Service Corporation International (SCI) 10-K 15 Feb 22 2021 FY Annual report Financial data

Audit Information

Audit Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Auditor [Line Items]
Auditor Firm ID	238
AuditorName	PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
AuditorLocation	Houston, Texas

Cover Page (Details)

Cover Page (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Transition Report	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2021
Entity File Number	1-6402-1
Entity Registrant Name	SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	TX
Entity Tax Identification Number	74-1488375
Entity Address, Address Line One	1929 Allen Parkway
Entity Address, City or Town	Houston
Entity Address, State or Province	TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	77019
City Area Code	(713)
Local Phone Number	522-5141
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock ($1 par value)
Trading Symbol	SCI
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Public Float		$ 9,219,109,565
Audited Annual Financial Statements	true

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information Document - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Feb. 11, 2022
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL
Entity Central Index Key	0000089089
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2021
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Shell Company	false
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		161,507,628
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes

Consolidated Statement of Opera

Consolidated Statement of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Product Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 4,143,143	$ 3,511,509	$ 3,230,785
Costs of revenue	(2,839,529)	(2,534,682)	(2,470,205)
Gross profits	1,303,614	976,827	760,580
Corporate general and administrative expenses	(138,107)	(141,066)	(126,886)
Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net	25,169	7,009	32,919
Operating income	1,190,676	842,770	666,613
Interest expense	(150,610)	(163,063)	(185,843)
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	(5,226)	(18,428)	(16,637)
Other income, net	10,660	781	299
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	1,045,500	662,060	464,432
Provision for income taxes	(242,248)	(145,923)	(94,661)
Net income	803,252	516,137	369,771
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(313)	(230)	(175)
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 802,939	$ 515,907	$ 369,596
Basic earnings per share:
Net income attributable to common stockholders, basic	$ 4.79	$ 2.92	$ 2.03
Basic weighted average number of shares	167,542	176,709	182,246
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income attributable to common stockholders, diluted	$ 4.72	$ 2.88	$ 1.99
Diluted weighted average number of shares	170,114	178,990	185,523
Product [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 2,139,795	$ 1,772,778	$ 1,610,158
Costs of revenue	(1,007,261)	(867,215)	(829,158)
Service [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,730,860	1,513,420	1,379,001
Costs of revenue	(833,183)	(749,695)	(769,119)
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Revenue	272,488	225,311	241,626
Costs of revenue	$ (999,085)	$ (917,772)	$ (871,928)

Consolidated Statement of Compr

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 803,252	$ 516,137	$ 369,771
Foreign currency translation adjustments	846	9,507	16,470
Total comprehensive income	804,098	525,644	386,241
Total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(311)	(235)	(176)
Total comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders	803,787	525,409	386,065
Comprehensive income	$ 804,098	$ 525,644	$ 386,241

Consolidated Balance Sheet

Consolidated Balance Sheet - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 268,626	$ 230,857
Receivables, net	106,051	92,939
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	6,338	6,031
Inventories	25,935	23,929
Other	40,448	28,427
Total current assets	441,060	376,152
Preneed receivables, net and trust investments	6,015,323	5,345,720
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(4,577)	(6,902)
Cemetery property	1,900,844	1,879,340
Property and equipment, net	2,252,158	2,133,664
Goodwill	1,915,082	1,880,007
Deferred charges and other assets	1,169,813	1,080,053
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	1,996,898	1,820,489
Total assets	15,691,178	14,515,425
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	659,494	575,948
Current maturities of long-term debt	65,016	228,352
Income taxes payable	3,751	11,634
Total current liabilities	728,261	815,934
Long-term debt	3,901,304	3,514,182
Deferred preneed revenue	1,532,749	1,488,909
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent	437,902	437,308
Other liabilities	438,903	420,039
Deferred receipts held in trust	4,766,492	4,272,382
Care trusts’ corpus	1,976,118	1,814,050
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	1,909,449	1,752,621
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding	163,114	170,717
Capital in excess of par value	979,096	981,934
Accumulated deficit	727,021	560,731
Accumulated other comprehensive income	40,214	39,366
Total common stockholders’ equity	1,909,445	1,752,748
Noncontrolling interests	4	(127)
Total equity	$ 1,909,449	$ 1,752,621
Common stock, par or stated value per share	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued	166,821,502	174,792,272
Common stock, shares outstanding	163,114,202	170,717,236
Total liabilities and equity	$ 15,691,178	$ 14,515,425

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Par

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par or stated value per share	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued	166,821,502	174,792,272
Common stock, shares outstanding	163,114,202	170,717,236

Consolidated Statement of Cash

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net income	$ 803,252	$ 516,137	$ 369,771
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	5,226	18,428	16,637
Depreciation and amortization	159,306	155,299	151,000
Amortization of intangibles	20,002	22,444	25,649
Amortization of cemetery property	98,162	80,403	70,330
Amortization of loan costs	6,367	5,483	5,681
Provision for expected credit losses	11,362	13,558	9,146
(Benefit from) provision for deferred income taxes	(5,837)	7,884	23,030
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	(25,169)	(7,009)	(32,919)
Share-based compensation	14,168	14,103	15,029
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and divestitures:
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets	(54,883)	(35,739)	(23,018)
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities	53,747	122,478	1,788
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables	(20,215)	(14,518)	(12,711)
Effect of preneed funeral production and maturities:
Increase in preneed receivables, net and trust investments	(308,061)	(158,797)	(16,144)
Increase in deferred revenue, net	(119,730)	(61,807)	(67,792)
Increase (decrease) in deferred receipts held in trust	(43,451)	(2,390)	42,306
Net cash provided by operating activities	920,608	804,351	628,755
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(303,660)	(222,211)	(239,957)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	121,382	(64,164)	(55,644)
Payments for (Proceeds from) Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions	(26,604)	(52,079)	(51,373)
Proceeds from divestitures and sales of property and equipment	40,696	21,916	77,074
Payment to Acquire Life Insurance Policy, Investing Activities	(3,982)	(5,352)	(9,026)
Proceeds from Life Insurance Policy	0	3,519	415
Net cash used in investing activities	(414,932)	(318,371)	(278,511)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	975,000	1,585,000	1,149,263
Debt issuance costs	(13,640)	(14,503)	(15,539)
Scheduled payments of debt	(36,158)	(34,489)	(25,471)
Repayments of Other Long-term Debt	(699,837)	(1,371,856)	(1,164,978)
Finance Lease, Principal Payments	34,617	43,598	42,627
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	39,354	26,671	40,922
Purchase of Company common stock	(554,313)	(516,870)	(129,589)
Payments of dividends	(146,919)	(137,392)	(131,402)
Bank overdrafts and other	5,510	14,259	328
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(465,620)	(492,778)	(319,093)
Effect of foreign currency	(111)	2,788	3,885
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	39,945	(4,010)	35,036
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	$ 278,555	$ 238,610	$ 242,620

Consolidated Statement of Equit

Consolidated Statement of Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Treasury Stock	Capital in Excess of Par Value	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Retained Earnings [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, AdjustmentCommon Stock	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, AdjustmentTreasury Stock	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, AdjustmentCapital in Excess of Par Value	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, AdjustmentAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, AdjustmentRetained Earnings [Member]	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, AdjustmentNoncontrolling Interest
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2018	$ 1,641,815	$ 184,721	$ (3,250)	$ 972,710	$ 13,395	$ 474,327	$ (88)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	386,241	0	0	0	16,469	369,596	176
Dividends	(131,402)	0	0	0	0	(131,402)
Stock option exercises	40,922	2,394	0	38,528	0	0	0
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures	0	126	0	(126)	0	0	0
Employee share-based compensation earned	15,029	0	0	15,029	0	0	0
Purchase of Company common stock	129,589	0	2,909	16,062	0	110,618	0
Noncontrolling interest payments	$ (146)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ (146)
Retirement of treasury shares	0	(2,243)	(2,243)	0	0	0	0
Other	$ 385	$ 103	$ 0	$ 282	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2019	1,823,255	185,101	(3,916)	1,010,361	29,864	601,903	(58)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)								$ 16,989	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 16,989	$ 0
Comprehensive income	525,644	0	0	0	9,502	515,907	235
Dividends	(137,392)	0	0	0	0	(137,392)
Stock option exercises	26,671	1,361	0	25,310	0	0	0
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures	0	170	0	(170)	0	0	0
Employee share-based compensation earned	14,103	0	0	14,103	0	0	0
Purchase of Company common stock	516,870	0	12,043	68,151	0	436,676	0
Noncontrolling interest payments	$ (304)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ (304)
Retirement of treasury shares	0	(11,884)	(11,884)	0	0	0	0
Other	$ 525	$ 44	$ 0	$ 481	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2020	1,752,621	174,792	(4,075)	981,934	39,366	560,731	(127)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	804,098	0	0	0	848	802,939	311
Dividends	(146,919)	0	0	0	0	(146,919)
Stock option exercises	39,677	1,642	0	38,035	0	0	0
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures	0	163	0	(163)	0	0	0
Employee share-based compensation earned	14,168	0	0	14,168	0	0	0
Purchase of Company common stock	554,636	0	9,438	55,468	0	489,730	0
Noncontrolling interest payments	$ (180)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 180
Retirement of treasury shares	0	(9,805)	(9,805)	0	0	0	0
Other	$ 620	$ 30	$ 0	$ 590	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2021	$ 1,909,449	$ 166,822	$ (3,708)	$ 979,096	$ 40,214	$ 727,021	$ 4

Supplementary Information Level

Supplementary Information Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Supplementary Information [Abstract]
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]	Supplementary Information The detail of certain balance sheet accounts is as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Cash and cash equivalents: Cash $ 260,750 $ 192,398 Commercial paper and temporary investments 7,876 38,459 $ 268,626 $ 230,857 Other current assets: Income tax receivable $ 13,635 $ 3,725 Prepaid insurance 4,583 4,598 Restricted cash 7,847 5,573 Other 14,383 14,531 $ 40,448 $ 28,427 Cemetery property: Undeveloped land $ 1,297,453 $ 1,240,387 Developed lots, lawn crypts, mausoleum spaces, cremation niches, and cremation memorialization property 603,391 638,953 $ 1,900,844 $ 1,879,340 Property and equipment, net: Land $ 701,337 $ 678,421 Buildings and improvements 2,445,913 2,295,113 Operating equipment 661,486 597,110 Leasehold improvements 42,387 40,691 Finance leases 325,823 318,634 4,176,946 3,929,969 Less: Accumulated depreciation (1,730,385) (1,623,815) Less: Accumulated amortization of finance leases (194,403) (172,490) $ 2,252,158 $ 2,133,664 Deferred charges and other assets: Intangible assets, net $ 471,715 $ 441,389 Restricted cash 2,082 2,180 Deferred tax assets 6,171 535 Notes receivable, net of reserves of $3,424 and $5,957, respectively 5,260 6,432 Cash surrender value of insurance policies 225,857 202,120 Deferred incremental direct selling costs 347,448 311,710 Operating leases 53,685 54,764 Other 57,595 60,923 $ 1,169,813 $ 1,080,053 Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities: Accounts payable $ 204,094 $ 186,401 Accrued benefits 184,007 147,366 Accrued interest 22,565 20,468 Accrued property taxes 14,980 14,394 Self-insurance reserves 94,268 92,760 Bank overdrafts 39,043 32,352 Operating leases 8,049 8,584 Other accrued liabilities 92,488 73,623 $ 659,494 $ 575,948 Other liabilities: Accrued benefit costs $ 19,950 $ 22,203 Deferred compensation 201,401 174,721 Customer refund obligation reserve 46,241 45,780 Tax liability 2,156 2,104 Payable to perpetual care trust 110,279 96,828 Operating leases 48,178 48,656 Other 10,698 29,747 $ 438,903 $ 420,039

Supplementary Information Lev_2

Supplementary Information Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Supplementary Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Balance Sheet, Supplemental Disclosures	The detail of certain balance sheet accounts is as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Cash and cash equivalents: Cash $ 260,750 $ 192,398 Commercial paper and temporary investments 7,876 38,459 $ 268,626 $ 230,857 Other current assets: Income tax receivable $ 13,635 $ 3,725 Prepaid insurance 4,583 4,598 Restricted cash 7,847 5,573 Other 14,383 14,531 $ 40,448 $ 28,427 Cemetery property: Undeveloped land $ 1,297,453 $ 1,240,387 Developed lots, lawn crypts, mausoleum spaces, cremation niches, and cremation memorialization property 603,391 638,953 $ 1,900,844 $ 1,879,340 Property and equipment, net: Land $ 701,337 $ 678,421 Buildings and improvements 2,445,913 2,295,113 Operating equipment 661,486 597,110 Leasehold improvements 42,387 40,691 Finance leases 325,823 318,634 4,176,946 3,929,969 Less: Accumulated depreciation (1,730,385) (1,623,815) Less: Accumulated amortization of finance leases (194,403) (172,490) $ 2,252,158 $ 2,133,664 Deferred charges and other assets: Intangible assets, net $ 471,715 $ 441,389 Restricted cash 2,082 2,180 Deferred tax assets 6,171 535 Notes receivable, net of reserves of $3,424 and $5,957, respectively 5,260 6,432 Cash surrender value of insurance policies 225,857 202,120 Deferred incremental direct selling costs 347,448 311,710 Operating leases 53,685 54,764 Other 57,595 60,923 $ 1,169,813 $ 1,080,053 Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities: Accounts payable $ 204,094 $ 186,401 Accrued benefits 184,007 147,366 Accrued interest 22,565 20,468 Accrued property taxes 14,980 14,394 Self-insurance reserves 94,268 92,760 Bank overdrafts 39,043 32,352 Operating leases 8,049 8,584 Other accrued liabilities 92,488 73,623 $ 659,494 $ 575,948 Other liabilities: Accrued benefit costs $ 19,950 $ 22,203 Deferred compensation 201,401 174,721 Customer refund obligation reserve 46,241 45,780 Tax liability 2,156 2,104 Payable to perpetual care trust 110,279 96,828 Operating leases 48,178 48,656 Other 10,698 29,747 $ 438,903 $ 420,039
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	Cash interest payments for the three years ended December 31 were as follows (in thousands): Payments in 2021 $ 142,145 Payments in 2020 $ 152,524 Payments in 2019 $ 190,672

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Cash Flow (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 920,608	$ 804,351	$ 628,755
Capital expenditures	(303,660)	(222,211)	(239,957)
Proceeds from divestitures and sales of property and equipment	40,696	21,916	77,074
Payment to Acquire Life Insurance Policy, Investing Activities	(3,982)	(5,352)	(9,026)
Proceeds from Life Insurance Policy	0	3,519	415
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	(414,932)	(318,371)	(278,511)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	975,000	1,585,000	1,149,263
Debt issuance costs	(13,640)	(14,503)	(15,539)
Scheduled payments of debt	(36,158)	(34,489)	(25,471)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	39,354	26,671	40,922
Purchase of Company common stock	(554,313)	(516,870)	(129,589)
Payments of dividends	(146,919)	(137,392)	(131,402)
Bank overdrafts and other	5,510	14,259	328
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	(465,620)	(492,778)	(319,093)
Effect of foreign currency	(111)	2,788	3,885
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	39,945	(4,010)	35,036
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	$ 278,555	$ 238,610	$ 242,620	$ 207,584

Preneed Activities Preneed Acti

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Receivables Net and Trust Invesments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	$ 1,287,722	$ 1,123,155
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(23,214)	(33,986)
SEC Schedule, 12-15, Insurance Companies, Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Fair Value	6,536,851	5,851,188
Investments	6,768,440	6,096,244
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,264,508	1,089,169
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	20,727	19,204
Beginning balance — Preneed funeral receivables and trust investments	5,345,720	4,789,562
Cash receipts from customers, net of refunds	(1,550,735)	(1,279,295)
Deposits to trust	519,023	429,307
Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net	4,912	19,299
Net undistributed investments (losses) earnings	448,469	407,770
Maturities and distributed earnings	(464,247)	(430,608)
Change in cancellation allowance	(1,523)	(4,468)
Effect of foreign currency and other	(3,592)	4,115
Ending balance — Preneed funeral receivables and trust investments	6,015,323	5,345,720
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables	19,204
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	583,106
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	338,981
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	171,162
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	92,728
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	45,204
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	33,327
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	5,086
Financing Receivable, Purchased with Credit Deterioration, Allowance for Credit Loss at Acquisition Date	0
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	3,566
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	(3)
Total Preneed receivables, Past Due	93,415
Preneed Receivable, Not Past Due	1,171,093
Financial Asset, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	37,189
Financing Receivables 30 to 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	26,165
Financing Receivables 91 to 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	10,582
Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater Than 180 days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	19,479
Funeral [Member]
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	162,183	143,896
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(12,038)	(14,018)
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	150,145	129,878
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	12,722	10,940
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables	(10,940)
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	70,006
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	36,943
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	21,619
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	7,178
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	3,564
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	10,835
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	4,853
Financing Receivable, Purchased with Credit Deterioration, Allowance for Credit Loss at Acquisition Date	0
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	3,071
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	0
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	3,806
Total Preneed receivables, Past Due	26,709
Preneed Receivable, Not Past Due	123,436
Funeral [Member] | Financing Receivables 30 to 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	2,961
Funeral [Member] | Financing Receivables 91 to 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	1,892
Funeral [Member] | Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater Than 180 days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	18,050
Cemetery [Member]
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	1,125,539	979,259
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(11,176)	(19,968)
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,114,363	959,291
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	8,005	$ 8,264
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables	(8,264)
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	513,100
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	302,038
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	149,543
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	85,550
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	41,640
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	22,492
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	233
Financing Receivable, Purchased with Credit Deterioration, Allowance for Credit Loss at Acquisition Date	0
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	495
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	(3)
Total Preneed receivables, Past Due	66,706
Preneed Receivable, Not Past Due	1,047,657
Cemetery [Member] | Financial Asset, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	33,383
Cemetery [Member] | Financing Receivables 30 to 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	23,204
Cemetery [Member] | Financing Receivables 91 to 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	8,690
Cemetery [Member] | Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater Than 180 days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	$ 1,429

Preneed Activities Preneed Ac_2

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Deferred Preneed Revenues (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Deferred Preneed Revenues [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance — Deferred preneed funeral revenues, net	$ 0	$ 26,394	$ 0
Deferred revenue and deferred receipts held in trust	6,299,241	5,761,291	5,306,479	$ 4,790,552
Net preneed contract sales	1,314,001	1,089,060	984,575
Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net	4,707	19,664	(12,741)
Net investment (losses) earnings	443,088	402,048	484,577
Change in deferred revenue for unfulfilled performance obligations	(87,207)	(55,087)	(10,223)
Recognized Revenue From Backlog	(471,160)	(412,127)	(368,908)
Recognized Revenue From Current Period	(669,025)	(598,768)	(573,804)
Change in cancellation allowance	(459)	1,070	1,066
Effect of foreign currency and other	$ 4,005	8,952	11,385
Ending balance — Deferred preneed funeral revenues, net		$ 0	$ 26,394

Supplementary Information Lev_3

Supplementary Information Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash	$ 260,750	$ 192,398
Commercial paper and temporary investments	7,876	38,459
Cash and cash equivalents	268,626	230,857
Receivables, net:
Receivables, net	106,051	92,939
Other current assets:
Income tax receivable	13,635	3,725
Prepaid insurance	4,583	4,598
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current	7,847	5,573
Other Assets, Current	14,383	14,531
Other	40,448	28,427
Cemetery Property, Undeveloped Land	1,297,453	1,240,387
Cemetery Property, Developed	603,391	638,953
Cemetery property, at cost	1,900,844	1,879,340
Land	701,337	678,421
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	2,445,913	2,295,113
Machinery and Equipment, Gross	661,486	597,110
Leasehold Improvements, Gross	42,387	40,691
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability	325,823	318,634
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	4,176,946	3,929,969
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	(1,730,385)	(1,623,815)
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Accumulated Amortization	194,403	172,490
Property and equipment, net	2,252,158	2,133,664
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	471,715	441,389
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent	2,082	2,180
Non-current deferred tax assets	6,171	535
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	5,260	6,432
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	4,577	6,902
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	53,685	54,764
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent	57,595	60,923
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance	225,857	202,120
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:
Other Liabilities	10,698	29,747
Accounts payable	204,094	186,401
Accrued compensation	184,007	147,366
Interest Payable, Current	22,565	20,468
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current	14,980	14,394
Self Insurance Reserve, Current	94,268	92,760
Bank Overdrafts	39,043	32,352
Other liabilities	438,903	420,039
Operating Lease, Liability, Current	8,049	8,584
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current	92,488	73,623
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	659,494	575,948
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Noncurrent	19,950	22,203
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent	201,401	174,721
Tax liability	2,156	2,104
Payable to ECF	110,279	96,828
Deferred charges and other assets	1,169,813	1,080,053
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	48,178	48,656
Deferred incremental selling costs	347,448	311,710
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid		(6,417)
Change in Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not Yet Paid	3,201		$ 4,435
Options exercised by attestation	(323)	0	0
Shares repurchased for Options exercised by Attestation	323	0	$ 0
Customer Refund Liability, Noncurrent	46,241	45,780
Non-current deferred tax liabilities	$ (437,902)	$ (437,308)

Nature of Operations Level 1 (N

Nature of Operations Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Nature of Operations [Abstract]
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	Nature of Operations

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Service Corporation International (SCI) and all subsidiaries in which we hold a controlling financial interest. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Our consolidated 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. We have retained the specialized industry accounting principles when consolidating the trusts. Our trusts are variable interest entities, for which we have determined that we are the primary beneficiary as we absorb a majority of the losses and returns associated with these trusts. Although we consolidate the trusts, it does not change the legal relationships among the trusts, us, or our customers. The customers are the legal beneficiaries of these trusts; therefore, their interests in these trusts represent a liability to us. Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. As a result, actual results could differ from these estimates. Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The carrying amounts of our cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The components of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 268,626 $ 230,857 Restricted cash (1) : Included in Other current assets 7,847 5,573 Included in Deferred charges and other assets 2,082 2,180 Total restricted cash 9,929 7,753 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 278,555 $ 238,610 (1) Restricted cash in both periods primarily consists of proceeds from divestitures deposited into escrow accounts under IRS code section 1031 and collateralized obligations under certain insurance policies. Receivables, Net The components of Receivables, net in our Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: December 31, 2021 Atneed Funeral Atneed Cemetery Miscellaneous Current Portion of Notes Total (In thousands) Receivables $ 49,011 $ 27,461 $ 35,650 $ 267 $ 112,389 Reserve for credit losses (3,597) (2,231) (344) (166) (6,338) Receivables, net $ 45,414 $ 25,230 $ 35,306 $ 101 $ 106,051 December 31, 2020 Atneed Funeral Atneed Cemetery Miscellaneous Current Portion of Notes Total (In thousands) Receivables $ 56,745 $ 22,559 $ 18,545 $ 1,121 $ 98,970 Reserve for credit losses (3,752) (1,933) 144 (490) (6,031) Receivables, net $ 52,993 $ 20,626 $ 18,689 $ 631 $ 92,939 Additionally, included in Deferred charges and other assets, net were notes receivable, net and long-term miscellaneous receivables, net as follows: December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 (In thousands) Notes receivable $ 8,684 $ 12,389 Reserve for credit losses (3,424) (5,957) Notes receivable, net $ 5,260 $ 6,432 Long-term miscellaneous receivables $ 8,146 $ 6,515 Reserve for credit losses (1,153) (945) Long-term miscellaneous receivables, net $ 6,993 $ 5,570 Our atneed trade receivables primarily consist of amounts due for funeral and cemetery services already performed. We provide reserves for credit losses for our receivables. These reserves are based on an analysis of historical trends of collection activity adjusted for current conditions and forecasts. These estimates are impacted by a number of factors, including changes in the economy and demographic or competitive changes in our areas of operation. During 2020, we increased our reserve for credit losses on trade and miscellaneous receivables as a result of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (COVID-19). Due to the ongoing nature of the pandemic, we have maintained these higher reserves in 2021. Cemetery preneed receivables are collateralized by cemetery property to the extent of the fair value of the property. Prior to adoption of the guidance on credit losses for financial instruments on January 1, 2020, we provided allowances for doubtful accounts on our receivables based on an analysis of historical trends of collection activity. Payment on atneed contracts is generally due at the time the merchandise is delivered or the services are performed. We also have preneed receivables, as disclosed in Note 3, for which payment generally occurs prior to our fulfillment of the performance obligations. Our preneed contracts may also have extended payment terms with associated financing charges. We do not accrue interest on preneed receivables if they are not paid in accordance with the contractual payment terms given the nature of our merchandise and services, the nature of our contracts with customers, and the timing of the delivery of our services. Generally, receivables are considered past due after thirty days. We do not consider preneed funeral receivables to be past due until the contract converts into an atneed contract at which time the preneed receivable is paid or reclassified as a trade receivable with payment terms of less than thirty days. Collections are generally managed by the locations or third party agencies acting on behalf of the locations, until a receivable is one hundred eighty days delinquent, at which time trade receivables are fully reserved. The following table summarizes the activity in our reserve for credit losses by portfolio segment, excluding preneed receivables which are presented in Note 3 , for the year ended December 31, 2021: December 31, 2020 Provision for Expected Credit Losses Acquisitions Write Recoveries Effect of Foreign Currency December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Trade receivables: Funeral $ (3,752) $ (4,655) $ (23) $ 6,399 $ (1,852) $ 286 $ (3,597) Cemetery (1,933) (1,250) — 1,121 (168) (1) (2,231) Total reserve for credit losses on trade receivables $ (5,685) $ (5,905) $ (23) $ 7,520 $ (2,020) $ 285 $ (5,828) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ 144 $ (488) — $ — $ — $ — $ (344) Long-term (945) (208) — — — — (1,153) Total reserve for credit losses on miscellaneous receivables $ (801) $ (696) — $ — $ — $ — $ (1,497) Notes receivable $ (6,447) $ 325 — $ 2,532 $ — $ — $ (3,590) At December 31, 2021, the amortized cost basis of our miscellaneous and notes receivables by year of origination was as follows: 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Prior Revolving Line of Credit Total (In thousands) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ 34,482 $ 507 $ 448 $ 195 $ 16 $ 2 $ — $ 35,650 Long-term 3,794 1,727 1,923 628 67 7 — 8,146 Total miscellaneous receivables $ 38,276 $ 2,234 $ 2,371 $ 823 $ 83 $ 9 $ — $ 43,796 Notes receivable $ — $ — $ — $ 114 $ — $ 4,902 $ 3,935 $ 8,951 At December 31, 2021, the payment status of our miscellaneous and notes receivables was as follows: Past Due <30 Days 30-90 Days 90-180 Days >180 Days Total Current Total (In thousands) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ — $ — $ — $ 205 $ 205 $ 35,445 $ 35,650 Long-term — — — — — 8,146 8,146 Total miscellaneous receivables $ — $ — $ — $ 205 $ 205 $ 43,591 $ 43,796 Notes receivable $ 1 $ 4 $ 2 $ 1,117 $ 1,124 $ 7,827 $ 8,951 Inventories and Cemetery Property Funeral and cemetery merchandise are stated at the lower of average cost or net realizable value. Cemetery property is recorded at cost. Inventory costs and cemetery property are relieved using specific identification in fulfillment of performance obligations on our contracts. Cemetery property amortization was $98.2 million, $80.4 million, and $70.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. Property and Equipment, Net Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense, whereas renewals and major replacements that extend the useful lives of the assets are capitalized. Depreciation is recognized ratably over the estimated useful lives of the various classes of assets. Buildings and improvements are depreciated over a period ranging from ten years to forty years, equipment is depreciated over a period from three years to twelve years, and leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term or twelve years. Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment was $159.3 million, $155.3 million, and $151.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. When property or equipment is sold or retired, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the Consolidated Balance Sheet; resulting gains and losses are included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in the period of sale or disposal. Leases We have operating and finance leases. Our operating leases primarily include funeral service real estate and office equipment for funeral service locations, cemetery locations, and administrative offices. Our finance leases primarily include transportation equipment but also include real estate and office equipment. Lease terms related to real estate generally range from one year to forty years with options to renew at varying terms. Lease terms related to office and transportation equipment generally range from one year to eight years with options to renew at varying terms. We determine whether an arrangement is or contains a lease at the inception of the arrangement based on the unique facts and circumstances present. Right-of-use (ROU) assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Leases with a term greater than one year are recognized on the balance sheet as ROU assets and lease liabilities. We have elected not to recognize on the balance sheet leases with terms of one year or less. Lease liabilities and their corresponding ROU assets are recorded at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the expected lease term. For transportation equipment, we use the rate implicit in each lease to calculate the present value. For real estate and non-transportation equipment leases, the interest rate implicit in lease contracts is typically not readily determinable. Therefore, we use the appropriate collateralized incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of future payments for real estate and non-transportation equipment leases. Certain adjustments to the ROU asset may be required for items such as initial direct costs paid or incentives received. For a lessee, the discount rate for the lease is defined as the rate implicit in the lease unless that rate cannot be readily determined. In that case, the lessee is required to use its incremental borrowing rate, which is the rate of interest that a lessee would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term with an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment. We use the rate implicit in each lease for vehicles and other transportation equipment, which represents 63% of our total lease liability as of December 31, 2021 and which are substantially all finance leases. For leases of real estate and non-transportation equipment, which are primarily operating leases, we use our incremental borrowing rate since the rate implicit in these leases cannot be readily determined. To calculate the incremental borrowing rate, we utilize the yield-to-worst of our publicly traded debt securities, adjusted for the appropriate duration on a secured basis. As an accounting policy election, we include reasonably certain renewal periods when determining the rate to use as the incremental borrowing rate for each lease. We calculate operating lease expense ratably over the lease term. We consider reasonably assured renewal options and fixed escalation provisions in our calculation. Generally, our leases do not include options to terminate the lease prior to the contractual lease expiration date, but future renewal periods are generally cancelable. The majority of our contractually available renewal periods for leases of buildings and land are considered reasonably certain of being exercised. This determination is made by our real estate team based on facts and circumstances surrounding each property. Leases with a term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. The majority of our lease arrangements contain options to (i) purchase the property at fair value on the exercise date, (ii) purchase the property for a value determined at the inception of the lease, or (iii) renew the lease for the fair rental value at the end of the primary lease term. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are generally limited by the expected lease term. Certain of our lease agreements include variable rental payments based on a percentage of sales over base contractual levels and others include rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. We generally do not have sublease arrangements, sale-leaseback arrangements, or leveraged leases. We have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are generally accounted for separately. For leases commencing before January 1, 2019, we have elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components on certain equipment leases, such as copiers where the cost-per-copy maintenance charges are included in the lease charge. On these leases, we have elected to account for the lease and non-lease components as a single component. For leases commencing on or after January 1, 2019, we account for the maintenance charges (non-lease components) separately from the lease components. For more information related to leases, see Note 8 . Goodwill The excess of purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinations is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is tested annually during the fourth quarter for impairment by assessing the fair value of each of our reporting units. Our goodwill impairment test involves estimates and management judgment. In order to perform our goodwill impairment test, we compare the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. We determine fair value of each reporting unit using both a market and income approach. The income approach, which is a discounted cash flow method, uses projections of future cash flows and includes assumptions concerning future operating performance and economic conditions that may differ from actual future cash flows. We do not record an impairment of goodwill in instances where the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of a reporting unit, an impairment is recognized in an amount equal to the excess, up to the amount of goodwill in the reporting unit. F or our most recent annual impairment test performed in the fourth quarter, we used a 6.25% discount rate, revenue growth rates ranging from (7.5)% to 15.4% over a seven-year period, plus a terminal value determined using the constant growth method in projecting our future cash flows. Our terminal value was calculated using a long-term revenue growth rate of 1.0% and 2.4% for our funeral and cemetery reporting units, respectively. Additionally, we used a ratio of expenses to revenue ranging from 72.2% to 78.3% and growth rates for other assumptions in our model ranging from (7.5)% to 15.4%. Fair value was calculated as the sum of the projected discounted cash flows of our reporting units over the next seven years plus terminal value at the end of those seven years. In addition to our annual review, we assess the impairment of goodwill whenever certain events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be greater than fair value. Factors that could trigger an interim impairment review include, but are not limited to, significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results and significant negative industry or economic trends. For more information related to goodwill, see Note 4 . Other Intangible Assets Our intangible assets include covenants-not-to-compete, customer relationships, trademarks and tradenames, and other intangible assets primarily resulting from acquisitions. Certain of our trademark and tradenames and other intangible assets are considered to have an indefinite life and are not subject to amortization. We test for impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets annually during the fourth quarter. Our intangible asset impairment tests involve estimates and management judgment. For trademarks and tradenames, our test uses the relief from royalty method whereby we determine the fair value of the assets by discounting the cash flows that represent a savings over having to pay a royalty fee for use of the trademarks and tradenames. The discounted cash flow valuation uses projections of future cash flows and includes assumptions concerning future operating performance and economic conditions that may differ from actual future cash flows. For our most recent annual impairment test performed in the fourth quarter, we estimated that the pre-tax savings would range from 2.0% to 5.0% (4.6% weighted average using carrying value) of the revenue associated with the trademarks and tradenames, based primarily on our research of intellectual property valuation and licensing databases. We also assumed a terminal growth rate of 1.0% and 2.4% for our funeral and cemetery segments (1.5% weighted average using carrying value), respectively, and discounted the cash flows at a 6.45% discount rate based on the relative risk of these assets to our overall business. In addition to our annual review, we assess the impairment of intangible assets whenever certain events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be greater than the fair value. Factors that could trigger an interim impairment review include, but are not limited to, significant under-performance relative to historical or projected future operating results and significant negative industry or economic trends. Certain of our intangible assets associated with prior acquisitions are relieved using specific identification in fulfillment of performance obligations on our contracts with customers. We amortize all other finite-lived intangible assets on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from two years to eighty-nine years. For more information related to intangible assets, see Note 4 . Fair Value Measurements We measure the securities held by our funeral merchandise and service, cemetery merchandise and service, and cemetery perpetual care trusts at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We utilize a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The three levels are defined as follows: • Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities held by the trusts are classified as Level 1 investments. • 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 securities are classified as Level 2 investments. • 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 securities are classified as Level 3 investments. Categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Fixed income commingled funds, money market funds, and private equity investments are measured at net asset value. Fixed income commingled funds and money market funds are redeemable for net asset value with two weeks' notice and immediately, respectively. 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. 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. Treasury Stock We make treasury stock purchases in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions subject to market conditions and normal trading restrictions. We account for the repurchase of our common stock under the par value method. We canceled 9.8 million, 11.9 million, and 2.2 million shares of our common stock held in our treasury in 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. These retired treasury shares were changed to authorized but unissued status. Foreign Currency Translation All assets and liabilities of Canadian subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect as of the end of the reporting period. Revenue and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates for the reporting period. The resulting translation adjustments are included as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Statement of Equity and Consolidated Balance Sheet. The functional currency of SCI and its subsidiaries is the respective local currency. The transactional currency gains and losses that arise from transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of our operations are recorded in Other income, net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. We do not have any investments in foreign operations considered to be in highly inflationary economies. Funeral and Cemetery Operations Revenue is recognized when control of the merchandise or services is transferred to the customer. Our performance obligations include the delivery of funeral and cemetery merchandise and services and cemetery property interment rights. Control transfers when merchandise is delivered or services are performed. For cemetery property interment rights, control transfers to the customer when the property is developed and the interment right has been sold and can no longer be marketed or sold to another customer. Sales taxes collected are recognized on a net basis in our consolidated financial statements. On our atneed contracts, we generally deliver the merchandise and perform the services at the time of need. Personalized marker merchandise and marker installation services sold on atneed contracts are recognized when control is transferred to the customer, generally when the marker is delivered and installed in the cemetery. We also sell price-guaranteed preneed contracts through various programs providing for future merchandise and services at prices prevailing when the agreements are signed. Revenue associated with sales of preneed contracts is deferred until control of the merchandise or the services is transferred to the customer, which is upon delivery of the merchandise or as services are performed, generally at the time of need. On certain preneed contracts, we sell memorialization merchandise, which consists of urns and urn-related products, that we deliver to the customer at the time of sale. Revenue is recognized at the time of delivery when control of the memorialization merchandise is transferred. For personalized marker merchandise sold on a preneed contract, we will: • purchase the merchandise from vendors, • personalize such merchandise in accordance with the customer's specific written instructions, • either store the merchandise at a third-party bonded storage facility or install the merchandise, based on the customer's instructions, and • transfer title to the customer. We recognize revenue and record the cost of sales when control is transferred for the merchandise, which occurs upon delivery to the third-party storage facility or installation of the merchandise at the cemetery. There is no general right of return for delivered items. We also sell travel protection as an agent of a third party. Travel protection is a service that provides shipment of remains to the servicing funeral home or cemetery of choice if the purchaser passes away outside of a certain radius of their residence, without any additional expense to the family. We do not provide travel protection services, and we are not primarily obligated to provide such services under these arrangements. Therefore, we record revenues, net of amounts due to the third-party, at the time of sale. Total consideration received for price-guaranteed preneed and for atneed contracts with customers represents the stated amount of the contract excluding any amounts collected on behalf of third parties, such as sales taxes. Additionally, pursuant to state or provincial law, all or a portion of the proceeds from merchandise or services sold on a preneed basis may be required to be deposited into trust funds. Earnings on these trust funds, which are specifically identifiable for each performance obligation, are also included in total consideration. The total consideration received for contracts with customers is allocated to each performance obligation based on relative selling price. Relative selling prices are determined by either the amount we sell the performance obligation for on a stand-alone basis or our best estimate of the amount we would sell it for based on an adjusted market assessment approach that is consistent with our historical pricing practices. Payment on atneed contracts is generally due at the time the merchandise is delivered or the services are performed. For preneed contracts, payment generally occurs prior to our fulfillment of the performance obligations. Our preneed contracts may also have extended payment terms with associated financing charges. We do not accrue interest on preneed receivables if they are not paid in accordance with the contractual payment terms given the nature of our merchandise and services, the nature of our contracts with customers, and the timing of the delivery of our services. We do not consider preneed receivables to be past due until the merchandise or services are required to be delivered at which time the preneed receivable is paid or reclassified as a trade receivable with payment terms of less than thirty days. For unfulfilled performance obligations on cancelable preneed contracts, our Consolidated Balance Sheet reflects the net contract liability, which represents the amount we have collected from customers, in Deferred revenue, net . Pursuant to state or provincial law, all or a portion of the proceeds from merchandise or services sold on a preneed basis may be required to be deposited into trust funds. When we receive payments from the customer, we deposit the amount required by law into the merchandise and service trusts and reclassify the corresponding amount from Deferred revenue, net into Deferred receipts held in trust . Amounts are withdrawn from the merchandise and service trusts when we fulfill the performance obligations. Fixed income securities held by these trust funds are classified as trading securities. Earnings on these trust funds, which are specifically identifiable for each performance obligation, are also included in total consideration. We defer these investment earnings related to the merchandise and service trusts until the associated merchandise is delivered or services are performed. Fees charged by our wholly-owned registered investment advisor are also included in revenue in the period in which they are earned. If a preneed contract is canceled prior to delivery, state or provincial law determines the amount of the refund owed to the customer, if any, including the amount of the attributed investment earnings. Upon cancellation, we receive the amount of principal deposited to the trust and previously undistributed net investment earnings and, where required, issue a refund to the customer. In addition, we are entitled to retain, in certain jurisdictions, a portion of collected customer payments when a customer cancels a preneed contract. We recognize these retained funds, if any, and the attributed investment earnings (net of any investment earnings payable to the customer) as revenue in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. In certain jurisdictions, we may be obligated to fund any shortfall if the amount refundable to the customer exceeds the funds in trust. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of cemetery property interment rights is required by state or provincial law to be paid into perpetual care trust funds by us to maintain the cemetery. This portion of the proceeds is not recognized as revenue. Fixed income securities held by these trust funds are classified as trading securities. Investment earnings from these trusts are distributed to us regularly and recognized in current cemetery revenue. These distributions are intended to defray cemetery maintenance costs incurred by us for our cemetery properties, which are expensed as incurred. The principal of such perpetual care trust funds generally cannot be withdrawn; however, in lieu of the distribution of realized income, certain states allow a total return distribution, which may contain elements of income, capital appreciation, and principal. Costs related to delivery or performance of merchandise and services are charged to expense when merchandise is delivered or services are performed. Costs related to property interment rights include the property and construction costs specifically identified by each project. Property and construction costs are charged to expense when the revenue is recognized by specific identification in the fulfillment of the performance obligation. Incremental direct selling costs are deferred until fulfillment of the performance obligations. These deferred costs are classified as long-term on our Consolidated Balance Sheet because we do not control the timing of the delivery of the merchandise or performance of the services as they are generally provided at the time of need. For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, we recognized $259.9 million, $199.6 million, and $174.7 million, respectively, of incremental selling costs. All other selling costs are expensed as incurred. The components of Cost of revenue in our Consolidated Statement of Operations are: • Cost of property and merchandise , which includes cemetery property amortization, the direct cost of merchandise, labor-related costs for merchandise handling and delivery, cemetery maintenance expenses and depreciation, and selling costs; • Cost of services , which includes the direct cost of providing the services (including labor-related costs), cemetery maintenance expenses and depreciation, vehicle operating costs and depreciation, and selling costs; and • Overhead and other expenses , which includes labor-related costs, facility expenses and depreciation, and other general and administrative expenses incurred in our funeral and cemetery operations. Corporate general and administrative expenses include labor-related costs, corporate asset depreciation and amortization, public company costs, and other general and administrative expenses incurred by our corporate functions. Insurance-Funded Preneed Contracts Where permitted by state or provincial law, we may sell a life insurance or annuity policy from third-party insurance companies, for which we earn a commission as

Preneed Activities Level 1 (Not

Preneed Activities Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Preneed Activities Text Block	3. Preneed Activities Preneed Receivables, Net and Trust Investments The components of Preneed receivables, net and trust investments in our Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Preneed receivables, net $ 1,243,781 $ 1,069,965 Trust investments, at fair value 6,536,851 5,851,188 Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other 231,589 245,056 Trust investments 6,768,440 6,096,244 Less: Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (1,996,898) (1,820,489) Preneed trust investments 4,771,542 4,275,755 Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 6,015,323 $ 5,345,720 Preneed receivables, net comprised the following: December 31, 2021 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 162,183 $ 1,125,539 $ 1,287,722 Unearned finance charges (12,038) (11,176) (23,214) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 150,145 $ 1,114,363 $ 1,264,508 Reserve for credit losses (12,722) (8,005) (20,727) Preneed receivables, net $ 137,423 $ 1,106,358 $ 1,243,781 December 31, 2020 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 143,896 $ 979,259 $ 1,123,155 Unearned finance charges (14,018) (19,968) (33,986) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 129,878 $ 959,291 $ 1,089,169 Reserve for credit losses (10,940) (8,264) (19,204) Preneed receivables, net $ 118,938 $ 951,027 $ 1,069,965 At December 31, 2021, the amortized cost basis of our preneed receivables by year of origination was as follows: 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Prior Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost: Funeral $ 70,006 $ 36,943 $ 21,619 $ 7,178 $ 3,564 $ 10,835 $ 150,145 Cemetery 513,100 302,038 149,543 85,550 41,640 22,492 1,114,363 Total preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 583,106 $ 338,981 $ 171,162 $ 92,728 $ 45,204 $ 33,327 $ 1,264,508 At December 31, 2021, the payment status of our preneed receivables was as follows: Past Due <30 Days 30-90 Days 90-180 Days >180 Days Total Current Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost: Funeral $ 3,806 $ 2,961 $ 1,892 $ 18,050 $ 26,709 $ 123,436 $ 150,145 Cemetery 33,383 23,204 8,690 1,429 66,706 1,047,657 1,114,363 Total preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 37,189 $ 26,165 $ 10,582 $ 19,479 $ 93,415 $ 1,171,093 $ 1,264,508 The following table summarizes the activity for the reserve for credit losses on preneed receivables for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021. January 1, 2021 Provision for Expected Credit Losses Acquisitions (Divestitures), Net Write Offs Effect of Foreign Currency December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Funeral $ (10,940) $ (4,853) $ — $ 3,071 $ — $ (12,722) Cemetery (8,264) (233) — 495 (3) (8,005) Total reserve for credit losses on preneed receivables $ (19,204) $ (5,086) $ — $ 3,566 $ (3) $ (20,727) The table below sets forth certain investment-related activities associated with our trusts: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Deposits $ 519,023 $ 429,307 $ 421,460 Withdrawals $ 477,443 $ 424,986 $ 435,344 Purchases of securities $ 1,823,267 $ 2,147,935 $ 1,596,698 Sales of securities $ 1,744,618 $ 1,994,684 $ 1,495,733 Realized gains from sales of securities (1) $ 584,863 $ 418,851 $ 241,661 Realized losses from sales of securities (1) $ (91,715) $ (262,974) $ (121,272) (1) All realized gains and losses are recognized in Other income, net for our trust investments and are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Other income, net to Deferred receipts held in trust and Care trusts’ corpus. The activity in Preneed receivables, net and trust investments was as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Beginning balance - Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 5,345,720 $ 4,789,562 $ 4,271,392 Cumulative effect of accounting changes — 26,394 — Net preneed contract sales 1,870,972 1,494,557 1,372,705 Cash receipts from customers, net of refunds (1,550,735) (1,279,295) (1,280,468) Deposits to trust 452,554 373,663 372,644 Acquisitions of businesses, net 4,912 19,299 11,751 Net undistributed investment earnings (1) 448,469 407,770 489,577 Maturities and distributed earnings (464,247) (430,608) (442,507) Change in cancellation allowance (1,523) (4,468) (2,006) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (87,207) (55,269) (10,223) Effect of foreign currency and other (3,592) 4,115 6,697 Ending balance - Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 6,015,323 $ 5,345,720 $ 4,789,562 (1) Includes both realized and unrealized investment earnings. The cost and fair values associated with trust investments recorded at fair value at December 31, 2021 and 2020 are detailed below. Cost reflects the investment (net of redemptions) of control holders in the trusts. Fair value represents the value of the underlying securities held by the trusts. December 31, 2021 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 51,002 $ 795 $ (283) $ 51,514 Canadian government 2 29,881 28 — 29,909 Corporate 2 170 6 (2) 174 Residential mortgage-backed 2 1,407 58 (15) 1,450 Asset-backed 2 274 2 (10) 266 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 4,843 4 (1,024) 3,823 Common stock: United States 1 1,648,785 624,349 (56,092) 2,217,042 Canada 1 34,787 19,617 (898) 53,506 Other international 1 129,486 42,171 (9,819) 161,838 Mutual funds: Equity 1 875,828 140,893 (10,116) 1,006,605 Fixed income 1 1,025,327 12,560 (18,675) 1,019,212 Other 3 187 1 — 188 Trust investments, at fair value 3,801,977 840,484 (96,934) 4,545,527 Commingled funds Fixed income 662,125 115,939 (3,171) 774,893 Equity 230,926 161,125 (114) 391,937 Money market funds 408,762 — — 408,762 Alternative investments 292,888 128,197 (5,353) 415,732 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,594,701 405,261 (8,638) 1,991,324 Trust investments, at market $ 5,396,678 $ 1,245,745 $ (105,572) $ 6,536,851 As of December 31, 2021, our unfunded commitment for our private equity investments was $163.1 million which, if called, would be funded by the assets of the trusts. December 31, 2020 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 44,907 $ 1,566 $ (272) $ 46,201 Canadian government 2 30,210 51 (157) 30,104 Corporate 2 1,669 14 (8) 1,675 Residential mortgage-backed 2 2,438 131 — 2,569 Asset-backed 2 174 3 (5) 172 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 358 — (24) 334 Common stock: United States 1 1,500,125 503,757 (54,748) 1,949,134 Canada 1 35,016 10,915 (1,823) 44,108 Other international 1 110,775 39,837 (1,831) 148,781 Mutual funds: Equity 1 821,406 95,155 (10,437) 906,124 Fixed income 1 1,022,409 35,872 (19,298) 1,038,983 Other 3 188 2 — 190 Trust investments, at fair value 3,569,675 687,303 (88,603) 4,168,375 Commingled funds Fixed income 657,219 37,474 (173) 694,520 Equity 283,329 97,704 — 381,033 Money market funds 330,745 — — 330,745 Alternative investments 217,953 68,846 (10,284) 276,515 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,489,246 204,024 (10,457) 1,682,813 Trust investments, at market $ 5,058,921 $ 891,327 $ (99,060) $ 5,851,188 The change in our market-based trust investments with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) is as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Fair value, beginning balance at January 1 $ 190 $ 8,218 $ 9,755 Net realized and unrealized (losses) included in Other income, net (1) (2) (1,215) (761) Purchases — — 1,006 Sales — (2) (1,782) Transfers — (6,811) — Fair value, ending balance at December 31 $ 188 $ 190 $ 8,218 (1) All net realized and unrealized (losses) recognized in Other income, net for our trust investments are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Other income, net to Deferred receipts held in trust and Care trusts' corpus . Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2022 to 2040. Maturities of fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) at December 31, 2021 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 53,144 Due in one to five years 23,484 Due in five to ten years 6,445 Thereafter 240 Total estimated maturities of fixed income securities $ 83,313 Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our preneed trust investments was $179.7 million, $129.1 million, and $119.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our cemetery perpetual care trust investments was $96.1 million, $77.8 million, and $77.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. Deferred Revenue, Net At December 31, 2021 and 2020, Deferred revenue, net represents future revenue, including distributed trust investment earnings associated with unperformed trust-funded preneed contracts that are not held in trust accounts. Future revenue and net trust investment earnings that are held in trust accounts are included in Deferred receipts held in trust . The components of Deferred revenue, net in our Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Deferred revenue $ 2,259,364 $ 2,127,878 Amounts due from customers for unfulfilled performance obligations on cancelable preneed contracts (726,615) (638,969) Deferred revenue, net $ 1,532,749 $ 1,488,909 The following table summarizes the activity for our contract liabilities, which are reflected in Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust : Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Beginning balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 5,761,291 $ 5,306,479 $ 4,790,552 Net preneed contract sales 1,314,001 1,089,060 984,575 Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net 4,707 19,664 (12,741) Net investment gains (losses) (1) 443,088 402,048 484,577 Recognized revenue from backlog (2) (471,160) (412,127) (368,908) Recognized revenue from current period sales (669,025) (598,768) (573,804) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (87,207) (55,087) (10,223) Change in cancellation reserve (459) 1,070 1,066 Effect of foreign currency and other 4,005 8,952 11,385 Ending balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 6,299,241 $ 5,761,291 $ 5,306,479 (1) Includes both realized and unrealized investment gains (losses). (2) Includes current year trust fund income through the date of performance.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]	Goodwill and Intangible Assets The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill for our funeral and cemetery reporting units are as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 Funeral Cemetery Total Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Beginning balance — Goodwill $ 1,551,062 $ 328,945 $ 1,880,007 $ 1,535,278 $ 328,945 $ 1,864,223 Increase in goodwill related to 34,703 1,990 36,693 14,796 — 14,796 Reduction of goodwill related to divestitures (1) (2,080) (28) (2,108) (1,175) — (1,175) Effect of foreign currency 490 — 490 2,163 — 2,163 Total activity 33,113 1,962 35,075 15,784 — 15,784 Ending balance — Goodwill $ 1,584,175 $ 330,907 $ 1,915,082 $ 1,551,062 $ 328,945 $ 1,880,007 (1) Also includes reductions for businesses held for sale. The components of intangible assets at December 31 were as follows: Useful Life Minimum Maximum 2021 2020 (Years) (In thousands) Amortizing intangibles: Covenants-not-to-compete 2 - 20 $ 223,854 $ 219,493 Customer relationships 10 - 20 153,927 150,365 Tradenames 5 - 89 7,000 7,000 Other 5 - 89 26,927 26,927 411,708 403,785 Less: accumulated amortization: Covenants-not-to-compete 203,935 201,427 Customer relationships 96,294 90,022 Tradenames 280 202 Other 9,546 8,807 310,055 300,458 Amortizing intangibles, net 101,653 103,327 Non-amortizing intangibles: Tradenames Indefinite 359,297 327,297 Other Indefinite 10,765 10,765 Non-amortizing intangibles 370,062 338,062 Intangible assets, net — included in Deferred charges and other assets, net $ 471,715 $ 441,389 Amortization expense for intangible assets was $20.0 million, $22.4 million, and $25.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The following is estimated amortization expense, excluding certain intangibles for which we are unable to provide an estimate because they are amortized based on specific identification in the fulfillment of performance obligations on our preneed contracts, for the five years subsequent to December 31, 2021 (in thousands): 2022 $ 6,691 2023 6,300 2024 6,155 2025 6,023 2026 4,023 Total estimated amortization expense $ 29,192

Income Taxes Level 1 (Notes)

Income Taxes Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	Income Taxes The provision or benefit for income taxes includes U.S. federal income taxes (determined on a consolidated return basis), foreign income taxes, and state income taxes. Income before income taxes was composed of the following components: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) United States $ 994,632 $ 633,608 $ 441,579 Foreign 50,868 28,452 22,853 $ 1,045,500 $ 662,060 $ 464,432 Income tax provision consisted of the following: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Current: United States $ 194,545 $ 106,632 $ 51,664 Foreign 14,088 7,968 7,059 State 39,452 23,439 12,908 Total current income taxes 248,085 138,039 71,631 Deferred: United States $ (3,543) $ 6,339 $ 12,973 Foreign (5,492) (64) (571) State 3,198 1,609 10,628 Total deferred income taxes (5,837) 7,884 23,030 Total income taxes $ 242,248 $ 145,923 $ 94,661 We made income tax payments of $270.2 million, $138.0 million, and $70.6 million in 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively, and received refunds of $4.7 million, $5.2 million, and $4.7 million, respectively. The differences between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and our effective tax rate were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Computed tax provision at the applicable federal statutory income tax rate $ 219,555 $ 139,031 $ 97,531 State and local taxes, net of federal income tax benefits 35,045 20,711 20,081 Foreign jurisdiction differences 3,041 2,496 1,646 Permanent differences associated with divestitures 400 73 1,288 Changes in uncertain tax positions and audit settlements 51 100 (9,842) Foreign valuation allowance, net of federal income tax benefits (4,155) (566) 43 Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation (12,476) (9,093) (13,868) Other 787 (6,829) (2,218) Provision for income taxes $ 242,248 $ 145,923 $ 94,661 Total consolidated effective tax rate 23.2 % 22.0 % 20.4 % Deferred taxes are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates. The tax effects of temporary differences and carryforwards that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Inventories and cemetery property $ (205,660) $ (208,707) Deferred incremental direct selling costs (90,691) (81,301) Property and equipment (170,198) (161,293) Intangibles (203,229) (201,361) Other (3,728) (2,424) Deferred tax liabilities (673,506) (655,086) Loss and tax credit carryforwards 148,069 134,912 Deferred revenue on preneed funeral and cemetery contracts 135,112 117,748 Accrued liabilities 79,333 73,743 Deferred tax assets 362,514 326,403 Less: valuation allowance (120,739) (108,090) Net deferred income tax liability $ (431,731) $ (436,773) Deferred tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities are recognized in our Consolidated Balance Sheet as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Non-current deferred tax assets - included in Deferred charges and other assets, net $ 6,171 $ 535 Non-current deferred tax liabilities - included in Deferred tax liability (437,902) (437,308) Net deferred income tax liability $ (431,731) $ (436,773) As of December 31, 2021, foreign withholding taxes have not been provided on the estimated $339.9 million of undistributed earnings and profits (E&P) of our foreign subsidiaries as we intend to permanently reinvest these foreign E&P in those businesses outside the U.S. However, if we were to repatriate such foreign E&P, the foreign withholding tax liability is estimated to be $16.4 million. The following table summarizes the activity related to our gross unrecognized tax benefits from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021 (in thousands): Federal, State, and Foreign Tax (In thousands) Balance at December 31, 2018 $ 1,348 Reduction to tax positions related to prior years — Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 1,348 Reductions to tax positions related to prior years — Balance at December 31, 2020 $ 1,348 Reductions to tax positions related to prior years — Balance at December 31, 2021 $ 1,348 Our total unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rates were $1.3 million as of December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019. We include potential accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within our income tax provision account. We have accrued $0.8 million, $0.7 million, and $0.6 million for the payment of interest, net of tax benefits, and penalties as of December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. We recorded an increase of interest and penalties of $0.1 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. To the extent interest and penalties are not assessed with respect to uncertain tax positions or the uncertainty of deductions in the future, amounts accrued will be reduced and reflected as a reduction of the overall income tax provision. We file income tax returns, including tax returns for our subsidiaries, with federal, state, local, and foreign jurisdictions. We consider the United States to be our most significant jurisdiction; however, all tax returns are subject to routine compliance review by the taxing authorities in the jurisdictions in which we file tax returns in the ordinary course of business. The federal statutes of limitations have expired for all tax years prior to 2018, and we are not currently under audit by the IRS. However, pursuant to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the statute of limitations on the transition tax for the 2017 tax year does not expire until 2024. Various state jurisdictions are auditing years 2013 through 2020. There are currently no federal or provincial audits in Canada; however, years subsequent to 2015 remain open and could be subject to examination. We believe that it is reasonably possible that the recorded amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by $1.3 million within the next twelve months as a result of concluding various state tax matters. Various subsidiaries have federal, state, and foreign loss carryforwards in the aggregate of $2.7 billion with expiration dates through 2040. Such loss carryforwards will expire as follows: Federal State Foreign Total (In thousands) 2022 $ — $ 76,127 $ — $ 76,127 2023 — 219,103 — 219,103 2024 — 160,530 415 160,945 2025 — 330,888 3,032 333,920 Thereafter — 1,886,616 8,030 1,894,646 Total $ — $ 2,673,264 $ 11,477 $ 2,684,741 In assessing the usefulness of deferred tax assets, we consider whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the net deferred tax assets will not be realized. The future realization of net deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. During 2021, we recorded a net $17.6 million increase in our state valuation allowance due to state legislative changes and a net $4.9 million decrease in our foreign valuation allowance resulting from increased income in Puerto Rico. The valuation allowances can be affected in future periods by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates, and changes in estimates of future taxable income. At December 31, 2021, our loss and tax credit carryforward deferred tax assets and related valuation allowances by jurisdiction are as follows (presented net of federal benefit): Federal State Foreign Total (In thousands) Loss and tax credit carryforwards $ — $ 141,551 $ 6,518 $ 148,069 Valuation allowance $ — $ 105,635 $ 15,104 $ 120,739

Debt Level 1 (Notes)

Debt Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Debt The components of Debt are: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) 8.000% Senior Notes due November 2021 $ — $ 150,000 7.500% Senior Notes due April 2027 152,710 152,710 4.625% Senior Notes due December 2027 550,000 550,000 5.125% Senior Notes due June 2029 750,000 750,000 3.375% Senior Notes due August 2030 850,000 850,000 4.000% Senior Notes due May 2031 800,000 — Term Loan due May 2024 568,750 601,250 Bank Credit Facility due May 2024 155,000 525,000 Obligations under finance leases 136,847 148,864 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 48,113 51,766 Unamortized premiums and discounts, net — (317) Unamortized debt issuance costs (45,100) (36,739) Total debt $ 3,966,320 $ 3,742,534 Less: Current maturities of long-term debt (65,016) (228,352) Total long-term debt $ 3,901,304 $ 3,514,182 Current maturities of debt at December 31, 2021 include amounts due under our term loan, mortgage notes and other debt, and finance leases within the next year as well as the portion of unamortized debt issuance costs expected to be recognized in the next twelve months. Our consolidated debt had a weighted average interest rate of 3.70% and 3.62% at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Approximately 79% and 66% of our total debt had a fixed interest rate at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The following table summarizes the aggregate maturities of our debt for the five years subsequent to December 31, 2021 and thereafter, excluding unamortized premiums and debt issuance costs (in thousands): 2022 $ 65,016 2023 85,299 2024 671,611 2025 40,709 2026 1,986 2027 and thereafter 3,101,699 Total debt maturities $ 3,966,320 Bank Credit Agreement The bank credit agreement 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. As of December 31, 2021, we are in compliance with all of our debt covenants. At December 31, 2021 we have issued $34.0 million of letters of credit and pay a quarterly fee on the unused commitment, which was 0.10%. As of December 31, 2021, we have $811.0 million in borrowing capacity under the facility. As of December 31, 2020, we issued $34.0 million of letters of credit. Debt Issuances and Additions During the year ended December 31, 2021, we issued or added $975.0 million of debt including: • $800.0 million unsecured 4.0% Senior Notes due May 2031; and • $175.0 million on our Bank Credit Facility due May 2024. Newly issued debt was used to pay down our Bank Credit Facility due May 2024, to redeem our 8.0% Senior Notes due November 2021, and for general corporate purposes. These transactions resulted in additional debt issuance costs of $13.6 million. During the year ended December 31, 2020, we issued or added $1,585.0 million of debt including: • $850.0 million unsecured 3.375% Senior Notes due August 2030; and • $735.0 million on our Bank Credit Facility due May 2024. Newly issued debt was used to pay down our Bank Credit Facility due May 2024, to redeem our 5.375% Senior Notes due May 2024, and for general corporate purposes. These transactions resulted in additional debt issuance costs of $14.5 million. Debt Extinguishments and Reductions During the year ended December 31, 2021, we made aggregate debt payments of $736.0 million for scheduled and early extinguishment payments including: • $545.0 million in aggregate principal of our Bank Credit Facility due May 2024; • $32.5 million in aggregate principal of our Term Loan due May 2024; • $150.0 million in aggregate principal of 8.0% Senior Notes due November 2021; • $4.8 million of premiums paid on early extinguishment; and • $3.7 million in other debt. Certain of the above transactions resulted in the recognition of a loss of $5.2 million recorded in Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net in our Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2021. During the year ended December 31, 2020, we made aggregate debt payments of $1,406.4 million for scheduled and early extinguishment payments including: • $505.0 million in aggregate principal of our Bank Credit Facility due May 2024; • $32.5 million in aggregate principal of our Term Loan due May 2024; • $0.8 million in aggregate principal of 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 repurchased on the open market; • $850.0 million in aggregate principal of 5.375% Senior Notes due May 2024; • $16.1 million of premiums paid on early extinguishment; and • $2.0 million in other debt. Certain of the above transactions resulted in the recognition of a loss of $18.4 million recorded in Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net in our Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. Additional Debt Disclosures At December 31, 2021 and 2020, we had deposits of $0.4 million and $2.0 million, respectively, in restricted, interest-bearing accounts that were pledged as collateral for various credit instruments and commercial commitments. These deposits are included in Other current assets and Deferred charges and other assets, net in our Consolidated Balance Sheet. We had assets of approximately $1.1 million and $1.2 million pledged as collateral for the mortgage notes and other debt at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Cash interest payments for the three years ended December 31 were as follows (in thousands): Payments in 2021 $ 142,145 Payments in 2020 $ 152,524 Payments in 2019 $ 190,672 Expected cash interest payments on our existing long-term debt for the five years subsequent to December 31, 2021 and thereafter are as follows (in thousands): Payments in 2022 $ 148,490 Payments in 2023 147,524 Payments in 2024 141,477 Payments in 2025 137,300 Payments in 2026 136,738 Payments in 2027 and thereafter 367,756 Total expected cash interest payments $ 1,079,285

Credit Risk and Fair Value of F

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Text Block]	Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value Estimates The fair value estimates of the following financial instruments have been determined using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, and trade payables approximate the fair values of those instruments due to the short-term nature of the instruments. The carrying values of receivables on preneed funeral and cemetery contracts approximate fair value due to the diverse number of individual contracts with varying terms. The fair value of our debt instruments was as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) 8.000% Senior Notes due November 2021 $ — $ 159,000 7.500% Notes due April 2027 181,511 185,639 4.625% Senior Notes due December 2027 575,443 590,700 5.125% Senior Notes due June 2029 809,737 840,368 3.375% Senior Notes due August 2030 836,825 883,099 4.000% Senior Notes due May 2031 813,552 — Term Loan due May 2024 568,750 601,250 Bank Credit Facility due May 2024 155,000 525,000 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 46,878 51,659 Total fair value of debt instruments $ 3,987,696 $ 3,836,715 The fair values of our long-term, fixed rate loans were estimated using market prices for those loans, and therefore they are classified within Level 2 of the fair value measurements hierarchy. The Term Loan, Bank Credit Facility agreement, and the mortgage and other debt are classified within Level 3 of the fair value measurements hierarchy. The fair values of these instruments have been estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on our incremental borrowing rate for similar borrowing arrangements. An increase (decrease) in the inputs results in a directionally opposite change in the fair value of the instruments. Credit Risk Exposure Our cash deposits, some of which exceed insured limits, are distributed among various market and national banks in the jurisdictions in which we operate. In addition, we regularly invest excess cash in financial instruments that are not insured, such as commercial paper that is offered by corporations with quality credit ratings and money market funds and Eurodollar time deposits that are offered by a variety of reputable financial institutions. We believe that the credit risk associated with such instruments is minimal. We grant credit to customers in the normal course of business. The credit risk associated with our funeral, cemetery, and preneed funeral and preneed cemetery receivables due from customers is generally considered minimal because of the diversification of the customers served. Furthermore, bad debts have not been significant relative to the volume of deferred revenue. Customer payments on preneed funeral or preneed cemetery contracts that are either placed into state-regulated trusts or used to pay premiums on life insurance contracts generally do not subject us to collection risk. Insurance-funded contracts are subject to supervision by state insurance departments and are protected in the majority of states by insurance guaranty acts.

Leases (Notes)

Leases (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Lessee, Finance Leases [Text Block]	Leases Our leases principally relate to office, maintenance, and transportation equipment and funeral service real estate. The majority of our lease arrangements contain options to (i) purchase the property at fair value on the exercise date, (ii) purchase the property for a value determined at the inception of the lease, or (iii) renew the lease for the fair rental value at the end of the primary lease term. Future lease payments for non-cancelable operating and finance leases as of December 31, 2021 were as follows: Operating Finance Total (In thousands) 2022 $ 10,083 $ 37,979 $ 48,062 2023 8,377 41,315 49,692 2024 7,274 32,320 39,594 2025 6,211 13,035 19,246 2026 5,403 7,704 13,107 2027 and thereafter 36,599 18,196 54,795 Total lease payments $ 73,947 $ 150,549 $ 224,496 Less: Interest (17,720) (13,702) (31,422) Present value of lease liabilities $ 56,227 $ 136,847 $ 193,074 The components of lease cost were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Amortization of leased assets $ 37,569 $ 41,938 Interest on lease liabilities 4,642 5,955 Total finance lease cost 42,211 47,893 Operating lease cost 11,586 12,196 Variable lease cost 178 29 Total lease cost $ 53,975 $ 60,118 Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows: Lease Type Balance Sheet Classification December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 (In thousands) Operating lease right-of-use assets (1) Deferred charges and other assets $ 53,685 $ 54,764 Finance lease right-of-use assets (1) Property and equipment, net 131,420 146,144 Total right-of-use assets (1) $ 185,105 $ 200,908 Operating Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 8,049 $ 8,584 Finance Current maturities of long-term debt 34,222 47,109 Total current lease liabilities 42,271 55,693 Operating Other liabilities 48,178 48,656 Finance Long-term debt 102,625 101,755 Total non-current lease liabilities 150,803 150,411 Total lease liabilities $ 193,074 $ 206,104 (1) Right-of-use assets are presented net of accumulated amortization. The weighted-average life remaining and discount rates of our leases were as follows: December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Operating Finance Operating Finance Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) 12.1 4.9 12.2 4.8 Weighted-average discount rate 3.9% 3.1% 4.3% 3.3% Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Cash paid for amounts in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows for operating leases $ 11,693 $ 12,190 Operating cash flows for finance leases 4,207 5,446 Financing cash flows for finance leases 34,617 43,598 Total cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities $ 50,517 $ 61,234 New finance leases 21,097 23,523 Finance lease renewals and extensions 1,095 — Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities $ 22,192 $ 23,523 New operating leases 3,268 4,684 Operating lease renewals and extensions 4,554 4,128 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities $ 7,822 $ 8,812 During the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, we acquired buildings and land previously leased for our funeral service locations. These real estate acquisitions, excluded from the table above, reduced right-of-use assets by $1.0 million and $2.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. We have 59 operating leases where we are the lessor and the non-cancelable term is greater than one year, resulting in $4.4 million and $3.6 million in lease income for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. We determine whether an arrangement is or contains a lease at the inception of the arrangement based on the terms of the arrangement. We lease retail space, office space and land, and we are party to cellular agreements and land easements. The underlying assets of these lease agreements are buildings and land. We generally do not have sales-type leases, direct financing leases, or lease receivables. Certain of our agreements include variable rental income based on a percentage of sales over base contractual levels. Renewal options that can be cancelled by the lessees are not included in our disclosure of future lease income, which includes only the non-cancelable terms and fixed escalation provisions. Certain lease arrangements contain options to purchase the property at fair value at the conclusion of the lease term. Non lease components are excluded from rental income disclosures. Future undiscounted lease income from operating leases where we are the lessor were as follows as of December 31, 2021 (in thousands): 2022 $ 4,123 2023 3,513 2024 3,124 2025 2,818 2026 2,542 2027 and thereafter 19,714 Total expected cash receipts $ 35,834 We own certain land, buildings, and improvements for the sole purpose of generating lease income. Property is recorded at cost, and depreciation is recognized ratably over the estimated useful lives of the various classes of assets. Buildings and improvements are depreciated over a period ranging from ten years to forty years. For these properties, we recorded depreciation expense of $0.7 million, $0.5 million, and $0.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. As of December 31, 2021, our Consolidated Balance Sheet includes Land of $25.0 million, and Buildings and improvements of $24.6 million, net of $2.9 million accumulated depreciation, related to these properties.

Commitments and Contingencies L

Commitments and Contingencies Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Commitments and Contingencies Insurance Loss Reserves We purchase comprehensive general liability, morticians and cemetery professional liability, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation insurance coverage structured with high deductibles. The high-deductible insurance program means we are primarily self-insured for claims and associated costs and losses covered by these policies. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, we have self-insurance reserves of $94.3 million and $92.8 million, respectively. Litigation and Regulatory Matters

Equity Level 1 (Notes)

Equity Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	Equity (All shares reported in whole numbers) Share Authorization We are authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $1 per share par value. No preferred shares were issued as of December 31, 2021 or 2020. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, 500,000,000 common shares of $1 par value were authorized. We had 166,821,502 and 174,792,272 shares issued and 163,114,202 and 170,717,236 outstanding at par at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income 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 cumulative currency translation adjustments in Accumulated other comprehensive income. Share Repurchase Program 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 share repurchase program. In 2021, we repurchased 9,437,446 shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of $554.6 million, which is an average cost per share of $58.77. During 2020, we repurchased 12,043,347 shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of $516.9 million, which is an average cost per share of $42.92. During November 2021, our Board of Directors increased our share repurchase authorization to $600.0 million. After these repurchases and the increase in authorization, the remaining dollar value of shares authorized to be purchased under the share repurchase program was $495.0 million at December 31, 2021.

Share-Based Compensation Level

Share-Based Compensation Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]	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 or restricted stock granted to officers and key associates. Our Amended and Restated Incentive Plan ("the 1996 Plan") reserved 44,000,000 shares of our common stock for outstanding and future awards of stock options, restricted stock, and other share-based awards to officers and key associates. In May 2017, our shareholders approved the amended 2016 Equity Incentive Plan ("the 2016 Plan"), which reserved 13,404,404 shares of common stock for outstanding and future awards of stock options, restricted stock, and other awards to officers and key associates. Our benefit plans allow for options to be granted as either non-qualified or incentive stock options. The options historically have been granted annually, or upon hire, as approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The options are granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of our common stock on the date of the grant, as approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The options are generally exercisable at a rate of 33 1 / 3 % each year unless alternative vesting methods are approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Outstanding options will expire, if not exercised or forfeited, within eight years from the date of grant. Restricted shares are generally expensed ratably over the period during which the restrictions lapse, which is typically 33 1 / 3 % each year. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, 4,912,904 and 5,873,329 shares, respectively, were reserved for future option and restricted share grants under our stock benefit plans. We utilize the Black-Scholes option valuation model for estimating the fair value of our stock options. This model allows the use of a range of assumptions related to volatility, risk-free interest rate, expected holding period, and dividend yield. The expected volatility utilized in the valuation model is based on the historical volatility of our stock price. The dividend yield and expected holding period are based on historical experience and management’s estimate of future events. The risk-free interest rate is derived from the U.S. Treasury yield curve based on the expected life of the option in effect at the time of grant. The fair values of our stock options are calculated using the following weighted average assumptions, based on the methods described above: Years Ended December 31, Assumptions 2021 2020 2019 Dividend yield 1.8% 1.7% 1.7% Expected volatility 23.5% 18.0% 19.8% Risk-free interest rate 0.4% 1.4% 2.5% Expected holding period (years) 4.0 3.7 4.0 The following table summarizes certain information with respect to stock option and restricted share compensation included in our Consolidated Statement of Operations: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Total pretax employee share-based compensation expense included in net income $ 14,168 $ 14,103 $ 15,029 Income tax benefit related to share-based compensation included in net income $ 3,537 $ 3,417 $ 3,842 Stock Options The following table sets forth stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2021 (shares reported in whole numbers): Options Weighted-Average Outstanding at December 31, 2020 6,912,065 $ 32.34 Granted 652,290 $ 49.59 Exercised (1,641,663) $ 24.17 Outstanding at December 31, 2021 5,922,692 $ 36.50 Exercisable at December 31, 2021 4,375,143 $ 32.10 The aggregate intrinsic value for stock options outstanding and exercisable was $204.3 million and $170.1 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021. Set forth below is certain information related to stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2021 (shares reported in whole numbers): Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Range of Exercise Price Number Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life Weighted- Number Weighted- $0.00 — 25.00 1,425,927 1.8 $ 22.54 1,425,927 $ 22.54 $25.01 — 35.00 1,087,720 3.1 $ 29.25 1,087,720 $ 29.25 $35.01 — 45.00 1,809,995 4.6 $ 39.65 1,552,021 $ 39.16 $45.01 — 55.00 1,599,050 6.5 $ 50.32 309,475 $ 50.82 $0.00 — 55.00 5,922,692 4.2 $ 36.50 4,375,143 $ 32.10 Other information pertaining to stock options was as follows (in thousands, except weighted-average grant date fair value): Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 Weighted average grant-date fair value of stock options granted $ 7.50 $ 6.44 $ 6.86 Total fair value of stock options vested $ 5,708 $ 5,535 $ 7,250 Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 59,180 $ 41,995 $ 65,023 Cash received from the exercise of stock options $ 39,354 $ 26,671 $ 40,922 Recognized compensation expense $ 5,514 $ 5,668 $ 6,314 As of December 31, 2021, the unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options of $6.0 million is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.7 years. Restricted Shares The fair value of our restricted share awards and units, as determined on the grant date, is being amortized and charged to income (with an offsetting credit to Capital in excess of par value ) generally over the average period during which the restrictions lapse. Restricted share award activity was as follows (share awards reported in whole numbers): Restricted Weighted-Average Nonvested restricted share awards at December 31, 2020 243,529 $ 45.52 Granted 113,359 $ 49.59 Vested (126,978) $ 43.28 Nonvested restricted share awards at December 31, 2021 229,910 $ 48.76 Other information pertaining to restricted share awards was as follows (in thousands, except weighted-average grant date fair value): Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 Recognized compensation expense related to restricted share awards $ 5,647 $ 5,568 $ 6,000 Weighted-average grant date fair value for nonvested restricted stock granted $ 49.59 $ 50.82 $ 42.73 Total fair market value of restricted share awards vested $ 5,496 $ 5,674 $ 6,718 Aggregate intrinsic value of restricted share awards vested $ 3,513 $ 2,100 $ 3,724

Retirement Plans

Retirement Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	Retirement Plans We currently have a supplemental retirement plan for certain current and former key employees (SERP), a supplemental retirement plan for officers and certain key employees (Senior SERP), a retirement plan for certain non-employee directors (Directors’ Plan), a Retirement Plan for Rose Hills ® Trustees, a Rose Hills ® Supplemental Retirement Plan, and a Stewart Supplemental Retirement Plan (collectively, the “Plans”). All of our Plans are unfunded and have a measurement date of December 31. The Plans are frozen; therefore, the participants do not earn incremental benefits from additional years of service, and we do not incur any additional service cost. Retirement benefits under the SERP are based on years of service and average monthly compensation, reduced by benefits under Social Security. The Senior SERP provides retirement benefits based on years of service and position. The Directors’ Plan provides for an annual benefit to directors following retirement, based on a vesting schedule. We recognize pension related gains and losses in Other income, net on our Consolidated Statement of Operations in the year such gains and losses are incurred. The components of the Plans’ net periodic benefit cost were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Interest cost on projected benefit obligation $ 482 $ 698 $ 956 Recognized net actuarial (gains) losses (353) 1,641 2,886 Total net periodic benefit cost $ 129 $ 2,339 $ 3,842 The Plans’ funded status were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Change in Benefit Obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 24,635 $ 24,961 Interest cost 482 698 Actuarial (gain) loss (353) 1,641 Benefits paid (2,383) (2,665) Benefit obligation at end of year $ 22,381 $ 24,635 Change in Plan Assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ — $ — Employer contributions 2,383 2,665 Benefits paid, including expenses (2,383) (2,665) Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ — $ — Funded status of plan $ (22,381) $ (24,635) Funding Summary: Projected benefit obligations $ 22,381 $ 24,635 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 22,381 $ 24,635 Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet: Included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ (2,431) $ (2,432) Included in Other liabilities (19,950) (22,203) Total accrued benefit (liability) $ (22,381) $ (24,635) The retirement benefits under the Plans are unfunded obligations of the Company. We have purchased various life insurance policies on the participants in the Plans with the intent to use the proceeds or any cash value buildup from these policies to assist in meeting, at least to the extent of such assets, the Plans' funding requirements. The face value of these insurance policies at December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $49.4 million and $48.8 million, respectively, and the cash surrender value was $39.9 million and $39.1 million, respectively. The outstan ding loans against the policies are minimal and there are no restrictions in the policies regarding loans. The Plans’ weighted-average assumptions used to determine the benefit obligation and net periodic benefit cost are as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 Weighted-average discount rate used to determine obligations 2.52 % 2.06 % 2.95 % Weighted-average discount rate used to determine net periodic benefit cost 2.42 % 2.98 % 4.15 % We determine our discount rate used to compute future benefit obligations using an analysis of expected future benefit payments. The reasonableness of our discount rate is verified by comparing the rate to the rate earned on high-quality fixed income investments, such as the Moody’s Aa index, plus 50 basis points. The assumed rate of return on plan assets was not applicable as we pay plan benefits as they come due. As all Plans are frozen, the assumed rate of compensation increase is zero. The following benefit payments are expected to be paid over the next ten years related to our Plans (in thousands): 2022 $ 2,381 2023 2,140 2024 1,945 2025 1,847 2026 1,818 Years 2027 through 2031 7,632 Total expected benefit payments $ 17,763 We also have an employee savings plan that qualifies under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code for the exclusive benefit of our United States employees. Under the plan, participating employees may contribute a portion of their pretax and/or after-tax income in accordance with specified guidelines up to a maximum of 50%. During 2021, 2020, and 2019, we matched a percentage of the employee contributions through contributions of cash. For these years, our matching contribution was based upon the following: Years of Vesting Service Percentage of Deferred Compensation 0 — 5 years 75% of the first 6% of deferred compensation 6 — 10 years 100% of the first 6% of deferred compensation 11 or more years 125% of the first 6% of deferred compensation The amount of our matched contributions in 2021, 2020, and 2019 was $46.0 million, $39.8 million, and $39.7 million, respectively.

Segment Reporting Level 1 (Note

Segment Reporting Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Segment Reporting Our operations are both product-based and geography-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, including disaggregated revenue, was as follows and includes a reconciliation of gross profit to our consolidated income before income taxes. Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Revenue from customers: Funeral revenue: Atneed revenue $ 1,268,111 $ 1,092,016 $ 996,643 Matured preneed revenue 700,473 662,675 605,237 Core funeral revenue 1,968,584 1,754,691 1,601,880 Non-funeral home revenue 74,099 61,198 52,211 Recognized preneed revenue 159,595 124,645 139,525 Other revenue 140,898 111,767 130,286 Total funeral revenue 2,343,176 2,052,301 1,923,902 Cemetery revenue: Atneed revenue 477,950 386,850 326,230 Recognized preneed property revenue 846,528 659,950 581,724 Recognized preneed merchandise and services revenue 343,899 298,864 287,589 Core cemetery revenue 1,668,377 1,345,664 1,195,543 Other revenue 131,590 113,544 111,340 Total cemetery revenue 1,799,967 1,459,208 1,306,883 Total revenue from customers $ 4,143,143 $ 3,511,509 $ 3,230,785 Gross profit: Funeral gross profit $ 625,621 $ 494,602 $ 372,638 Cemetery gross profit 677,993 482,225 387,942 Gross profit from reportable segments 1,303,614 976,827 760,580 Corporate general and administrative expenses (138,107) (141,066) (126,886) Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net 25,169 7,009 32,919 Operating income 1,190,676 842,770 666,613 Interest expense (150,610) (163,063) (185,843) Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net (5,226) (18,428) (16,637) Other income, net 10,660 781 299 Income before income taxes $ 1,045,500 $ 662,060 $ 464,432 Other reportable segment information as of and for the year ended December 31 were as follows: Reportable Segments Funeral Cemetery Corporate Consolidated (In thousands) 2021 Interest expense $ 2,864 $ 681 $ 147,065 $ 150,610 Depreciation and amortization $ 112,667 $ 37,866 $ 8,773 $ 159,306 Amortization of intangibles $ 12,980 $ 7,016 $ 6 $ 20,002 Amortization of cemetery property $ — $ 98,162 $ — $ 98,162 Capital expenditures $ 140,432 $ 149,145 $ 14,083 $ 303,660 Total assets $ 6,390,917 $ 8,793,348 $ 506,913 $ 15,691,178 2020 Interest expense $ 3,896 $ 514 $ 158,653 $ 163,063 Depreciation and amortization $ 107,770 $ 34,693 $ 12,836 $ 155,299 Amortization of intangibles $ 13,593 $ 8,841 $ 10 $ 22,444 Amortization of cemetery property $ — $ 80,403 $ — $ 80,403 Capital expenditures $ 86,902 $ 132,443 $ 2,866 $ 222,211 Total assets $ 6,030,764 $ 8,042,339 $ 442,322 $ 14,515,425 2019 Interest expense $ 4,026 $ 659 $ 181,158 $ 185,843 Depreciation and amortization $ 106,982 $ 33,323 $ 10,695 $ 151,000 Amortization of intangibles $ 15,343 $ 10,297 $ 9 $ 25,649 Amortization of cemetery property $ — $ 70,330 $ — $ 70,330 Capital expenditures $ 112,090 $ 125,365 $ 2,502 $ 239,957 Our geographic area information as of and for the year ended December 31 were as follows: United States Canada Total (In thousands) 2021 Revenue from external customers $ 3,918,777 $ 224,366 $ 4,143,143 Interest expense $ 150,385 $ 225 $ 150,610 Depreciation and amortization $ 149,351 $ 9,955 $ 159,306 Amortization of intangibles $ 19,721 $ 281 $ 20,002 Amortization of cemetery property $ 92,128 $ 6,034 $ 98,162 Operating income $ 1,120,154 $ 70,522 $ 1,190,676 Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net $ 19,837 $ 5,332 $ 25,169 Long-lived assets $ 6,895,439 $ 342,458 $ 7,237,897 2020 Revenue from external customers $ 3,328,381 $ 183,128 $ 3,511,509 Interest expense $ 162,804 $ 259 $ 163,063 Depreciation and amortization $ 146,378 $ 8,921 $ 155,299 Amortization of intangibles $ 22,132 $ 312 $ 22,444 Amortization of cemetery property $ 76,275 $ 4,128 $ 80,403 Operating income $ 795,461 $ 47,309 $ 842,770 Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net $ 6,935 $ 74 $ 7,009 Long-lived assets $ 6,633,470 $ 339,594 $ 6,973,064 2019 Revenue from external customers $ 3,052,101 $ 178,684 $ 3,230,785 Interest expense $ 185,512 $ 331 $ 185,843 Depreciation and amortization $ 142,550 $ 8,450 $ 151,000 Amortization of intangibles $ 25,079 $ 570 $ 25,649 Amortization of cemetery property $ 66,552 $ 3,778 $ 70,330 Operating income $ 628,204 $ 38,409 $ 666,613 Gains (losses) on divestitures and impairment charges, net $ 33,200 $ (281) $ 32,919

Earnings Per Share Level 1 (Not

Earnings Per Share Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	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 stock that shared in our earnings. A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted EPS is presented below: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Net income — basic and diluted 802,939 515,907 369,596 Weighted average shares: Weighted average shares — basic 167,542 176,709 182,246 Stock options 2,501 2,234 3,223 Restricted share units 71 47 54 Weighted average shares — diluted 170,114 178,990 185,523 Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Income from continuing operations per share: Net income per share: Basic $ 4.79 $ 2.92 $ 2.03 Diluted $ 4.72 $ 2.88 $ 1.99

Acquisition Level 1 (Notes)

Acquisition Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	Acquisitions In December 2021, we acquired twenty-one funeral homes and one cemetery in two states as part of two acquisitions (the "Ohio and California Businesses") for $94.8 million in cash. This amount includes the use of $6.1 million in IRS Section 1031 exchange funds. The primary reasons for the acquisitions and the principal factors that contributed to the recognition of goodwill in these acquisitions were: • the acquisitions enhance our network footprint, enabling us to serve a number of new, complementary areas; and • the acquisitions of the preneed backlog of deferred revenues enhance our long-term stability. The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisitions (in thousands): Other current assets $ 140 Cemetery property 2,918 Property and equipment, net 36,768 Preneed receivables, net and trust investments 7,732 Finite-lived intangible assets 3,900 Indefinite-lived intangible assets 24,734 Deferred charges and other assets 128 Cemetery perpetual care trust investments 1,484 Goodwill 29,683 Total assets acquired 107,487 Current liabilities 660 Deferred revenue and deferred receipts held in trust 7,204 Care trusts' corpus 1,484 Other liabilities 3,336 Total liabilities assumed 12,684 Net assets acquired $ 94,803 The purchase accounting is preliminary because we have not finalized our assessment of the fair value because there has been insufficient time between the acquisition date and the issuance of these financial statements to complete our review and final determination of fair value. Goodwill, land, and certain identifiable intangible assets recorded in the acquisitions are not subject to amortization; however, the goodwill and intangible assets will be tested periodically for impairment. Of the $29.7 million in goodwill recognized, all of which is deductible for tax purposes, $1.5 million was allocated to our cemetery segment and $28.2 million was allocated to our funeral segment. The identified intangible assets comprise the following: Useful Life Fair Value (Years) (In thousands) Preneed customer relationships to insurance claims 10 $ 3,900 Tradenames Indefinite 24,734 Total intangible assets $ 28,634 We incurred acquisition costs of $0.3 million, which is included in Corporate general and administrative expenses in our Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Ohio and California Businesses contributed revenue of $1.1 million and net income of $0.3 million from acquisition through December 31, 2021. The following unaudited pro forma summary presents financial information as if the acquisition of the Ohio and California Businesses had occurred on January 1, 2020 and the acquisition costs of $0.3 million were included in 2020: 2021 2020 (In thousands) Revenue $ 4,172,574 $ 3,536,915 Net income $ 807,040 $ 517,933 Excluding the December 2021 acquisitions described above, we spent $26.3 million, $64.2 million, and $55.6 million, net of cash acquired, for several business acquisitions, and $26.6 million, $52.1 million, and $51.4 million, net of cash acquired, for several real estate acquisitions for the three years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. These amounts include the use of $10.9 million, $55.1 million, and $13.6 million in IRS Section 1031 exchange funds for the three years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. 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 Consolidated Statement of Operations line item Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net , which consist of the following: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Gains on divestitures, net $ 28,573 $ 11,962 $ 41,835 Impairment losses (3,404) (4,953) (8,916) Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net $ 25,169 $ 7,009 $ 32,919

Schedule II Valuation and Quali

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Account	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]	Description Balance at Charged Charged Balance at (in thousands) Current Provision: Reserve for credit losses: Year Ended December 31, 2021 $ 6,031 $ 6,393 $ (6,086) $ 6,338 Year Ended December 31, 2020 $ — $ 5,756 $ 275 $ 6,031 Allowance For Doubtful Accounts: Year Ended December 31, 2020 $ 2,230 $ — $ (2,230) $ — Year Ended December 31, 2019 $ 1,578 $ 9,146 $ (8,494) $ 2,230 Due After One Year: Reserve for credit losses: Year Ended December 31, 2021 $ 6,902 $ (117) $ (2,208) $ 4,577 Year Ended December 31, 2020 $ — $ 88 $ 6,814 $ 6,902 Allowance For Doubtful Accounts: Year Ended December 31, 2020 $ 8,374 $ — $ (8,374) $ — Year Ended December 31, 2019 $ 10,814 $ — $ (2,440) $ 8,374 Preneed Receivables, Net: Reserve for credit losses: Year Ended December 31, 2021 $ 19,204 $ 5,086 $ (3,563) $ 20,727 Year Ended December 31, 2020 $ — $ 7,739 $ 11,465 $ 19,204 Asset Allowance For Cancellation: Year Ended December 31, 2020 $ 55,340 $ — $ (55,340) $ — Year Ended December 31, 2019 $ 48,380 $ 1,617 $ 5,343 $ 55,340 Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance: Year Ended December 31, 2021 $ 108,090 $ 12,649 $ — $ 120,739 Year Ended December 31, 2020 $ 114,331 $ (6,492) $ 251 $ 108,090 Year Ended December 31, 2019 $ 120,931 $ (6,604) $ 4 $ 114,331

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Level 2 (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Service Corporation International (SCI) and all subsidiaries in which we hold a controlling financial interest. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. As a result, actual results could differ from these estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The carrying amounts of our cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]	Receivables, Net The components of Receivables, net in our Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: December 31, 2021 Atneed Funeral Atneed Cemetery Miscellaneous Current Portion of Notes Total (In thousands) Receivables $ 49,011 $ 27,461 $ 35,650 $ 267 $ 112,389 Reserve for credit losses (3,597) (2,231) (344) (166) (6,338) Receivables, net $ 45,414 $ 25,230 $ 35,306 $ 101 $ 106,051 December 31, 2020 Atneed Funeral Atneed Cemetery Miscellaneous Current Portion of Notes Total (In thousands) Receivables $ 56,745 $ 22,559 $ 18,545 $ 1,121 $ 98,970 Reserve for credit losses (3,752) (1,933) 144 (490) (6,031) Receivables, net $ 52,993 $ 20,626 $ 18,689 $ 631 $ 92,939 Additionally, included in Deferred charges and other assets, net were notes receivable, net and long-term miscellaneous receivables, net as follows: December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 (In thousands) Notes receivable $ 8,684 $ 12,389 Reserve for credit losses (3,424) (5,957) Notes receivable, net $ 5,260 $ 6,432 Long-term miscellaneous receivables $ 8,146 $ 6,515 Reserve for credit losses (1,153) (945) Long-term miscellaneous receivables, net $ 6,993 $ 5,570 Our atneed trade receivables primarily consist of amounts due for funeral and cemetery services already performed. We provide reserves for credit losses for our receivables. These reserves are based on an analysis of historical trends of collection activity adjusted for current conditions and forecasts. These estimates are impacted by a number of factors, including changes in the economy and demographic or competitive changes in our areas of operation. During 2020, we increased our reserve for credit losses on trade and miscellaneous receivables as a result of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (COVID-19). Due to the ongoing nature of the pandemic, we have maintained these higher reserves in 2021. Cemetery preneed receivables are collateralized by cemetery property to the extent of the fair value of the property. Prior to adoption of the guidance on credit losses for financial instruments on January 1, 2020, we provided allowances for doubtful accounts on our receivables based on an analysis of historical trends of collection activity. Payment on atneed contracts is generally due at the time the merchandise is delivered or the services are performed. We also have preneed receivables, as disclosed in Note 3, for which payment generally occurs prior to our fulfillment of the performance obligations. Our preneed contracts may also have extended payment terms with associated financing charges. We do not accrue interest on preneed receivables if they are not paid in accordance with the contractual payment terms given the nature of our merchandise and services, the nature of our contracts with customers, and the timing of the delivery of our services. Generally, receivables are considered past due after thirty days. We do not consider preneed funeral receivables to be past due until the contract converts into an atneed contract at which time the preneed receivable is paid or reclassified as a trade receivable with payment terms of less than thirty days. Collections are generally managed by the locations or third party agencies acting on behalf of the locations, until a receivable is one hundred eighty days delinquent, at which time trade receivables are fully reserved. The following table summarizes the activity in our reserve for credit losses by portfolio segment, excluding preneed receivables which are presented in Note 3 , for the year ended December 31, 2021: December 31, 2020 Provision for Expected Credit Losses Acquisitions Write Recoveries Effect of Foreign Currency December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Trade receivables: Funeral $ (3,752) $ (4,655) $ (23) $ 6,399 $ (1,852) $ 286 $ (3,597) Cemetery (1,933) (1,250) — 1,121 (168) (1) (2,231) Total reserve for credit losses on trade receivables $ (5,685) $ (5,905) $ (23) $ 7,520 $ (2,020) $ 285 $ (5,828) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ 144 $ (488) — $ — $ — $ — $ (344) Long-term (945) (208) — — — — (1,153) Total reserve for credit losses on miscellaneous receivables $ (801) $ (696) — $ — $ — $ — $ (1,497) Notes receivable $ (6,447) $ 325 — $ 2,532 $ — $ — $ (3,590) At December 31, 2021, the amortized cost basis of our miscellaneous and notes receivables by year of origination was as follows: 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Prior Revolving Line of Credit Total (In thousands) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ 34,482 $ 507 $ 448 $ 195 $ 16 $ 2 $ — $ 35,650 Long-term 3,794 1,727 1,923 628 67 7 — 8,146 Total miscellaneous receivables $ 38,276 $ 2,234 $ 2,371 $ 823 $ 83 $ 9 $ — $ 43,796 Notes receivable $ — $ — $ — $ 114 $ — $ 4,902 $ 3,935 $ 8,951 At December 31, 2021, the payment status of our miscellaneous and notes receivables was as follows: Past Due <30 Days 30-90 Days 90-180 Days >180 Days Total Current Total (In thousands) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ — $ — $ — $ 205 $ 205 $ 35,445 $ 35,650 Long-term — — — — — 8,146 8,146 Total miscellaneous receivables $ — $ — $ — $ 205 $ 205 $ 43,591 $ 43,796 Notes receivable $ 1 $ 4 $ 2 $ 1,117 $ 1,124 $ 7,827 $ 8,951
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Inventories and Cemetery PropertyFuneral and cemetery merchandise are stated at the lower of average cost or net realizable value. Cemetery property is recorded at cost. Inventory costs and cemetery property are relieved using specific identification in fulfillment of performance obligations on our contracts. Cemetery property amortization was $98.2 million, $80.4 million, and $70.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Property and Equipment, Net Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense, whereas renewals and major replacements that extend the useful lives of the assets are capitalized. Depreciation is recognized ratably over the estimated useful lives of the various classes of assets. Buildings and improvements are depreciated over a period ranging from ten years to forty years, equipment is depreciated over a period from three years to twelve years, and leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term or twelve years. Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment was $159.3 million, $155.3 million, and $151.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. When property or equipment is sold or retired, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the Consolidated Balance Sheet; resulting gains and losses are included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in the period of sale or disposal.
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block] (Deprecated 2017-01-31)	Leases We have operating and finance leases. Our operating leases primarily include funeral service real estate and office equipment for funeral service locations, cemetery locations, and administrative offices. Our finance leases primarily include transportation equipment but also include real estate and office equipment. Lease terms related to real estate generally range from one year to forty years with options to renew at varying terms. Lease terms related to office and transportation equipment generally range from one year to eight years with options to renew at varying terms. We determine whether an arrangement is or contains a lease at the inception of the arrangement based on the unique facts and circumstances present. Right-of-use (ROU) assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Leases with a term greater than one year are recognized on the balance sheet as ROU assets and lease liabilities. We have elected not to recognize on the balance sheet leases with terms of one year or less. Lease liabilities and their corresponding ROU assets are recorded at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the expected lease term. For transportation equipment, we use the rate implicit in each lease to calculate the present value. For real estate and non-transportation equipment leases, the interest rate implicit in lease contracts is typically not readily determinable. Therefore, we use the appropriate collateralized incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of future payments for real estate and non-transportation equipment leases. Certain adjustments to the ROU asset may be required for items such as initial direct costs paid or incentives received. For a lessee, the discount rate for the lease is defined as the rate implicit in the lease unless that rate cannot be readily determined. In that case, the lessee is required to use its incremental borrowing rate, which is the rate of interest that a lessee would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term with an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment. We use the rate implicit in each lease for vehicles and other transportation equipment, which represents 63% of our total lease liability as of December 31, 2021 and which are substantially all finance leases. For leases of real estate and non-transportation equipment, which are primarily operating leases, we use our incremental borrowing rate since the rate implicit in these leases cannot be readily determined. To calculate the incremental borrowing rate, we utilize the yield-to-worst of our publicly traded debt securities, adjusted for the appropriate duration on a secured basis. As an accounting policy election, we include reasonably certain renewal periods when determining the rate to use as the incremental borrowing rate for each lease. We calculate operating lease expense ratably over the lease term. We consider reasonably assured renewal options and fixed escalation provisions in our calculation. Generally, our leases do not include options to terminate the lease prior to the contractual lease expiration date, but future renewal periods are generally cancelable. The majority of our contractually available renewal periods for leases of buildings and land are considered reasonably certain of being exercised. This determination is made by our real estate team based on facts and circumstances surrounding each property. Leases with a term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. The majority of our lease arrangements contain options to (i) purchase the property at fair value on the exercise date, (ii) purchase the property for a value determined at the inception of the lease, or (iii) renew the lease for the fair rental value at the end of the primary lease term. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are generally limited by the expected lease term. Certain of our lease agreements include variable rental payments based on a percentage of sales over base contractual levels and others include rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. We generally do not have sublease arrangements, sale-leaseback arrangements, or leveraged leases. We have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are generally accounted for separately. For leases commencing before January 1, 2019, we have elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components on certain equipment leases, such as copiers where the cost-per-copy maintenance charges are included in the lease charge. On these leases, we have elected to account for the lease and non-lease components as a single component. For leases commencing on or after January 1, 2019, we account for the maintenance charges (non-lease components) separately from the lease components. For more information related to leases, see Note 8 .
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Goodwill The excess of purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinations is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is tested annually during the fourth quarter for impairment by assessing the fair value of each of our reporting units. Our goodwill impairment test involves estimates and management judgment. In order to perform our goodwill impairment test, we compare the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. We determine fair value of each reporting unit using both a market and income approach. The income approach, which is a discounted cash flow method, uses projections of future cash flows and includes assumptions concerning future operating performance and economic conditions that may differ from actual future cash flows. We do not record an impairment of goodwill in instances where the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of a reporting unit, an impairment is recognized in an amount equal to the excess, up to the amount of goodwill in the reporting unit. F or our most recent annual impairment test performed in the fourth quarter, we used a 6.25% discount rate, revenue growth rates ranging from (7.5)% to 15.4% over a seven-year period, plus a terminal value determined using the constant growth method in projecting our future cash flows. Our terminal value was calculated using a long-term revenue growth rate of 1.0% and 2.4% for our funeral and cemetery reporting units, respectively. Additionally, we used a ratio of expenses to revenue ranging from 72.2% to 78.3% and growth rates for other assumptions in our model ranging from (7.5)% to 15.4%. Fair value was calculated as the sum of the projected discounted cash flows of our reporting units over the next seven years plus terminal value at the end of those seven years.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Indefinite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Other Intangible Assets Our intangible assets include covenants-not-to-compete, customer relationships, trademarks and tradenames, and other intangible assets primarily resulting from acquisitions. Certain of our trademark and tradenames and other intangible assets are considered to have an indefinite life and are not subject to amortization. We test for impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets annually during the fourth quarter. Our intangible asset impairment tests involve estimates and management judgment. For trademarks and tradenames, our test uses the relief from royalty method whereby we determine the fair value of the assets by discounting the cash flows that represent a savings over having to pay a royalty fee for use of the trademarks and tradenames. The discounted cash flow valuation uses projections of future cash flows and includes assumptions concerning future operating performance and economic conditions that may differ from actual future cash flows. For our most recent annual impairment test performed in the fourth quarter, we estimated that the pre-tax savings would range from 2.0% to 5.0% (4.6% weighted average using carrying value) of the revenue associated with the trademarks and tradenames, based primarily on our research of intellectual property valuation and licensing databases. We also assumed a terminal growth rate of 1.0% and 2.4% for our funeral and cemetery segments (1.5% weighted average using carrying value), respectively, and discounted the cash flows at a 6.45% discount rate based on the relative risk of these assets to our overall business.
Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Treasury Stock We make treasury stock purchases in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions subject to market conditions and normal trading restrictions. We account for the repurchase of our common stock under the par value method. We canceled 9.8 million, 11.9 million, and 2.2 million shares of our common stock held in our treasury in 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. These retired treasury shares were changed to authorized but unissued status.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	Foreign Currency Translation All assets and liabilities of Canadian subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect as of the end of the reporting period. Revenue and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates for the reporting period. The resulting translation adjustments are included as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Statement of Equity and Consolidated Balance Sheet. The functional currency of SCI and its subsidiaries is the respective local currency. The transactional currency gains and losses that arise from transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of our operations are recorded in Other income, net
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fair Value Measurements We measure the securities held by our funeral merchandise and service, cemetery merchandise and service, and cemetery perpetual care trusts at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We utilize a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The three levels are defined as follows: • Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities held by the trusts are classified as Level 1 investments. • 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 securities are classified as Level 2 investments. • 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 securities are classified as Level 3 investments. Categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Fixed income commingled funds, money market funds, and private equity investments are measured at net asset value. Fixed income commingled funds and money market funds are redeemable for net asset value with two weeks' notice and immediately, respectively. 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. 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.
Revenue [Policy Text Block]	Revenue is recognized when control of the merchandise or services is transferred to the customer. Our performance obligations include the delivery of funeral and cemetery merchandise and services and cemetery property interment rights. Control transfers when merchandise is delivered or services are performed. For cemetery property interment rights, control transfers to the customer when the property is developed and the interment right has been sold and can no longer be marketed or sold to another customer. Sales taxes collected are recognized on a net basis in our consolidated financial statements. On our atneed contracts, we generally deliver the merchandise and perform the services at the time of need. Personalized marker merchandise and marker installation services sold on atneed contracts are recognized when control is transferred to the customer, generally when the marker is delivered and installed in the cemetery. We also sell price-guaranteed preneed contracts through various programs providing for future merchandise and services at prices prevailing when the agreements are signed. Revenue associated with sales of preneed contracts is deferred until control of the merchandise or the services is transferred to the customer, which is upon delivery of the merchandise or as services are performed, generally at the time of need. On certain preneed contracts, we sell memorialization merchandise, which consists of urns and urn-related products, that we deliver to the customer at the time of sale. Revenue is recognized at the time of delivery when control of the memorialization merchandise is transferred. For personalized marker merchandise sold on a preneed contract, we will: • purchase the merchandise from vendors, • personalize such merchandise in accordance with the customer's specific written instructions, • either store the merchandise at a third-party bonded storage facility or install the merchandise, based on the customer's instructions, and • transfer title to the customer. We recognize revenue and record the cost of sales when control is transferred for the merchandise, which occurs upon delivery to the third-party storage facility or installation of the merchandise at the cemetery. There is no general right of return for delivered items. We also sell travel protection as an agent of a third party. Travel protection is a service that provides shipment of remains to the servicing funeral home or cemetery of choice if the purchaser passes away outside of a certain radius of their residence, without any additional expense to the family. We do not provide travel protection services, and we are not primarily obligated to provide such services under these arrangements. Therefore, we record revenues, net of amounts due to the third-party, at the time of sale. Total consideration received for price-guaranteed preneed and for atneed contracts with customers represents the stated amount of the contract excluding any amounts collected on behalf of third parties, such as sales taxes. Additionally, pursuant to state or provincial law, all or a portion of the proceeds from merchandise or services sold on a preneed basis may be required to be deposited into trust funds. Earnings on these trust funds, which are specifically identifiable for each performance obligation, are also included in total consideration. The total consideration received for contracts with customers is allocated to each performance obligation based on relative selling price. Relative selling prices are determined by either the amount we sell the performance obligation for on a stand-alone basis or our best estimate of the amount we would sell it for based on an adjusted market assessment approach that is consistent with our historical pricing practices. Payment on atneed contracts is generally due at the time the merchandise is delivered or the services are performed. For preneed contracts, payment generally occurs prior to our fulfillment of the performance obligations. Our preneed contracts may also have extended payment terms with associated financing charges. We do not accrue interest on preneed receivables if they are not paid in accordance with the contractual payment terms given the nature of our merchandise and services, the nature of our contracts with customers, and the timing of the delivery of our services. We do not consider preneed receivables to be past due until the merchandise or services are required to be delivered at which time the preneed receivable is paid or reclassified as a trade receivable with payment terms of less than thirty days. For unfulfilled performance obligations on cancelable preneed contracts, our Consolidated Balance Sheet reflects the net contract liability, which represents the amount we have collected from customers, in Deferred revenue, net . Pursuant to state or provincial law, all or a portion of the proceeds from merchandise or services sold on a preneed basis may be required to be deposited into trust funds. When we receive payments from the customer, we deposit the amount required by law into the merchandise and service trusts and reclassify the corresponding amount from Deferred revenue, net into Deferred receipts held in trust . Amounts are withdrawn from the merchandise and service trusts when we fulfill the performance obligations. Fixed income securities held by these trust funds are classified as trading securities. Earnings on these trust funds, which are specifically identifiable for each performance obligation, are also included in total consideration. We defer these investment earnings related to the merchandise and service trusts until the associated merchandise is delivered or services are performed. Fees charged by our wholly-owned registered investment advisor are also included in revenue in the period in which they are earned. If a preneed contract is canceled prior to delivery, state or provincial law determines the amount of the refund owed to the customer, if any, including the amount of the attributed investment earnings. Upon cancellation, we receive the amount of principal deposited to the trust and previously undistributed net investment earnings and, where required, issue a refund to the customer. In addition, we are entitled to retain, in certain jurisdictions, a portion of collected customer payments when a customer cancels a preneed contract. We recognize these retained funds, if any, and the attributed investment earnings (net of any investment earnings payable to the customer) as revenue in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. In certain jurisdictions, we may be obligated to fund any shortfall if the amount refundable to the customer exceeds the funds in trust. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of cemetery property interment rights is required by state or provincial law to be paid into perpetual care trust funds by us to maintain the cemetery. This portion of the proceeds is not recognized as revenue. Fixed income securities held by these trust funds are classified as trading securities. Investment earnings from these trusts are distributed to us regularly and recognized in current cemetery revenue. These distributions are intended to defray cemetery maintenance costs incurred by us for our cemetery properties, which are expensed as incurred. The principal of such perpetual care trust funds generally cannot be withdrawn; however, in lieu of the distribution of realized income, certain states allow a total return distribution, which may contain elements of income, capital appreciation, and principal. Costs related to delivery or performance of merchandise and services are charged to expense when merchandise is delivered or services are performed. Costs related to property interment rights include the property and construction costs specifically identified by each project. Property and construction costs are charged to expense when the revenue is recognized by specific identification in the fulfillment of the performance obligation. Incremental direct selling costs are deferred until fulfillment of the performance obligations. These deferred costs are classified as long-term on our Consolidated Balance Sheet because we do not control the timing of the delivery of the merchandise or performance of the services as they are generally provided at the time of need. For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, we recognized $259.9 million, $199.6 million, and $174.7 million, respectively, of incremental selling costs. All other selling costs are expensed as incurred.
Financing Receivable [Policy Text Block]	Insurance-Funded Preneed Contracts Where permitted by state or provincial law, we may sell a life insurance or annuity policy from third-party insurance companies, for which we earn a commission as general sales agent for the insurance company. These general agency commissions (GA revenue) are based on a percentage per contract sold and are recognized as funeral revenue when the insurance purchase transaction between the preneed purchaser and third-party insurance provider is completed. All selling costs incurred pursuant to the sale of insurance-funded preneed contracts are expensed as incurred. GA revenue recognized in 2021, 2020, and 2019 was $157.4 million, $124.5 million, and $139.7 million, respectively. We do not reflect the unfulfilled insurance-funded preneed contract amounts in our Consolidated Balance Sheet. The policy amount of the insurance contract between the customer and the third-party insurance company generally equals the amount of the preneed contract. The policyholder has made a revocable commitment to assign the proceeds from the policy to us at the time of need. The proceeds of the life insurance policies or annuity contracts will be reflected in funeral revenue as we perform these funerals.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income Taxes We compute income taxes using the liability method. Our ability to realize the benefit of our deferred tax assets requires us to achieve certain future earnings levels. We have established a valuation allowance against a portion of our deferred tax assets. We could be required to further adjust that valuation allowance in the near term if market conditions change materially and future earnings are, or are projected to be, significantly different than our current estimates. An increase in the valuation allowance would result in additional income tax expense in such period. All deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowances are classified as non-current on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") amended "Income Taxes" to eliminate certain exceptions to the general principles of the guidance. We adopted the amendment on January 1, 2021 with no impact to our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, or cash flows.
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]	We also have an employee savings plan that qualifies under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code for the exclusive benefit of our United States employees. Under the plan, participating employees may contribute a portion of their pretax and/or after-tax income in accordance with specified guidelines up to a maximum of 50%. During 2021, 2020, and 2019, we matched a percentage of the employee contributions through contributions of cash. For these years, our matching contribution was based upon the following: Years of Vesting Service Percentage of Deferred Compensation 0 — 5 years 75% of the first 6% of deferred compensation 6 — 10 years 100% of the first 6% of deferred compensation 11 or more years 125% of the first 6% of deferred compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]	We utilize the Black-Scholes option valuation model for estimating the fair value of our stock options.
Income Tax Uncertainties, Policy [Policy Text Block]	e include potential accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within our income tax provision account.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Compensation Related Costs, Ret

Compensation Related Costs, Retirement Benefits (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Pensions, Policy [Policy Text Block]	We currently have a supplemental retirement plan for certain current and former key employees (SERP), a supplemental retirement plan for officers and certain key employees (Senior SERP), a retirement plan for certain non-employee directors (Directors’ Plan), a Retirement Plan for Rose Hills ® Trustees, a Rose Hills ® Supplemental Retirement Plan, and a Stewart Supplemental Retirement Plan (collectively, the “Plans”). All of our Plans are unfunded and have a measurement date of December 31. The Plans are frozen; therefore, the participants do not earn incremental benefits from additional years of service, and we do not incur any additional service cost. Retirement benefits under the SERP are based on years of service and average monthly compensation, reduced by benefits under Social Security. The Senior SERP provides retirement benefits based on years of service and position. The Directors’ Plan provides for an annual benefit to directors following retirement, based on a vesting schedule. We recognize pension related gains and losses in Other income, net on our Consolidated Statement of Operations in the year such gains and losses are incurred. The components of the Plans’ net periodic benefit cost were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Interest cost on projected benefit obligation $ 482 $ 698 $ 956 Recognized net actuarial (gains) losses (353) 1,641 2,886 Total net periodic benefit cost $ 129 $ 2,339 $ 3,842 The Plans’ funded status were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Change in Benefit Obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 24,635 $ 24,961 Interest cost 482 698 Actuarial (gain) loss (353) 1,641 Benefits paid (2,383) (2,665) Benefit obligation at end of year $ 22,381 $ 24,635 Change in Plan Assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ — $ — Employer contributions 2,383 2,665 Benefits paid, including expenses (2,383) (2,665) Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ — $ — Funded status of plan $ (22,381) $ (24,635) Funding Summary: Projected benefit obligations $ 22,381 $ 24,635 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 22,381 $ 24,635 Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet: Included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ (2,431) $ (2,432) Included in Other liabilities (19,950) (22,203) Total accrued benefit (liability) $ (22,381) $ (24,635) The retirement benefits under the Plans are unfunded obligations of the Company. We have purchased various life insurance policies on the participants in the Plans with the intent to use the proceeds or any cash value buildup from these policies to assist in meeting, at least to the extent of such assets, the Plans' funding requirements. The face value of these insurance policies at December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $49.4 million and $48.8 million, respectively, and the cash surrender value was $39.9 million and $39.1 million, respectively. The outstan ding loans against the policies are minimal and there are no restrictions in the policies regarding loans. The Plans’ weighted-average assumptions used to determine the benefit obligation and net periodic benefit cost are as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 Weighted-average discount rate used to determine obligations 2.52 % 2.06 % 2.95 % Weighted-average discount rate used to determine net periodic benefit cost 2.42 % 2.98 % 4.15 % We determine our discount rate used to compute future benefit obligations using an analysis of expected future benefit payments. The reasonableness of our discount rate is verified by comparing the rate to the rate earned on high-quality fixed income investments, such as the Moody’s Aa index, plus 50 basis points. The assumed rate of return on plan assets was not applicable as we pay plan benefits as they come due. As all Plans are frozen, the assumed rate of compensation increase is zero. The following benefit payments are expected to be paid over the next ten years related to our Plans (in thousands): 2022 $ 2,381 2023 2,140 2024 1,945 2025 1,847 2026 1,818 Years 2027 through 2031 7,632 Total expected benefit payments $ 17,763 We also have an employee savings plan that qualifies under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code for the exclusive benefit of our United States employees. Under the plan, participating employees may contribute a portion of their pretax and/or after-tax income in accordance with specified guidelines up to a maximum of 50%. During 2021, 2020, and 2019, we matched a percentage of the employee contributions through contributions of cash. For these years, our matching contribution was based upon the following: Years of Vesting Service Percentage of Deferred Compensation 0 — 5 years 75% of the first 6% of deferred compensation 6 — 10 years 100% of the first 6% of deferred compensation 11 or more years 125% of the first 6% of deferred compensation The amount of our matched contributions in 2021, 2020, and 2019 was $46.0 million, $39.8 million, and $39.7 million, respectively.

Preneed Activities Level 3 (Tab

Preneed Activities Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Investment related activities [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Deposits $ 519,023 $ 429,307 $ 421,460 Withdrawals $ 477,443 $ 424,986 $ 435,344 Purchases of securities $ 1,823,267 $ 2,147,935 $ 1,596,698 Sales of securities $ 1,744,618 $ 1,994,684 $ 1,495,733 Realized gains from sales of securities (1) $ 584,863 $ 418,851 $ 241,661 Realized losses from sales of securities (1) $ (91,715) $ (262,974) $ (121,272)
Long-term receivable and investment components [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Preneed receivables, net $ 1,243,781 $ 1,069,965 Trust investments, at fair value 6,536,851 5,851,188 Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other 231,589 245,056 Trust investments 6,768,440 6,096,244 Less: Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (1,996,898) (1,820,489) Preneed trust investments 4,771,542 4,275,755 Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 6,015,323 $ 5,345,720
Preneed Funeral Receivables, Net and Trust Investments [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Beginning balance - Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 5,345,720 $ 4,789,562 $ 4,271,392 Cumulative effect of accounting changes — 26,394 — Net preneed contract sales 1,870,972 1,494,557 1,372,705 Cash receipts from customers, net of refunds (1,550,735) (1,279,295) (1,280,468) Deposits to trust 452,554 373,663 372,644 Acquisitions of businesses, net 4,912 19,299 11,751 Net undistributed investment earnings (1) 448,469 407,770 489,577 Maturities and distributed earnings (464,247) (430,608) (442,507) Change in cancellation allowance (1,523) (4,468) (2,006) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (87,207) (55,269) (10,223) Effect of foreign currency and other (3,592) 4,115 6,697 Ending balance - Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 6,015,323 $ 5,345,720 $ 4,789,562 (1) Includes both realized and unrealized investment earnings.
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2021 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 51,002 $ 795 $ (283) $ 51,514 Canadian government 2 29,881 28 — 29,909 Corporate 2 170 6 (2) 174 Residential mortgage-backed 2 1,407 58 (15) 1,450 Asset-backed 2 274 2 (10) 266 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 4,843 4 (1,024) 3,823 Common stock: United States 1 1,648,785 624,349 (56,092) 2,217,042 Canada 1 34,787 19,617 (898) 53,506 Other international 1 129,486 42,171 (9,819) 161,838 Mutual funds: Equity 1 875,828 140,893 (10,116) 1,006,605 Fixed income 1 1,025,327 12,560 (18,675) 1,019,212 Other 3 187 1 — 188 Trust investments, at fair value 3,801,977 840,484 (96,934) 4,545,527 Commingled funds Fixed income 662,125 115,939 (3,171) 774,893 Equity 230,926 161,125 (114) 391,937 Money market funds 408,762 — — 408,762 Alternative investments 292,888 128,197 (5,353) 415,732 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,594,701 405,261 (8,638) 1,991,324 Trust investments, at market $ 5,396,678 $ 1,245,745 $ (105,572) $ 6,536,851	December 31, 2020 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 44,907 $ 1,566 $ (272) $ 46,201 Canadian government 2 30,210 51 (157) 30,104 Corporate 2 1,669 14 (8) 1,675 Residential mortgage-backed 2 2,438 131 — 2,569 Asset-backed 2 174 3 (5) 172 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 358 — (24) 334 Common stock: United States 1 1,500,125 503,757 (54,748) 1,949,134 Canada 1 35,016 10,915 (1,823) 44,108 Other international 1 110,775 39,837 (1,831) 148,781 Mutual funds: Equity 1 821,406 95,155 (10,437) 906,124 Fixed income 1 1,022,409 35,872 (19,298) 1,038,983 Other 3 188 2 — 190 Trust investments, at fair value 3,569,675 687,303 (88,603) 4,168,375 Commingled funds Fixed income 657,219 37,474 (173) 694,520 Equity 283,329 97,704 — 381,033 Money market funds 330,745 — — 330,745 Alternative investments 217,953 68,846 (10,284) 276,515 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,489,246 204,024 (10,457) 1,682,813 Trust investments, at market $ 5,058,921 $ 891,327 $ (99,060) $ 5,851,188
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	The change in our market-based trust investments with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) is as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Fair value, beginning balance at January 1 $ 190 $ 8,218 $ 9,755 Net realized and unrealized (losses) included in Other income, net (1) (2) (1,215) (761) Purchases — — 1,006 Sales — (2) (1,782) Transfers — (6,811) — Fair value, ending balance at December 31 $ 188 $ 190 $ 8,218 (1) All net realized and unrealized (losses) recognized in Other income, net for our trust investments are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Other income, net to Deferred receipts held in trust and Care trusts' corpus
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Fair value, beginning balance at January 1 $ 190 $ 8,218 $ 9,755 Net realized and unrealized (losses) included in Other income, net (1) (2) (1,215) (761) Purchases — — 1,006 Sales — (2) (1,782) Transfers — (6,811) — Fair value, ending balance at December 31 $ 188 $ 190 $ 8,218
Preneed Activities Text Block	3. Preneed Activities Preneed Receivables, Net and Trust Investments The components of Preneed receivables, net and trust investments in our Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Preneed receivables, net $ 1,243,781 $ 1,069,965 Trust investments, at fair value 6,536,851 5,851,188 Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other 231,589 245,056 Trust investments 6,768,440 6,096,244 Less: Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (1,996,898) (1,820,489) Preneed trust investments 4,771,542 4,275,755 Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 6,015,323 $ 5,345,720 Preneed receivables, net comprised the following: December 31, 2021 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 162,183 $ 1,125,539 $ 1,287,722 Unearned finance charges (12,038) (11,176) (23,214) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 150,145 $ 1,114,363 $ 1,264,508 Reserve for credit losses (12,722) (8,005) (20,727) Preneed receivables, net $ 137,423 $ 1,106,358 $ 1,243,781 December 31, 2020 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 143,896 $ 979,259 $ 1,123,155 Unearned finance charges (14,018) (19,968) (33,986) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 129,878 $ 959,291 $ 1,089,169 Reserve for credit losses (10,940) (8,264) (19,204) Preneed receivables, net $ 118,938 $ 951,027 $ 1,069,965 At December 31, 2021, the amortized cost basis of our preneed receivables by year of origination was as follows: 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Prior Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost: Funeral $ 70,006 $ 36,943 $ 21,619 $ 7,178 $ 3,564 $ 10,835 $ 150,145 Cemetery 513,100 302,038 149,543 85,550 41,640 22,492 1,114,363 Total preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 583,106 $ 338,981 $ 171,162 $ 92,728 $ 45,204 $ 33,327 $ 1,264,508 At December 31, 2021, the payment status of our preneed receivables was as follows: Past Due <30 Days 30-90 Days 90-180 Days >180 Days Total Current Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost: Funeral $ 3,806 $ 2,961 $ 1,892 $ 18,050 $ 26,709 $ 123,436 $ 150,145 Cemetery 33,383 23,204 8,690 1,429 66,706 1,047,657 1,114,363 Total preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 37,189 $ 26,165 $ 10,582 $ 19,479 $ 93,415 $ 1,171,093 $ 1,264,508 The following table summarizes the activity for the reserve for credit losses on preneed receivables for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021. January 1, 2021 Provision for Expected Credit Losses Acquisitions (Divestitures), Net Write Offs Effect of Foreign Currency December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Funeral $ (10,940) $ (4,853) $ — $ 3,071 $ — $ (12,722) Cemetery (8,264) (233) — 495 (3) (8,005) Total reserve for credit losses on preneed receivables $ (19,204) $ (5,086) $ — $ 3,566 $ (3) $ (20,727) The table below sets forth certain investment-related activities associated with our trusts: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Deposits $ 519,023 $ 429,307 $ 421,460 Withdrawals $ 477,443 $ 424,986 $ 435,344 Purchases of securities $ 1,823,267 $ 2,147,935 $ 1,596,698 Sales of securities $ 1,744,618 $ 1,994,684 $ 1,495,733 Realized gains from sales of securities (1) $ 584,863 $ 418,851 $ 241,661 Realized losses from sales of securities (1) $ (91,715) $ (262,974) $ (121,272) (1) All realized gains and losses are recognized in Other income, net for our trust investments and are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Other income, net to Deferred receipts held in trust and Care trusts’ corpus. The activity in Preneed receivables, net and trust investments was as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Beginning balance - Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 5,345,720 $ 4,789,562 $ 4,271,392 Cumulative effect of accounting changes — 26,394 — Net preneed contract sales 1,870,972 1,494,557 1,372,705 Cash receipts from customers, net of refunds (1,550,735) (1,279,295) (1,280,468) Deposits to trust 452,554 373,663 372,644 Acquisitions of businesses, net 4,912 19,299 11,751 Net undistributed investment earnings (1) 448,469 407,770 489,577 Maturities and distributed earnings (464,247) (430,608) (442,507) Change in cancellation allowance (1,523) (4,468) (2,006) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (87,207) (55,269) (10,223) Effect of foreign currency and other (3,592) 4,115 6,697 Ending balance - Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 6,015,323 $ 5,345,720 $ 4,789,562 (1) Includes both realized and unrealized investment earnings. The cost and fair values associated with trust investments recorded at fair value at December 31, 2021 and 2020 are detailed below. Cost reflects the investment (net of redemptions) of control holders in the trusts. Fair value represents the value of the underlying securities held by the trusts. December 31, 2021 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 51,002 $ 795 $ (283) $ 51,514 Canadian government 2 29,881 28 — 29,909 Corporate 2 170 6 (2) 174 Residential mortgage-backed 2 1,407 58 (15) 1,450 Asset-backed 2 274 2 (10) 266 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 4,843 4 (1,024) 3,823 Common stock: United States 1 1,648,785 624,349 (56,092) 2,217,042 Canada 1 34,787 19,617 (898) 53,506 Other international 1 129,486 42,171 (9,819) 161,838 Mutual funds: Equity 1 875,828 140,893 (10,116) 1,006,605 Fixed income 1 1,025,327 12,560 (18,675) 1,019,212 Other 3 187 1 — 188 Trust investments, at fair value 3,801,977 840,484 (96,934) 4,545,527 Commingled funds Fixed income 662,125 115,939 (3,171) 774,893 Equity 230,926 161,125 (114) 391,937 Money market funds 408,762 — — 408,762 Alternative investments 292,888 128,197 (5,353) 415,732 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,594,701 405,261 (8,638) 1,991,324 Trust investments, at market $ 5,396,678 $ 1,245,745 $ (105,572) $ 6,536,851 As of December 31, 2021, our unfunded commitment for our private equity investments was $163.1 million which, if called, would be funded by the assets of the trusts. December 31, 2020 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 44,907 $ 1,566 $ (272) $ 46,201 Canadian government 2 30,210 51 (157) 30,104 Corporate 2 1,669 14 (8) 1,675 Residential mortgage-backed 2 2,438 131 — 2,569 Asset-backed 2 174 3 (5) 172 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 358 — (24) 334 Common stock: United States 1 1,500,125 503,757 (54,748) 1,949,134 Canada 1 35,016 10,915 (1,823) 44,108 Other international 1 110,775 39,837 (1,831) 148,781 Mutual funds: Equity 1 821,406 95,155 (10,437) 906,124 Fixed income 1 1,022,409 35,872 (19,298) 1,038,983 Other 3 188 2 — 190 Trust investments, at fair value 3,569,675 687,303 (88,603) 4,168,375 Commingled funds Fixed income 657,219 37,474 (173) 694,520 Equity 283,329 97,704 — 381,033 Money market funds 330,745 — — 330,745 Alternative investments 217,953 68,846 (10,284) 276,515 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,489,246 204,024 (10,457) 1,682,813 Trust investments, at market $ 5,058,921 $ 891,327 $ (99,060) $ 5,851,188 The change in our market-based trust investments with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) is as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Fair value, beginning balance at January 1 $ 190 $ 8,218 $ 9,755 Net realized and unrealized (losses) included in Other income, net (1) (2) (1,215) (761) Purchases — — 1,006 Sales — (2) (1,782) Transfers — (6,811) — Fair value, ending balance at December 31 $ 188 $ 190 $ 8,218 (1) All net realized and unrealized (losses) recognized in Other income, net for our trust investments are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Other income, net to Deferred receipts held in trust and Care trusts' corpus . Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2022 to 2040. Maturities of fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) at December 31, 2021 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 53,144 Due in one to five years 23,484 Due in five to ten years 6,445 Thereafter 240 Total estimated maturities of fixed income securities $ 83,313 Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our preneed trust investments was $179.7 million, $129.1 million, and $119.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our cemetery perpetual care trust investments was $96.1 million, $77.8 million, and $77.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. Deferred Revenue, Net At December 31, 2021 and 2020, Deferred revenue, net represents future revenue, including distributed trust investment earnings associated with unperformed trust-funded preneed contracts that are not held in trust accounts. Future revenue and net trust investment earnings that are held in trust accounts are included in Deferred receipts held in trust . The components of Deferred revenue, net in our Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Deferred revenue $ 2,259,364 $ 2,127,878 Amounts due from customers for unfulfilled performance obligations on cancelable preneed contracts (726,615) (638,969) Deferred revenue, net $ 1,532,749 $ 1,488,909 The following table summarizes the activity for our contract liabilities, which are reflected in Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust : Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Beginning balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 5,761,291 $ 5,306,479 $ 4,790,552 Net preneed contract sales 1,314,001 1,089,060 984,575 Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net 4,707 19,664 (12,741) Net investment gains (losses) (1) 443,088 402,048 484,577 Recognized revenue from backlog (2) (471,160) (412,127) (368,908) Recognized revenue from current period sales (669,025) (598,768) (573,804) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (87,207) (55,087) (10,223) Change in cancellation reserve (459) 1,070 1,066 Effect of foreign currency and other 4,005 8,952 11,385 Ending balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 6,299,241 $ 5,761,291 $ 5,306,479 (1) Includes both realized and unrealized investment gains (losses). (2) Includes current year trust fund income through the date of performance.
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]	Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2022 to 2040. Maturities of fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) at December 31, 2021 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 53,144 Due in one to five years 23,484 Due in five to ten years 6,445 Thereafter 240 Total estimated maturities of fixed income securities $ 83,313
Deferred Preneed Funeral Revenues [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the activity for our contract liabilities, which are reflected in Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust : Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Beginning balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 5,761,291 $ 5,306,479 $ 4,790,552 Net preneed contract sales 1,314,001 1,089,060 984,575 Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net 4,707 19,664 (12,741) Net investment gains (losses) (1) 443,088 402,048 484,577 Recognized revenue from backlog (2) (471,160) (412,127) (368,908) Recognized revenue from current period sales (669,025) (598,768) (573,804) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (87,207) (55,087) (10,223) Change in cancellation reserve (459) 1,070 1,066 Effect of foreign currency and other 4,005 8,952 11,385 Ending balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 6,299,241 $ 5,761,291 $ 5,306,479 (1) Includes both realized and unrealized investment gains (losses).

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill for our funeral and cemetery reporting units are as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 Funeral Cemetery Total Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Beginning balance — Goodwill $ 1,551,062 $ 328,945 $ 1,880,007 $ 1,535,278 $ 328,945 $ 1,864,223 Increase in goodwill related to 34,703 1,990 36,693 14,796 — 14,796 Reduction of goodwill related to divestitures (1) (2,080) (28) (2,108) (1,175) — (1,175) Effect of foreign currency 490 — 490 2,163 — 2,163 Total activity 33,113 1,962 35,075 15,784 — 15,784 Ending balance — Goodwill $ 1,584,175 $ 330,907 $ 1,915,082 $ 1,551,062 $ 328,945 $ 1,880,007
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	The components of intangible assets at December 31 were as follows: Useful Life Minimum Maximum 2021 2020 (Years) (In thousands) Amortizing intangibles: Covenants-not-to-compete 2 - 20 $ 223,854 $ 219,493 Customer relationships 10 - 20 153,927 150,365 Tradenames 5 - 89 7,000 7,000 Other 5 - 89 26,927 26,927 411,708 403,785 Less: accumulated amortization: Covenants-not-to-compete 203,935 201,427 Customer relationships 96,294 90,022 Tradenames 280 202 Other 9,546 8,807 310,055 300,458 Amortizing intangibles, net 101,653 103,327 Non-amortizing intangibles: Tradenames Indefinite 359,297 327,297 Other Indefinite 10,765 10,765 Non-amortizing intangibles 370,062 338,062 Intangible assets, net — included in Deferred charges and other assets, net $ 471,715 $ 441,389
Schedule of Expected Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	The following is estimated amortization expense, excluding certain intangibles for which we are unable to provide an estimate because they are amortized based on specific identification in the fulfillment of performance obligations on our preneed contracts, for the five years subsequent to December 31, 2021 (in thousands): 2022 $ 6,691 2023 6,300 2024 6,155 2025 6,023 2026 4,023 Total estimated amortization expense $ 29,192

Income Taxes Level 3 (Tables)

Income Taxes Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	Income before income taxes was composed of the following components: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) United States $ 994,632 $ 633,608 $ 441,579 Foreign 50,868 28,452 22,853 $ 1,045,500 $ 662,060 $ 464,432
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Income tax provision consisted of the following: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Current: United States $ 194,545 $ 106,632 $ 51,664 Foreign 14,088 7,968 7,059 State 39,452 23,439 12,908 Total current income taxes 248,085 138,039 71,631 Deferred: United States $ (3,543) $ 6,339 $ 12,973 Foreign (5,492) (64) (571) State 3,198 1,609 10,628 Total deferred income taxes (5,837) 7,884 23,030 Total income taxes $ 242,248 $ 145,923 $ 94,661
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	The differences between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and our effective tax rate were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Computed tax provision at the applicable federal statutory income tax rate $ 219,555 $ 139,031 $ 97,531 State and local taxes, net of federal income tax benefits 35,045 20,711 20,081 Foreign jurisdiction differences 3,041 2,496 1,646 Permanent differences associated with divestitures 400 73 1,288 Changes in uncertain tax positions and audit settlements 51 100 (9,842) Foreign valuation allowance, net of federal income tax benefits (4,155) (566) 43 Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation (12,476) (9,093) (13,868) Other 787 (6,829) (2,218) Provision for income taxes $ 242,248 $ 145,923 $ 94,661 Total consolidated effective tax rate 23.2 % 22.0 % 20.4 %
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	The tax effects of temporary differences and carryforwards that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Inventories and cemetery property $ (205,660) $ (208,707) Deferred incremental direct selling costs (90,691) (81,301) Property and equipment (170,198) (161,293) Intangibles (203,229) (201,361) Other (3,728) (2,424) Deferred tax liabilities (673,506) (655,086) Loss and tax credit carryforwards 148,069 134,912 Deferred revenue on preneed funeral and cemetery contracts 135,112 117,748 Accrued liabilities 79,333 73,743 Deferred tax assets 362,514 326,403 Less: valuation allowance (120,739) (108,090) Net deferred income tax liability $ (431,731) $ (436,773)
Schedule of Deferred Taxes Classification [Table Text Block]	Deferred tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities are recognized in our Consolidated Balance Sheet as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Non-current deferred tax assets - included in Deferred charges and other assets, net $ 6,171 $ 535 Non-current deferred tax liabilities - included in Deferred tax liability (437,902) (437,308) Net deferred income tax liability $ (431,731) $ (436,773)
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the activity related to our gross unrecognized tax benefits from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021 (in thousands): Federal, State, and Foreign Tax (In thousands) Balance at December 31, 2018 $ 1,348 Reduction to tax positions related to prior years — Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 1,348 Reductions to tax positions related to prior years — Balance at December 31, 2020 $ 1,348 Reductions to tax positions related to prior years — Balance at December 31, 2021 $ 1,348
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table Text Block]	Such loss carryforwards will expire as follows: Federal State Foreign Total (In thousands) 2022 $ — $ 76,127 $ — $ 76,127 2023 — 219,103 — 219,103 2024 — 160,530 415 160,945 2025 — 330,888 3,032 333,920 Thereafter — 1,886,616 8,030 1,894,646 Total $ — $ 2,673,264 $ 11,477 $ 2,684,741
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]	At December 31, 2021, our loss and tax credit carryforward deferred tax assets and related valuation allowances by jurisdiction are as follows (presented net of federal benefit): Federal State Foreign Total (In thousands) Loss and tax credit carryforwards $ — $ 141,551 $ 6,518 $ 148,069 Valuation allowance $ — $ 105,635 $ 15,104 $ 120,739

Debt Level 3 (Tables)

Debt Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	The components of Debt are: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) 8.000% Senior Notes due November 2021 $ — $ 150,000 7.500% Senior Notes due April 2027 152,710 152,710 4.625% Senior Notes due December 2027 550,000 550,000 5.125% Senior Notes due June 2029 750,000 750,000 3.375% Senior Notes due August 2030 850,000 850,000 4.000% Senior Notes due May 2031 800,000 — Term Loan due May 2024 568,750 601,250 Bank Credit Facility due May 2024 155,000 525,000 Obligations under finance leases 136,847 148,864 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 48,113 51,766 Unamortized premiums and discounts, net — (317) Unamortized debt issuance costs (45,100) (36,739) Total debt $ 3,966,320 $ 3,742,534 Less: Current maturities of long-term debt (65,016) (228,352) Total long-term debt $ 3,901,304 $ 3,514,182
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the aggregate maturities of our debt for the five years subsequent to December 31, 2021 and thereafter, excluding unamortized premiums and debt issuance costs (in thousands): 2022 $ 65,016 2023 85,299 2024 671,611 2025 40,709 2026 1,986 2027 and thereafter 3,101,699 Total debt maturities $ 3,966,320
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	Cash interest payments for the three years ended December 31 were as follows (in thousands): Payments in 2021 $ 142,145 Payments in 2020 $ 152,524 Payments in 2019 $ 190,672
Schedule of future cash interest payments [Table Text Block]	ash interest payments on our existing long-term debt for the five years subsequent to December 31, 2021 and thereafter are as follows (in thousands): Payments in 2022 $ 148,490 Payments in 2023 147,524 Payments in 2024 141,477 Payments in 2025 137,300 Payments in 2026 136,738 Payments in 2027 and thereafter 367,756 Total expected cash interest payments $ 1,079,285

Credit Risk and Fair Value of_2

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Table Text Block]	The fair value of our debt instruments was as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) 8.000% Senior Notes due November 2021 $ — $ 159,000 7.500% Notes due April 2027 181,511 185,639 4.625% Senior Notes due December 2027 575,443 590,700 5.125% Senior Notes due June 2029 809,737 840,368 3.375% Senior Notes due August 2030 836,825 883,099 4.000% Senior Notes due May 2031 813,552 — Term Loan due May 2024 568,750 601,250 Bank Credit Facility due May 2024 155,000 525,000 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 46,878 51,659 Total fair value of debt instruments $ 3,987,696 $ 3,836,715

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Maturity [Table Text Block]	Future undiscounted lease income from operating leases where we are the lessor were as follows as of December 31, 2021 (in thousands): 2022 $ 4,123 2023 3,513 2024 3,124 2025 2,818 2026 2,542 2027 and thereafter 19,714 Total expected cash receipts $ 35,834
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Table Text Block]	Future lease payments for non-cancelable operating and finance leases as of December 31, 2021 were as follows: Operating Finance Total (In thousands) 2022 $ 10,083 $ 37,979 $ 48,062 2023 8,377 41,315 49,692 2024 7,274 32,320 39,594 2025 6,211 13,035 19,246 2026 5,403 7,704 13,107 2027 and thereafter 36,599 18,196 54,795 Total lease payments $ 73,947 $ 150,549 $ 224,496 Less: Interest (17,720) (13,702) (31,422) Present value of lease liabilities $ 56,227 $ 136,847 $ 193,074
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows: Lease Type Balance Sheet Classification December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 (In thousands) Operating lease right-of-use assets (1) Deferred charges and other assets $ 53,685 $ 54,764 Finance lease right-of-use assets (1) Property and equipment, net 131,420 146,144 Total right-of-use assets (1) $ 185,105 $ 200,908 Operating Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 8,049 $ 8,584 Finance Current maturities of long-term debt 34,222 47,109 Total current lease liabilities 42,271 55,693 Operating Other liabilities 48,178 48,656 Finance Long-term debt 102,625 101,755 Total non-current lease liabilities 150,803 150,411 Total lease liabilities $ 193,074 $ 206,104
Supplemental Information related to Leases [Table Text Block]	The weighted-average life remaining and discount rates of our leases were as follows: December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Operating Finance Operating Finance Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) 12.1 4.9 12.2 4.8 Weighted-average discount rate 3.9% 3.1% 4.3% 3.3%
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Depreciation	$ 159,306	$ 155,299	$ 151,000
Land	701,337	678,421
Lessor [Member]
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Depreciation	700	$ 500	$ 200
Land	25,000
Investment Building and Building Improvements	24,600
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Owned, Accumulated Depreciation	$ 2,900

Share-Based Compensation Leve_2

Share-Based Compensation Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	The fair values of our stock options are calculated using the following weighted average assumptions, based on the methods described above: Years Ended December 31, Assumptions 2021 2020 2019 Dividend yield 1.8% 1.7% 1.7% Expected volatility 23.5% 18.0% 19.8% Risk-free interest rate 0.4% 1.4% 2.5% Expected holding period (years) 4.0 3.7 4.0
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes certain information with respect to stock option and restricted share compensation included in our Consolidated Statement of Operations: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Total pretax employee share-based compensation expense included in net income $ 14,168 $ 14,103 $ 15,029 Income tax benefit related to share-based compensation included in net income $ 3,537 $ 3,417 $ 3,842
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2021 (shares reported in whole numbers): Options Weighted-Average Outstanding at December 31, 2020 6,912,065 $ 32.34 Granted 652,290 $ 49.59 Exercised (1,641,663) $ 24.17 Outstanding at December 31, 2021 5,922,692 $ 36.50 Exercisable at December 31, 2021 4,375,143 $ 32.10
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding and Exercisable [Table Text Block]	Set forth below is certain information related to stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2021 (shares reported in whole numbers): Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Range of Exercise Price Number Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life Weighted- Number Weighted- $0.00 — 25.00 1,425,927 1.8 $ 22.54 1,425,927 $ 22.54 $25.01 — 35.00 1,087,720 3.1 $ 29.25 1,087,720 $ 29.25 $35.01 — 45.00 1,809,995 4.6 $ 39.65 1,552,021 $ 39.16 $45.01 — 55.00 1,599,050 6.5 $ 50.32 309,475 $ 50.82 $0.00 — 55.00 5,922,692 4.2 $ 36.50 4,375,143 $ 32.10
Other Information Pertaining to Stock Option Activity [Table Text Block]	Other information pertaining to stock options was as follows (in thousands, except weighted-average grant date fair value): Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 Weighted average grant-date fair value of stock options granted $ 7.50 $ 6.44 $ 6.86 Total fair value of stock options vested $ 5,708 $ 5,535 $ 7,250 Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 59,180 $ 41,995 $ 65,023 Cash received from the exercise of stock options $ 39,354 $ 26,671 $ 40,922 Recognized compensation expense $ 5,514 $ 5,668 $ 6,314
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	Restricted share award activity was as follows (share awards reported in whole numbers): Restricted Weighted-Average Nonvested restricted share awards at December 31, 2020 243,529 $ 45.52 Granted 113,359 $ 49.59 Vested (126,978) $ 43.28 Nonvested restricted share awards at December 31, 2021 229,910 $ 48.76
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]	Restricted Weighted-Average Nonvested restricted share units at December 31, 2020 135,308 $ 43.83 Granted 65,825 $ 49.59 Vested (69,321) $ 41.59 Forfeited and other (3,641) $ 48.34 Nonvested restricted share units at December 31, 2021 128,171 $ 47.87

Retirement Plans Retirement Pla

Retirement Plans Retirement Plans Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	The components of the Plans’ net periodic benefit cost were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Interest cost on projected benefit obligation $ 482 $ 698 $ 956 Recognized net actuarial (gains) losses (353) 1,641 2,886 Total net periodic benefit cost $ 129 $ 2,339 $ 3,842
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]	The Plans’ funded status were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (In thousands) Change in Benefit Obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 24,635 $ 24,961 Interest cost 482 698 Actuarial (gain) loss (353) 1,641 Benefits paid (2,383) (2,665) Benefit obligation at end of year $ 22,381 $ 24,635 Change in Plan Assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ — $ — Employer contributions 2,383 2,665 Benefits paid, including expenses (2,383) (2,665) Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ — $ — Funded status of plan $ (22,381) $ (24,635) Funding Summary: Projected benefit obligations $ 22,381 $ 24,635 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 22,381 $ 24,635 Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet: Included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ (2,431) $ (2,432) Included in Other liabilities (19,950) (22,203) Total accrued benefit (liability) $ (22,381) $ (24,635)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions [Table Text Block]	The Plans’ weighted-average assumptions used to determine the benefit obligation and net periodic benefit cost are as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 Weighted-average discount rate used to determine obligations 2.52 % 2.06 % 2.95 % Weighted-average discount rate used to determine net periodic benefit cost 2.42 % 2.98 % 4.15 %
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	The following benefit payments are expected to be paid over the next ten years related to our Plans (in thousands): 2022 $ 2,381 2023 2,140 2024 1,945 2025 1,847 2026 1,818 Years 2027 through 2031 7,632 Total expected benefit payments $ 17,763

Segment Reporting Level 3 (Tabl

Segment Reporting Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Other reportable segment information as of and for the year ended December 31 were as follows: Reportable Segments Funeral Cemetery Corporate Consolidated (In thousands) 2021 Interest expense $ 2,864 $ 681 $ 147,065 $ 150,610 Depreciation and amortization $ 112,667 $ 37,866 $ 8,773 $ 159,306 Amortization of intangibles $ 12,980 $ 7,016 $ 6 $ 20,002 Amortization of cemetery property $ — $ 98,162 $ — $ 98,162 Capital expenditures $ 140,432 $ 149,145 $ 14,083 $ 303,660 Total assets $ 6,390,917 $ 8,793,348 $ 506,913 $ 15,691,178 2020 Interest expense $ 3,896 $ 514 $ 158,653 $ 163,063 Depreciation and amortization $ 107,770 $ 34,693 $ 12,836 $ 155,299 Amortization of intangibles $ 13,593 $ 8,841 $ 10 $ 22,444 Amortization of cemetery property $ — $ 80,403 $ — $ 80,403 Capital expenditures $ 86,902 $ 132,443 $ 2,866 $ 222,211 Total assets $ 6,030,764 $ 8,042,339 $ 442,322 $ 14,515,425 2019 Interest expense $ 4,026 $ 659 $ 181,158 $ 185,843 Depreciation and amortization $ 106,982 $ 33,323 $ 10,695 $ 151,000 Amortization of intangibles $ 15,343 $ 10,297 $ 9 $ 25,649 Amortization of cemetery property $ — $ 70,330 $ — $ 70,330 Capital expenditures $ 112,090 $ 125,365 $ 2,502 $ 239,957
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Revenue from customers: Funeral revenue: Atneed revenue $ 1,268,111 $ 1,092,016 $ 996,643 Matured preneed revenue 700,473 662,675 605,237 Core funeral revenue 1,968,584 1,754,691 1,601,880 Non-funeral home revenue 74,099 61,198 52,211 Recognized preneed revenue 159,595 124,645 139,525 Other revenue 140,898 111,767 130,286 Total funeral revenue 2,343,176 2,052,301 1,923,902 Cemetery revenue: Atneed revenue 477,950 386,850 326,230 Recognized preneed property revenue 846,528 659,950 581,724 Recognized preneed merchandise and services revenue 343,899 298,864 287,589 Core cemetery revenue 1,668,377 1,345,664 1,195,543 Other revenue 131,590 113,544 111,340 Total cemetery revenue 1,799,967 1,459,208 1,306,883 Total revenue from customers $ 4,143,143 $ 3,511,509 $ 3,230,785 Gross profit: Funeral gross profit $ 625,621 $ 494,602 $ 372,638 Cemetery gross profit 677,993 482,225 387,942 Gross profit from reportable segments 1,303,614 976,827 760,580 Corporate general and administrative expenses (138,107) (141,066) (126,886) Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net 25,169 7,009 32,919 Operating income 1,190,676 842,770 666,613 Interest expense (150,610) (163,063) (185,843) Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net (5,226) (18,428) (16,637) Other income, net 10,660 781 299 Income before income taxes $ 1,045,500 $ 662,060 $ 464,432
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]	Our geographic area information as of and for the year ended December 31 were as follows: United States Canada Total (In thousands) 2021 Revenue from external customers $ 3,918,777 $ 224,366 $ 4,143,143 Interest expense $ 150,385 $ 225 $ 150,610 Depreciation and amortization $ 149,351 $ 9,955 $ 159,306 Amortization of intangibles $ 19,721 $ 281 $ 20,002 Amortization of cemetery property $ 92,128 $ 6,034 $ 98,162 Operating income $ 1,120,154 $ 70,522 $ 1,190,676 Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net $ 19,837 $ 5,332 $ 25,169 Long-lived assets $ 6,895,439 $ 342,458 $ 7,237,897 2020 Revenue from external customers $ 3,328,381 $ 183,128 $ 3,511,509 Interest expense $ 162,804 $ 259 $ 163,063 Depreciation and amortization $ 146,378 $ 8,921 $ 155,299 Amortization of intangibles $ 22,132 $ 312 $ 22,444 Amortization of cemetery property $ 76,275 $ 4,128 $ 80,403 Operating income $ 795,461 $ 47,309 $ 842,770 Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net $ 6,935 $ 74 $ 7,009 Long-lived assets $ 6,633,470 $ 339,594 $ 6,973,064 2019 Revenue from external customers $ 3,052,101 $ 178,684 $ 3,230,785 Interest expense $ 185,512 $ 331 $ 185,843 Depreciation and amortization $ 142,550 $ 8,450 $ 151,000 Amortization of intangibles $ 25,079 $ 570 $ 25,649 Amortization of cemetery property $ 66,552 $ 3,778 $ 70,330 Operating income $ 628,204 $ 38,409 $ 666,613 Gains (losses) on divestitures and impairment charges, net $ 33,200 $ (281) $ 32,919

Earnings Per Share Level 3 (Tab

Earnings Per Share Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted EPS is presented below: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Net income — basic and diluted 802,939 515,907 369,596 Weighted average shares: Weighted average shares — basic 167,542 176,709 182,246 Stock options 2,501 2,234 3,223 Restricted share units 71 47 54 Weighted average shares — diluted 170,114 178,990 185,523 Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Income from continuing operations per share: Net income per share: Basic $ 4.79 $ 2.92 $ 2.03 Diluted $ 4.72 $ 2.88 $ 1.99
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Antidilutive options — 1,614 678

Acquisition Level 3 (Tables)

Acquisition Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) on Divestitures and Impairment Charges [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 (In thousands) Gains on divestitures, net $ 28,573 $ 11,962 $ 41,835 Impairment losses (3,404) (4,953) (8,916) Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net $ 25,169 $ 7,009 $ 32,919

Summary of Significant Accoun_4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 9,929	$ 7,753
Restricted Cash, Current	$ 7,847	5,573
Intangible Fair Value Inputs, Royalty Savings Rate, Low	0.046
Amortization of cemetery property	$ 98,162	80,403	$ 70,330
Depreciation	$ 159,306	$ 155,299	$ 151,000
Net income attributable to common stockholders, basic	$ 4.79	$ 2.92	$ 2.03
Goodwill Reporting Unit Fair Value Inputs, Growth Rate, Low End of the Range	(7.50%)
Goodwill Reporting Unit Fair Value Inputs, Growth Rate, High End of the Range	15.40%
Goodwill Reporting Unit Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	6.25%
Intangible Fair Value Inputs, Royalty Savings Rate	0.050
Intangibles Fair Value Inputs, Terminal Growth Rate	0.015
Intangibles Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	6.45%
Retirement of treasury shares	0	0	0
Deferred incremental selling costs	$ 347,448	$ 311,710
Goodwill Reporting Unit Fair Value Inputs, Expense to Revenue Ratio, Low end range	72.20%
Goodwill Reporting Unit Fair Value Inputs, Expense to Revenue Ratio, High end range	78.30%
Goodwill Reporting Unit Fair Value Inputs, Growth Rate Other, Low end range	(7.50%)
GoodwillReportingUnitFairValueInputsGrowthRateOtherHighendrange	15.40%
Other Assets, Current	$ 40,448	28,427
Other Liabilities	$ 10,698	29,747
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2021
Receivables, net:
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	$ 112,389	98,970
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(6,338)	(6,031)
Receivables, net	106,051	92,939
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(4,577)	(6,902)
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	5,260	$ 6,432
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	$ (3)
Net income attributable to common stockholders, diluted	$ 4.72	$ 2.88	$ 1.99
Amortization of intangibles	$ 20,002	$ 22,444	$ 25,649
Life Insurance General Agency Commissions	157,400	124,500	139,700
Estimated Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits with the next 12 months	$ 1,300
Intangible Fair Value Inputs, Royalty Savings Rate, Low	0.020
Foreign
Receivables, net:
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	$ 4,900
Funeral [Member]
Amortization of cemetery property	0	0	0
Depreciation	$ 112,667	107,770	106,982
Goodwill Reporting Unit Fair Value Inputs, Terminal Growth Rate	1.00%
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	$ 0
Amortization of intangibles	$ 12,980	13,593	15,343
Intangibles Fair Value Inputs, Terminal Growth Rate	1.00%
Cemetery [Member]
Amortization of cemetery property	$ 98,162	80,403	70,330
Depreciation	$ 37,866	34,693	33,323
Goodwill Reporting Unit Fair Value Inputs, Terminal Growth Rate	2.40%
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	$ (3)
Amortization of intangibles	$ 7,016	$ 8,841	$ 10,297
Intangibles Fair Value Inputs, Terminal Growth Rate	2.40%
Treasury Stock
Retirement of treasury shares	9,805	11,884	2,243
Common Stock
Retirement of treasury shares	9,805	11,884	2,243
Minimum [Member]
Funeral home lease life	1 year
Transportation equipment lease life	1 year
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life	2 years
Minimum [Member] | Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	ten years
Minimum [Member] | Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	three years
Maximum [Member]
Funeral home lease life	40 years
Transportation equipment lease life	8 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life	89 years
Maximum [Member] | Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	forty years
Maximum [Member] | Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	twelve years
Maximum [Member] | Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	twelve years
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	$ 5,828	$ 5,685
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	5,905
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	2,020
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Acquisitions (Divestitures), Net	(23)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	285
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	7,520
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member] | Funeral [Member]
Receivables, net:
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	49,011	56,745
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(3,597)	(3,752)
Receivables, net	45,414	52,993
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	3,597	3,752
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	4,655
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	1,852
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Acquisitions (Divestitures), Net	(23)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	286
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	6,399
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member] | Cemetery [Member]
Receivables, net:
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	27,461	22,559
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(2,231)	(1,933)
Receivables, net	25,230	20,626
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	2,231	1,933
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	1,250
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	168
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Acquisitions (Divestitures), Net	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	(1)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	1,121
Notes Receivable [Member]
Receivables, net:
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	267	1,121
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(166)	(490)
Receivables, net	101	631
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	8,951
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	3,590	6,447
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(325)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Acquisitions (Divestitures), Net	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	2,532
Financing Receivable, Not Past Due	7,827
Financing Receivable, Year One, Originated, Current Fiscal Year	0
Financing Receivable, Year Two, Originated, Fiscal Year before Current Fiscal Year	0
Financing Receivable, Year Three, Originated, Two Years before Current Fiscal Year	0
Financing Receivable, Year Four, Originated, Three Years before Current Fiscal Year	114
Financing Receivable, Year Five, Originated, Four Years before Current Fiscal Year	0
Financing Receivable, Originated, More than Five Years before Current Fiscal Year	4,902
Financing Receivable, Revolving	3,935
Total Notes Receivable, Past Due	1,124
Notes Receivable [Member] | Financial Asset, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	1
Notes Receivable [Member] | Maturity 30 to 90 Days [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	4
Notes Receivable [Member] | Financing Receivables 90 To 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	2
Notes Receivable [Member] | Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater Than 180 days Past Due [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	1,117
Notes Receivable [Member] | Long Term [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	8,684	12,389
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(3,424)	(5,957)
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	5,260	6,432
Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable [Member]
Receivables, net:
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	35,650	18,545
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	344	144
Receivables, net	35,306	18,689
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	43,796
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	1,497	801
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	696
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Acquisitions (Divestitures), Net	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	0
Financing Receivable, Year One, Originated, Current Fiscal Year	38,276
Financing Receivable, Year Two, Originated, Fiscal Year before Current Fiscal Year	2,234
Financing Receivable, Year Three, Originated, Two Years before Current Fiscal Year	2,371
Financing Receivable, Year Four, Originated, Three Years before Current Fiscal Year	823
Financing Receivable, Year Five, Originated, Four Years before Current Fiscal Year	83
Financing Receivable, Originated, More than Five Years before Current Fiscal Year	9
Financing Receivable, Revolving	0
Total Miscellaneous Receivables	205
Miscellaneous Receivables, Not Past Due	43,591
Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable [Member] | Financial Asset, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable [Member] | Maturity 30 to 90 Days [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable [Member] | Financing Receivables 90 To 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable [Member] | Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater Than 180 days Past Due [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	205
Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable [Member] | Long Term [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	8,146	6,515
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(1,153)	(945)
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	6,993	5,570
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	1,153	945
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	208
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Acquisitions (Divestitures), Net	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	0
Financing Receivable, Year One, Originated, Current Fiscal Year	3,794
Financing Receivable, Year Two, Originated, Fiscal Year before Current Fiscal Year	1,727
Financing Receivable, Year Three, Originated, Two Years before Current Fiscal Year	1,923
Financing Receivable, Year Four, Originated, Three Years before Current Fiscal Year	628
Financing Receivable, Year Five, Originated, Four Years before Current Fiscal Year	67
Financing Receivable, Originated, More than Five Years before Current Fiscal Year	7
Financing Receivable, Revolving	0
Total Miscellaneous Receivables	0
Miscellaneous Receivables, Not Past Due	8,146
Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable [Member] | Long Term [Member] | Financial Asset, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable [Member] | Long Term [Member] | Maturity 30 to 90 Days [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable [Member] | Long Term [Member] | Financing Receivables 90 To 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable [Member] | Long Term [Member] | Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater Than 180 days Past Due [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable [Member] | Current [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	35,650
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	344	(144)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	488
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Acquisitions (Divestitures), Net	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	0
Financing Receivable, Year One, Originated, Current Fiscal Year	34,482
Financing Receivable, Year Two, Originated, Fiscal Year before Current Fiscal Year	507
Financing Receivable, Year Three, Originated, Two Years before Current Fiscal Year	448
Financing Receivable, Year Four, Originated, Three Years before Current Fiscal Year	195
Financing Receivable, Year Five, Originated, Four Years before Current Fiscal Year	16
Financing Receivable, Originated, More than Five Years before Current Fiscal Year	2
Financing Receivable, Revolving	0
Total Miscellaneous Receivables	205
Miscellaneous Receivables, Not Past Due	35,445
Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable [Member] | Current [Member] | Financial Asset, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable [Member] | Current [Member] | Maturity 30 to 90 Days [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable [Member] | Current [Member] | Financing Receivables 90 To 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable [Member] | Current [Member] | Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater Than 180 days Past Due [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	$ 205
Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life	2 years
Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life	20 years
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member]
Incremental Selling Costs	$ 259,900	$ 199,600	$ 174,700

Summary of Significant Accoun_5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 4,143,143	$ 3,511,509	$ 3,230,785
Gross profit	1,303,614	976,827	760,580
Costs of revenue	(2,839,529)	(2,534,682)	(2,470,205)
Corporate general and administrative expenses	(138,107)	(141,066)	(126,886)
Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net	25,169	7,009	32,919
Operating income	1,190,676	842,770	666,613
Interest expense	(150,610)	(163,063)	(185,843)
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	(5,226)	(18,428)	(16,637)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)	10,660	781	299
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest	1,045,500	662,060	464,432
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(242,248)	(145,923)	(94,661)
Net income	803,252	516,137	369,771
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(313)	(230)	(175)
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 802,939	$ 515,907	$ 369,596
Net income attributable to common stockholders, basic	$ 4.79	$ 2.92	$ 2.03
Net income attributable to common stockholders, diluted	$ 4.72	$ 2.88	$ 1.99
Change in amounts due for unfulfilled performance obligations	$ (87,207)	$ (55,269)	$ (10,223)

Preneed Activities Investment R

Preneed Activities Investment Related Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Deposits to trust	$ 421,460	$ 519,023	$ 429,307
Withdrawals	435,344	477,443	424,986
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	1,596,698	1,823,267	2,147,935
Proceeds from Sale of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	1,495,733	1,744,618	1,994,684
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain	241,661	584,863	418,851
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain (Loss)	$ 121,272	$ 91,715	$ 262,974

Preneed Activities Preneed Ac_3

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Preneed Receivables and Trust Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Preneed Receivables and Trust Investments [Abstract]
Preneed receivables, net and trust investments	$ 6,015,323	$ 5,345,720	$ 4,789,562	$ 4,271,392
Net Preneed Contract Sales	1,870,972	1,494,557	1,372,705
Cash receipts from customers, net of refunds	(1,550,735)	(1,279,295)	(1,280,468)
Deposits To Trust Receivable Impact	452,554	373,663	372,644
Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net	4,912	19,299	11,751
Net undistributed investments (losses) earnings	448,469	407,770	489,577
Maturities and Distributed Earnings	(464,247)	(430,608)	(442,507)
Change in cancellation allowance	(1,523)	(4,468)	(2,006)
Change in amounts due for unfulfilled performance obligations	(87,207)	(55,269)	(10,223)
Effect of foreign currency and other	$ (3,592)	4,115	6,697
Deferred preneed funeral revenues		$ 0	$ 26,394	$ 0

Preneed Activities Long-term Re

Preneed Activities Long-term Receivable and Investment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Allowance for cancellation	$ (20,727)	$ (19,204)
Preneed receivables, net and trust investments	6,015,323	5,345,720	$ 4,789,562	$ 4,271,392
PreneedReceivables	1,243,781	1,069,965
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	(1,996,898)	(1,820,489)
Preneed trust investments	4,771,542	4,275,755
Preneed receivables, net and trust investments, excluding allowance for cancellation	6,015,323	5,345,720
Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other [Line Items]	231,589	245,056
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	1,287,722	1,123,155
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(23,214)	(33,986)
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,264,508	1,089,169
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables	19,204
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	(3)
Financing Receivable, Purchased with Credit Deterioration, Allowance for Credit Loss at Acquisition Date	0
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	3,566
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(5,086)
Funeral [Member]
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Allowance for cancellation	(12,722)	(10,940)
PreneedReceivables	137,423	118,938
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	162,183	143,896
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(12,038)	(14,018)
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	150,145	129,878
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables	(10,940)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	0
Financing Receivable, Purchased with Credit Deterioration, Allowance for Credit Loss at Acquisition Date	0
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	3,071
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(4,853)
Cemetery [Member]
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Allowance for cancellation	(8,005)	(8,264)
PreneedReceivables	1,106,358	951,027
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	1,125,539	979,259
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(11,176)	(19,968)
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,114,363	$ 959,291
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables	(8,264)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	(3)
Financing Receivable, Purchased with Credit Deterioration, Allowance for Credit Loss at Acquisition Date	0
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	495
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	$ (233)

Preneed Activities Schedule of

Preneed Activities Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (96,934)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	4,545,527
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	840,484
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	3,801,977
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses		$ (88,603)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value		4,168,375
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax		687,303
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost		3,569,675
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(283)	(272)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	51,514	46,201
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	795	1,566
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	51,002	44,907
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	(157)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	29,909	30,104
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	28	51
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	29,881	30,210
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(2)	(8)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	174	1,675
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	6	14
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	170	1,669
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(15)	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,450	2,569
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	58	131
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	1,407	2,438
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(10)	(5)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	266	172
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	2	3
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	274	174
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Preferred Stock securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(1,024)	(24)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	3,823	334
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	4	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	4,843	358
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | US Common Stock Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(56,092)	(54,748)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	2,217,042	1,949,134
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	624,349	503,757
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	1,648,785	1,500,125
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Canada Common Stock Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(898)	(1,823)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	53,506	44,108
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	19,617	10,915
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	34,787	35,016
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Other International Common Stock Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(9,819)	(1,831)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	161,838	148,781
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	42,171	39,837
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	129,486	110,775
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Equity Funds [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(10,116)	(10,437)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,006,605	906,124
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	140,893	95,155
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	875,828	821,406
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(18,675)	(19,298)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,019,212	1,038,983
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	12,560	35,872
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	1,025,327	1,022,409
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	188	190
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	1	2
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	187	188
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(8,638)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,991,324
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	405,261
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	1,594,701
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Commingled funds - Fixed inc [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(3,171)	(173)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	774,893	694,520
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	115,939	37,474
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	662,125	657,219
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Commingled funds - Equity [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(114)	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	391,937	381,033
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	161,125	97,704
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	230,926	283,329
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	408,762	330,745
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	0	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	408,762	330,745
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Private Equity Funds [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(5,353)	(10,284)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	415,732	276,515
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	128,197	68,846
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	292,888	217,953
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Reported At Net Asset Value [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses		(10,457)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value		1,682,813
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax		204,024
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost		1,489,246
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(105,572)	(99,060)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	6,536,851	5,851,188
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	1,245,745	891,327
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	$ 5,396,678	$ 5,058,921

Preneed Activities Level 3 Acti

Preneed Activities Level 3 Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfer, Net	$ 0	$ (6,811)	$ 0
Other Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair market value, beginning balance	190	8,218	9,755
Net realized losses included in Other income, net(2)	(2)	(1,215)	(761)
Purchases	0	0	1,006
Sales	0	(2)	(1,782)
Fair market value, ending balance	$ 188	$ 190	$ 8,218

Preneed Activities Investments

Preneed Activities Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021USD ($)
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Due in one year or less	$ 53,144
Due in one to five years	23,484
Due in five to ten years	6,445
Thereafter	240
Total	$ 83,313

Preneed Activities Preneed Ac_4

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Deferred Revenue Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Deferred revenue, Gross	$ 2,259,364	$ 2,127,878
Amounts Due for Unfulfilled Performance Obligations	(726,615)	638,969
Deferred Revenue	$ 1,532,749	$ 1,488,909

Preneed Activities Preneed Ac_5

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Investment Earnings, Net	$ 179.7	$ 129.1	$ 119
Available-for-sale securities, estimated maturity date, maximum	2040
Available-for-sale securities, estimated maturity date, minimum	2022
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments	$ 163.1
ECF Investment Earnings, Net	$ 96.1	$ 77.8	$ 77.5

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 1,880,007	$ 1,864,223
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	1,880,007
Increase in goodwill related to acquisitions	36,693	14,796
Reduction of goodwill related to divestitures	(2,108)	(1,175)
Effect of foreign currency and other	490	2,163
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	35,075	15,784
Goodwill, ending balance		1,880,007	$ 1,864,223
Goodwill, net, ending balance	1,915,082	1,880,007
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	101,653	103,327
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Future Total	29,192
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	411,708	403,785
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	310,055	300,458
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	101,653	103,327
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names	359,297	327,297
Other Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets	10,765	10,765
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	370,062	338,062
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	471,715	441,389
Amortization of intangibles	20,002	22,444	25,649
Future Amortization Expense, Year One	6,691
Future Amortization Expense, Year Two	6,300
Future Amortization Expense, Year Three	6,155
Future Amortization Expense, Year Four	6,023
Future Amortization Expense, Year Five	4,023
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	223,854	219,493
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	203,935	201,427
Customer Relationships [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	153,927	150,365
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	96,294	90,022
Trade Names [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	7,000	7,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	280	202
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	26,927	26,927
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	9,546	8,807
Funeral [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	1,551,062	1,535,278
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	1,551,062
Increase in goodwill related to acquisitions	34,703	14,796
Reduction of goodwill related to divestitures	(2,080)	(1,175)
Effect of foreign currency and other	490	2,163
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	33,113	15,784
Goodwill, ending balance		1,551,062	1,535,278
Goodwill, net, ending balance	1,584,175	1,551,062
Amortization of intangibles	12,980	13,593	15,343
Cemetery [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	328,945	328,945
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	328,945
Increase in goodwill related to acquisitions	1,990	0
Reduction of goodwill related to divestitures	(28)	0
Effect of foreign currency and other	0	0
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	1,962	0
Goodwill, ending balance		328,945	328,945
Goodwill, net, ending balance	330,907	328,945
Amortization of intangibles	$ 7,016	$ 8,841	$ 10,297
Minimum [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum	2 years
Minimum [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum	2 years
Minimum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum	10 years
Minimum [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum	5 years
Minimum [Member] | Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum	5 years
Maximum [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum	89 years
Maximum [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum	20 years
Maximum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum	20 years
Maximum [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum	89 years
Maximum [Member] | Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum	89 years

Income Taxes Income Taxes Detai

Income Taxes Income Taxes Details 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Income Taxes [Abstract]
United States	$ 994,632	$ 633,608	$ 441,579
Foreign	50,868	28,452	22,853
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$ 1,045,500	$ 662,060	$ 464,432

Income Taxes Income Taxes Det_2

Income Taxes Income Taxes Details 2 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Current: United States	$ 194,545	$ 106,632	$ 51,664
Current: Foreign	14,088	7,968	7,059
Current: State	39,452	23,439	12,908
Total current income taxes	248,085	138,039	71,631
Deferred: United States	(3,543)	6,339	12,973
Deferred: Foreign	(5,492)	(64)	(571)
Deferred: State	3,198	1,609	10,628
Provision for deferred income taxes	(5,837)	7,884	23,030
Provision for income taxes	242,248	145,923	94,661
Income Taxes Paid	270,200	138,000	70,600
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds	$ 4,700	$ 5,200	$ 4,700

Income Taxes Income Taxes Det_3

Income Taxes Income Taxes Details 3 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Computed tax provision at the applicable federal statutory income tax rate	$ 219,555	$ 139,031	$ 97,531
State and local taxes, net of federal income tax benefits	35,045	20,711	20,081
Foreign jurisdiction differences	3,041	2,496	1,646
Permanent differences associated with dispositions	400	73	1,288
Changes in uncertain tax positions	51	100	(9,842)
Foreign Valuation Allowance, Amount	(4,155)	(566)	43
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	(12,476)	(9,093)	(13,868)
Other	787	(6,829)	(2,218)
Provision for income taxes	$ 242,248	$ 145,923	$ 94,661
Total effective tax rate	23.20%	22.00%	20.40%

Income Taxes Income Taxes Det_4

Income Taxes Income Taxes Details 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Inventories and cemetery property	$ (205,660)	$ (208,707)
Deferred tax liabilities selling cost	(90,691)	81,301
Property and equipment	(170,198)	(161,293)
Intangibles	(203,229)	(201,361)
Other	(3,728)	(2,424)
Deferred tax liabilities	(673,506)	(655,086)
Loss and tax credit carry-forwards	148,069	134,912
Deferred revenue on preneed funeral and cemetery contracts	135,112	117,748
Accrued liabilities	79,333	73,743
Deferred tax assets	362,514	326,403
Less: Valuation allowance	(120,739)	(108,090)
Net deferred income tax liability	$ (431,731)	$ (436,773)

Income Taxes Income Taxes Det_5

Income Taxes Income Taxes Details 5 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Net deferred income tax liability	$ (431,731)	$ (436,773)
Non-current deferred tax liabilities	(437,902)	(437,308)
Non-current deferred tax assets	$ 6,171	$ 535

Income Taxes Income Taxes Det_6

Income Taxes Income Taxes Details 6 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ (1,348)	$ (1,348)	$ (1,348)
Reductions to tax positions related to the current year	0
Additions to tax positions related to prior years	0
Reductions to tax positions as a result of audit settlement			0
Reductions to tax positions related to prior years		0
Ending Balance	(1,348)	(1,348)	(1,348)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	1,300
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	800	$ 700	$ 600
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense	$ 100

Income Taxes Income Taxes Det_7

Income Taxes Income Taxes Details 7 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Year One	$ 76,127
Year Two	219,103
Year Three	160,945
Year Four	333,920
Thereafter	1,894,646
Operating Loss Carryforwards	2,684,741
Loss and tax credit carry-forwards	148,069	$ 134,912
Valuation allowance	120,739	$ 108,090
Federal
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Year One	0
Year Two	0
Year Three	0
Year Four	0
Thereafter	0
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
Loss and tax credit carry-forwards	0
Valuation allowance	0
State
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Year One	76,127
Year Two	219,103
Year Three	160,530
Year Four	330,888
Thereafter	1,886,616
Operating Loss Carryforwards	2,673,264
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	17,600
Loss and tax credit carry-forwards	141,551
Valuation allowance	105,635
Foreign
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Year One	0
Year Two	0
Year Three	415
Year Four	3,032
Thereafter	8,030
Operating Loss Carryforwards	11,477
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	4,900
Loss and tax credit carry-forwards	6,518
Valuation allowance	$ 15,104

Income Taxes Income Taxes Det_8

Income Taxes Income Taxes Details (Tax Reform) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021USD ($)
Income Tax [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Amount	$ 16.4
Estimated Tax Reform Repatriation Liability	$ 339.9

Debt Level 4 (Details)

Debt Level 4 (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt	$ 736,000,000	$ 1,406,400,000
Repayments of Long-term Debt	36,158,000	34,489,000	$ 25,471,000
Repayments of Other Debt	3,700,000	2,000,000
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	5,226,000	18,428,000	16,637,000
Other Notes Payable	48,113,000	51,766,000
Total debt	3,966,320,000	3,742,534,000
Current maturities of long-term debt	(65,016,000)	(228,352,000)
Less current maturities	65,016,000	228,352,000
Total long-term debt	$ 3,901,304,000	$ 3,514,182,000
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	3.70%	3.62%
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate	79.00%	66.00%
Next Twelve Months	$ 65,016,000
Year Two	85,299,000
Year Three	671,611,000
Year Four	40,709,000
Year Five	1,986,000
After Year Five	3,101,699,000
Long-term Debt, Gross	3,966,320,000
Letters of Credit, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	34,000,000	$ 34,000,000
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities	142,145,000	152,524,000	$ 190,672,000
Payments in 2022	148,490,000
Payments in 2023	147,524,000
Payments in 2024	141,477,000
Payments in 2025	137,300,000
Payments in 2026	136,738,000
Payments in 2027 and thereafter	367,756,000
Cash Interest Payments Expected Payments Total	1,079,285,000
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	(45,100,000)	(36,739,000)
Bank credit facility	155,000,000	525,000,000
Finance Lease, Liability	136,847,000	148,864,000
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt	975,000,000	1,585,000,000
Repayments of Lines of Credit	545,000,000	505,000,000
Redemption Premium	4,800,000	16,100,000
Pledged Assets Separately Reported, Finance Receivables Pledged as Collateral, at Fair Value	400,000	2,000,000
Pledged Assets, Other, Not Separately Reported on Statement of Financial Position	$ 1,100,000	1,200,000
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	100000.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 811,000,000
Debt Issuance Costs, Line of Credit Arrangements, Net	13,600,000	14.5
Repayments of Lines of Credit	545,000,000	505,000,000
Redemption Premium	4,800,000	16,100,000
Pledged Assets Separately Reported, Finance Receivables Pledged as Collateral, at Fair Value	400,000	2,000,000
Pledged Assets, Other, Not Separately Reported on Statement of Financial Position	1,100,000	1,200,000
April 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt		800,000
May 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent	568,750,000
Bank credit facility	155,000,000	525,000,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment	32,500,000	32,500,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment	32,500,000	32,500,000
Term Loan December 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent		601,250,000
August 2030 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		850,000,000
May 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	800,000,000
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized pricing discounts and other	0	(317,000)
Unsecured Debt [Member] | November 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	0	150,000,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | April 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	152,710,000	152,710,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | December 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	550,000,000	550,000,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | June 2029 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	750,000,000	750,000,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | August 2030 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	850,000,000	850,000,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | May 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 800,000,000	$ 0

Debt Debt, Textuals (Details)

Debt Debt, Textuals (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	3.70%	3.62%
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate	79.00%	66.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	$ 155,000,000	$ 525,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	100000.00%
Letters of Credit, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 34,000,000	34,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	811,000,000
Repayments of Other Debt	3,700,000	2,000,000
Repayments of Debt	736,000,000	1,406,400,000
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	5,226,000	18,428,000	$ 16,637,000
Pledged Assets Separately Reported, Finance Receivables Pledged as Collateral, at Fair Value	400,000	2,000,000
Pledged Assets, Other, Not Separately Reported on Statement of Financial Position	1,100,000	1,200,000
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	3,987,696,000	3,836,715,000
Debt Issuance Costs, Line of Credit Arrangements, Net	13,600,000	14.5
Repayments of Long-term Debt	36,158,000	34,489,000	$ 25,471,000
Redemption Premium	4,800,000	16,100,000
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt	975,000,000	1,585,000,000
Repayments of Lines of Credit	$ 545,000,000	505,000,000
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2021
April 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt		800,000
Term Loan December 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent		601,250,000
May 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent	$ 568,750,000
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	155,000,000	525,000,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment	32,500,000	32,500,000
Proceeds from Lines of Credit	175,000,000	735,000,000
August 2030 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		850,000,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | November 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	0	150,000,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | April 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	152,710,000	152,710,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | December 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	550,000,000	550,000,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | August 2030 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	850,000,000	850,000,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | June 2029 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 750,000,000	$ 750,000,000

Credit Risk and Fair Value of_3

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Bank credit facility	$ 155,000	$ 525,000
Notes Payable	46,878	51,659
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	3,987,696	3,836,715
Term Loan	568,750	601,250
May 2024 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Bank credit facility	155,000	525,000
November 2021 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	0	159,000
April 2027 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	181,511	185,639
December 2027 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	575,443	590,700
June 2029 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	809,737	840,368
August 2030 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	836,825	883,099
May 2031
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 813,552	$ 0

Leases (Details)

Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Finance Leases New		$ 21,097	$ 23,523
Rnewals and Extensions, Finance Leases		1,095	0
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability		22,192	23,523
Operating Lease, New		3,268	4,684
Renewals and Extensions, Operating Leases		4,554	4,128
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability		7,822	8,812
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months	$ 37,979	37,979
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two	41,315	41,315
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three	32,320	32,320
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four	13,035	13,035
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five	7,704	7,704
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five	18,196	18,196
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due	150,549	150,549
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability		13,702
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months	10,083	10,083
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two	8,377	8,377
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three	7,274	7,274
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four	6,211	6,211
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five	5,403	5,403
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five	36,599	36,599
Operating Lease, Expense		17,720
Operating Lease, Liability	73,947	73,947
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due	56,227	56,227
Lease LIability Payments Due Next Twelve Months		48,062
Lease Liability Payments Due Year Two	49,692	49,692
Lease Liability Payments Due Year Three	39,594	39,594
Lease Liability Payments Due Year Four	19,246	19,246
Lease Liability Payments Due Year Five	13,107	13,107
Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Five	54,795	54,795
Lease Interest Expense		31,422
Lease Liability	224,496	224,496
Lease Liability Payments Due	193,074	193,074
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	53,685	53,685	54,764
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	131,420	131,420	146,144
Leases Right of Use Asset	185,105	185,105	200,908
Operating Lease, Liability, Current	8,049	8,049	8,584
Finance Lease, Liability, Current	34,222	34,222	47,109
Leases Total Current Liability	42,271	42,271	55,693
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	48,178	48,178	48,656
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	102,625	102,625	101,755
Leases Total NonCurrent Liability	150,803	150,803	150,411
Leases, Total Liability	$ 193,074	193,074	206,104
Finance Lease Payments Cash Outflow		4,207	5,446
Finance Lease liability renewals		$ 1,000
Lease remeasurement			2,700
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Number of Units	59	59
Operating Lease, Lease Income	$ 4,400		3,600
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization		$ 41,938	37,569
Finance Lease, Interest Expense		5,955	4,642
Finance Lease Cost		42,211	47,893
Operating Lease, Cost		12,196	11,586
Variable Lease, Cost		29	178
Lease, Cost		$ 53,975	$ 60,118
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	3.90%	3.90%	4.30%
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	3.10%	3.10%	3.30%
Operating Lease, Payments		$ 11,693	$ 12,190
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability		13,702
Finance Lease, Principal Payments		34,617	43,598	$ 42,627
Total Lease Payments		50,517	61,234
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Next Twelve Months	$ 4,123	4,123
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Two Years	3,513	3,513
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Three Years	3,124	3,124
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Four Years	2,818	2,818
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Five Years	2,542	2,542
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Thereafter	19,714	19,714
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received	35,834	35,834
Finance Lease, Liability	$ 136,847	$ 136,847	$ 148,864
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	12 years 1 month 6 days	12 years 1 month 6 days	12 years 2 months 12 days
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	4 years 10 months 24 days	4 years 10 months 24 days	4 years 9 months 18 days

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Self Insurance Reserve	$ 94.3	$ 92.8

Equity Textuals (Details)

Equity Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 15, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized		1,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share		$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized		500,000,000
Common stock, par or stated value per share		$ 1
Common stock, shares, issued		166,821,502	174,792,272
Common stock, shares outstanding		163,114,202	170,717,236
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired		9,437,446	12,043,347
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method		$ 554,600	$ 516,900
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share		$ 58.77	$ 42.92
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount		$ 600,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount		495,000
Payments of Dividends, Common Stock		$ 146,919	$ 137,392	$ 131,402
Subsequent Event [Member]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	1,606,574
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method	$ 103,100
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$ 64.17

Share-Based Compensation Leve_3

Share-Based Compensation Level 4 (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total pretax employee share-based compensation expense included in net income	$ 14,168,000	$ 14,103,000	$ 15,029,000
Income tax benefit related to share-based compensation included in net income	3,537,000	$ 3,417,000	$ 3,842,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 12,500,000
Stock Option Plan Exercise Range 1 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding	1,425,927
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$ 22.54
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Exercisable	1,425,927
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 22.54
Stock Option Plan Exercise Range 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding	1,087,720
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$ 29.25
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Exercisable	1,087,720
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 29.25
Stock Option Plan Exercise Range 3 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding	1,809,995
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$ 39.65
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Exercisable	1,552,021
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 39.16
Stock Option Plan Exercise Range 4 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding	1,599,050
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$ 50.32
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Exercisable	309,475
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 50.82
Stock Option Plan Exercise Range 5 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding	5,922,692
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$ 36.50
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Exercisable	4,375,143
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 32.10
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Dividend yield	1.80%	1.70%	1.70%
Risk-free interest rate	0.40%	1.40%	2.50%
Expected holding period	4 years	3 years 8 months 12 days	4 years
Total pretax employee share-based compensation expense included in net income	$ 5,514,000	$ 5,668,000	$ 6,314,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options outstanding at beginning of period	6,912,065
Options outstanding at beginning of period, weighted average exercise price	$ 32.34
Granted	652,290
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 49.59
Exercised	(1,641,663)
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 24.17
Options outstanding at end of period	5,922,692	6,912,065
Options outstanding at end of period, weighted average exercise price	$ 36.50	$ 32.34
Options exercisable at December 31, 2011	5,922,692	6,912,065
Options exercisable at December 31, 2011, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 36.50	$ 32.34
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	4,375,143
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 32.10
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Expected volatility	23.50%	18.00%	19.80%
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 8 months 12 days
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 6,000,000
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total pretax employee share-based compensation expense included in net income	$ 5,647,000	$ 5,568,000	$ 6,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Nonvested restricted shares at beginning of period	243,529
Nonvested restricted shares at beginning of period, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 45.52
Granted	113,359
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 49.59	$ 50.82	$ 42.73
Vested	(126,978)
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 43.28
Nonvested restricted shares at end of period	229,910	243,529
Nonvested restricted shares at end of period, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 48.76	$ 45.52
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	$ 5,496,000	$ 5,674,000	$ 6,718,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested	$ 3,513,000	2,100,000	3,724,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 8 months 12 days
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 6,500,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total pretax employee share-based compensation expense included in net income	$ 3,007,000	$ 2,867,000	$ 2,715,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Nonvested restricted shares at beginning of period	135,308
Nonvested restricted shares at beginning of period, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 43.83
Granted	65,825
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 49.59	$ 48.89	$ 40.91
Vested	(69,321)
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 41.59
Nonvested restricted shares at end of period	128,171	135,308
Nonvested restricted shares at end of period, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 47.87	$ 43.83
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	$ 2,883,000	$ 2,722,000	$ 2,827,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period	(3,641)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 48.34
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested	$ 1,911,000	1,004,000	1,432,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 3,500,000
Performance Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate	0.43%
Total pretax employee share-based compensation expense included in net income	$ 19,500,000	$ 8,600,000	$ 6,100,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Granted	111,449	112,762	125,546
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Nonvested restricted shares at beginning of period, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 44.94
Nonvested restricted shares at end of period, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 70.99	$ 44.94
Expected volatility	33.60%
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 6 months

Share-Based Compensation Share-

Share-Based Compensation Share-Based Compensation, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance	4,912,904	5,873,329
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	$ 204,300
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value		$ 170,100
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 7.50	$ 6.44	$ 6.86
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	$ 5,708	$ 5,535	$ 7,250
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value	59,180	41,995	65,023
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	39,354	26,671	40,922
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense	14,168	$ 14,103	15,029
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	12,500
PerformanceUnitsCashPaid	$ 12,400
2016 Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number		13,404,404
Long Term Incentive 1996 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	44,000,000
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense	$ 5,514	$ 5,668	6,314
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 6,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 8 months 12 days
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense	$ 5,647	5,568	6,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 6,500
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 8 months 12 days
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense	$ 3,007	2,867	2,715
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	3,500
Performance Options [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense	$ 19,500	$ 8,600	$ 6,100
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 6 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	530,596

Retirement Plans Retirement P_2

Retirement Plans Retirement Plans Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	$ 482	$ 698	$ 956
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)	(353)	1,641	2,886
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)	129	2,339	3,842
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	24,635	24,961
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	482	698	956
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Net (Gains) Losses	(353)	1,641
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid	2,383	2,665
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	22,381	24,635	24,961
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer	2,383	2,665
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	0	0	$ 0
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan	(22,381)	(24,635)
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	22,381	24,635
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Current	(2,431)	(2,432)
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Noncurrent	(19,950)	(22,203)
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan	(22,381)	(24,635)
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Retirement Benefits Covered by Insurance Contract, Amount	49,400	48,800
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance, Retirement Plans	$ 39,900	$ 39,100
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	2.52%	2.06%	2.95%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	2.42%	2.98%	4.15%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase	50.00%
Year One	$ 2,381
Year Two	2,140
Year Three	1,945
Year Four	1,847
Year Five	1,818
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Benefit Payments	17,763
Years 2027 through 2031	7,632
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	46,000	$ 39,800	$ 39,700
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Benefits Paid	$ 2,383	$ 2,665
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent	50.00%

Segment Reporting Level 4 (Deta

Segment Reporting Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent	$ 2,082	$ 2,180
Revenues	4,143,143	3,511,509	$ 3,230,785
Interest expense	150,610	163,063	185,843
Depreciation and amortization	159,306	155,299	151,000
Depreciation and amortization	159,306	155,299	151,000
Amortization of intangibles	20,002	22,444	25,649
Amortization of cemetery property	98,162	80,403	70,330
Total assets	15,691,178	14,515,425
Capital expenditures	303,660	222,211	239,957
Gross profits from reportable segments	1,303,614	976,827	760,580
Corporate general and administrative expenses	(138,107)	(141,066)	(126,886)
Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net	25,169	7,009	32,919
Operating income	1,190,676	842,770	666,613
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	(5,226)	(18,428)	(16,637)
Other income, net	10,660	781	299
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	1,045,500	662,060	464,432
Long lived assets	7,237,897	6,973,064
UNITED STATES
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	3,918,777	3,328,381	3,052,101
Interest expense	150,385	162,804	185,512
Depreciation and amortization	149,351	146,378	142,550
Amortization of intangibles	19,721	22,132	25,079
Amortization of cemetery property	92,128	76,275	66,552
Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net	19,837	6,935	33,200
Operating income	1,120,154	795,461	628,204
Long lived assets	6,895,439	6,633,470
CANADA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	224,366	183,128	178,684
Interest expense	225	259	331
Depreciation and amortization	9,955	8,921	8,450
Amortization of intangibles	281	312	570
Amortization of cemetery property	6,034	4,128	3,778
Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net	5,332	74	(281)
Operating income	70,522	47,309	38,409
Long lived assets	342,458	339,594
Funeral [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	2,343,176	2,052,301	1,923,902
Interest expense	2,864	3,896	4,026
Depreciation and amortization	112,667	107,770	106,982
Amortization of intangibles	12,980	13,593	15,343
Amortization of cemetery property	0	0	0
Total assets	6,390,917	6,030,764
Capital expenditures	140,432	86,902	112,090
Gross profits from reportable segments	625,621	494,602	372,638
Cemetery [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	1,799,967	1,459,208	1,306,883
Interest expense	681	514	659
Depreciation and amortization	37,866	34,693	33,323
Amortization of intangibles	7,016	8,841	10,297
Amortization of cemetery property	98,162	80,403	70,330
Total assets	8,793,348	8,042,339
Capital expenditures	149,145	132,443	125,365
Gross profits from reportable segments	677,993	482,225	387,942
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest expense	147,065	158,653	181,158
Depreciation and amortization	8,773	12,836	10,695
Amortization of intangibles	6	10	9
Amortization of cemetery property	0	0	0
Total assets	506,913	442,322
Capital expenditures	14,083	2,866	2,502
Funeral Atneed Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	1,268,111	1,092,016	996,643
Funeral Matured Preneed Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	700,473	662,675	605,237
Funeral Core Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	1,968,584	1,754,691	1,601,880
Non-funeral Home Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	74,099	61,198	52,211
Funeral Recognized Preneed Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	159,595	124,645	139,525
Funeral Other Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	140,898	111,767	130,286
Cemetery Atneed Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	477,950	386,850	326,230
Cemetery Recognized Preneed Property Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	846,528	659,950	581,724
Cemetery Recognized Preneed Merchandise And Service Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	343,899	298,864	287,589
Cemetery Core Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	1,668,377	1,345,664	1,195,543
Cemetery Other Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 131,590	$ 113,544	$ 111,340

Earnings Per Share Level 4 (Det

Earnings Per Share Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 802,939	$ 515,907	$ 369,596
Weighted average shares (denominator):
Weighted average shares — basic	167,542	176,709	182,246
Weighted average shares — diluted	170,114	178,990	185,523
Net income attributable to common stockholders, basic	$ 4.79	$ 2.92	$ 2.03
Net income attributable to common stockholders, diluted	$ 4.72	$ 2.88	$ 1.99
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	0	1,614,000	678,000
Stock Options [Member]
Weighted average shares (denominator):
Share based compensation	2,501	2,234	3,223
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Weighted average shares (denominator):
Share based compensation	71	47	54

Acquisition, Textuals (Details)

Acquisition, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Acquisitions [Abstract]
(Losses) gains on divestitures	$ 28,573	$ 11,962	$ 41,835
Impairment losses	(3,404)	(4,953)	(8,916)
Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net	25,169	7,009	32,919
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]
Revenue	4,143,143	3,511,509	3,230,785
Net Income	803,252	516,137	369,771
Business Combination, Goodwill	29,700
PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesIncludiing1031ExchangeFunds	(26,300)	64,200	55,600
Business Combinations, Preneed customer relationships to insurance claims, Fair Value	3,900
Business Combinations, Tradenames, Fair Value	24,734
Business Combinations, Total intangible assets, Fair Value	28,634
Payments for (Proceeds from) Delayed Tax Exempt Exchange	10,900	55,100	13,600
1031 Exchange Funds for Business Combinations	6,100
Payments to Acquire Businesses Including 1031 Exchange Funds	94,800
PaymentsToAcquireRealEstateIncluding1031Exchange	(26,600)	(52,100)	(51,400)
Payments for (Proceeds from) Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions	(26,604)	(52,079)	(51,373)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	(121,382)	64,164	55,644
Acquisition Spend	(26,300)	64,200	55,600
Payments for (Proceeds from) Delayed Tax Exempt Exchange	10,900	55,100	13,600
Cemetery [Member]
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]
Revenue	1,799,967	1,459,208	1,306,883
Business Combination, Goodwill, Cemetery	1,500
Funeral [Member]
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]
Revenue	2,343,176	2,052,301	$ 1,923,902
Business Combination, Goodwill, Funeral	28,200
Current Year Acquisition [Member]
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]
Revenue	1,100
Net Income	300
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other	140
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Cemetery property	2,918
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	36,768
Business Combination, Preneed receivables, net and trust investments	7,732
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles	3,900
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	24,734
Business Combination, Deferred charges and other assets	128
Business Combination, Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	1,484
Business Combination, Goodwill	29,683
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets	107,487
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities	660
Business Combination, Deferred revenue and deferred receipts held in trust	7,204
Business Combination, Care trusts' corpus	1,484
Business Combination, Other liabilities	3,336
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities	12,684
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net	$ 94,803
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum	10 years
Acquisition Costs for Business Combination	$ 300	$ 300
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Cemetery property	2,918
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	36,768
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles	3,900
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	24,734
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets	107,487
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities	660
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities	$ 12,684

Acquisitions Pro Forma Revenue

Acquisitions Pro Forma Revenue and Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue	$ 4,172,574	$ 3,536,915
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)	807,040	$ 517,933
Business Combination, Goodwill	$ 29,700

Acquisitions Acquisitions Intan

Acquisitions Acquisitions Intangible Assets (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Current Year Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life	10 years
Minimum [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life	2 years
Minimum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life	10 years
Minimum [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life	2 years
Minimum [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life	5 years
Maximum [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life	89 years
Maximum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life	20 years
Maximum [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life	20 years
Maximum [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life	89 years

Quarterly Financial Data Quarte

Quarterly Financial Data Quarterly Financial Data Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 4,143,143	$ 3,511,509	$ 3,230,785
Costs of revenue	(2,839,529)	(2,534,682)	(2,470,205)
Gross profits	1,303,614	976,827	760,580
Operating income	1,190,676	842,770	666,613
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	1,045,500	662,060	464,432
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(242,248)	(145,923)	(94,661)
Net income	803,252	516,137	369,771
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(313)	(230)	(175)
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 802,939	$ 515,907	$ 369,596
Basic — EPS	$ 4.79	$ 2.92	$ 2.03
Earnings per share, diluted	$ 4.72	$ 2.88	$ 1.99

Schedule II Valuation and Qua_2

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Account Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Account Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Beginning Balance		$ (114,331)	$ (120,931)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance			(114,331)
Asset Allowance for Cancellation, Preneed Funeral and Preneed Cemetery [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Beginning Balance	$ 0	(55,340)	(48,380)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Cost and Expense		0	(1,617)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Other Accounts		(55,340)	(5,343)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance		0	(55,340)
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Beginning Balance	(108,090)	(114,331)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Cost and Expense	(12,649)	(6,492)	(6,604)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Other Accounts	0	(251)	(4)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	(120,739)	(108,090)	(114,331)
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Allowance, Notes Receivable [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Beginning Balance	0	(2,230)	(1,578)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Cost and Expense		0	(9,146)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Other Accounts		(2,230)	(8,494)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance		0	(2,230)
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Allowance, Credit Loss [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Beginning Balance	(6,031)	0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Cost and Expense	(6,393)	(5,756)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Other Accounts	(6,086)	(275)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	(6,338)	(6,031)	0
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Allowance, Noncurrent Notes [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Beginning Balance	0	(8,374)	(10,814)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Cost and Expense		0	0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Other Accounts		(8,374)	(2,440)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance		0	(8,374)
Asset Allowance for Cancellation, Preneed Funeral and Cemetery [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Beginning Balance	(19,204)	0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Cost and Expense	(5,086)	(7,739)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Other Accounts	(3,563)	(11,465)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	(20,727)	(19,204)	0
Aset Allowance ofr Cancellation, Notes Receivable [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Beginning Balance	(6,902)	0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Cost and Expense	(117)	(88)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Other Accounts	(2,208)	(6,814)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	$ (4,577)	$ (6,902)	$ 0