration of unrealized losses as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, are shown in the following tables: September 30, 2016 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ — $ — $ 2,953 $ (30 ) $ 2,953 $ (30 ) Canadian government — — 1,993 (95 ) 1,993 (95 ) Corporate 1,738 (26 ) 1,938 (98 ) 3,676 (124 ) Asset-backed 22 (14 ) 101 (4 ) 123 (18 ) Equity securities: Preferred stock 206 (3 ) 474 (75 ) 680 (78 ) Common stock: United States 43,842 (2,795 ) 21,929 (4,516 ) 65,771 (7,311 ) Canada — — 655 (172 ) 655 (172 ) Other international 2,420 (85 ) 6,102 (1,317 ) 8,522 (1,402 ) Mutual funds: Equity 1,028 (42 ) 3,998 (1,462 ) 5,026 (1,504 ) Fixed income 14,945 (142 ) 342,796 (26,482 ) 357,741 (26,624 ) Other — — — (2 ) — (2 ) Trust investments, at fair value 64,201 (3,107 ) 382,939 (34,253 ) 447,140 (37,360 ) Fixed income commingled funds 244,142 (1,153 ) — — 244,142 (1,153 ) Private equity 2,207 (178 ) 32,518 (5,894 ) 34,725 (6,072 ) Trust investments, at net asset value 246,349 (1,331 ) 32,518 (5,894 ) 278,867 (7,225 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 310,550 $ (4,438 ) $ 415,457 $ (40,147 ) $ 726,007 $ (44,585 ) December 31, 2015 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 3,275 $ (80 ) $ 35 $ (1 ) $ 3,310 $ (81 ) Canadian government 18,499 (164 ) 1,371 (102 ) 19,870 (266 ) Corporate 5,163 (134 ) 4,147 (150 ) 9,310 (284 ) Residential mortgage-backed 303 (3 ) 117 (6 ) 420 (9 ) Asset-backed 145 (12 ) 360 (19 ) 505 (31 ) Equity securities: Preferred stock 4,029 (159 ) — — 4,029 (159 ) Common stock: United States 81,624 (7,793 ) 14,900 (3,105 ) 96,524 (10,898 ) Canada 702 (31 ) 1,026 (575 ) 1,728 (606 ) Other international 8,734 (940 ) 2,347 (1,450 ) 11,081 (2,390 ) Mutual funds: Equity 4,580 (606 ) 1,258 (1,244 ) 5,838 (1,850 ) Fixed income 519,981 (18,205 ) 294,309 (45,708 ) 814,290 (63,913 ) Trust investments, at fair value 647,035 (28,127 ) 319,870 (52,360 ) 966,905 (80,487 ) Private equity 10,592 (61 ) 24,556 (8,035 ) 35,148 (8,096 ) Trust investments, at net asset value 10,592 (61 ) 24,556 (8,035 ) 35,148 (8,096 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 657,627 $ (28,188 ) $ 344,426 $ (60,395 ) $ 1,002,053 $ (88,583 )

Deferred Preneed Funeral and Ce

Deferred Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Receipts Held in Trust and Care Trusts' Corpus (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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 September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are detailed below. September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Preneed Funeral Preneed Cemetery Total Preneed Funeral Preneed Cemetery Total (In thousands) Trust investments $ 1,559,964 $ 1,565,805 $ 3,125,769 $ 1,515,113 $ 1,462,499 $ 2,977,612 Accrued trust operating payables and other (271 ) (336 ) (607 ) (1,381 ) (2,845 ) (4,226 ) Deferred preneed receipts held in trust $ 1,559,693 $ 1,565,469 $ 3,125,162 $ 1,513,732 $ 1,459,654 $ 2,973,386 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 September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are detailed below. September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Cemetery perpetual care trust investments $ 1,395,403 $ 1,319,427 Accrued trust deferred taxes, operating payables, and other 1,124 137 Care trusts’ corpus $ 1,396,527 $ 1,319,564 Other Income (Expense), Net The components of Other income (expense), net in our unaudited condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 are detailed below. See Notes 3, 4, and 5 for further discussion of the amounts related to the funeral, cemetery, and cemetery perpetual care trusts. Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Funeral Trusts Cemetery Trusts Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Other, Net Total (In thousands) Realized gains $ 10,031 $ 13,638 $ 1,393 $ — $ 25,062 Realized losses (5,988 ) (7,458 ) (591 ) — (14,037 ) Impairment charges (802 ) (1,086 ) — — (1,888 ) Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income 3,811 7,035 12,927 — 23,773 Trust expenses and income taxes (5,374 ) (10,379 ) (5,774 ) — (21,527 ) Net trust investment (loss) income 1,678 1,750 7,955 — 11,383 Reclassification to deferred preneed receipts held in trust and care trusts’ corpus (1,678 ) (1,750 ) (7,955 ) — (11,383 ) Other income, net — — — 110 110 Total other income, net $ — $ — $ — $ 110 $ 110 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Funeral Trusts Cemetery Trusts Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Other, Net Total (In thousands) Realized gains $ 23,101 $ 31,557 $ 5,187 $ — $ 59,845 Realized losses (35,840 ) (48,907 ) (5,932 ) — (90,679 ) Impairment charges (4,002 ) (5,767 ) (115 ) — (9,884 ) Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income 12,539 10,750 39,982 — 63,271 Trust expenses and income taxes (13,568 ) (16,599 ) (19,678 ) — (49,845 ) Net trust investment (loss) income (17,770 ) (28,966 ) 19,444 — (27,292 ) Reclassification to deferred preneed receipts held in trust and care trusts’ corpus 17,770 28,966 (19,444 ) — 27,292 Other expense, net — — — (697 ) (697 ) Total other expense, net $ — $ — $ — $ (697 ) $ (697 ) Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Funeral Trusts Cemetery Trusts Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Other, Net Total (In thousands) Realized gains $ 9,341 $ 10,318 $ 524 $ — $ 20,183 Realized losses (8,982 ) (11,948 ) (156 ) — (21,086 ) Impairment charges (1,385 ) (1,761 ) (106 ) — (3,252 ) Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income 4,244 4,360 14,035 — 22,639 Trust expenses and income taxes (5,804 ) (7,902 ) (4,524 ) — (18,230 ) Net trust investment (loss) income (2,586 ) (6,933 ) 9,773 — 254 Reclassification to deferred preneed receipts held in trust and care trusts’ corpus 2,586 6,933 (9,773 ) — (254 ) Other income, net — — — 336 336 Total other income, net $ — $ — $ — $ 336 $ 336 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Funeral Trusts Cemetery Trusts Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Other, Net Total (In thousands) Realized gains $ 23,546 $ 33,859 $ 2,675 $ — $ 60,080 Realized losses (17,554 ) (25,375 ) (4,478 ) — (47,407 ) Impairment charges (2,880 ) (3,811 ) (1,613 ) — (8,304 ) Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income 17,126 16,138 40,369 — 73,633 Trust expenses and income taxes (15,641 ) (23,009 ) (27,367 ) — (66,017 ) Net trust investment (loss) income 4,597 (2,198 ) 9,586 — 11,985 Reclassification to deferred preneed receipts held in trust and care trusts’ corpus (4,597 ) 2,198 (9,586 ) — (11,985 ) Other income, net — — — 169 169 Total other income, net $ — $ — $ — $ 169 $ 169

Income Taxes (Notes)

Income Taxes (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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 statutes of limitation, and increases or decreases in valuation allowances on deferred tax assets. Our effective tax rate was 36.6% and 35.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Our effective tax rate was 40.8% and 36.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 is above the 35% federal statutory tax rate primarily due to state tax expense and impairment charges related to the planned divestiture of certain funeral homes in Los Angeles, California, as well as the change in uncertain tax liabilities, partially offset by lower rates on foreign earnings. Unrecognized Tax Benefits As of September 30, 2016 , the total amount of our unrecognized tax benefits was $178.3 million and the total amount of our accrued interest was $55.8 million . Additional interest expense of $4.1 million was accrued during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 . 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, SCI Funeral & Cemetery Purchasing Cooperative, Inc., SCI and subsidiaries' tax years 1999 through 2005 remain under review at the IRS Appeals level. The completion of the audit for the amended returns for the tax years 2006 through 2007 is also pending the IRS Appeals finalization of the tax years 1999-2005. Furthermore, SCI and its affiliates are under audit by various state and foreign jurisdictions for years 2010 through 2014. 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)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Debt [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure	Debt Debt as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was as follows: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) 7.0% Senior Notes due June 2017 $ — $ 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 850,000 850,000 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 200,000 200,000 Term Loan due July 2018 — 310,000 Bank Credit Facility due July 2018 — 270,000 Term Loan due March 2021 682,500 — Bank Credit Facility due March 2021 325,000 — Obligations under capital leases 210,760 204,246 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 3,786 4,037 Unamortized premiums, net 8,522 8,636 Unamortized debt issuance costs (34,343 ) (42,491 ) Total debt 3,271,225 3,124,428 Less: Current maturities of long-term debt (89,531 ) (86,823 ) Total long-term debt $ 3,181,694 $ 3,037,605 Current maturities of debt at September 30, 2016 include amounts due under our Term Loan, mortgage notes and other debt, and capital leases within the next year. Our consolidated debt had a weighted average interest rate of 4.6% and 5.2% at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. Approximately 63% and 76% of our total debt had a fixed interest rate at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , we paid $98.8 million and $99.3 million in cash interest, respectively. Bank Credit Agreement In March 2016 , we entered into a new $1.4 billion bank credit agreement due March 2021 with a syndicate of banks. As of September 30, 2016 , we have $325.0 million of outstanding borrowings under our Bank Credit Facility due March 2021 ; $682.5 million of outstanding borrowings under our Term Loan due March 2021 ; and have issued $33.0 million of letters of credit. The bank credit agreement due March 2021 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 agreement 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 0.30% at September 30, 2016 . As of September 30, 2016 , we have $342.0 million in borrowing capacity under the Bank Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2015 , we had a $500.0 million Bank Credit Facility due July 2018 with a syndicate of financial institutions, including a sublimit of $175.0 million for letters of credit. In March 2016, the new $1.4 billion credit agreement replaced the existing $500.0 million Bank Credit Facility due July 2018 and $600.0 million Term Loan due July 2018 providing for a new $700.0 million Bank Credit Facility and a $700.0 million Term Loan, both maturing in March 2021 , including a sublimit of $100.0 million for letters of credit. Debt Issuances and Additions In September 2016 , we drew $75.0 million on our Bank Credit Facility due March 2021 to make required payments on our Term Loan due March 2021 and for general corporate purposes. In June 2016 , we drew $50.0 million on our Bank Credit Facility due March 2021 to fund acquisition activity and make required payments on our Term Loan due March 2021 . In April 2016 , we drew $170.0 million on our Bank Credit Facility due March 2021 , and $150.0 million on our Term Loan due March 2021 , to repay our $295.0 million 7.0% Senior Notes due June 2017 and associated transaction costs. In January 2016, we drew $10.0 million on our Bank Credit Facility due July 2018 for general corporate purposes. In March 2016 , we drew $30.0 million on our Bank Credit Facility due March 2021 and $550.0 million on our Term Loan due March 2021 to repay outstanding borrowings under our Bank Credit Facility due July 2018 and our Term Loan due July 2018 . These transactions resulted in the addition of $5.2 million in debt issuance costs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , we drew $ 90.0 million on our Bank Credit Facility due July 2018 , which was used to make required payments on our Term Loan due July 2018 and for general corporate purposes. Debt Extinguishments and Reductions During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 , we made debt payments of $902.7 million for scheduled and early extinguishment payments including: • $310.0 million in aggregate principal of our Term Loan due July 2018 ; • $295.0 million in aggregate principal of our 7.0% Senior Notes due 2017; • $280.0 million in aggregate principal of our Bank Credit Facility due July 2018 ; and • $17.5 million in aggregate principal of our Term Loan due March 2021 . During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , we made debt payments of $342.5 million for scheduled and early extinguishment payments including: • $197.4 million in aggregate principal of our 6.75% Senior Notes due April 2016 ; • $100.0 million in aggregate principal of our Bank Credit Facility; and • $45.0 million in aggregate principal of our Term Loan due July 2018 .

Credit Risk and Fair Value of F

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments	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 value 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 September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was as follows: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) 7.0% Senior Notes due June 2017 $ — $ 314,618 7.625% Senior Notes due October 2018 279,375 279,375 4.5% Senior Notes due November 2020 205,100 201,500 8.0% Senior Notes due November 2021 179,343 176,438 5.375% Senior Notes due January 2022 442,616 445,188 5.375% Senior Notes due May 2024 907,375 884,094 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 238,000 216,500 Term Loan due March 2021 682,500 — Bank Credit Facility due March 2021 325,000 — Term Loan due July 2018 — 310,000 Bank Credit Facility due July 2018 — 270,000 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 3,786 4,047 Total fair value of debt instruments $ 3,263,095 $ 3,101,760 The fair value 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 value of these instruments have been estimated using a 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)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments	Share-Based Compensation Stock Benefit Plans We maintain benefit plans whereby shares of our common stock may be issued pursuant to the exercise of stock options, restricted stock, or other stock-based awards granted to officers and key employees. In May 2016, our shareholders approved the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan that reserves 13,000,000 shares of common stock for outstanding and future awards of stock options, restricted stock, and other stock-based awards to officers and key employees. 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 nine months ended September 30, 2016 : Dividend yield 2.0 % Expected volatility 19.7 % Risk-free interest rate 1.0 % Expected holding period (in years) 4.0 Stock Options The following table sets forth stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 : Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding at December 31, 2015 11,047,920 $ 13.98 Granted 1,863,700 $ 22.28 Exercised (1,924,324 ) $ 8.33 Canceled (28,272 ) $ 20.98 Outstanding at September 30, 2016 10,959,024 $ 16.36 Exercisable at September 30, 2016 7,100,945 $ 13.54 As of September 30, 2016 , the unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options of $10.3 million is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.3 years. Restricted Stock Awards Restricted stock awards activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was as follows: Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Nonvested restricted stock awards at December 31, 2015 573,739 $ 19.32 Granted 241,510 $ 22.28 Vested (313,247 ) $ 18.14 Forfeited (1,258 ) $ 20.85 Nonvested restricted stock awards at September 30, 2016 500,744 $ 21.48 As of September 30, 2016 , the unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock awards of $7.1 million is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.8 years. Restricted Stock Units Restricted stock units activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was as follows: Restricted Stock Units Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Nonvested restricted stock units at December 31, 2015 — $ — Granted 130,660 $ 25.72 Forfeited (5,200 ) $ 25.72 Nonvested restricted stock units at September 30, 2016 125,460 $ 25.72 As of September 30, 2016 , the unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock units of $2.7 million is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.3 years .

Equity (Notes)

Equity (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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, 2015 $ 6,164 $ — $ 6,164 Activity in 2016 18,110 — 18,110 Decrease in net unrealized losses associated with available-for-sale securities of the trusts, net of taxes — 147,017 147,017 Reclassification of net unrealized gain activity attributable to the Deferred preneed receipts held in trust and Care trusts’ corpus, net of taxes — (147,017 ) (147,017 ) Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 24,274 $ — $ 24,274 Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 59,414 $ — $ 59,414 Activity in 2015 (42,913 ) — (42,913 ) Increase in net unrealized losses associated with available-for-sale securities of the trusts, net of taxes — (110,016 ) (110,016 ) Reclassification of net unrealized loss activity attributable to the Deferred preneed receipts held in trust and Care trusts’ corpus , net of taxes — 110,016 110,016 Balance at September 30, 2015 $ 16,501 $ — $ 16,501 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 . 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 nine months ended September 30, 2016 , we repurchased 7,542,812 shares of common stock at an aggregate cost of $193.0 million , which is an average cost per share of $25.59 . After these repurchases, the remaining dollar value of shares authorized to be purchased under our share repurchase program was approximately $88.0 million at September 30, 2016 .

Segment Reporting (Notes)

Segment Reporting (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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, where we conduct both funeral and cemetery operations. Our reportable segment information is as follows: Funeral Cemetery Reportable Segments (In thousands) Three months ended September 30, Revenue from external customers: 2016 $ 445,462 $ 276,005 $ 721,467 2015 $ 449,300 $ 265,153 $ 714,453 Gross profit: 2016 $ 75,576 $ 65,169 $ 140,745 2015 $ 77,734 $ 63,945 $ 141,679 Nine months ended September 30, Revenue from external customers: 2016 $ 1,404,623 $ 817,460 $ 2,222,083 2015 $ 1,428,469 $ 788,292 $ 2,216,761 Gross profit: 2016 $ 273,938 $ 191,720 $ 465,658 2015 $ 299,769 $ 187,018 $ 486,787 The following table reconciles gross profit from reportable segments to our consolidated income before income taxes: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Gross profit from reportable segments $ 140,745 $ 141,679 $ 465,658 $ 486,787 General and administrative expenses (26,916 ) (27,895 ) (102,668 ) (96,947 ) Gains (losses) on divestitures and impairment charges, net 557 10,764 (30,432 ) 3,403 Operating income 114,386 124,548 332,558 393,243 Interest expense (39,508 ) (43,921 ) (121,988 ) (129,842 ) Loss on early extinguishment of debt (25 ) (6,918 ) (22,503 ) (6,918 ) Other income (expense), net 110 336 (697 ) 169 Income before income taxes $ 74,963 $ 74,045 $ 187,370 $ 256,652 Our geographic area information is as follows: United States Canada Total (In thousands) Three months ended September 30, Revenue from external customers: 2016 $ 681,769 $ 39,698 $ 721,467 2015 $ 671,785 $ 42,668 $ 714,453 Nine months ended September 30, Revenue from external customers: 2016 $ 2,098,091 $ 123,992 $ 2,222,083 2015 $ 2,077,143 $ 139,618 $ 2,216,761

Supplementary Information (Note

Supplementary Information (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Supplementary Information [Abstract]
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]	Supplementary Information Revenue 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 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Property and merchandise revenue: Funeral $ 145,989 $ 146,187 $ 459,907 $ 460,317 Cemetery 215,570 206,231 631,000 601,372 Total property and merchandise revenue 361,559 352,418 1,090,907 1,061,689 Services revenue: Funeral 268,588 267,279 843,004 867,969 Cemetery 52,748 51,804 163,495 164,075 Total services revenue 321,336 319,083 1,006,499 1,032,044 Other revenue 38,572 42,952 124,677 123,028 Total revenue $ 721,467 $ 714,453 $ 2,222,083 $ 2,216,761 Property and merchandise costs and expenses: Funeral $ 67,529 $ 69,902 $ 216,752 $ 220,372 Cemetery 118,467 112,125 352,087 332,940 Total cost of property and merchandise 185,996 182,027 568,839 553,312 Services costs and expenses: Funeral 154,166 156,105 470,974 469,885 Cemetery 26,005 24,388 82,593 80,594 Total cost of services 180,171 180,493 553,567 550,479 Overhead and other expenses 214,555 210,254 634,019 626,183 Total costs and expenses $ 580,722 $ 572,774 $ 1,756,425 $ 1,729,974 Non-Cash Investing and Financing Transactions Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Net change in capital expenditure accrual $ (6,160 ) $ (1,587 ) Acquisitions of capital leases, primarily transportation equipment $ 33,814 $ 51,347

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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 all of which are 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 September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , we have self-insurance reserves of $78.3 million and $76.6 million , respectively. Litigation We are a party to various litigation matters, investigations, and proceedings. Some of the more frequent ordinary routine litigations incidental to our business are 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 and Vasquez lawsuits 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. The claims have been sent to arbitration. We cannot quantify our ultimate liability, if any, in this lawsuit. Adrian Mercedes Vasquez, an individual and on behalf of others similarly situated, v. California Cemetery and Funeral Services, LLC, et al; Case No. BC58837; in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles. This lawsuit was filed in July 2015 against SCI subsidiaries and purports to be brought on behalf of current and former non-exempt California employees of defendants during the four years preceding the filing of the complaint. The plaintiff alleges numerous causes of action for alleged wage and hour pay violations. The plaintiff seeks unpaid wages, compensatory and punitive damages, attorneys’ fees and costs, interest and injunctive relief. The claims have been ordered to arbitration, with the arbitrator to determine whether the claims will proceed as a class or individual claims. In addition, the plaintiff filed an unfair labor practice charge against defendants with the National Labor Relations Board alleging that by enforcing a mandatory arbitration provision, defendants allegedly violated the National Labor Relations Act. 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 the plaintiff compensatory damages. The Archdiocese filed a counterclaim and a separate action for unlawful detainer in October 2014, and all claims and actions of the respective parties have been consolidated into one case for all purposes. In February 2016, the Court entered a ruling on the parties’ cross motions for summary adjudication based on the parties’ opposing interpretations of the relevant lease provisions and adopted the Archdiocese’s interpretation of its right to terminate the leases. On July 27, 2016, the parties executed an agreement to settle the consolidated case. Under the settlement agreement, the Company has agreed to sell to the Archdiocese substantially all of the assets used in the operations of the six mortuaries located on cemeteries of the Archdiocese and to terminate its rights under the related ground leases. In exchange, the Archdiocese will pay the Company $24.0 million when the Company closes on the sale of the assets, as well as make three additional annual payments, based on a formula related to gross revenue of the mortuary operations going forward of between $800,000 to $1,000,000 per payment. The closing of the sale is expected to take place on November 30, 2016. As a result of the settlement, the consolidated case pending between the parties will be dismissed. 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)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Net income: Net income — basic $ 47,727 $ 47,448 $ 110,792 $ 161,418 After tax interest on convertible debt 13 13 35 37 Net income — diluted $ 47,740 $ 47,461 $ 110,827 $ 161,455 Weighted average shares (denominator): Weighted average shares — basic 193,274 199,310 193,999 201,729 Stock options 3,154 4,013 3,049 4,100 Restricted stock units 18 — 6 — Convertible debt 121 121 121 121 Weighted average shares — diluted 196,567 203,444 197,175 205,950 Net income per share: Basic $ 0.25 $ 0.24 $ 0.57 $ 0.80 Diluted $ 0.24 $ 0.23 $ 0.56 $ 0.78

Divestiture-Related Activities

Divestiture-Related Activities (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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 Gains ( losses) on divestitures and impairment charges, net, which consist of the following: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Gains on divestitures, net $ 864 $ 12,400 $ 2,974 $ 9,373 Impairment losses (307 ) (1,636 ) (33,406 ) (5,970 ) Gains (losses) on divestitures and impairment charges, net $ 557 $ 10,764 $ (30,432 ) $ 3,403 We classified certain funeral homes as held-for-sale in connection with the settlement of litigation with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and recognized a $31.2 million non-cash impairment charge related to this planned divestiture, which is included in the schedule below. The carrying value of total assets held-for-sale as presented in our unaudited condensed consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2016 is as follows (in thousands): Preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments $ 1,034 Property and equipment, net 24,199 Goodwill 25,896 Deferred charges and other assets 12,960 Assets held-for-sale 64,089 Less: impairment on assets held-for-sale (32,143 ) Assets held-for-sale, net $ 31,946

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy	Our merchandise and service trusts are variable interest entities. 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 4 and 5 are also accounted for as variable interest entities. Our merchandise and service trusts are variable interest entities. 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 3 and 5 are also accounted for as variable interest entities. Our cemetery perpetual care trusts are variable interest entities. 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 3 and 4 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 revenue until the merchandise is delivered or the service is performed. These earnings are recorded in Deferred preneed cemetery revenue 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 other investments requires management judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices, inherent lack of liquidity, and the long-term nature of such assets. 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 other investments requires management judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices, inherent lack of liquidity, and the long-term nature of such assets. 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 other investments requires management judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices, inherent lack of liquidity, and the long-term nature of such assets. These funds are classified as Level 3 investments pursuant to the fair value measurements hierarchy. The fair value 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 value of these instruments have been estimated using a 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 revenue when merchandise is delivered or a service is performed. Fees charged by our wholly-owned registered investment advisor are also included in current revenue. 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 revenue in the period in which they are earned. Earnings from all our merchandise and service trust investments are recognized in current revenue when merchandise is delivered or a service is performed. Fees charged by our wholly-owned registered investment advisor are also included in current revenue. 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 revenue in the period in which they are earned. Distributable earnings from these cemetery perpetual care trust investments are recognized in current cemetery revenue to the extent we incur qualifying cemetery maintenance costs. Fees charged by our wholly-owned registered investment advisor are also included in current revenue.
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 income (expense), 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 income (expense), 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 income (expense), 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 income (expense), net, which reduces Deferred preneed receipts held in trust . See Note 6 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 income (expense), net and a decrease to Cemetery perpetual care trust investments . These investment losses, if any, are offset by the corresponding reclassification in Other income (expense), net, which reduces Care trusts’ corpus .
Earnings Per Share, Policy	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. 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 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Net income: Net income — basic $ 47,727 $ 47,448 $ 110,792 $ 161,418 After tax interest on convertible debt 13 13 35 37 Net income — diluted $ 47,740 $ 47,461 $ 110,827 $ 161,455 Weighted average shares (denominator): Weighted average shares — basic 193,274 199,310 193,999 201,729 Stock options 3,154 4,013 3,049 4,100 Restricted stock units 18 — 6 — Convertible debt 121 121 121 121 Weighted average shares — diluted 196,567 203,444 197,175 205,950 Net income per share: Basic $ 0.25 $ 0.24 $ 0.57 $ 0.80 Diluted $ 0.24 $ 0.23 $ 0.56 $ 0.78
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, 2015 , 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.
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, 2015 . These estimates and assumptions may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. As a result, actual results could differ from these estimates.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Accounting Standards Adopted in 2016 Consolidation In February 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) amended " Consolidation" 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 were reevaluated to determine if they should be consolidated. We adopted the amendment effective January 1, 2016, with no impact on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Debt Issuance Costs In April 2015, the FASB amended " Interest—Imputation of Interest" to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs on the balance sheet. Prior to adoption of this amendment, debt issuance costs were included in Other current assets and Deferred charges and other assets on our unaudited 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. In August 2015, the FASB issued an additional amendment that provides additional guidance to " Interest—Imputation of Interest" since it did not address presentation or subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements. The amendment noted that the SEC staff would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. These changes do not impact the manner in which the debt issuance costs are expensed over the term of the debt. We have retrospectively adopted the changes in presentation effective January 1, 2016. As a result, we recast our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2015 to reduce Other current assets and Current maturities of long-term debt by $8.4 million and to reduce Deferred charges and other assets and Long-term debt by $34.1 million . Cloud Computing Arrangements In April 2015, the FASB amended " Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software" 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. We adopted the amendment effective January 1, 2016, with no impact on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Fair Value Measurements In May 2015, the FASB amended " Fair Value Measurements" 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. We retrospectively adopted the amendment effective January 1, 2016, and have made the appropriate disclosures in Notes 3, 4, and 5 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements Business Combinations In September 2015, the FASB amended " Business Combinations" to eliminate the requirement for an acquirer in a business combination to account for measurement-period adjustments retrospectively. Under the new guidance, acquirers must recognize measurement-period adjustments in the period in which they determine the amount of the adjustment. We adopted the amendment on January 1, 2016 and it will be applied prospectively to measurement-period adjustments occurring after that date, if any. Recently Issued Accounting Standards Revenue Recognition In May 2014 , the FASB issued "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in "Revenue Recognition" 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. In August 2015, the FASB issued an amendment that defers implementation of " Revenue from Contracts with Customers" for all entities by one year. In 2016, the FASB issued additional amendments clarifying guidance on principal versus agent considerations, identifying performance obligations, and licensing, under the new standard. The new standard will be effective for us beginning January 1, 2018 and we intend to implement the standard with the modified retrospective approach, which recognizes the cumulative effect of application recognized on that date. We are still evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Inventory In July 2015, the FASB amended "Inventory" to state that an entity using an inventory method other than last-in, first out ("LIFO") or the retail inventory method should measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The new guidance clarifies that net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2017, and we do not believe adoption will materially impact our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Financial Instruments In January 2016, the FASB amended "Financial Instruments" to provide additional guidance on the recognition and measurement of financial assets and liabilities. The amendment requires investments in equity instruments to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value reflected in net income. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2018, and we are still evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. In June 2016, the FASB amended "Financial Instruments" to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on debt instruments and other commitments to extend credit held by a reporting entity at each reporting date. This amendment replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology in the current standard with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2020, and we are still evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Leases In February 2016, the FASB amended "Leases" to increase transparency and comparability among organizations. Under the new standard, an entity will be required to recognize lease assets and liabilities on its balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. In addition, the new standard offers specific accounting guidance for a lessee, a lessor, and sale and leaseback transactions. Lessees and lessors are required to disclose qualitative and quantitative information about leasing arrangements to enable a user of the financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. This new standard will be effective for us on January 1, 2019. We are evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Stock Compensation In March 2016, the FASB amended "Stock Compensation" to simplify certain aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2017. If we had adopted this amendment for the nine-months ended September 30, 2016, Net cash provided by operating activities and Net cash used in financing activities would have both increased by $11.5 million and our Provision for income taxes would have decreased by $11.5 million . Cash Flow In August 2016, the FASB amended "Statement of Cash Flows" to clarify guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments. Amended guidance includes clarification on debt prepayment & extinguishment costs, contingent consideration in business combinations, and proceeds from insurance claims. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2018, and we are still evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated statement of cash flows.

Preneed Funeral Activities (Tab

Preneed Funeral Activities (Tables) - Funeral	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Deposits $ 30,611 $ 30,143 $ 91,828 $ 92,623 Withdrawals $ 45,120 $ 36,310 $ 118,250 $ 123,499 Purchases of available-for-sale securities $ 82,369 $ 100,663 $ 263,905 $ 281,298 Sales of available-for-sale securities $ 93,387 $ 110,642 $ 269,641 $ 282,960
Long-term receivable and investment components	The components of Preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments in our unaudited condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Trust investments, at market $ 1,176,086 $ 1,109,394 Cash and cash equivalents 112,662 134,642 Assets associated with business held for sale (872 ) (39 ) Insurance-backed fixed income securities 272,088 271,116 Trust investments 1,559,964 1,515,113 Receivables from customers 314,185 290,689 Unearned finance charge (12,893 ) (11,235 ) 1,861,256 1,794,567 Allowance for cancellation (36,484 ) (34,270 ) Preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments $ 1,824,772 $ 1,760,297
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation	The costs and values associated with trust investments measured at market at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are detailed below. Cost reflects the investment (net of redemptions) of control holders in the trusts. Value represents the value of the underlying securities held by the trusts. September 30, 2016 Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 78,289 $ 1,108 $ (102 ) $ 79,295 Canadian government 2 77,016 487 (363 ) 77,140 Corporate 2 13,603 263 (54 ) 13,812 Residential mortgage-backed 2 29 1 — 30 Asset-backed 2 58 — — 58 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 1,436 116 (109 ) 1,443 Common stock: United States 1 339,717 47,031 (13,043 ) 373,705 Canada 1 12,028 3,460 (633 ) 14,855 Other international 1 27,457 2,688 (2,608 ) 27,537 Mutual funds: Equity 1 321,562 11,257 (21,066 ) 311,753 Fixed income 1 99,951 2,292 (7,372 ) 94,871 Other 3 4,257 1,234 (10 ) 5,481 Trust investments, at fair value 975,403 69,937 (45,360 ) 999,980 Fixed income commingled funds 134,394 7,066 — 141,460 Private equity 35,881 3,041 (4,276 ) 34,646 Trust investments, at net asset value 170,275 10,107 (4,276 ) 176,106 Trust investments, at market $ 1,145,678 $ 80,044 $ (49,636 ) $ 1,176,086 December 31, 2015 Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 82,417 $ 107 $ (1,331 ) $ 81,193 Canadian government 2 72,488 532 (655 ) 72,365 Corporate 2 19,036 235 (284 ) 18,987 Residential mortgage-backed 2 1,297 29 (22 ) 1,304 Asset-backed 2 5 — — 5 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 1,949 41 (158 ) 1,832 Common stock: United States 1 344,116 30,885 (19,149 ) 355,852 Canada 1 11,930 2,652 (1,077 ) 13,505 Other international 1 32,156 2,636 (3,907 ) 30,885 Mutual funds: Equity 1 323,884 1,263 (43,975 ) 281,172 Fixed income 1 155,717 154 (13,092 ) 142,779 Other 3 3,703 1,069 — 4,772 Trust investments, at fair value 1,048,698 39,603 (83,650 ) 1,004,651 Fixed income commingled funds 69,148 — (442 ) 68,706 Private equity 38,724 3,780 (6,467 ) 36,037 Trust investments, at net asset value 107,872 3,780 (6,909 ) 104,743 Trust investments, at market $ 1,156,570 $ 43,383 $ (90,559 ) $ 1,109,394
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 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Fair value, beginning balance $ 5,353 $ 5,081 $ 4,772 $ 4,891 Net unrealized gains (losses) included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (1) 106 (376 ) 680 (209 ) Purchases 36 — 61 22 Sales (14 ) (1 ) (32 ) — Fair value, ending balance $ 5,481 $ 4,704 $ 5,481 $ 4,704
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date	Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2016 to 2041 . Maturities of fixed income securities, excluding mutual funds, at September 30, 2016 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 106,871 Due in one to five years 22,777 Due in five to ten years 32,538 Thereafter 8,149 $ 170,335
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments	Our merchandise and service trust investment unrealized losses, their associated values, and the duration of unrealized losses as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, are shown in the following tables: September 30, 2016 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 7,926 $ (45 ) $ 4,366 $ (57 ) $ 12,292 $ (102 ) Canadian government 2,989 (107 ) 13,170 (256 ) 16,159 (363 ) Corporate 1,743 (18 ) 3,073 (36 ) 4,816 (54 ) Equity securities: Preferred stock — — 150 (109 ) 150 (109 ) Common stock: United States 77,947 (9,198 ) 25,271 (3,845 ) 103,218 (13,043 ) Canada — — 3,211 (633 ) 3,211 (633 ) Other international 6,419 (989 ) 6,259 (1,619 ) 12,678 (2,608 ) Mutual funds: Equity 22,807 (1,207 ) 147,218 (19,859 ) 170,025 (21,066 ) Fixed income 9,105 (342 ) 32,980 (7,030 ) 42,085 (7,372 ) Other 27 (2 ) 1,161 (8 ) 1,188 (10 ) Trust investments, at fair value 128,963 (11,908 ) 236,859 (33,452 ) 365,822 (45,360 ) Private equity 873 (459 ) 19,368 (3,817 ) 20,241 (4,276 ) Trust investments, at net asset value 873 (459 ) 19,368 (3,817 ) 20,241 (4,276 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 129,836 $ (12,367 ) $ 256,227 $ (37,269 ) $ 386,063 $ (49,636 ) December 31, 2015 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 37,008 $ (1,273 ) $ 4,687 $ (58 ) $ 41,695 $ (1,331 ) Canadian government 2,336 (17 ) 11,535 (638 ) 13,871 (655 ) Corporate 4,644 (156 ) 4,025 (128 ) 8,669 (284 ) Residential mortgage-backed 377 (6 ) 133 (16 ) 510 (22 ) Equity securities: Preferred stock 448 (60 ) 42 (98 ) 490 (158 ) Common stock: United States 128,725 (16,448 ) 14,531 (2,701 ) 143,256 (19,149 ) Canada 1,956 (355 ) 1,097 (722 ) 3,053 (1,077 ) Other international 9,458 (1,638 ) 6,151 (2,269 ) 15,609 (3,907 ) Mutual funds: Equity 185,726 (23,385 ) 79,855 (20,590 ) 265,581 (43,975 ) Fixed income 108,984 (5,052 ) 27,048 (8,040 ) 136,032 (13,092 ) Trust investments, at fair value 479,662 (48,390 ) 149,104 (35,260 ) 628,766 (83,650 ) Fixed income commingled funds 68,578 (442 ) — — 68,578 (442 ) Private equity — — 18,713 (6,467 ) 18,713 (6,467 ) Trust investments, at net asset value 68,578 (442 ) 18,713 (6,467 ) 87,291 (6,909 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 548,240 $ (48,832 ) $ 167,817 $ (41,727 ) $ 716,057 $ (90,559 )

Preneed Cemetery Activities (Ta

Preneed Cemetery Activities (Tables) - Cemetery	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Deposits $ 41,133 $ 40,327 $ 120,398 $ 116,581 Withdrawals $ 39,108 $ 33,260 $ 105,471 $ 115,930 Purchases of available-for-sale securities $ 119,699 $ 165,025 $ 490,752 $ 389,219 Sales of available-for-sale securities $ 123,063 $ 150,804 $ 471,162 $ 389,747
Long-term receivable and investment components	The components of Preneed cemetery receivables, net and trust investments in our unaudited condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Trust investments, at market $ 1,449,883 $ 1,343,916 Cash and cash equivalents 115,922 118,583 Trust investments 1,565,805 1,462,499 Receivables from customers 1,009,525 958,503 Unearned finance charges (34,460 ) (31,332 ) 2,540,870 2,389,670 Allowance for cancellation (74,669 ) (71,503 ) Preneed cemetery receivables, net and trust investments $ 2,466,201 $ 2,318,167
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation	September 30, 2016 Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 69,841 $ 2,301 $ — $ 72,142 Canadian government 2 33,751 511 (54 ) 34,208 Corporate 2 2,547 20 (40 ) 2,527 Asset-backed 2 170 21 — 191 Equity securities: Common stock: United States 1 540,836 72,329 (22,978 ) 590,187 Canada 1 8,662 4,800 (145 ) 13,317 Other international 1 44,166 4,443 (4,128 ) 44,481 Mutual funds: Equity 1 353,122 12,682 (21,193 ) 344,611 Fixed income 1 97,339 2,107 (10,677 ) 88,769 Other 3 160 — (126 ) 34 Trust investments, at fair value 1,150,594 99,214 (59,341 ) 1,190,467 Fixed income commingled funds 214,718 10,084 — 224,802 Private equity 32,074 4,622 (2,082 ) 34,614 Trust investments, at net asset value 246,792 14,706 (2,082 ) 259,416 Trust investments, at market $ 1,397,386 $ 113,920 $ (61,423 ) $ 1,449,883 December 31, 2015 Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 69,746 $ 25 $ (1,437 ) $ 68,334 Canadian government 2 24,648 183 (169 ) 24,662 Corporate 2 5,112 26 (118 ) 5,020 Residential mortgage-backed 2 129 3 (3 ) 129 Asset-backed 2 170 15 — 185 Equity securities: Common stock: United States 1 532,026 44,181 (32,037 ) 544,170 Canada 1 8,984 3,858 (891 ) 11,951 Other international 1 50,053 4,207 (5,799 ) 48,461 Mutual funds: Equity 1 356,798 1,620 (49,642 ) 308,776 Fixed income 1 203,983 92 (18,526 ) 185,549 Other 3 1,381 122 — 1,503 Trust investments, at fair value 1,253,030 54,332 (108,622 ) 1,198,740 Fixed income commingled funds 108,883 — (570 ) 108,313 Private equity 35,411 5,954 (4,502 ) 36,863 Trust investments, at net asset value 144,294 5,954 (5,072 ) 145,176 Trust investments, at market $ 1,397,324 $ 60,286 $ (113,694 ) $ 1,343,916
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 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Fair value, beginning balance $ 1,319 $ 1,576 $ 1,503 $ 203 Net unrealized gains (losses) included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (1) 10 (83 ) (174 ) (84 ) Purchases — — — 1,348 Sales (1,295 ) (26 ) (1,295 ) — Fair value, ending balance $ 34 $ 1,467 $ 34 $ 1,467
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date	Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2016 to 2041 . Maturities of fixed income securities, excluding mutual funds, at September 30, 2016 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 32,187 Due in one to five years 26,897 Due in five to ten years 35,498 Thereafter 14,486 $ 109,068
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments	Our merchandise and service trust investment unrealized losses, their associated values and the duration of unrealized losses as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, are shown in the following tables: September 30, 2016 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: Canadian government $ 6 $ — $ 1,259 $ (54 ) $ 1,265 $ (54 ) Corporate 866 (11 ) 776 (29 ) 1,642 (40 ) Equity securities: Common stock: United States 130,167 (14,779 ) 40,411 (8,199 ) 170,578 (22,978 ) Canada — — 747 (145 ) 747 (145 ) Other international 12,357 (1,839 ) 8,629 (2,289 ) 20,986 (4,128 ) Mutual funds: Equity 10,414 (452 ) 165,722 (20,741 ) 176,136 (21,193 ) Fixed income 12,430 (171 ) 44,609 (10,506 ) 57,039 (10,677 ) Other 34 (126 ) — — 34 (126 ) Trust investments, at fair value 166,274 (17,378 ) 262,153 (41,963 ) 428,427 (59,341 ) Private equity 36 (1 ) 13,466 (2,081 ) 13,502 (2,082 ) Trust investments, at net asset value 36 (1 ) 13,466 (2,081 ) 13,502 (2,082 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 166,310 $ (17,379 ) $ 275,619 $ (44,044 ) $ 441,929 $ (61,423 ) December 31, 2015 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 52,533 $ (1,435 ) $ 21 $ (2 ) $ 52,554 $ (1,437 ) Canadian government 16,039 (105 ) 841 (64 ) 16,880 (169 ) Corporate 1,754 (22 ) 2,347 (96 ) 4,101 (118 ) Residential mortgage-backed 42 (1 ) 18 (2 ) 60 (3 ) Equity securities: Common stock: United States 198,843 (26,038 ) 21,355 (5,999 ) 220,198 (32,037 ) Canada 470 (6 ) 1,430 (885 ) 1,900 (891 ) Other international 15,567 (2,507 ) 9,412 (3,292 ) 24,979 (5,799 ) Mutual funds: Equity 207,349 (25,991 ) 86,720 (23,651 ) 294,069 (49,642 ) Fixed income 139,749 (6,322 ) 44,550 (12,204 ) 184,299 (18,526 ) Trust investments, at fair value 632,346 (62,427 ) 166,694 (46,195 ) 799,040 (108,622 ) Fixed income commingled funds 108,347 (570 ) — — 108,347 (570 ) Private equity — — 9,526 (4,502 ) 9,526 (4,502 ) Trust investments, at net asset value 108,347 (570 ) 9,526 (4,502 ) 117,873 (5,072 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 740,693 $ (62,997 ) $ 176,220 $ (50,697 ) $ 916,913 $ (113,694 )

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust28

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts (Tables) - Cemetery Perpetual Care	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Deposits $ 10,542 $ 10,264 $ 31,731 $ 29,717 Withdrawals $ 5,928 $ 8,073 $ 36,478 $ 32,749 Purchases of available-for-sale securities $ 298,509 $ 29,129 $ 388,216 $ 174,243 Sales of available-for-sale securities $ 274,495 $ 14,466 $ 352,109 $ 120,602
Long-term receivable and investment components	The components of Cemetery perpetual care trust investments in our unaudited condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Trust investments, at market $ 1,341,129 $ 1,232,592 Cash and cash equivalents 54,274 86,835 Cemetery perpetual care trust investments $ 1,395,403 $ 1,319,427
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation	September 30, 2016 Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 2,983 $ — $ (30 ) $ 2,953 Canadian government 2 37,001 611 (95 ) 37,517 Corporate 2 6,388 128 (124 ) 6,392 Residential mortgage-backed 2 352 1 — 353 Asset-backed 2 255 6 (18 ) 243 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 1,523 35 (78 ) 1,480 Common stock: United States 1 233,177 20,035 (7,311 ) 245,901 Canada 1 4,856 2,654 (172 ) 7,338 Other international 1 14,733 180 (1,402 ) 13,511 Mutual funds: Equity 1 20,125 4,244 (1,504 ) 22,865 Fixed income 1 683,595 10,815 (26,624 ) 667,786 Other 3 631 1,253 (2 ) 1,882 Trust investments, at fair value 1,005,619 39,962 (37,360 ) 1,008,221 Fixed income commingled funds 245,295 — (1,153 ) 244,142 Private equity 92,273 2,565 (6,072 ) 88,766 Trust investments, at net asset value 337,568 2,565 (7,225 ) 332,908 Trust investments, at market $ 1,343,187 $ 42,527 $ (44,585 ) $ 1,341,129 December 31, 2015 Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 3,636 $ 20 $ (81 ) $ 3,575 Canadian government 2 32,477 321 (266 ) 32,532 Corporate 2 12,694 149 (284 ) 12,559 Residential mortgage-backed 2 934 13 (9 ) 938 Asset-backed 2 660 5 (31 ) 634 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 5,850 55 (159 ) 5,746 Common stock: United States 1 231,012 15,224 (10,898 ) 235,338 Canada 1 5,648 2,112 (606 ) 7,154 Other international 1 14,820 160 (2,390 ) 12,590 Mutual funds: Equity 1 21,783 3,138 (1,850 ) 23,071 Fixed income 1 890,013 530 (63,913 ) 826,630 Other 3 645 1,257 — 1,902 Trust investments, at fair value 1,220,172 22,984 (80,487 ) 1,162,669 Private equity 75,613 2,406 (8,096 ) 69,923 Trust investments, at net asset value 75,613 2,406 (8,096 ) 69,923 Trust investments, at market $ 1,295,785 $ 25,390 $ (88,583 ) $ 1,232,592
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 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Fair market value, beginning balance $ 1,881 $ 1,561 $ 1,902 $ 1,556 Net unrealized gains (losses) included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (1) 1 354 (20 ) 359 Fair market value, ending balance $ 1,882 $ 1,915 $ 1,882 $ 1,915
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date	Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2016 to 2040 . Maturities of fixed income securities at September 30, 2016 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 28,832 Due in one to five years 18,273 Due in five to ten years 108 Thereafter 245 $ 47,458
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments	Our cemetery perpetual care trust investment unrealized losses, their associated values and the duration of unrealized losses as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, are shown in the following tables: September 30, 2016 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ — $ — $ 2,953 $ (30 ) $ 2,953 $ (30 ) Canadian government — — 1,993 (95 ) 1,993 (95 ) Corporate 1,738 (26 ) 1,938 (98 ) 3,676 (124 ) Asset-backed 22 (14 ) 101 (4 ) 123 (18 ) Equity securities: Preferred stock 206 (3 ) 474 (75 ) 680 (78 ) Common stock: United States 43,842 (2,795 ) 21,929 (4,516 ) 65,771 (7,311 ) Canada — — 655 (172 ) 655 (172 ) Other international 2,420 (85 ) 6,102 (1,317 ) 8,522 (1,402 ) Mutual funds: Equity 1,028 (42 ) 3,998 (1,462 ) 5,026 (1,504 ) Fixed income 14,945 (142 ) 342,796 (26,482 ) 357,741 (26,624 ) Other — — — (2 ) — (2 ) Trust investments, at fair value 64,201 (3,107 ) 382,939 (34,253 ) 447,140 (37,360 ) Fixed income commingled funds 244,142 (1,153 ) — — 244,142 (1,153 ) Private equity 2,207 (178 ) 32,518 (5,894 ) 34,725 (6,072 ) Trust investments, at net asset value 246,349 (1,331 ) 32,518 (5,894 ) 278,867 (7,225 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 310,550 $ (4,438 ) $ 415,457 $ (40,147 ) $ 726,007 $ (44,585 ) December 31, 2015 In Loss Position Less Than 12 Months In Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months Total Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury $ 3,275 $ (80 ) $ 35 $ (1 ) $ 3,310 $ (81 ) Canadian government 18,499 (164 ) 1,371 (102 ) 19,870 (266 ) Corporate 5,163 (134 ) 4,147 (150 ) 9,310 (284 ) Residential mortgage-backed 303 (3 ) 117 (6 ) 420 (9 ) Asset-backed 145 (12 ) 360 (19 ) 505 (31 ) Equity securities: Preferred stock 4,029 (159 ) — — 4,029 (159 ) Common stock: United States 81,624 (7,793 ) 14,900 (3,105 ) 96,524 (10,898 ) Canada 702 (31 ) 1,026 (575 ) 1,728 (606 ) Other international 8,734 (940 ) 2,347 (1,450 ) 11,081 (2,390 ) Mutual funds: Equity 4,580 (606 ) 1,258 (1,244 ) 5,838 (1,850 ) Fixed income 519,981 (18,205 ) 294,309 (45,708 ) 814,290 (63,913 ) Trust investments, at fair value 647,035 (28,127 ) 319,870 (52,360 ) 966,905 (80,487 ) Private equity 10,592 (61 ) 24,556 (8,035 ) 35,148 (8,096 ) Trust investments, at net asset value 10,592 (61 ) 24,556 (8,035 ) 35,148 (8,096 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 657,627 $ (28,188 ) $ 344,426 $ (60,395 ) $ 1,002,053 $ (88,583 )

Deferred Preneed Funeral and 29

Deferred Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Receipts Held in Trust and Care Trusts' Corpus (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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 September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are detailed below. September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Preneed Funeral Preneed Cemetery Total Preneed Funeral Preneed Cemetery Total (In thousands) Trust investments $ 1,559,964 $ 1,565,805 $ 3,125,769 $ 1,515,113 $ 1,462,499 $ 2,977,612 Accrued trust operating payables and other (271 ) (336 ) (607 ) (1,381 ) (2,845 ) (4,226 ) Deferred preneed receipts held in trust $ 1,559,693 $ 1,565,469 $ 3,125,162 $ 1,513,732 $ 1,459,654 $ 2,973,386
Schedule of Care Trust Corpus' Components	The components of Care trusts’ corpus in our unaudited condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are detailed below. September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Cemetery perpetual care trust investments $ 1,395,403 $ 1,319,427 Accrued trust deferred taxes, operating payables, and other 1,124 137 Care trusts’ corpus $ 1,396,527 $ 1,319,564
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income, by Component	The components of Other income (expense), net in our unaudited condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 are detailed below. See Notes 3, 4, and 5 for further discussion of the amounts related to the funeral, cemetery, and cemetery perpetual care trusts. Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Funeral Trusts Cemetery Trusts Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Other, Net Total (In thousands) Realized gains $ 10,031 $ 13,638 $ 1,393 $ — $ 25,062 Realized losses (5,988 ) (7,458 ) (591 ) — (14,037 ) Impairment charges (802 ) (1,086 ) — — (1,888 ) Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income 3,811 7,035 12,927 — 23,773 Trust expenses and income taxes (5,374 ) (10,379 ) (5,774 ) — (21,527 ) Net trust investment (loss) income 1,678 1,750 7,955 — 11,383 Reclassification to deferred preneed receipts held in trust and care trusts’ corpus (1,678 ) (1,750 ) (7,955 ) — (11,383 ) Other income, net — — — 110 110 Total other income, net $ — $ — $ — $ 110 $ 110 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Funeral Trusts Cemetery Trusts Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Other, Net Total (In thousands) Realized gains $ 23,101 $ 31,557 $ 5,187 $ — $ 59,845 Realized losses (35,840 ) (48,907 ) (5,932 ) — (90,679 ) Impairment charges (4,002 ) (5,767 ) (115 ) — (9,884 ) Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income 12,539 10,750 39,982 — 63,271 Trust expenses and income taxes (13,568 ) (16,599 ) (19,678 ) — (49,845 ) Net trust investment (loss) income (17,770 ) (28,966 ) 19,444 — (27,292 ) Reclassification to deferred preneed receipts held in trust and care trusts’ corpus 17,770 28,966 (19,444 ) — 27,292 Other expense, net — — — (697 ) (697 ) Total other expense, net $ — $ — $ — $ (697 ) $ (697 ) Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Funeral Trusts Cemetery Trusts Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Other, Net Total (In thousands) Realized gains $ 9,341 $ 10,318 $ 524 $ — $ 20,183 Realized losses (8,982 ) (11,948 ) (156 ) — (21,086 ) Impairment charges (1,385 ) (1,761 ) (106 ) — (3,252 ) Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income 4,244 4,360 14,035 — 22,639 Trust expenses and income taxes (5,804 ) (7,902 ) (4,524 ) — (18,230 ) Net trust investment (loss) income (2,586 ) (6,933 ) 9,773 — 254 Reclassification to deferred preneed receipts held in trust and care trusts’ corpus 2,586 6,933 (9,773 ) — (254 ) Other income, net — — — 336 336 Total other income, net $ — $ — $ — $ 336 $ 336 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Funeral Trusts Cemetery Trusts Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Other, Net Total (In thousands) Realized gains $ 23,546 $ 33,859 $ 2,675 $ — $ 60,080 Realized losses (17,554 ) (25,375 ) (4,478 ) — (47,407 ) Impairment charges (2,880 ) (3,811 ) (1,613 ) — (8,304 ) Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income 17,126 16,138 40,369 — 73,633 Trust expenses and income taxes (15,641 ) (23,009 ) (27,367 ) — (66,017 ) Net trust investment (loss) income 4,597 (2,198 ) 9,586 — 11,985 Reclassification to deferred preneed receipts held in trust and care trusts’ corpus (4,597 ) 2,198 (9,586 ) — (11,985 ) Other income, net — — — 169 169 Total other income, net $ — $ — $ — $ 169 $ 169

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Debt [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	Debt as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was as follows: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) 7.0% Senior Notes due June 2017 $ — $ 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 850,000 850,000 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 200,000 200,000 Term Loan due July 2018 — 310,000 Bank Credit Facility due July 2018 — 270,000 Term Loan due March 2021 682,500 — Bank Credit Facility due March 2021 325,000 — Obligations under capital leases 210,760 204,246 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 3,786 4,037 Unamortized premiums, net 8,522 8,636 Unamortized debt issuance costs (34,343 ) (42,491 ) Total debt 3,271,225 3,124,428 Less: Current maturities of long-term debt (89,531 ) (86,823 ) Total long-term debt $ 3,181,694 $ 3,037,605

Credit Risk and Fair Value of31

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure	The fair value of our debt instruments at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was as follows: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) 7.0% Senior Notes due June 2017 $ — $ 314,618 7.625% Senior Notes due October 2018 279,375 279,375 4.5% Senior Notes due November 2020 205,100 201,500 8.0% Senior Notes due November 2021 179,343 176,438 5.375% Senior Notes due January 2022 442,616 445,188 5.375% Senior Notes due May 2024 907,375 884,094 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 238,000 216,500 Term Loan due March 2021 682,500 — Bank Credit Facility due March 2021 325,000 — Term Loan due July 2018 — 310,000 Bank Credit Facility due July 2018 — 270,000 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 3,786 4,047 Total fair value of debt instruments $ 3,263,095 $ 3,101,760

Share-Based Compensation (Table

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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 nine months ended September 30, 2016 : Dividend yield 2.0 % Expected volatility 19.7 % Risk-free interest rate 1.0 % 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 nine months ended September 30, 2016 : Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding at December 31, 2015 11,047,920 $ 13.98 Granted 1,863,700 $ 22.28 Exercised (1,924,324 ) $ 8.33 Canceled (28,272 ) $ 20.98 Outstanding at September 30, 2016 10,959,024 $ 16.36 Exercisable at September 30, 2016 7,100,945 $ 13.54
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity	Restricted stock awards activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was as follows: Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Nonvested restricted stock awards at December 31, 2015 573,739 $ 19.32 Granted 241,510 $ 22.28 Vested (313,247 ) $ 18.14 Forfeited (1,258 ) $ 20.85 Nonvested restricted stock awards at September 30, 2016 500,744 $ 21.48
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Restricted Stock Units, Vested and Expected to Vest [Table Text Block]	Restricted stock units activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was as follows: Restricted Stock Units Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Nonvested restricted stock units at December 31, 2015 — $ — Granted 130,660 $ 25.72 Forfeited (5,200 ) $ 25.72 Nonvested restricted stock units at September 30, 2016 125,460 $ 25.72

Equity (Tables)

Equity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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, 2015 $ 6,164 $ — $ 6,164 Activity in 2016 18,110 — 18,110 Decrease in net unrealized losses associated with available-for-sale securities of the trusts, net of taxes — 147,017 147,017 Reclassification of net unrealized gain activity attributable to the Deferred preneed receipts held in trust and Care trusts’ corpus, net of taxes — (147,017 ) (147,017 ) Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 24,274 $ — $ 24,274 Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 59,414 $ — $ 59,414 Activity in 2015 (42,913 ) — (42,913 ) Increase in net unrealized losses associated with available-for-sale securities of the trusts, net of taxes — (110,016 ) (110,016 ) Reclassification of net unrealized loss activity attributable to the Deferred preneed receipts held in trust and Care trusts’ corpus , net of taxes — 110,016 110,016 Balance at September 30, 2015 $ 16,501 $ — $ 16,501

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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 September 30, Revenue from external customers: 2016 $ 445,462 $ 276,005 $ 721,467 2015 $ 449,300 $ 265,153 $ 714,453 Gross profit: 2016 $ 75,576 $ 65,169 $ 140,745 2015 $ 77,734 $ 63,945 $ 141,679 Nine months ended September 30, Revenue from external customers: 2016 $ 1,404,623 $ 817,460 $ 2,222,083 2015 $ 1,428,469 $ 788,292 $ 2,216,761 Gross profit: 2016 $ 273,938 $ 191,720 $ 465,658 2015 $ 299,769 $ 187,018 $ 486,787
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	The following table reconciles gross profit from reportable segments to our consolidated income before income taxes: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Gross profit from reportable segments $ 140,745 $ 141,679 $ 465,658 $ 486,787 General and administrative expenses (26,916 ) (27,895 ) (102,668 ) (96,947 ) Gains (losses) on divestitures and impairment charges, net 557 10,764 (30,432 ) 3,403 Operating income 114,386 124,548 332,558 393,243 Interest expense (39,508 ) (43,921 ) (121,988 ) (129,842 ) Loss on early extinguishment of debt (25 ) (6,918 ) (22,503 ) (6,918 ) Other income (expense), net 110 336 (697 ) 169 Income before income taxes $ 74,963 $ 74,045 $ 187,370 $ 256,652
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 September 30, Revenue from external customers: 2016 $ 681,769 $ 39,698 $ 721,467 2015 $ 671,785 $ 42,668 $ 714,453 Nine months ended September 30, Revenue from external customers: 2016 $ 2,098,091 $ 123,992 $ 2,222,083 2015 $ 2,077,143 $ 139,618 $ 2,216,761

Supplementary Information (Tabl

Supplementary Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Property and merchandise revenue: Funeral $ 145,989 $ 146,187 $ 459,907 $ 460,317 Cemetery 215,570 206,231 631,000 601,372 Total property and merchandise revenue 361,559 352,418 1,090,907 1,061,689 Services revenue: Funeral 268,588 267,279 843,004 867,969 Cemetery 52,748 51,804 163,495 164,075 Total services revenue 321,336 319,083 1,006,499 1,032,044 Other revenue 38,572 42,952 124,677 123,028 Total revenue $ 721,467 $ 714,453 $ 2,222,083 $ 2,216,761 Property and merchandise costs and expenses: Funeral $ 67,529 $ 69,902 $ 216,752 $ 220,372 Cemetery 118,467 112,125 352,087 332,940 Total cost of property and merchandise 185,996 182,027 568,839 553,312 Services costs and expenses: Funeral 154,166 156,105 470,974 469,885 Cemetery 26,005 24,388 82,593 80,594 Total cost of services 180,171 180,493 553,567 550,479 Overhead and other expenses 214,555 210,254 634,019 626,183 Total costs and expenses $ 580,722 $ 572,774 $ 1,756,425 $ 1,729,974

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Net income: Net income — basic $ 47,727 $ 47,448 $ 110,792 $ 161,418 After tax interest on convertible debt 13 13 35 37 Net income — diluted $ 47,740 $ 47,461 $ 110,827 $ 161,455 Weighted average shares (denominator): Weighted average shares — basic 193,274 199,310 193,999 201,729 Stock options 3,154 4,013 3,049 4,100 Restricted stock units 18 — 6 — Convertible debt 121 121 121 121 Weighted average shares — diluted 196,567 203,444 197,175 205,950 Net income per share: Basic $ 0.25 $ 0.24 $ 0.57 $ 0.80 Diluted $ 0.24 $ 0.23 $ 0.56 $ 0.78

Divestiture-Related Activitie37

Divestiture-Related Activities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Divestiture-Related Activities [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) on Divestitures and Impairment Charges	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Gains on divestitures, net $ 864 $ 12,400 $ 2,974 $ 9,373 Impairment losses (307 ) (1,636 ) (33,406 ) (5,970 ) Gains (losses) on divestitures and impairment charges, net $ 557 $ 10,764 $ (30,432 ) $ 3,403
Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table Text Block]	Preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments $ 1,034 Property and equipment, net 24,199 Goodwill 25,896 Deferred charges and other assets 12,960 Assets held-for-sale 64,089 Less: impairment on assets held-for-sale (32,143 ) Assets held-for-sale, net $ 31,946

Summary of Significant Accoun38

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Debt Issuance Costs, Current, Net		$ 8.4
Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net		$ 34.1
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment	$ 5.5
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification	$ 11.5

Preneed Funeral Activities Inve

Preneed Funeral Activities Investment Related Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Investment related activities [Line Items]
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	$ 25,062	$ 20,183	$ 59,845	$ 60,080
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	(14,037)	(21,086)	(90,679)	(47,407)
Funeral
Investment related activities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	129,836		129,836		$ 548,240
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(12,367)		(12,367)		(48,832)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	256,227		256,227		167,817
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(37,269)		(37,269)		(41,727)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	386,063		386,063		716,057
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(49,636)		(49,636)		(90,559)
Deposits	30,611	30,143	91,828	92,623
Withdrawals	45,120	36,310	118,250	123,499
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	82,369	100,663	263,905	281,298
Sales of available-for-sale securities	93,387	110,642	269,641	282,960
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	10,031	9,341	23,101	23,546
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	(5,988)	$ (8,982)	(35,840)	$ (17,554)
Corporate Debt Securities | Funeral
Investment related activities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	1,743		1,743		4,644
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(18)		(18)		(156)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	3,073		3,073		4,025
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(36)		(36)		(128)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	4,816		4,816		8,669
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(54)		(54)		$ (284)
Other Investments | Funeral
Investment related activities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	27		27
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(2)		(2)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	1,161		1,161
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(8)		(8)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	1,188		1,188
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	$ (10)		$ (10)

Preneed Funeral Activities Long

Preneed Funeral Activities Long-term Receivable and Investment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Preneed funeral receivables and trust investments	$ 1,824,772	$ 1,760,297
Funeral
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Trust investments, at market	1,176,086	1,109,394
Cash and cash equivalents	112,662	134,642
Assets associated with business held for sale	(872)	(39)
Insurance-backed fixed income securities	272,088	271,116
Trust investments	1,559,964	1,515,113
Receivables from customers	314,185	290,689
Unearned finance charges	(12,893)	(11,235)
Preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments, excluding allowance for cancellation	1,861,256	1,794,567
Allowance for cancellation	(36,484)	(34,270)
Preneed funeral receivables and trust investments	$ 1,824,772	$ 1,760,297

Preneed Funeral Activities Sche

Preneed Funeral Activities Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities (Details) - Funeral - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	$ 1,145,678	$ 1,156,570
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	80,044	43,383
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(49,636)	(90,559)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,176,086	1,109,394
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	975,403	1,048,698
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	69,937	39,603
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(45,360)	(83,650)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	999,980	1,004,651
Reported at net asset value
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	170,275	107,872
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	10,107	3,780
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(4,276)	(6,909)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	176,106	104,743
Private Equity Funds | Reported at net asset value
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	35,881	38,724
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	3,041	3,780
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(4,276)	(6,467)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	34,646	36,037
Fixed Income Commingled funds [Member] | Reported at net asset value
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	134,394	69,148
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	7,066	0
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	0	(442)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	141,460	68,706
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | US Treasury Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	78,289	82,417
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	1,108	107
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(102)	(1,331)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	79,295	81,193
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Foreign Government Debt Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	77,016	72,488
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	487	532
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(363)	(655)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	77,140	72,365
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	13,603	19,036
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	263	235
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(54)	(284)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	13,812	18,987
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	29	1,297
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	1	29
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	0	(22)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	30	1,304
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Asset-backed Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	58	5
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	0	0
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	58	5
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Preferred Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	1,436	1,949
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	116	41
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(109)	(158)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,443	1,832
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | US Common Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	339,717	344,116
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	47,031	30,885
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(13,043)	(19,149)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	373,705	355,852
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Canada Common Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	12,028	11,930
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	3,460	2,652
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(633)	(1,077)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	14,855	13,505
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Other International Common Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	27,457	32,156
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	2,688	2,636
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(2,608)	(3,907)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	27,537	30,885
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Equity Funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	321,562	323,884
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	11,257	1,263
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(21,066)	(43,975)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	311,753	281,172
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Fixed Income Funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	99,951	155,717
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	2,292	154
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(7,372)	(13,092)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	94,871	142,779
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Other Investments
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	4,257	3,703
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	1,234	1,069
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(10)	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	$ 5,481	$ 4,772

Preneed Funeral Activities Leve

Preneed Funeral Activities Level 3 Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016		Sep. 30, 2015
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Net unrealized (losses) gains included in Accumulated other comprehensive income			$ 147,017		$ (110,016)
Private Equity Funds | Funeral
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair market value, ending balance		$ 4,704			4,704
Other Investments | Funeral
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair market value, beginning balance	$ 5,353	5,081	4,772		4,891
Net unrealized (losses) gains included in Accumulated other comprehensive income	106	(376)	680	[1]	(209)	[1]
Fair market value, ending balance	5,481	4,704	5,481		4,704
Payments to Acquire Other Investments	36	0	61		22
Proceeds from Sale of Other Investments	$ (14)	$ (1)	$ (32)		$ 0
[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 6 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	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Investments Classified By Contractual Maturity Date [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, within One Year, Fair Value	$ 106,871
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after One Through Five Years, Fair Value	22,777
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value	32,538
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value	8,149
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Total, Fair Value	$ 170,335

Preneed Funeral Activities Sc44

Preneed Funeral Activities Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments (Details) - Funeral - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	$ 129,836	$ 548,240
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(12,367)	(48,832)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	256,227	167,817
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(37,269)	(41,727)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	386,063	716,057
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(49,636)	(90,559)
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	128,963	479,662
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(11,908)	(48,390)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	236,859	149,104
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(33,452)	(35,260)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	365,822	628,766
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(45,360)	(83,650)
Reported at net asset value
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	873	68,578
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(459)	(442)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	19,368	18,713
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(3,817)	(6,467)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	20,241	87,291
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(4,276)	(6,909)
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	7,926	37,008
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(45)	(1,273)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	4,366	4,687
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(57)	(58)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	12,292	41,695
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(102)	(1,331)
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	2,989	2,336
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(107)	(17)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	13,170	11,535
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(256)	(638)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	16,159	13,871
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(363)	(655)
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	1,743	4,644
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(18)	(156)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	3,073	4,025
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(36)	(128)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	4,816	8,669
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(54)	(284)
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		377
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss		(6)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value		133
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss		(16)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value		510
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss		(22)
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	0	448
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	0	(60)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	150	42
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(109)	(98)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	150	490
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(109)	(158)
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	77,947	128,725
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(9,198)	(16,448)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	25,271	14,531
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(3,845)	(2,701)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	103,218	143,256
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(13,043)	(19,149)
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	0	1,956
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	0	(355)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	3,211	1,097
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(633)	(722)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	3,211	3,053
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(633)	(1,077)
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	6,419	9,458
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(989)	(1,638)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	6,259	6,151
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(1,619)	(2,269)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	12,678	15,609
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(2,608)	(3,907)
Equity Funds
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	22,807	185,726
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(1,207)	(23,385)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	147,218	79,855
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(19,859)	(20,590)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	170,025	265,581
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(21,066)	(43,975)
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	9,105	108,984
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(342)	(5,052)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	32,980	27,048
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(7,030)	(8,040)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	42,085	136,032
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(7,372)	(13,092)
Private Equity Funds | Reported at net asset value
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	873	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(459)	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	19,368	18,713
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(3,817)	(6,467)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	20,241	18,713
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(4,276)	(6,467)
Other Investments
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	27
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(2)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	1,161
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(8)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	1,188
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	$ (10)
Fixed Income Commingled funds [Member] | Reported at net asset value
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value		68,578
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss		(442)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value		68,578
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss		$ (442)

Preneed Funeral Activities Pren

Preneed Funeral Activities Preneed Funeral Activities, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments	$ 34,900		$ 34,900
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	1,888	$ 3,252	9,884	$ 8,304
Funeral
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments	35,800		35,800
Investment Earnings, Net	13,000	12,700	37,100	41,100
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	$ 802	$ 1,385	$ 4,002	$ 2,880
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		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Investment related activities [Line Items]
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	$ 25,062	$ 20,183	$ 59,845	$ 60,080
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	(14,037)	(21,086)	(90,679)	(47,407)
Cemetery
Investment related activities [Line Items]
Deposits	41,133	40,327	120,398	116,581
Withdrawals	39,108	33,260	105,471	115,930
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	119,699	165,025	490,752	389,219
Sales of available-for-sale securities	123,063	150,804	471,162	389,747
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	13,638	10,318	31,557	33,859
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	$ (7,458)	$ (11,948)	$ (48,907)	$ (25,375)

Preneed Cemetery Activities Lon

Preneed Cemetery Activities Long-term Receivable and Investment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Preneed cemetery receivables, net and trust investments	$ 2,466,201	$ 2,318,167
Cemetery
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Trust investments, at market	1,449,883	1,343,916
Cash and cash equivalents	115,922	118,583
Trust investments	1,565,805	1,462,499
Receivables from customers	1,009,525	958,503
Unearned finance charges	(34,460)	(31,332)
Preneed cemetary receivables, net and trust investments, excluding allowance for cancellation	2,540,870	2,389,670
Allowance for cancellation	(74,669)	(71,503)
Preneed cemetery receivables, net and trust investments	$ 2,466,201	$ 2,318,167

Preneed Cemetery Activities Sch

Preneed Cemetery Activities Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities (Details) - Cemetery - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	$ 1,397,386	$ 1,397,324
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	113,920	60,286
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(61,423)	(113,694)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,449,883	1,343,916
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | US Treasury Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	69,841	69,746
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	2,301	25
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	0	(1,437)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	72,142	68,334
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Foreign Government Debt Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	33,751	24,648
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	511	183
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(54)	(169)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	34,208	24,662
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	2,547	5,112
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	20	26
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(40)	(118)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	2,527	5,020
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		129
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax		3
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax		(3)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value		129
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Asset-backed Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	170	170
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	21	15
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	191	185
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | US Common Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	540,836	532,026
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	72,329	44,181
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(22,978)	(32,037)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	590,187	544,170
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Canada Common Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	8,662	8,984
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	4,800	3,858
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(145)	(891)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	13,317	11,951
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Other International Common Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	44,166	50,053
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	4,443	4,207
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(4,128)	(5,799)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	44,481	48,461
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Equity Funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	353,122	356,798
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	12,682	1,620
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(21,193)	(49,642)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	344,611	308,776
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Fixed Income Funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	97,339	203,983
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	2,107	92
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(10,677)	(18,526)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	88,769	185,549
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Other Investments
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	160	1,381
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	0	122
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(126)	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	34	1,503
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	1,150,594	1,253,030
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	99,214	54,332
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(59,341)	(108,622)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,190,467	1,198,740
Reported at net asset value
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	246,792	144,294
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	14,706	5,954
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(2,082)	(5,072)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	259,416	145,176
Reported at net asset value | Private Equity Funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	32,074	35,411
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	4,622	5,954
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(2,082)	(4,502)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	34,614	36,863
Reported at net asset value | Fixed Income Commingled funds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	214,718	108,883
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	10,084	0
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	0	(570)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	$ 224,802	$ 108,313

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Preneed Cemetery Activities Level 3 Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Net unrealized losses included in Accumulated other comprehensive income			$ 147,017	$ (110,016)
Cemetery
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair market value, beginning balance	$ 1,319	$ 1,576	1,503	203
Net unrealized losses included in Accumulated other comprehensive income	10	(83)	(174)	(84)
Purchases	0	0	0	1,348
Fair market value, ending balance	$ 34	$ 1,467	$ 34	$ 1,467

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Preneed Cemetery Activities Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date (Details) - Cemetery $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Investments Classified By Contractual Maturity Date [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, within One Year, Fair Value	$ 32,187
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after One Through Five Years, Fair Value	26,897
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value	35,498
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value	14,486
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Total, Fair Value	$ 109,068

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Preneed Cemetery Activities Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments (Details) - Cemetery - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	$ 166,310	$ 740,693
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(17,379)	(62,997)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	275,619	176,220
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(44,044)	(50,697)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	441,929	916,913
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(61,423)	(113,694)
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		52,533
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss		(1,435)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value		21
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss		(2)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value		52,554
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss		(1,437)
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	6	16,039
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	0	(105)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	1,259	841
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(54)	(64)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	1,265	16,880
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(54)	(169)
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	866	1,754
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(11)	(22)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	776	2,347
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(29)	(96)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	1,642	4,101
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(40)	(118)
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		42
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss		(1)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value		18
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss		(2)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value		60
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss		(3)
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	130,167	198,843
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(14,779)	(26,038)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	40,411	21,355
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(8,199)	(5,999)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	170,578	220,198
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(22,978)	(32,037)
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	0	470
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	0	(6)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	747	1,430
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(145)	(885)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	747	1,900
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(145)	(891)
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	12,357	15,567
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(1,839)	(2,507)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	8,629	9,412
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(2,289)	(3,292)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	20,986	24,979
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(4,128)	(5,799)
Equity Funds
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	10,414	207,349
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(452)	(25,991)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	165,722	86,720
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(20,741)	(23,651)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	176,136	294,069
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(21,193)	(49,642)
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	12,430	139,749
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(171)	(6,322)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	44,609	44,550
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(10,506)	(12,204)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	57,039	184,299
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(10,677)	(18,526)
Other Investments
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	34
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(126)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	34
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(126)
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	166,274	632,346
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(17,378)	(62,427)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	262,153	166,694
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(41,963)	(46,195)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	428,427	799,040
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(59,341)	(108,622)
Reported at net asset value
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	36	108,347
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(1)	(570)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	13,466	9,526
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(2,081)	(4,502)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	13,502	117,873
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(2,082)	(5,072)
Reported at net asset value | 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	36	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(1)	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	13,466	9,526
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(2,081)	(4,502)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	13,502	9,526
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	$ (2,082)	(4,502)
Reported at net asset value | Fixed Income Commingled funds [Member]
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value		108,347
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss		(570)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value		108,347
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss		$ (570)

Preneed Cemetery Activities Pre

Preneed Cemetery Activities Preneed Cemetery Activities, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments	$ 34,900		$ 34,900
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	1,888	$ 3,252	9,884	$ 8,304
Cemetery
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments	36,900		36,900
Investment Earnings, Net	11,200	10,700	31,500	34,900
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	$ 1,086	$ 1,761	$ 5,767	$ 3,811
Underlying assets liquidation range, minimum			2 years
Underlying assets liquidation range, maximum			10 years

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Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Investment Related Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	$ 25,062	$ 20,183	$ 59,845	$ 60,080
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	(14,037)	(21,086)	(90,679)	(47,407)
Cemetery Perpetual Care
Deposits	10,542	10,264	31,731	29,717
Withdrawals	5,928	8,073	36,478	32,749
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	298,509	29,129	388,216	174,243
Sales of available-for-sale securities	274,495	14,466	352,109	120,602
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	1,393	524	5,187	2,675
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	$ (591)	$ (156)	$ (5,932)	$ (4,478)

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust54

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Long-term Receivable and Investment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	$ 1,395,403	$ 1,319,427
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	310,550	657,627
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(4,438)	(28,188)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	415,457	344,426
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(40,147)	(60,395)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	726,007	1,002,053
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(44,585)	(88,583)
Trust investments, at market	1,341,129	1,232,592
Restricted Cash	54,274	86,835
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	1,395,403	1,319,427
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	22	145
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(14)	(12)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	101	360
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(4)	(19)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	123	505
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	$ (18)	$ (31)

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Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities (Details) - Cemetery Perpetual Care - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	$ 1,343,187	$ 1,295,785
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	42,527	25,390
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(44,585)	(88,583)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,341,129	1,232,592
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	1,005,619	1,220,172
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	39,962	22,984
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(37,360)	(80,487)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,008,221	1,162,669
Reported at net asset value
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	337,568	75,613
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	2,565	2,406
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(7,225)	(8,096)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	332,908	69,923
Private Equity Funds | Reported at net asset value
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	92,273	75,613
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	2,565	2,406
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(6,072)	(8,096)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	88,766	69,923
Fixed Income Commingled funds [Member] | Reported at net asset value
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	245,295
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	0
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(1,153)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	244,142
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | US Treasury Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	2,983	3,636
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	0	20
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(30)	(81)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	2,953	3,575
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Foreign Government Debt Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	37,001	32,477
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	611	321
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(95)	(266)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	37,517	32,532
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	6,388	12,694
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	128	149
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(124)	(284)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	6,392	12,559
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	352	934
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	1	13
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	0	(9)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	353	938
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Asset-backed Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	255	660
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	6	5
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(18)	(31)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	243	634
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Preferred Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	1,523	5,850
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	35	55
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(78)	(159)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,480	5,746
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | US Common Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	233,177	231,012
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	20,035	15,224
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(7,311)	(10,898)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	245,901	235,338
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Canada Common Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	4,856	5,648
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	2,654	2,112
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(172)	(606)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	7,338	7,154
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Other International Common Stock Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	14,733	14,820
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	180	160
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(1,402)	(2,390)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	13,511	12,590
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Equity Funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	20,125	21,783
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	4,244	3,138
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(1,504)	(1,850)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	22,865	23,071
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Fixed Income Funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	683,595	890,013
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	10,815	530
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(26,624)	(63,913)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	667,786	826,630
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Other Investments
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	631	645
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	1,253	1,257
Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(2)	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	$ 1,882	$ 1,902

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Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Level 3 Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Net unrealized (losses) gains included in Accumulated other comprehensive income			$ 147,017	$ (110,016)
Cemetery Perpetual Care
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair market value, beginning balance	$ 1,881	$ 1,561	1,902	1,556
Net unrealized (losses) gains included in Accumulated other comprehensive income	1	354	(20)	359
Fair market value, ending balance	$ 1,882	$ 1,915	$ 1,882	$ 1,915

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Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Investments Classifed by Contractual Maturity Date (Details) - Cemetery Perpetual Care $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Investments Classified By Contractual Maturity Date [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, within One Year, Fair Value	$ 28,832
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after One Through Five Years, Fair Value	18,273
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value	108
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value	245
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Total, Fair Value	$ 47,458

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust58

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments (Details) - Cemetery Perpetual Care - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	$ 310,550	$ 657,627
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(4,438)	(28,188)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	415,457	344,426
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(40,147)	(60,395)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	726,007	1,002,053
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(44,585)	(88,583)
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	0	3,275
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	0	(80)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	2,953	35
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(30)	(1)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	2,953	3,310
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(30)	(81)
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	0	18,499
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	0	(164)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	1,993	1,371
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(95)	(102)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	1,993	19,870
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(95)	(266)
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	1,738	5,163
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(26)	(134)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	1,938	4,147
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(98)	(150)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	3,676	9,310
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(124)	(284)
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		303
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss		(3)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value		117
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss		(6)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value		420
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss		(9)
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	22	145
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(14)	(12)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	101	360
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(4)	(19)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	123	505
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(18)	(31)
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	206	4,029
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(3)	(159)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	474	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(75)	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	680	4,029
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(78)	(159)
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	43,842	81,624
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(2,795)	(7,793)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	21,929	14,900
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(4,516)	(3,105)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	65,771	96,524
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(7,311)	(10,898)
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	0	702
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	0	(31)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	655	1,026
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(172)	(575)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	655	1,728
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(172)	(606)
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	2,420	8,734
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(85)	(940)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	6,102	2,347
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(1,317)	(1,450)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	8,522	11,081
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(1,402)	(2,390)
Equity Funds
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	1,028	4,580
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(42)	(606)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	3,998	1,258
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(1,462)	(1,244)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	5,026	5,838
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(1,504)	(1,850)
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	14,945	519,981
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(142)	(18,205)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	342,796	294,309
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(26,482)	(45,708)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	357,741	814,290
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(26,624)	(63,913)
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
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(2)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(2)
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	64,201	647,035
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(3,107)	(28,127)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	382,939	319,870
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(34,253)	(52,360)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	447,140	966,905
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(37,360)	(80,487)
Reported at net asset value
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	246,349	10,592
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(1,331)	(61)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	32,518	24,556
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(5,894)	(8,035)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	278,867	35,148
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(7,225)	(8,096)
Reported at net asset value | 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	2,207	10,592
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(178)	(61)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	32,518	24,556
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(5,894)	(8,035)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	34,725	35,148
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(6,072)	$ (8,096)
Reported at net asset value | Fixed Income Commingled funds [Member]
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	244,142
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(1,153)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	244,142
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	$ (1,153)

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust59

Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts Cemetery Perpetual Care Trusts, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments	$ 34,900		$ 34,900
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	(1,888)	$ (3,252)	(9,884)	$ (8,304)
Cemetery Perpetual Care
Investment Earnings, Net	11,500	10,500	47,600	43,500
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	$ 0	$ (106)	$ (115)	$ (1,613)
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		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]
Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust, excluding accrued expenses	$ 3,125,769		$ 3,125,769		$ 2,977,612
Accrued trust operating payables and other	(607)		(607)		(4,226)
Deferred preneed receipts held in trust	3,125,162		3,125,162		2,973,386
Care trusts’ corpus	1,396,527		1,396,527		1,319,564
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	25,062	$ 20,183	59,845	$ 60,080
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	(14,037)	(21,086)	(90,679)	(47,407)
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	(1,888)	(3,252)	(9,884)	(8,304)
Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income	23,773	22,639	63,271	73,633
Trust expenses and income taxes	(21,527)	(18,230)	(49,845)	(66,017)
Net trust investment income	(11,383)	(254)	(27,292)	(11,985)
Investment Income, Nonoperating, Effect on Deferred Preneed Receipts Held in Trust and Care Trust Corpus'	(11,383)	(254)	27,292	(11,985)
Total other income, net	110	336	(697)	169
Funeral
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]
Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust, excluding accrued expenses	1,559,964		1,559,964		1,515,113
Accrued trust operating payables and other	(271)		(271)		(1,381)
Deferred preneed receipts held in trust	1,559,693		1,559,693		1,513,732
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	10,031	9,341	23,101	23,546
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	(5,988)	(8,982)	(35,840)	(17,554)
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	(802)	(1,385)	(4,002)	(2,880)
Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income	3,811	4,244	12,539	17,126
Trust expenses and income taxes	(5,374)	(5,804)	(13,568)	(15,641)
Net trust investment income	(1,678)	(2,586)	(17,770)	(4,597)
Investment Income, Nonoperating, Effect on Deferred Preneed Receipts Held in Trust and Care Trust Corpus'	1,678	(2,586)	(17,770)	4,597
Other income, net	0	0	0	0
Total other income, net	0	0		0
Cemetery
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]
Deferred preneed funeral and cemetery receipts held in trust, excluding accrued expenses	1,565,805		1,565,805		1,462,499
Accrued trust operating payables and other	(336)		(336)		(2,845)
Deferred preneed receipts held in trust	1,565,469		1,565,469		1,459,654
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	13,638	10,318	31,557	33,859
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	(7,458)	(11,948)	(48,907)	(25,375)
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	(1,086)	(1,761)	(5,767)	(3,811)
Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income	7,035	4,360	10,750	16,138
Trust expenses and income taxes	(10,379)	(7,902)	(16,599)	(23,009)
Net trust investment income	(1,750)	(6,933)	(28,966)	(2,198)
Investment Income, Nonoperating, Effect on Deferred Preneed Receipts Held in Trust and Care Trust Corpus'	(1,750)	6,933	28,966	2,198
Other income, net	0	0	0	0
Total other income, net	0	0		0
Cemetery Perpetual Care
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]
Care trusts' corpus, excluding accrued expenses	1,395,403		1,395,403		1,319,427
Accrued trust operating payables and other	(1,124)		(1,124)		(137)
Care trusts’ corpus	1,396,527		1,396,527		$ 1,319,564
Realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	1,393	524	5,187	2,675
Realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities	(591)	(156)	(5,932)	(4,478)
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	0	(106)	(115)	(1,613)
Interest, dividend, and other ordinary income	12,927	14,035	39,982	40,369
Trust expenses and income taxes	(5,774)	(4,524)	(19,678)	(27,367)
Net trust investment income	(7,955)	(9,773)	(19,444)	(9,586)
Investment Income, Nonoperating, Effect on Deferred Preneed Receipts Held in Trust and Care Trust Corpus'	(7,955)	(9,773)	(19,444)	(9,586)
Other income, net	0	0	0	0
Total other income, net	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	110	336	(697)	169
Total other income, net	$ 110	$ 336	$ (697)	$ 169

Income Taxes Narrative (Details

Income Taxes Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	36.60%	35.30%	40.80%	36.50%
Federal Statutory Tax Rate			35.00%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$ 178.3		$ 178.3
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	$ 55.8		55.8
Unrecognized tax benefits, reduction of accrued interest			$ 4.1

Debt (Details)

Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt					$ 902,700
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 33,000				33,000
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net	75,000	$ 30,000		$ 50,000
Bank Credit Facility	0				0		$ 270,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(34,343)				(34,343)		(42,491)
Total debt	3,271,225				3,271,225		3,124,428
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt	(89,531)				(89,531)		(86,823)
Total long-term debt	3,181,694				3,181,694		3,037,605
July 2,018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Other Debt						$ 342,500
Repayments of Debt						$ 45,000
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net			$ 90,000		10,000
March 2,021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt					17,500
Term Loan	682,500				682,500		0
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	325,000				325,000
Bank Credit Facility	325,000				325,000		0
Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized pricing discounts and other	8,522				8,522		8,636
Unsecured Debt | June 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	0				0		295,000
Unsecured Debt | October 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	250,000				250,000		250,000
Unsecured Debt | November 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	200,000				200,000		200,000
Unsecured Debt | November 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	150,000				150,000		150,000
Unsecured Debt | January 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	425,000				425,000		425,000
Unsecured Debt | May 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	850,000				850,000		850,000
Unsecured Debt | April 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	200,000				200,000		200,000
Unsecured Debt | July 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt					310,000
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Loan	0				0		310,000
Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Bank Credit Facility	0				0		270,000
Capital Lease Obligations
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Obligations under capital leases	210,760				210,760		204,246
Mortgages [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and other debt	$ 3,786				$ 3,786		$ 4,037

Debt Narratives (Details)

Debt Narratives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended					6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate		4.60%					4.60%		5.20%
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate		63.00%					63.00%		76.00%
Interest Paid							$ 98,800	$ 99,300
Bank Credit Agreement		$ 1,400,000					1,400,000
Letters of Credit, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		100,000					100,000		$ 175,000
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding		0					0		270,000
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount		$ 33,000					33,000
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage		0.30%
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity		$ 342,000					342,000
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net		75,000		$ 30,000		$ 50,000
Repayments of Debt							902,700
Repayments of Long-term Debt							27,632	145,171
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt		(25)			$ (6,918)		(22,503)	(6,918)
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations							25,220	20,421
Debt Issuance Costs, Line of Credit Arrangements, Net		5,200					5,200
Term Loan Increase Decrease For Period			$ 550,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Loan Increase Decrease For Period	$ 150,000
July 2,018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity									500,000
Term Loan, Maximum Borrowing Capacity									600,000
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net					$ 90,000		10,000
Repayments of Debt								45,000
Repayments of Other Debt								342,500
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt								100,000
March 2,021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		700,000					700,000
Term Loan, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		700,000					700,000
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding		325,000					325,000		0
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount		325,000					325,000
Repayments of Debt							17,500
March 2021 | Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net	$ 170,000
April 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt								$ 197,400
Unsecured Debt | May 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		$ 850,000					850,000		$ 850,000
Unsecured Debt | July 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt							310,000
Unsecured Debt | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt							$ 280,000

Credit Risk and Fair Value of64

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Bank Credit Facility	$ 0	$ 270,000
Total fair value of debt instruments	3,263,095	3,101,760
June 2,017
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	0	314,618
October 2,018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	279,375	279,375
November 2,020
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	205,100	201,500
November 2,021
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	179,343	176,438
January 2,022
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	442,616	445,188
May 2,024
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	907,375	884,094
April 2,027
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	238,000	216,500
July 2,018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure	0	310,000
March 2,021
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Bank Credit Facility	325,000	0
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure	682,500	0
Mortgages [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 3,786	$ 4,047

Share-Based Compensation (Detai

Share-Based Compensation (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	$ 20.98
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	13,000,000
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | $	$ 10.3
Dividend yield	2.00%
Expected volatility	19.70%
Risk-free interest rate	1.00%
Expected holding period	4 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options outstanding at beginning of period	11,047,920
Options outstanding at beginning of period, weighted average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 13.98
Granted	1,863,700
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	$ 22.28
Exercised	1,924,324
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	$ 8.33
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Forfeited, Number of Shares	(28,272)
Options outstanding at end of period	10,959,024
Options outstanding at end of period, weighted average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 16.36
Options exercisable at end of period	7,100,945
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	$ 13.54
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 3 months 18 days
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | $	$ 7.1
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Nonvested restricted shares at beginning of period	573,739
Nonvested restricted shares at beginning of period, weighted average grant date fair value | $ / shares	$ 19.32
Other than Options, Grants in Period	241,510
Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 22.28
Other than Options, Vested in Period	(313,247)
Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 18.14
Other than Options, Forfeited in Period	(1,258)
Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average | $ / shares	$ 20.85
Nonvested restricted shares at end of period	500,744
Nonvested restricted shares at end of period, weighted average grant date fair value | $ / shares	$ 21.48
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 9 months 18 days
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | $	$ 2.7
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Nonvested restricted shares at beginning of period	0
Nonvested restricted shares at beginning of period, weighted average grant date fair value | $ / shares	$ 0
Other than Options, Grants in Period	130,660
Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 25.72
Other than Options, Forfeited in Period	(5,200)
Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average | $ / shares	$ 25.72
Nonvested restricted shares at end of period	125,460
Nonvested restricted shares at end of period, weighted average grant date fair value | $ / shares	$ 25.72
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	2 years 3 months 18 days

Share-Based Compensation Narrat

Share-Based Compensation Narratives (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Stock Options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 10.3
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 3 months 18 days
Restricted Stock
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 7.1
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 9 months 18 days

Equity Components of Accumulate

Equity Components of Accumulated Other Comrehensive income (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	7,542,812
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method		$ 193,000
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share		$ 25.59
Accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period		$ 6,164	$ 59,414
Activity		129,004	(42,913)
Change in net unrealized gains associated with available-for-sale securities of the trusts, net of taxes		147,017	(110,016)
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		(147,017)	110,016
Balance at end of period	$ 24,274	24,274	16,501
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]
Activity		18,110
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss)
Accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period		6,164	59,414
Activity		18,110
Balance at end of period	24,274	24,274	16,501
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss)
Accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period		0	0
Change in net unrealized gains associated with available-for-sale securities of the trusts, net of taxes		147,017	(110,016)
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		(147,017)	110,016
Balance at end of period	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Equity Narratives (Details)

Equity Narratives (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)shares	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)$ / shares
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired | shares	7,542,812
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method		$ 193
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share | $ / shares		$ 25.59
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 88	$ 88

Segment Reporting (Details)

Segment Reporting (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customers	$ 721,467	$ 714,453	$ 2,222,083	$ 2,216,761
Gross Profit	140,745	141,679	465,658	486,787
General and administrative expenses	(26,916)	(27,895)	(102,668)	(96,947)
Losses (gains) on divestitures and impairment charges, net	557	10,764	(30,432)	3,403
Operating income	114,386	124,548	332,558	393,243
Interest expense	(39,508)	(43,921)	(121,988)	(129,842)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(25)	(6,918)	(22,503)	(6,918)
Other income (expense), net	110	336	(697)	169
Income before income taxes	74,963	74,045	187,370	256,652
UNITED STATES
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customers	681,769	671,785	2,098,091	2,077,143
CANADA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customers	39,698	42,668	123,992	139,618
Funeral
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customers	445,462	449,300	1,404,623	1,428,469
Gross Profit	75,576	77,734	273,938	299,769
Other income (expense), net	0	0		0
Cemetery
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customers	276,005	265,153	817,460	788,292
Gross Profit	65,169	63,945	$ 191,720	187,018
Other income (expense), net	$ 0	$ 0		$ 0

Supplementary Information (Deta

Supplementary Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Product Information [Line Items]
Total merchandise revenues	$ 361,559	$ 352,418	$ 1,090,907	$ 1,061,689
Total services revenues	321,336	319,083	1,006,499	1,032,044
Other revenues	38,572	42,952	124,677	123,028
Total revenues	721,467	714,453	2,222,083	2,216,761
Total cost of merchandise	185,996	182,027	568,839	553,312
Total cost of services	180,171	180,493	553,567	550,479
Overhead and other expenses	214,555	210,254	634,019	626,183
Total costs and expenses	580,722	572,774	1,756,425	1,729,974
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid			(6,160)	(1,587)
Acquisitions of capital leases, primarily transportation equipment			33,814	51,347
Funeral
Product Information [Line Items]
Total merchandise revenues	145,989	146,187	459,907	460,317
Total services revenues	268,588	267,279	843,004	867,969
Total revenues	445,462	449,300	1,404,623	1,428,469
Total cost of merchandise	67,529	69,902	216,752	220,372
Total cost of services	154,166	156,105	470,974	469,885
Cemetery
Product Information [Line Items]
Total merchandise revenues	215,570	206,231	631,000	601,372
Total services revenues	52,748	51,804	163,495	164,075
Total revenues	276,005	265,153	817,460	788,292
Total cost of merchandise	118,467	112,125	352,087	332,940
Total cost of services	$ 26,005	$ 24,388	$ 82,593	$ 80,594

Commitments and Contingencies71

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Litigation Settlement [Line Items]
Self Insurance Reserve	$ 78,300,000	$ 76,600,000
Pending Litigation [Member]
Litigation Settlement [Line Items]
Litigation Settlement, Amount	24,000,000
Pending Litigation [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Litigation Settlement [Line Items]
Proceeds from Legal Settlements	800,000
Pending Litigation [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Litigation Settlement [Line Items]
Proceeds from Legal Settlements	$ 1,000,000

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	551	0	938	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 47,727	$ 47,448	$ 110,792	$ 161,418
After tax interest on convertible debt	13	13	35	37
Net income — diluted	$ 47,740	$ 47,461	$ 110,827	$ 161,455
Weighted average shares (denominator):
Weighted average shares — basic	(193,274)	(199,310)	(193,999)	(201,729)
Convertible debt	121	121	121	121
Weighted average shares — diluted	196,567	203,444	197,175	205,950
Net income attributable to common stockholders, basic	$ 0.25	$ 0.24	$ 0.57	$ 0.80
Net income attributable to common stockholders, diluted	$ 0.24	$ 0.23	$ 0.56	$ 0.78
Equity Option [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Stock options	3,154	4,013	3,049	4,100
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Stock options	18	0	6	0
Equity Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	551	0	936	0
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	0	0	2	0

Earnings Per Share Narratives (

Earnings Per Share Narratives (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	551	0	938	0

Divestiture-Related Activitie74

Divestiture-Related Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments	$ 1,824,772		$ 1,824,772		$ 1,760,297
Property and equipment, net	1,834,107		1,834,107		1,846,722
Goodwill	1,801,893		1,801,893		1,796,340
Deferred charges and other assets	588,688		588,688		582,164
Total assets	12,051,476		12,051,476		11,676,397
Assets held-for-sale	31,946		31,946		$ 214
Loss (gain) on divestitures and impairment charges, net	(557)	$ (10,764)	30,432	$ (3,403)
Gains on divestitures, net	864	12,400	2,974	9,373
Impairment losses	(307)	(1,636)	(33,406)	5,970
Gains (losses) on divestitures and impairment charges, net	557	$ 10,764	(30,432)	$ 3,403
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Preneed funeral receivables, net and trust investments	1,034		1,034
Property and equipment, net	24,199		24,199
Goodwill	25,896		25,896
Deferred charges and other assets	12,960		12,960
Total assets	64,089		64,089
Less: impairment on assets held-for-sale			(32,143)
Assets held-for-sale	$ 31,946		31,946
Loss (gain) on divestitures and impairment charges, net			31,200
Gains (losses) on divestitures and impairment charges, net			$ (31,200)