Service Corporation International (SCI) 10-K 15 Feb 23 2022 FY Annual report Financial data

Audit Information

Audit Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Transition Report	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2022
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		$ 10,609,438,787
Audited Annual Financial Statements	true

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information Document - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Feb. 15, 2023
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, 2022
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Shell Company	false
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		153,048,775
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, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Product Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 4,108,661	$ 4,143,143	$ 3,511,509
Costs of revenue	(2,954,059)	(2,820,068)	(2,519,070)
Gains on divestitures, net	10,923	28,573	11,962
Gross profits	1,154,602	1,323,075	992,439
Corporate general and administrative expenses	(237,248)	(157,568)	(156,678)
Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net	9,962	25,169	7,009
Operating income	927,316	1,190,676	842,770
Interest expense	(172,109)	(150,610)	(163,063)
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	(1,225)	(5,226)	(18,428)
Other income, net	1,646	10,660	781
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	755,628	1,045,500	662,060
Provision for income taxes	(189,594)	(242,248)	(145,923)
Net income	566,034	803,252	516,137
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(696)	(313)	(230)
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 565,338	$ 802,939	$ 515,907
Basic earnings per share:
Net income attributable to common stockholders, basic	$ 3.58	$ 4.79	$ 2.92
Basic weighted average number of shares	157,713	167,542	176,709
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income attributable to common stockholders, diluted	$ 3.53	$ 4.72	$ 2.88
Diluted weighted average number of shares	160,131	170,114	178,990
Product [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 2,136,593	$ 2,139,795	$ 1,772,778
Costs of revenue	(1,041,287)	(1,007,261)	(867,215)
Service [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,707,099	1,730,860	1,513,420
Costs of revenue	(883,020)	(833,183)	(749,695)
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Revenue	264,969	272,488	225,311
Costs of revenue	$ (1,029,752)	$ (979,624)	$ (902,160)

Consolidated Statement of Compr

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 566,034	$ 803,252	$ 516,137
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(23,681)	846	9,507
Total comprehensive income	542,353	804,098	525,644
Total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(691)	(311)	(235)
Total comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders	541,662	803,787	525,409
Comprehensive income	$ 542,353	$ 804,098	$ 525,644

Consolidated Balance Sheet

Consolidated Balance Sheet - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 191,938	$ 268,626
Receivables, net	96,681	106,051
Inventories	31,740	25,935
Other	39,487	40,448
Total current assets	359,846	441,060
Preneed receivables, net and trust investments	5,577,499	6,015,323
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(3,602)	(4,577)
Cemetery property	1,939,816	1,900,844
Property and equipment, net	2,350,549	2,252,158
Goodwill	1,945,588	1,915,082
Deferred charges and other assets	1,190,426	1,169,813
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	1,702,313	1,996,898
Total assets	15,066,037	15,691,178
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	707,488	659,494
Current maturities of long-term debt	90,661	65,016
Income taxes payable	1,131	3,751
Total current liabilities	799,280	728,261
Long-term debt	4,251,083	3,901,304
Deferred preneed revenue	1,624,028	1,532,749
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent	445,040	437,902
Other liabilities	411,376	438,903
Deferred receipts held in trust	4,163,520	4,766,492
Care trusts’ corpus	1,698,287	1,976,118
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	1,673,423	1,909,449
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding	153,940	163,114
Capital in excess of par value	958,329	979,096
Accumulated deficit	544,384	727,021
Accumulated other comprehensive income	16,538	40,214
Total common stockholders’ equity	1,673,191	1,909,445
Noncontrolling interests	232	4
Total equity	$ 1,673,423	$ 1,909,449
Common stock, par or stated value per share	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued	156,088,438	166,821,502
Common stock, shares outstanding	153,940,365	163,114,202
Total liabilities and equity	$ 15,066,037	$ 15,691,178
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	$ (6,186)	$ (6,338)

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Par

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
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	156,088,438	166,821,502
Common stock, shares outstanding	153,940,365	163,114,202

Consolidated Statement of Cash

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net income	$ 566,034	$ 803,252	$ 516,137
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	1,225	5,226	18,428
Depreciation and amortization	175,330	159,306	155,299
Amortization of intangibles	18,355	20,002	22,444
Amortization of cemetery property	94,123	98,162	80,403
Amortization of loan costs	6,851	6,367	5,483
Provision for expected credit losses	16,700	11,362	13,558
Provision for (benefit from) deferred income taxes	3,471	(5,837)	7,884
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	(9,962)	(25,169)	(7,009)
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments	(1,169)	0	0
Share-based compensation	14,709	14,168	14,103
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and divestitures:
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets	(8,206)	(54,883)	(35,739)
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities	37,029	53,747	122,478
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables	4,151	(20,215)	(14,518)
Effect of preneed funeral production and maturities:
Increase in preneed receivables, net and trust investments	(309,055)	(308,061)	(158,797)
Increase in deferred revenue, net	195,358	119,730	61,807
Increase in deferred receipts held in trust	20,781	43,451	2,390
Net cash provided by operating activities	825,725	920,608	804,351
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(369,709)	(303,660)	(222,211)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	(102,558)	(121,382)	(64,164)
Payments for (Proceeds from) Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions	(17,127)	(26,604)	(52,079)
Proceeds from divestitures and sales of property and equipment	42,093	40,696	21,916
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments	1,330	0	0
Payment to Acquire Life Insurance Policy, Investing Activities	(1,910)	(3,982)	(5,352)
Proceeds from Life Insurance Policy	0	0	3,519
Net cash used in investing activities	(447,881)	(414,932)	(318,371)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	484,000	975,000	1,585,000
Debt issuance costs	(525)	(13,640)	(14,503)
Scheduled payments of debt	(36,288)	(36,158)	(34,489)
Repayments of Other Long-term Debt	(65,591)	(699,837)	(1,371,856)
Finance Lease, Principal Payments	35,542	34,617	43,598
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	27,814	39,354	26,671
Purchase of Company common stock	(660,850)	(554,313)	(516,870)
Payments of dividends	(160,035)	(146,919)	(137,392)
Bank overdrafts and other	(980)	5,510	14,259
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(447,997)	(465,620)	(492,778)
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations	(3,878)	(111)	2,788
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(74,031)	39,945	(4,010)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	204,524	278,555	238,610
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments	$ 1,330	$ 0	$ 0

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
Balance at beginning 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
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	542,353	0	0	0	(23,676)	565,338	691
Dividends	(160,035)	0	0	0	0	(160,035)
Stock option exercises	28,094	1,010	0	27,084	0	0	0
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures	0	149	(1)	(148)	0	0	0
Employee share-based compensation earned	14,709	0	0	14,709	0	0	0
Purchase of Company common stock	661,130	0	10,356	62,834	0	587,940	0
Noncontrolling interest payments	$ (463)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 463
Retirement of treasury shares	0	(11,916)	(11,916)	0	0	0	0
Other	$ 446	$ 24	$ 0	$ 422	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2022	$ 1,673,423	$ 156,089	$ (2,149)	$ 958,329	$ 16,538	$ 544,384	$ 232

Supplementary Information Level

Supplementary Information Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Cash and cash equivalents: Cash $ 147,408 $ 260,750 Commercial paper and temporary investments 44,530 7,876 $ 191,938 $ 268,626 Other current assets: Income tax receivable $ 7,018 $ 13,635 Prepaid insurance 5,035 4,583 Restricted cash 10,379 7,847 Other 17,055 14,383 $ 39,487 $ 40,448 Cemetery property: Undeveloped land $ 1,304,514 $ 1,297,453 Developed lots, lawn crypts, mausoleum spaces, cremation niches, and cremation memorialization property 635,302 603,391 $ 1,939,816 $ 1,900,844 Property and equipment, net: Land $ 711,672 $ 701,337 Buildings and improvements 2,581,695 2,445,913 Operating equipment 702,028 661,486 Leasehold improvements 44,044 42,387 Finance leases 332,301 325,823 4,371,740 4,176,946 Less: Accumulated depreciation (1,804,703) (1,730,385) Less: Accumulated amortization of finance leases (216,488) (194,403) $ 2,350,549 $ 2,252,158 Deferred charges and other assets: Intangible assets, net $ 481,010 $ 471,715 Restricted cash 2,207 2,082 Deferred tax assets 5,910 6,171 Notes receivable, net of reserves of $2,546 and $3,424, respectively 6,821 5,260 Cash surrender value of insurance policies 199,516 225,857 Deferred incremental direct selling costs 384,108 347,448 Operating leases 49,741 53,685 Other 61,113 57,595 $ 1,190,426 $ 1,169,813 Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities: Accounts payable $ 177,970 $ 204,094 Accrued benefits 198,260 184,007 Accrued interest 23,602 22,565 Accrued property taxes 15,151 14,980 Self-insurance reserves 99,252 94,268 Legal reserves 76,866 10,315 Bank overdrafts 39,695 39,043 Operating leases 7,083 8,049 Other accrued liabilities 69,609 82,173 $ 707,488 $ 659,494 Other liabilities: Accrued benefit costs $ 13,670 $ 19,950 Deferred compensation 174,035 201,401 Customer refund obligation reserve 37,805 46,241 Tax liability 2,208 2,156 Payable to perpetual care trust 127,662 110,279 Operating leases 45,314 48,178 Other 10,682 10,698 $ 411,376 $ 438,903

Supplementary Information Lev_2

Supplementary Information Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
Supplementary Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Balance Sheet, Supplemental Disclosures	The detail of certain balance sheet accounts is as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Cash and cash equivalents: Cash $ 147,408 $ 260,750 Commercial paper and temporary investments 44,530 7,876 $ 191,938 $ 268,626 Other current assets: Income tax receivable $ 7,018 $ 13,635 Prepaid insurance 5,035 4,583 Restricted cash 10,379 7,847 Other 17,055 14,383 $ 39,487 $ 40,448 Cemetery property: Undeveloped land $ 1,304,514 $ 1,297,453 Developed lots, lawn crypts, mausoleum spaces, cremation niches, and cremation memorialization property 635,302 603,391 $ 1,939,816 $ 1,900,844 Property and equipment, net: Land $ 711,672 $ 701,337 Buildings and improvements 2,581,695 2,445,913 Operating equipment 702,028 661,486 Leasehold improvements 44,044 42,387 Finance leases 332,301 325,823 4,371,740 4,176,946 Less: Accumulated depreciation (1,804,703) (1,730,385) Less: Accumulated amortization of finance leases (216,488) (194,403) $ 2,350,549 $ 2,252,158 Deferred charges and other assets: Intangible assets, net $ 481,010 $ 471,715 Restricted cash 2,207 2,082 Deferred tax assets 5,910 6,171 Notes receivable, net of reserves of $2,546 and $3,424, respectively 6,821 5,260 Cash surrender value of insurance policies 199,516 225,857 Deferred incremental direct selling costs 384,108 347,448 Operating leases 49,741 53,685 Other 61,113 57,595 $ 1,190,426 $ 1,169,813 Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities: Accounts payable $ 177,970 $ 204,094 Accrued benefits 198,260 184,007 Accrued interest 23,602 22,565 Accrued property taxes 15,151 14,980 Self-insurance reserves 99,252 94,268 Legal reserves 76,866 10,315 Bank overdrafts 39,695 39,043 Operating leases 7,083 8,049 Other accrued liabilities 69,609 82,173 $ 707,488 $ 659,494 Other liabilities: Accrued benefit costs $ 13,670 $ 19,950 Deferred compensation 174,035 201,401 Customer refund obligation reserve 37,805 46,241 Tax liability 2,208 2,156 Payable to perpetual care trust 127,662 110,279 Operating leases 45,314 48,178 Other 10,682 10,698 $ 411,376 $ 438,903
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 2022 $ 164,222 Payments in 2021 $ 142,145 Payments in 2020 $ 152,524

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, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 825,725	$ 920,608	$ 804,351
Capital expenditures	(369,709)	(303,660)	(222,211)
Proceeds from divestitures and sales of property and equipment	42,093	40,696	21,916
Payment to Acquire Life Insurance Policy, Investing Activities	(1,910)	(3,982)	(5,352)
Proceeds from Life Insurance Policy	0	0	3,519
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	(447,881)	(414,932)	(318,371)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	484,000	975,000	1,585,000
Debt issuance costs	(525)	(13,640)	(14,503)
Scheduled payments of debt	(36,288)	(36,158)	(34,489)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	27,814	39,354	26,671
Purchase of Company common stock	(660,850)	(554,313)	(516,870)
Payments of dividends	(160,035)	(146,919)	(137,392)
Bank overdrafts and other	(980)	5,510	14,259
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	(447,997)	(465,620)	(492,778)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(74,031)	39,945	(4,010)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	$ 204,524	$ 278,555	$ 238,610	$ 242,620

Preneed Activities Preneed Acti

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Receivables Net and Trust Invesments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	$ 1,447,412	$ 1,287,722
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(17,889)	(23,214)
SEC Schedule, 12-15, Insurance Companies, Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Fair Value	5,663,163	6,536,851
Investments	5,877,603	6,768,440
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,429,523	1,264,508
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	27,314	20,727
Beginning balance — Preneed funeral receivables and trust investments	6,015,323	5,345,720
Cash receipts from customers, net of refunds	(1,639,291)	(1,550,735)
Deposits to trust	534,586	519,023
Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net	15,860	4,912
Net undistributed investments (losses) earnings	(611,057)	448,469
Maturities and distributed earnings	(500,216)	(464,247)
Change in cancellation allowance	(6,609)	(1,523)
Effect of foreign currency and other	(19,874)	(3,592)
Ending balance — Preneed funeral receivables and trust investments	5,577,499	6,015,323
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables		20,727
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	617,497
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	405,644
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	226,146
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	99,816
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	43,487
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	36,933
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	10,246
Financing Receivable, Purchased with Credit Deterioration, Allowance for Credit Loss at Acquisition Date	0
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	3,638
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	21
Total Preneed receivables, Past Due	119,848
Preneed Receivable, Not Past Due	1,309,675
Financial Asset, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	44,671
Financing Receivables 30 to 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	36,061
Financing Receivables 91 to 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	12,307
Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater Than 180 days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	26,809
Funeral [Member]
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	180,108	162,183
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(11,129)	(12,038)
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	168,979	150,145
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	14,438	12,722
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables	(12,722)
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	76,430
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	43,211
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	21,593
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	11,546
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	4,072
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	12,127
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	4,631
Financing Receivable, Purchased with Credit Deterioration, Allowance for Credit Loss at Acquisition Date	0
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	2,907
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	8
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	3,628
Total Preneed receivables, Past Due	30,654
Preneed Receivable, Not Past Due	138,325
Funeral [Member] | Financing Receivables 30 to 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	3,113
Funeral [Member] | Financing Receivables 91 to 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	2,181
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	21,732
Cemetery [Member]
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	1,267,304	1,125,539
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(6,760)	(11,176)
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,260,544	1,114,363
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	12,876	$ 8,005
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables	(8,005)
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	541,067
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	362,433
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	204,553
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	88,270
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	39,415
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	24,806
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	5,615
Financing Receivable, Purchased with Credit Deterioration, Allowance for Credit Loss at Acquisition Date	0
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	731
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	13
Total Preneed receivables, Past Due	89,194
Preneed Receivable, Not Past Due	1,171,350
Cemetery [Member] | Financial Asset, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	41,043
Cemetery [Member] | Financing Receivables 30 to 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	32,948
Cemetery [Member] | Financing Receivables 91 to 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Nonaccrual	10,126
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	$ 5,077

Preneed Activities Preneed Ac_2

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Deferred Preneed Revenues (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Deferred Preneed Revenues [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance — Deferred preneed funeral revenues, net	$ 0	$ 0	$ 26,394
Deferred revenue and deferred receipts held in trust	5,787,548	6,299,241	5,761,291	$ 5,306,479
Net preneed contract sales	1,448,371	1,314,001	1,089,060
Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net	10,824	4,707	19,664
Net investment (losses) earnings	(618,760)	443,088	402,048
Change in deferred revenue for unfulfilled performance obligations	(123,337)	(87,207)	(55,087)
Recognized Revenue From Backlog	(498,242)	(471,160)	(412,127)
Recognized Revenue From Current Period	(726,584)	(669,025)	(598,768)
Change in cancellation allowance	8,351	(459)	1,070
Effect of foreign currency and other	$ (12,316)	4,005	8,952
Ending balance — Deferred preneed funeral revenues, net		$ 0	$ 0

Supplementary Information Lev_3

Supplementary Information Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash	$ 147,408	$ 260,750
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	44,530	7,876
Cash and cash equivalents	191,938	268,626
Receivables, net:
Receivables, net	96,681	106,051
Other current assets:
Income tax receivable	7,018	13,635
Prepaid insurance	5,035	4,583
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current	10,379	7,847
Other Assets, Current	17,055	14,383
Other	39,487	40,448
Cemetery Property, Undeveloped Land	1,304,514	1,297,453
Cemetery Property, Developed	635,302	603,391
Cemetery property, at cost	1,939,816	1,900,844
Land	711,672	701,337
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	2,581,695	2,445,913
Machinery and Equipment, Gross	702,028	661,486
Leasehold Improvements, Gross	44,044	42,387
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability	332,301	325,823
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	4,371,740	4,176,946
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	(1,804,703)	(1,730,385)
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Accumulated Amortization	216,488	194,403
Property and equipment, net	2,350,549	2,252,158
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	481,010	471,715
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent	2,207	2,082
Non-current deferred tax assets	5,910	6,171
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	6,821	5,260
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	3,602	4,577
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	49,741	53,685
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent	61,113	57,595
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance	199,516	225,857
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:
Accounts payable	177,970	204,094
Accrued compensation	198,260	184,007
Interest Payable, Current	23,602	22,565
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current	15,151	14,980
Self Insurance Reserve, Current	99,252	94,268
Estimated Litigation Liability	76,866	10,315
Bank Overdrafts	39,695	39,043
Other liabilities	411,376	438,903
Operating Lease, Liability, Current	7,083	8,049
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current	69,609	82,173
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	707,488	659,494
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Noncurrent	13,670	19,950
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent	174,035	201,401
Tax liability	2,208	2,156
Payable to ECF	127,662	110,279
Deferred charges and other assets	1,190,426	1,169,813
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	45,314	48,178
Other liabilities	10,682	10,698
Deferred incremental selling costs	384,108	347,448
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid		3,201
Change in Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not Yet Paid	3,817		$ (6,417)
Options exercised by attestation	(280)	(323)	0
Shares repurchased for Options exercised by Attestation	280	323	$ 0
Customer Refund Liability, Noncurrent	37,805	46,241
Non-current deferred tax liabilities	$ 445,040	$ 437,902

Nature of Operations Level 1 (N

Nature of Operations Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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, 2022
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. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period financial statement presentation with no effect on our consolidated net income or cash flows. As a result, for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, $19.5 million and $15.6 million, respectively, of expenses were reclassified from Costs of revenue to Corporate general and administrative expenses . This reclassification results from strategic changes in how we operate certain centralized functions. 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, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 191,938 $ 268,626 Restricted cash (1) : Included in Other current assets 10,379 7,847 Included in Deferred charges and other assets 2,207 2,082 Total restricted cash 12,586 9,929 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 204,524 $ 278,555 (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, 2022 Atneed Funeral Atneed Cemetery Miscellaneous Current Portion of Notes Total (In thousands) Receivables $ 44,417 $ 19,781 $ 38,483 $ 186 $ 102,867 Reserve for credit losses (3,627) (2,076) (344) (139) (6,186) Receivables, net $ 40,790 $ 17,705 $ 38,139 $ 47 $ 96,681 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 Additionally, included in Deferred charges and other assets, net were notes receivable, net and long-term miscellaneous receivables, net as follows: December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Notes receivable $ 9,367 $ 8,684 Reserve for credit losses (2,546) (3,424) Notes receivable, net $ 6,821 $ 5,260 Long-term miscellaneous receivables $ 7,993 $ 8,146 Reserve for credit losses (1,056) (1,153) Long-term miscellaneous receivables, net $ 6,937 $ 6,993 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. Cemetery preneed receivables are collateralized by cemetery property to the extent of the fair value of the property. 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, 2022: December 31, 2021 Provision for Expected Credit Losses Acquisitions Write Recoveries Effect of Foreign Currency December 31, 2022 (In thousands) Trade receivables: Funeral $ (3,597) $ (5,698) $ (12) $ 7,544 $ (2,190) $ 326 $ (3,627) Cemetery (2,231) (881) (4) 1,244 (208) 4 (2,076) Total reserve for credit losses on trade receivables $ (5,828) $ (6,579) $ (16) $ 8,788 $ (2,398) $ 330 $ (5,703) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ (344) $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ (344) Long-term (1,153) 97 — — — — (1,056) Total reserve for credit losses on miscellaneous receivables $ (1,497) $ 97 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ (1,400) Notes receivable $ (3,590) $ 28 $ — $ 877 $ — $ — $ (2,685) At December 31, 2022, the amortized cost basis of our miscellaneous and notes receivables by year of origination was as follows: 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Prior Revolving Line of Credit Total (In thousands) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ 37,190 $ 671 $ 301 $ 248 $ 72 $ 1 $ — $ 38,483 Long-term 3,472 2,395 959 1,063 101 3 — 7,993 Total miscellaneous receivables $ 40,662 $ 3,066 $ 1,260 $ 1,311 $ 173 $ 4 $ — $ 46,476 Notes receivable $ — $ — $ — $ 26 $ — $ 4,673 $ 4,854 $ 9,553 At December 31, 2022, 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 $ — $ — $ — $ 238 $ 238 $ 38,245 $ 38,483 Long-term — — — — — 7,993 7,993 Total miscellaneous receivables $ — $ — $ — $ 238 $ 238 $ 46,238 $ 46,476 Notes receivable $ — $ — $ — $ 1,116 $ 1,116 $ 8,437 $ 9,553 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 $94.1 million, $98.2 million, and $80.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, 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 $175.3 million, $159.3 million, and $155.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively. When property or equipment is sold or retired, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the Consolidated Balance Sheet and the 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 61% of our total lease liability as of December 31, 2022 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 (3.5)% to 6.0% 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 2.8% for our funeral and cemetery reporting units, respectively. Additionally, we used a ratio of expenses to revenue ranging from 70.0% to 80.0% and growth rates for other assumptions in our model ranging from (3.5)% to 6.0%. 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% (4.2% 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 2.8% for our funeral and cemetery segments (1.7% 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 five 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 11.9 million, 9.8 million, and 11.9 million shares of our common stock held in our treasury in 2022, 2021, and 2020, 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 these 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, 2022, 2021, and 2020, we recognized $263.9 million, $259.9 million, and $199.6 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

Preneed Activities Level 1 (Not

Preneed Activities Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Preneed receivables, net $ 1,402,209 $ 1,243,781 Trust investments, at fair value 5,663,163 6,536,851 Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other 214,440 231,589 Trust investments 5,877,603 6,768,440 Less: Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (1,702,313) (1,996,898) Preneed trust investments 4,175,290 4,771,542 Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 5,577,499 $ 6,015,323 Preneed receivables, net comprised the following: December 31, 2022 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 180,108 $ 1,267,304 $ 1,447,412 Unearned finance charges (11,129) (6,760) (17,889) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 168,979 $ 1,260,544 $ 1,429,523 Reserve for credit losses (14,438) (12,876) (27,314) Preneed receivables, net $ 154,541 $ 1,247,668 $ 1,402,209 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 At December 31, 2022, the amortized cost basis of our preneed receivables by year of origination was as follows: 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Prior Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost: Funeral $ 76,430 $ 43,211 $ 21,593 $ 11,546 $ 4,072 $ 12,127 $ 168,979 Cemetery 541,067 362,433 204,553 88,270 39,415 24,806 1,260,544 Total preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 617,497 $ 405,644 $ 226,146 $ 99,816 $ 43,487 $ 36,933 $ 1,429,523 At December 31, 2022, 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 $ 3,628 $ 3,113 $ 2,181 $ 21,732 $ 30,654 $ 138,325 $ 168,979 Cemetery 41,043 32,948 10,126 5,077 89,194 1,171,350 1,260,544 Total preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 44,671 $ 36,061 $ 12,307 $ 26,809 $ 119,848 $ 1,309,675 $ 1,429,523 The following table summarizes the activity for the reserve for credit losses on preneed receivables for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022. December 31, 2021 Provision for Expected Credit Losses Acquisitions (Divestitures), Net Write Offs Effect of Foreign Currency December 31, 2022 (In thousands) Funeral $ (12,722) $ (4,631) $ — $ 2,907 $ 8 $ (14,438) Cemetery (8,005) (5,615) — 731 13 (12,876) Total reserve for credit losses on preneed receivables $ (20,727) $ (10,246) $ — $ 3,638 $ 21 $ (27,314) The table below sets forth certain investment-related activities associated with our trusts: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Deposits $ 534,586 $ 519,023 $ 429,307 Withdrawals $ 507,872 $ 477,443 $ 424,986 Purchases of securities $ 1,647,032 $ 1,823,267 $ 2,147,935 Sales of securities $ 1,518,779 $ 1,744,618 $ 1,994,684 Realized gains from sales of securities (1) $ 332,738 $ 584,863 $ 418,851 Realized losses from sales of securities (1) $ (201,173) $ (91,715) $ (262,974) (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, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Beginning balance - Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 6,015,323 $ 5,345,720 $ 4,789,562 Cumulative effect of accounting changes — — 26,394 Net preneed contract sales 1,978,266 1,870,972 1,494,557 Cash receipts from customers, net of refunds (1,639,291) (1,550,735) (1,279,295) Deposits to trust 468,482 452,554 373,663 Acquisitions of businesses, net 15,860 4,912 19,299 Net undistributed investment (losses) earnings (1) (611,057) 448,469 407,770 Maturities and distributed earnings (500,216) (464,247) (430,608) Change in cancellation allowance (6,609) (1,523) (4,468) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (123,385) (87,207) (55,269) Effect of foreign currency and other (19,874) (3,592) 4,115 Ending balance - Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 5,577,499 $ 6,015,323 $ 5,345,720 (1) Includes both realized and unrealized investment earnings. The cost and fair values associated with trust investments recorded at fair value at December 31, 2022 and 2021 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, 2022 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 45,084 $ 22 $ (2,033) $ 43,073 Canadian government 2 30,200 — — 30,200 Corporate 2 175 — (18) 157 Residential mortgage-backed 2 1,420 — (101) 1,319 Asset-backed 2 294 — (52) 242 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 4,144 — (2,340) 1,804 Common stock: United States 1 1,707,240 283,423 (208,523) 1,782,140 Canada 1 47,821 11,765 (11,117) 48,469 Other international 1 123,440 10,561 (19,009) 114,992 Mutual funds: Equity 1 917,686 64,895 (112,374) 870,207 Fixed income 1 1,135,815 1,231 (166,286) 970,760 Trust investments, at fair value 4,013,319 371,897 (521,853) 3,863,363 Commingled funds Fixed income 730,940 2 (89,246) 641,696 Equity 309,893 40,820 (3,846) 346,867 Money market funds 325,562 — — 325,562 Alternative investments 307,275 179,491 (1,091) 485,675 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,673,670 220,313 (94,183) 1,799,800 Trust investments, at market $ 5,686,989 $ 592,210 $ (616,036) $ 5,663,163 As of December 31, 2022, our unfunded commitment for our private equity investments was $292.3 million which, if called, would be funded by the assets of 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 Our alternative investments include funds invested in limited partnerships with interests in private equity, private market real estate, energy and natural resources, infrastructure, transportation, and private debt including both distressed debt 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. The funds' managers have not communicated the timing of any liquidations. Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2023 to 2040. Maturities of fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) at December 31, 2022 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 51,365 Due in one to five years 19,763 Due in five to ten years 3,726 Thereafter 137 Total estimated maturities of fixed income securities $ 74,991 Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our preneed trust investments was $143.8 million, $179.7 million, and $129.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our cemetery perpetual care trust investments was $85.1 million, $96.1 million, and $77.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively. Deferred Revenue, Net 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, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Deferred revenue $ 2,472,693 $ 2,259,364 Amounts due from customers for unfulfilled performance obligations on cancelable preneed contracts (848,665) (726,615) Deferred revenue, net $ 1,624,028 $ 1,532,749 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, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Beginning balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 6,299,241 $ 5,761,291 $ 5,306,479 Net preneed contract sales 1,448,371 1,314,001 1,089,060 Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net 10,824 4,707 19,664 Net investment (losses) gains (1) (618,760) 443,088 402,048 Recognized revenue from backlog (2) (498,242) (471,160) (412,127) Recognized revenue from current period sales (726,584) (669,025) (598,768) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (123,337) (87,207) (55,087) Change in cancellation reserve 8,351 (459) 1,070 Effect of foreign currency and other (12,316) 4,005 8,952 Ending balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 5,787,548 $ 6,299,241 $ 5,761,291 (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, 2020
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, 2022 2021 Funeral Cemetery Total Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Beginning balance — Goodwill $ 1,584,175 $ 330,907 $ 1,915,082 $ 1,551,062 $ 328,945 $ 1,880,007 Increase in goodwill related to 26,143 11,081 37,224 34,703 1,990 36,693 Reduction of goodwill related to divestitures (1) — — — (2,080) (28) (2,108) Effect of foreign currency (6,718) — (6,718) 490 — 490 Total activity 19,425 11,081 30,506 33,113 1,962 35,075 Ending balance — Goodwill $ 1,603,600 $ 341,988 $ 1,945,588 $ 1,584,175 $ 330,907 $ 1,915,082 (1) Also includes reductions for businesses held for sale. The components of intangible assets at December 31 were as follows: Useful Life Minimum Maximum 2022 2021 (Years) (In thousands) Amortizing intangibles: Covenants-not-to-compete 9 - 20 $ 222,461 $ 223,854 Customer relationships 10 - 20 155,767 153,927 Tradenames 5 - 89 7,000 7,000 Other 5 - 89 26,927 26,927 412,155 411,708 Less accumulated amortization: Covenants-not-to-compete 205,450 203,935 Customer relationships 101,954 96,294 Tradenames 359 280 Other 10,285 9,546 318,048 310,055 Amortizing intangibles, net 94,107 101,653 Non-amortizing intangibles: Tradenames Indefinite 376,138 359,297 Other Indefinite 10,765 10,765 Non-amortizing intangibles 386,903 370,062 Intangible assets, net — included in Deferred charges and other assets, net $ 481,010 $ 471,715 Amortization expense for intangible assets was $18.4 million, $20.0 million, and $22.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, 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, 2022 (in thousands): 2023 $ 6,508 2024 6,240 2025 6,170 2026 4,170 2027 2,695 Total estimated amortization expense $ 25,783

Income Taxes Level 1 (Notes)

Income Taxes Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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. On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act was enacted into U.S. law. We do not currently expect that the Inflation Reduction Act will have a material impact on our income taxes. Income before income taxes was composed of the following components: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) United States $ 703,131 $ 994,632 $ 633,608 Foreign $ 52,497 50,868 28,452 Total income before income taxes $ 755,628 $ 1,045,500 $ 662,060 Income tax provision consisted of the following: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Current: United States $ 139,132 $ 194,545 $ 106,632 Foreign 14,486 14,088 7,968 State 32,505 39,452 23,439 Total current income taxes 186,123 248,085 138,039 Deferred: United States $ (59) $ (3,543) $ 6,339 Foreign 780 (5,492) (64) State 2,750 3,198 1,609 Total deferred income taxes 3,471 (5,837) 7,884 Total income taxes $ 189,594 $ 242,248 $ 145,923 We made income tax payments of $183.7 million, $270.2 million, and $138.0 million in 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively, and received refunds of $4.2 million, $4.7 million, and $5.2 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, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Computed tax provision at the applicable federal statutory income tax rate $ 158,682 $ 219,555 $ 139,031 State and local taxes, net of federal income tax benefits 28,817 35,045 20,711 Foreign jurisdiction differences 3,976 3,041 2,496 Permanent differences associated with divestitures 200 400 73 Changes in uncertain tax positions and audit settlements 53 51 100 Foreign valuation allowance, net of federal income tax benefits — (4,155) (566) Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation (8,918) (12,476) (9,093) Other 6,784 787 (6,829) Provision for income taxes $ 189,594 $ 242,248 $ 145,923 Total consolidated effective tax rate 25.1 % 23.2 % 22.0 % The 2022 consolidated effective tax rate was 25.1%, compared to 23.2% in 2021. The lower effective tax rate in 2021 was primarily due to non-taxable gains on the cash surrender value of certain life insurance policies and the release of a Puerto Rican valuation allowance. 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, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Inventories and cemetery property $ (201,795) $ (205,660) Deferred incremental direct selling costs (99,377) (90,691) Property and equipment (181,029) (170,198) Intangibles (204,010) (203,229) Other (5,313) (3,728) Deferred tax liabilities (691,524) (673,506) Loss and tax credit carryforwards 137,785 148,069 Deferred revenue on preneed funeral and cemetery contracts 153,479 135,112 Accrued liabilities 80,069 79,333 Deferred tax assets 371,333 362,514 Less: valuation allowance (118,939) (120,739) Net deferred income tax liability $ (439,130) $ (431,731) Deferred tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities are recognized in our Consolidated Balance Sheet as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Non-current deferred tax assets - included in Deferred charges and other assets, net $ 5,910 $ 6,171 Non-current deferred tax liabilities - included in Deferred tax liability (445,040) (437,902) Net deferred income tax liability $ (439,130) $ (431,731) As of December 31, 2022, foreign withholding taxes have not been provided on the estimated $212.6 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 $11.0 million. Additionally, if we were to repatriate E&P in excess of our previously taxed income under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, such excess repatriation may cause us to incur an additional U.S. federal income tax of approximately $7.7 million related to the Company’s hybrid debt accounting between Canada and the United States. The following table summarizes the activity related to our gross unrecognized tax benefits from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 (in thousands): Federal, State, and Foreign Tax (In thousands) Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 1,348 Reduction 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 Reductions to tax positions related to prior years — Balance at December 31, 2022 $ 1,348 Our total unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rates were $1.3 million as of December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020. We include potential accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within our income tax provision account. We have accrued $0.9 million, $0.8 million, and $0.7 million for the payment of interest, net of tax benefits, and penalties as of December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. We recorded an increase of interest and penalties of $0.1 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, 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 2019, 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 2016 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 $2.6 billion with expiration dates through 2040. Such loss carryforwards will expire as follows: Federal State Foreign Total (In thousands) 2023 $ — $ 218,295 $ — $ 218,295 2024 — 160,423 346 160,769 2025 — 330,389 1,434 331,823 2026 — 368,207 957 369,164 Thereafter — 1,495,467 6,598 1,502,065 Total loss carryforwards $ — $ 2,572,781 $ 9,335 $ 2,582,116 I n addition to the above loss carryforwards, we have $2.5 million of foreign alternative minimum tax credits that can be carried forward indefinitely. 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 2022, we recorded a net $1.8 million decrease in our valuation allowance primarily due to state legislative changes. 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, 2022, 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 $ — $ 131,805 $ 5,980 $ 137,785 Valuation allowance $ — $ 104,019 $ 14,920 $ 118,939

Debt Level 1 (Notes)

Debt Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Debt The components of Debt are: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) 7.500% Senior Notes due April 2027 $ 138,274 $ 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 800,000 800,000 Term Loan due May 2024 536,250 568,750 Bank Credit Facility due May 2024 570,000 155,000 Obligations under finance leases 120,837 136,847 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 66,248 48,113 Unamortized debt issuance costs (39,865) (45,100) Total debt $ 4,341,744 $ 3,966,320 Less: Current maturities of long-term debt (90,661) (65,016) Total long-term debt $ 4,251,083 $ 3,901,304 Current maturities of debt at December 31, 2022 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. Approximately 72% and 79% of our total debt had a fixed interest rate at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The components of our weighted average interest rate are as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 Fixed Debt 4.32 % 4.33 % Floating Debt 2.95 % 1.29 % Total Debt 4.00 % 3.70 % The following table summarizes the aggregate maturities of our debt for the five years subsequent to December 31, 2022 and thereafter, excluding unamortized premiums and debt issuance costs (in thousands): 2023 $ 90,661 2024 1,094,558 2025 49,570 2026 10,004 2027 693,481 2028 and thereafter 2,403,470 Total debt maturities $ 4,341,744 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, 2022, we are in compliance with all of our debt covenants. At December 31, 2022, we issued $33.5 million of letters of credit and pay a quarterly fee on the unused commitment, which was 0.15%. As of December 31, 2022, we have $396.5 million in borrowing capacity under the facility. As of December 31, 2021, we issued $34.0 million of letters of credit. Debt Issuances and Additions During the year ended December 31, 2022, we issued or added $484.0 million of debt including: • $465.0 million on our Bank Credit Facility due May 2024; and • $19.0 million in other debt. The debt proceeds were used primarily for general corporate purposes. 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. Debt Extinguishments and Reductions During the year ended December 31, 2022, we made aggregate debt payments of $101.9 million for scheduled and early extinguishment payments including: • $50.0 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; • $14.4 million in aggregate principal of 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 repurchased on the open market; • $1.2 million of premiums paid on early extinguishment; and • $3.8 million in other debt. Certain of the above transactions resulted in the recognition of a loss of $1.2 million recorded in Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net in our Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2022. 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. Additional Debt Disclosures At December 31, 2022 and 2021, we had deposits of $0.5 million and $0.4 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 $59.8 million and $44.1 million pledged as collateral for the mortgage notes and other debt at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Cash interest payments for the three years ended December 31 were as follows (in thousands): Payments in 2022 $ 164,222 Payments in 2021 $ 142,145 Payments in 2020 $ 152,524 Expected cash interest payments on our existing long-term debt for the five years subsequent to December 31, 2022 and thereafter are as follows (in thousands): Payments in 2023 $ 202,876 Payments in 2024 164,919 Payments in 2025 137,757 Payments in 2026 136,897 Payments in 2027 127,562 Payments in 2028 and thereafter 241,597 Total expected cash interest payments $ 1,011,608

Credit Risk and Fair Value of F

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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, 2022 2021 (In thousands) 7.500% Notes due April 2027 $ 141,499 $ 181,511 4.625% Senior Notes due December 2027 513,909 575,443 5.125% Senior Notes due June 2029 709,125 809,737 3.375% Senior Notes due August 2030 702,202 836,825 4.000% Senior Notes due May 2031 685,680 813,552 Term Loan due May 2024 536,250 568,750 Bank Credit Facility due May 2024 570,000 155,000 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 63,168 46,878 Total fair value of debt instruments $ 3,921,833 $ 3,987,696 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, the revolving 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, 2022
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, 2022 were as follows: Operating Finance Total (In thousands) 2023 $ 9,049 $ 46,055 $ 55,104 2024 8,504 36,964 45,468 2025 7,152 17,531 24,683 2026 5,968 11,187 17,155 2027 5,211 5,889 11,100 2028 and thereafter 32,940 15,159 48,099 Total lease payments $ 68,824 $ 132,785 $ 201,609 Less: Interest (16,427) (11,948) (28,375) Present value of lease liabilities $ 52,397 $ 120,837 $ 173,234 The components of lease cost were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Amortization of leased assets $ 35,321 $ 37,569 $ 41,938 Interest on lease liabilities 3,990 4,642 5,955 Total finance lease cost 39,311 42,211 47,893 Operating lease cost 11,021 11,586 12,196 Variable lease cost 437 178 29 Total lease cost $ 50,769 $ 53,975 $ 60,118 Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows: Lease Type Balance Sheet Classification December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Operating lease right-of-use assets (1) Deferred charges and other assets $ 49,741 $ 53,685 Finance lease right-of-use assets (1) Property and equipment, net 115,813 131,420 Total right-of-use assets (1) $ 165,554 $ 185,105 Operating Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 7,083 $ 8,049 Finance Current maturities of long-term debt 42,469 34,222 Total current lease liabilities 49,552 42,271 Operating Other liabilities 45,314 48,178 Finance Long-term debt 78,368 102,625 Total non-current lease liabilities 123,682 150,803 Total lease liabilities $ 173,234 $ 193,074 (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, 2022 December 31, 2021 Operating Finance Operating Finance Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) 11.8 4.5 12.1 4.9 Weighted-average discount rate 4.0% 3.3% 3.9% 3.1% Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Cash paid for amounts in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows for operating leases $ 10,994 $ 11,693 $ 12,190 Operating cash flows for finance leases 3,838 4,207 5,446 Financing cash flows for finance leases 35,542 34,617 43,598 Total cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities $ 50,374 $ 50,517 $ 61,234 New finance leases 21,148 21,097 23,523 Finance lease renewals and extensions (264) 1,095 — Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities $ 20,884 $ 22,192 $ 23,523 New operating leases 2,704 3,268 4,684 Operating lease renewals and extensions 2,324 4,554 4,128 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities $ 5,028 $ 7,822 $ 8,812 During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, 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 $0.1 million and $1.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. We have 59 operating leases where we are the lessor and the non-cancelable term is greater than one year, resulting in $4.3 million and $ 4.4 million 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, 2022 (in thousands): 2023 $ 3,510 2024 3,304 2025 3,046 2026 2,510 2027 2,160 2028 and thereafter 14,864 Total expected cash receipts $ 29,394 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 for each of the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 and $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. As of December 31, 2022, our Consolidated Balance Sheet includes Land of $23.8 million, and Buildings and improvements of $19.7 million, net of $2.4 million accumulated depreciation, related to these properties.

Commitments and Contingencies L

Commitments and Contingencies Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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, 2022 and 2021, we have self-insurance reserves of $99.3 million and $94.3 million, respectively. Litigation and Regulatory Matters We are a party to various litigation and regulatory matters, investigations, and proceedings. Some of the more frequent routine litigations incidental to our business are based on burial practices claims and employment-related matters, including discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour laws and regulations. For each of our outstanding legal matters, we evaluate the merits of the case, our exposure to the matter, possible legal or settlement strategies, and the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome. We intend to vigorously defend ourselves in the matters described herein; however, if we determine that an unfavorable outcome is probable and can be reasonably estimated, or if we determine an amount for which we would be willing to settle the matter to avoid further costs and risk, we establish the necessary accruals. We hold certain insurance policies that may reduce cash outflows with respect to an adverse outcome of certain of these matters. We accrue such insurance recoveries when they become probable of being paid and can be reasonably estimated.

Equity Level 1 (Notes)

Equity Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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, 2022 or 2021. At December 31, 2022 and 2021, 500,000,000 common shares of $1 par value were authorized. We had 156,088,438 and 166,821,502 shares issued and 153,940,365 and 163,114,202 outstanding at par at December 31, 2022 and 2021, 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 2022, we repurchased 10,356,250 shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of $661.1 million, which is an average cost per share of $63.84. 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. Additionally, in November 2022, 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 $584.2 million at December 31, 2022.

Share-Based Compensation Level

Share-Based Compensation Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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, 2022 and 2021, 4,090,978 and 4,912,904 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 2022 2021 2020 Dividend yield 1.5% 1.8% 1.7% Expected volatility 23.9% 23.5% 18.0% Risk-free interest rate 1.8% 0.4% 1.4% Expected holding period (years) 4.0 4.0 3.7 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, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Total pretax employee share-based compensation expense included in net income $ 14,709 $ 14,168 $ 14,103 Income tax benefit related to share-based compensation included in net income $ 3,877 $ 3,537 $ 3,417 Stock Options The following table sets forth stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2022 (shares reported in whole numbers): Options Weighted-Average Outstanding at December 31, 2021 5,922,692 $ 36.50 Granted 561,200 $ 59.76 Exercised (1,010,366) $ 27.81 Cancelled (12,421) $ 50.80 Outstanding at December 31, 2022 5,461,105 $ 40.47 Exercisable at December 31, 2022 4,164,190 $ 36.17 The aggregate intrinsic value for stock options outstanding and exercisable was $156.6 million and $137.3 million, respectively, at December 31, 2022. Set forth below is certain information related to stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2022 (shares reported in whole numbers): Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Range of Exercise Price Number Outstanding at December 31, 2022 Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life Weighted- Number Exercisable at December 31, 2022 Weighted- $0.00 — 25.00 773,962 1.1 $ 22.28 773,962 $ 22.28 $25.01 — 35.00 966,250 2.1 $ 29.25 966,250 $ 29.25 $35.01 — 45.00 1,600,987 3.6 $ 39.68 1,600,987 $ 39.68 $45.01 — 55.00 1,560,676 5.5 $ 50.32 822,991 $ 50.51 $55.01 — 65.00 559,230 7.1 $ 59.76 — $ — $0.00 — 65.00 5,461,105 3.9 $ 40.47 4,164,190 $ 36.17 Other information pertaining to stock options was as follows (in thousands, except weighted-average grant date fair value): Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 Weighted average grant-date fair value of stock options granted $ 11.02 $ 7.50 $ 6.44 Total fair value of stock options vested $ 5,538 $ 5,708 $ 5,535 Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 42,700 $ 59,180 $ 41,995 Cash received from the exercise of stock options $ 27,814 $ 39,354 $ 26,671 Recognized compensation expense $ 5,738 $ 5,514 $ 5,668 As of December 31, 2022, the unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options of $6.4 million is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.8 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, 2021 229,910 $ 48.76 Granted 101,543 $ 59.76 Vested (116,561) $ 36.15 Forfeited and other (2,777) $ 53.97 Nonvested restricted share awards at December 31, 2022 212,115 $ 54.66 Other information pertaining to restricted share awards was as follows (in thousands, except weighted-average grant date fair value): Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 Recognized compensation expense related to restricted share awards $ 5,739 $ 5,647 $ 5,568 Weighted-average grant date fair value for nonvested restricted stock granted $ 59.76 $ 49.59 $ 50.82 Total fair market value of restricted share awards vested $ 5,639 $ 5,496 $ 5,674 Aggregate intrinsic value of restricted share awards vested $ 2,552 $ 3,513 $ 2,100

Retirement Plans

Retirement Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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), 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. In October 2022, we terminated our retirement plan for certain non-employee directors and paid out, in a discounted lump sum, all benefits to the participants or their heirs in the amount of $0.8 million. In December 2022, we amended the Senior SERP to terminate the participation of all our active employees and those participants were paid their benefits, in a discounted lump sum, in the amount of $0.7 million. 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, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Interest cost on projected benefit obligation $ 535 $ 482 $ 698 Recognized net actuarial (gains) losses (3,254) (353) 1,641 Total net periodic benefit cost $ (2,719) $ 129 $ 2,339 The Plans’ funded status were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Change in Benefit Obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 22,381 $ 24,635 Interest cost 535 482 Actuarial gain (3,254) (353) Benefits paid (1) (3,756) (2,383) Benefit obligation at end of year $ 15,906 $ 22,381 Change in Plan Assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ — $ — Employer contributions 3,756 2,383 Benefits paid, including expenses (1) (3,756) (2,383) Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ — $ — Funded status of plan $ (15,906) $ (22,381) Funding Summary: Projected benefit obligation $ 15,906 $ 22,381 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 15,906 $ 22,381 Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet: Included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ (2,236) $ (2,431) Included in Other liabilities (13,670) (19,950) Total accrued liability $ (15,906) $ (22,381) ( 1) In 2022, we terminated our Directors' Plan and amended Senior SERP to terminate the participation of all our active employees and paid out, in a discounted lump sum, all benefits to the participants or their heirs in the amount of $1.5 million. 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, 2022 and 2021 was $49.8 million and $49.4 million, respectively, and the cash surrender value was $40.7 million and $39.9 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, 2022 2021 2020 Weighted-average discount rate used to determine obligations 5.34 % 2.52 % 2.06 % Weighted-average discount rate used to determine net periodic benefit cost 2.52 % 2.42 % 2.98 % 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): 2023 $ 1,990 2024 1,796 2025 1,696 2026 1,649 2027 1,571 Years 2028 through 2032 6,595 Total expected benefit payments $ 15,297 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 2022, 2021, and 2020, 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 2022, 2021, and 2020 was $49.6 million, $46.0 million, and $39.8 million, respectively.

Segment Reporting Level 1 (Note

Segment Reporting Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Revenue from customers: Funeral revenue: Atneed revenue $ 1,242,269 $ 1,268,111 $ 1,092,016 Matured preneed revenue 705,273 700,473 662,675 Core funeral revenue 1,947,542 1,968,584 1,754,691 Non-funeral home revenue 76,311 74,099 61,198 Recognized preneed revenue 164,493 159,595 124,645 Other revenue 143,699 140,898 111,767 Total funeral revenue 2,332,045 2,343,176 2,052,301 Cemetery revenue: Atneed revenue 448,143 477,950 386,850 Recognized preneed property revenue 868,740 846,528 659,950 Recognized preneed merchandise and services revenue 338,463 343,899 298,864 Core cemetery revenue 1,655,346 1,668,377 1,345,664 Other revenue 121,270 131,590 113,544 Total cemetery revenue 1,776,616 1,799,967 1,459,208 Total revenue from customers $ 4,108,661 $ 4,143,143 $ 3,511,509 Gross profit: Funeral gross profit $ 545,693 $ 639,775 $ 506,535 Cemetery gross profit 608,909 683,300 485,904 Gross profit from reportable segments 1,154,602 1,323,075 992,439 Corporate general and administrative expenses (237,248) (157,568) (156,678) Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net 9,962 25,169 7,009 Operating income 927,316 1,190,676 842,770 Interest expense (172,109) (150,610) (163,063) Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net (1,225) (5,226) (18,428) Other income, net 1,646 10,660 781 Income before income taxes $ 755,628 $ 1,045,500 $ 662,060 Other reportable segment information as of and for the year ended December 31 were as follows: Reportable Segments Funeral Cemetery Corporate Consolidated (In thousands) 2022 Interest expense $ 1,734 $ 493 $ 169,882 $ 172,109 Depreciation and amortization $ 123,165 $ 41,502 $ 10,663 $ 175,330 Amortization of intangibles $ 11,735 $ 6,620 $ — $ 18,355 Amortization of cemetery property $ — $ 94,123 $ — $ 94,123 Capital expenditures $ 153,224 $ 196,371 $ 20,114 $ 369,709 Total assets $ 6,236,270 $ 8,404,900 $ 424,867 $ 15,066,037 2021 Interest expense $ 2,864 $ 681 $ 147,065 $ 150,610 Depreciation and amortization $ 111,687 $ 37,373 $ 10,246 $ 159,306 Amortization of intangibles $ 12,980 $ 7,016 $ 6 $ 20,002 Amortization of cemetery property $ — $ 98,162 $ — $ 98,162 Capital expenditures $ 139,420 $ 148,737 $ 15,503 $ 303,660 Total assets $ 6,381,280 $ 8,788,833 $ 521,065 $ 15,691,178 2020 Interest expense $ 3,896 $ 514 $ 158,653 $ 163,063 Depreciation and amortization $ 106,661 $ 34,117 $ 14,521 $ 155,299 Amortization of intangibles $ 13,593 $ 8,841 $ 10 $ 22,444 Amortization of cemetery property $ — $ 80,403 $ — $ 80,403 Capital expenditures $ 86,518 $ 132,214 $ 3,479 $ 222,211 Our geographic area information as of and for the year ended December 31 were as follows: United States Canada Total (In thousands) 2022 Revenue from external customers $ 3,876,689 $ 231,972 $ 4,108,661 Interest expense $ 171,912 $ 197 $ 172,109 Depreciation and amortization $ 165,004 $ 10,326 $ 175,330 Amortization of intangibles $ 18,080 $ 275 $ 18,355 Amortization of cemetery property $ 89,545 $ 4,578 $ 94,123 Operating income $ 856,277 $ 71,039 $ 927,316 Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net $ 7,220 $ 2,742 $ 9,962 Long-lived assets $ 7,094,859 $ 331,520 $ 7,426,379 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

Earnings Per Share Level 1 (Not

Earnings Per Share Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Net income — basic and diluted 565,338 802,939 515,907 Weighted average shares: Weighted average shares — basic 157,713 167,542 176,709 Stock options 2,343 2,501 2,234 Restricted share units 75 71 47 Weighted average shares — diluted 160,131 170,114 178,990 Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Income from continuing operations per share: Net income per share: Basic $ 3.58 $ 4.79 $ 2.92 Diluted $ 3.53 $ 4.72 $ 2.88

Acquisition Level 1 (Notes)

Acquisition Level 1 (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	Acquisitions In the fourth quarter of 2022, we acquired ten funeral homes and three cemeteries in California as part of two acquisitions (the "2022 California Businesses") for $71.2 million in cash. This amount includes the use of $13.2 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 fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisitions (in thousands): Other current assets $ 241 Cemetery property 5,840 Property and equipment, net 19,194 Preneed receivables, net and trust investments 8,099 Indefinite-lived intangible assets 17,149 Deferred charges and other assets 158 Cemetery perpetual care trust investments 6,461 Goodwill 26,098 Total assets acquired 83,240 Current liabilities 439 Deferred revenue and deferred receipts held in trust 3,183 Care trusts' corpus 6,461 Other liabilities 1,937 Total liabilities assumed 12,020 Net assets acquired $ 71,220 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 $26.1 million in goodwill recognized, all of which is deductible for tax purposes, $11.3 million was allocated to our cemetery segment and $14.8 million was allocated to our funeral segment. The identified intangible assets are indefinite lived tradenames with a fair value of $17.1 million. We incurred acquisition costs of $0.2 million, which is included in Corporate general and administrative expenses in our Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2022. The 2022 California Businesses contributed revenue of $1.9 million and net income of $0.5 million from acquisition through December 31, 2022. 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 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 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 for the year ended December 31, 2021. The Ohio and California Businesses contributed revenue of $1.1 million and net income of $0.3 million from acquisition through December 31, 2021. Excluding the acquisitions described above, we spent $31.2 million, $26.3 million, and $64.2 million, net of cash acquired, for several business acquisitions, and $17.1 million, $26.6 million, and $52.1 million, net of cash acquired, for several real estate acquisitions for the three years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively. These amounts include the use of $21.7 million, $10.9 million, and $55.1 million in IRS Section 1031 exchange funds for the three years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, 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, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Gains on divestitures, net $ 10,923 $ 28,573 $ 11,962 Impairment losses (961) (3,404) (4,953) Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net $ 9,962 $ 25,169 $ 7,009

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Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Account	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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, 2022 $ 6,338 $ 6,579 $ (6,731) $ 6,186 Year Ended December 31, 2021 $ 6,031 $ 6,393 $ (6,086) $ 6,338 Year Ended December 31, 2020 $ — $ 5,756 $ 275 $ 6,031 Due After One Year: Reserve for credit losses: Year Ended December 31, 2022 $ 4,577 $ (125) $ (850) $ 3,602 Year Ended December 31, 2021 $ 6,902 $ (117) $ (2,208) $ 4,577 Year Ended December 31, 2020 $ — $ 88 $ 6,814 $ 6,902 Preneed Receivables, Net: Reserve for credit losses: Year Ended December 31, 2022 $ 20,727 $ 10,246 $ (3,659) $ 27,314 Year Ended December 31, 2021 $ 19,204 $ 5,086 $ (3,563) $ 20,727 Year Ended December 31, 2020 $ — $ 7,739 $ 11,465 $ 19,204 Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance: Year Ended December 31, 2022 $ 120,739 $ (1,800) $ — $ 118,939 Year Ended December 31, 2021 $ 108,090 $ 12,649 $ — $ 120,739 Year Ended December 31, 2020 $ 114,331 $ (6,492) $ 251 $ 108,090

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Level 2 (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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. 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. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period financial statement presentation with no effect on our consolidated net income or cash flows. As a result, for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, $19.5 million and $15.6 million, respectively, of expenses were reclassified from Costs of revenue to Corporate general and administrative expenses
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, 2022 Atneed Funeral Atneed Cemetery Miscellaneous Current Portion of Notes Total (In thousands) Receivables $ 44,417 $ 19,781 $ 38,483 $ 186 $ 102,867 Reserve for credit losses (3,627) (2,076) (344) (139) (6,186) Receivables, net $ 40,790 $ 17,705 $ 38,139 $ 47 $ 96,681 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 Additionally, included in Deferred charges and other assets, net were notes receivable, net and long-term miscellaneous receivables, net as follows: December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Notes receivable $ 9,367 $ 8,684 Reserve for credit losses (2,546) (3,424) Notes receivable, net $ 6,821 $ 5,260 Long-term miscellaneous receivables $ 7,993 $ 8,146 Reserve for credit losses (1,056) (1,153) Long-term miscellaneous receivables, net $ 6,937 $ 6,993 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. Cemetery preneed receivables are collateralized by cemetery property to the extent of the fair value of the property. 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, 2022: December 31, 2021 Provision for Expected Credit Losses Acquisitions Write Recoveries Effect of Foreign Currency December 31, 2022 (In thousands) Trade receivables: Funeral $ (3,597) $ (5,698) $ (12) $ 7,544 $ (2,190) $ 326 $ (3,627) Cemetery (2,231) (881) (4) 1,244 (208) 4 (2,076) Total reserve for credit losses on trade receivables $ (5,828) $ (6,579) $ (16) $ 8,788 $ (2,398) $ 330 $ (5,703) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ (344) $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ (344) Long-term (1,153) 97 — — — — (1,056) Total reserve for credit losses on miscellaneous receivables $ (1,497) $ 97 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ (1,400) Notes receivable $ (3,590) $ 28 $ — $ 877 $ — $ — $ (2,685) At December 31, 2022, the amortized cost basis of our miscellaneous and notes receivables by year of origination was as follows: 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Prior Revolving Line of Credit Total (In thousands) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ 37,190 $ 671 $ 301 $ 248 $ 72 $ 1 $ — $ 38,483 Long-term 3,472 2,395 959 1,063 101 3 — 7,993 Total miscellaneous receivables $ 40,662 $ 3,066 $ 1,260 $ 1,311 $ 173 $ 4 $ — $ 46,476 Notes receivable $ — $ — $ — $ 26 $ — $ 4,673 $ 4,854 $ 9,553 At December 31, 2022, 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 $ — $ — $ — $ 238 $ 238 $ 38,245 $ 38,483 Long-term — — — — — 7,993 7,993 Total miscellaneous receivables $ — $ — $ — $ 238 $ 238 $ 46,238 $ 46,476 Notes receivable $ — $ — $ — $ 1,116 $ 1,116 $ 8,437 $ 9,553
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 $94.1 million, $98.2 million, and $80.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, 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 $175.3 million, $159.3 million, and $155.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively. When property or equipment is sold or retired, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the Consolidated Balance Sheet and the 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 61% of our total lease liability as of December 31, 2022 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 (3.5)% to 6.0% 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 2.8% for our funeral and cemetery reporting units, respectively. Additionally, we used a ratio of expenses to revenue ranging from 70.0% to 80.0% and growth rates for other assumptions in our model ranging from (3.5)% to 6.0%. 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
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% (4.2% 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 2.8% for our funeral and cemetery segments (1.7% 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. 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 five years to eighty-nine years. For more information related to intangible assets, see Note 4
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 11.9 million, 9.8 million, and 11.9 million shares of our common stock held in our treasury in 2022, 2021, and 2020, 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 these 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, 2022, 2021, and 2020, we recognized $263.9 million, $259.9 million, and $199.6 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 2022, 2021, and 2020 was $164.3 million, $157.4 million, and $124.5 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. On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act was enacted into U.S. law. We do not currently expect that the Inflation Reduction Act will have a material impact on our income taxes.
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 2022, 2021, and 2020, 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 Business Combinations In October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") amended guidance to require that an acquirer recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606. Generally, this new guidance will result in the Company recognizing contract assets and contract liabilities consistent with those reported by the acquiree immediately before the acquisition date. We have adopted the new guidance and will apply it to customer contracts acquired in business combinations, if any, after January 1, 2022. The adoption had no impact on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Financial Instruments In March 2022, the FASB amended guidance to require public companies to disclose the vintage year of receivable write-offs during the reporting period. This new disclosure is required for us beginning with our Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and we will add the additional disclosures if write-offs during the period are material. The amended guidance is not expected to have any impact on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Fair Value Measurements In June 2022, the FASB amended guidance to clarify that the fair value of investments in equity instruments with contractual sale restrictions should not be discounted as a result of the contractual restrictions. Additionally, the new guidance mandated disclosure of the fair value of any such securities, a description of the nature and duration of the restrictions, and circumstances that could cause a lapse in the restrictions. The new guidance is effective for us beginning with valuations that occur after January 1, 2024 and is not expected to have any impact on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows.

Compensation Related Costs, Ret

Compensation Related Costs, Retirement Benefits (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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), 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. In October 2022, we terminated our retirement plan for certain non-employee directors and paid out, in a discounted lump sum, all benefits to the participants or their heirs in the amount of $0.8 million. In December 2022, we amended the Senior SERP to terminate the participation of all our active employees and those participants were paid their benefits, in a discounted lump sum, in the amount of $0.7 million. 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, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Interest cost on projected benefit obligation $ 535 $ 482 $ 698 Recognized net actuarial (gains) losses (3,254) (353) 1,641 Total net periodic benefit cost $ (2,719) $ 129 $ 2,339 The Plans’ funded status were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Change in Benefit Obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 22,381 $ 24,635 Interest cost 535 482 Actuarial gain (3,254) (353) Benefits paid (1) (3,756) (2,383) Benefit obligation at end of year $ 15,906 $ 22,381 Change in Plan Assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ — $ — Employer contributions 3,756 2,383 Benefits paid, including expenses (1) (3,756) (2,383) Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ — $ — Funded status of plan $ (15,906) $ (22,381) Funding Summary: Projected benefit obligation $ 15,906 $ 22,381 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 15,906 $ 22,381 Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet: Included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ (2,236) $ (2,431) Included in Other liabilities (13,670) (19,950) Total accrued liability $ (15,906) $ (22,381) ( 1) In 2022, we terminated our Directors' Plan and amended Senior SERP to terminate the participation of all our active employees and paid out, in a discounted lump sum, all benefits to the participants or their heirs in the amount of $1.5 million. 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, 2022 and 2021 was $49.8 million and $49.4 million, respectively, and the cash surrender value was $40.7 million and $39.9 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, 2022 2021 2020 Weighted-average discount rate used to determine obligations 5.34 % 2.52 % 2.06 % Weighted-average discount rate used to determine net periodic benefit cost 2.52 % 2.42 % 2.98 % 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): 2023 $ 1,990 2024 1,796 2025 1,696 2026 1,649 2027 1,571 Years 2028 through 2032 6,595 Total expected benefit payments $ 15,297 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 2022, 2021, and 2020, 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 2022, 2021, and 2020 was $49.6 million, $46.0 million, and $39.8 million, respectively.

Preneed Activities Level 3 (Tab

Preneed Activities Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Investment related activities [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Deposits $ 534,586 $ 519,023 $ 429,307 Withdrawals $ 507,872 $ 477,443 $ 424,986 Purchases of securities $ 1,647,032 $ 1,823,267 $ 2,147,935 Sales of securities $ 1,518,779 $ 1,744,618 $ 1,994,684 Realized gains from sales of securities (1) $ 332,738 $ 584,863 $ 418,851 Realized losses from sales of securities (1) $ (201,173) $ (91,715) $ (262,974)
Long-term receivable and investment components [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Preneed receivables, net $ 1,402,209 $ 1,243,781 Trust investments, at fair value 5,663,163 6,536,851 Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other 214,440 231,589 Trust investments 5,877,603 6,768,440 Less: Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (1,702,313) (1,996,898) Preneed trust investments 4,175,290 4,771,542 Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 5,577,499 $ 6,015,323
Preneed Funeral Receivables, Net and Trust Investments [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Beginning balance - Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 6,015,323 $ 5,345,720 $ 4,789,562 Cumulative effect of accounting changes — — 26,394 Net preneed contract sales 1,978,266 1,870,972 1,494,557 Cash receipts from customers, net of refunds (1,639,291) (1,550,735) (1,279,295) Deposits to trust 468,482 452,554 373,663 Acquisitions of businesses, net 15,860 4,912 19,299 Net undistributed investment (losses) earnings (1) (611,057) 448,469 407,770 Maturities and distributed earnings (500,216) (464,247) (430,608) Change in cancellation allowance (6,609) (1,523) (4,468) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (123,385) (87,207) (55,269) Effect of foreign currency and other (19,874) (3,592) 4,115 Ending balance - Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 5,577,499 $ 6,015,323 $ 5,345,720 (1) Includes both realized and unrealized investment earnings.
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2022 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 45,084 $ 22 $ (2,033) $ 43,073 Canadian government 2 30,200 — — 30,200 Corporate 2 175 — (18) 157 Residential mortgage-backed 2 1,420 — (101) 1,319 Asset-backed 2 294 — (52) 242 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 4,144 — (2,340) 1,804 Common stock: United States 1 1,707,240 283,423 (208,523) 1,782,140 Canada 1 47,821 11,765 (11,117) 48,469 Other international 1 123,440 10,561 (19,009) 114,992 Mutual funds: Equity 1 917,686 64,895 (112,374) 870,207 Fixed income 1 1,135,815 1,231 (166,286) 970,760 Trust investments, at fair value 4,013,319 371,897 (521,853) 3,863,363 Commingled funds Fixed income 730,940 2 (89,246) 641,696 Equity 309,893 40,820 (3,846) 346,867 Money market funds 325,562 — — 325,562 Alternative investments 307,275 179,491 (1,091) 485,675 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,673,670 220,313 (94,183) 1,799,800 Trust investments, at market $ 5,686,989 $ 592,210 $ (616,036) $ 5,663,163	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
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Our alternative investments include funds invested in limited partnerships with interests in private equity, private market real estate, energy and natural resources, infrastructure, transportation, and private debt including both distressed debt 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. The funds' managers have not communicated the timing of any liquidations.
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, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Preneed receivables, net $ 1,402,209 $ 1,243,781 Trust investments, at fair value 5,663,163 6,536,851 Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other 214,440 231,589 Trust investments 5,877,603 6,768,440 Less: Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (1,702,313) (1,996,898) Preneed trust investments 4,175,290 4,771,542 Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 5,577,499 $ 6,015,323 Preneed receivables, net comprised the following: December 31, 2022 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 180,108 $ 1,267,304 $ 1,447,412 Unearned finance charges (11,129) (6,760) (17,889) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 168,979 $ 1,260,544 $ 1,429,523 Reserve for credit losses (14,438) (12,876) (27,314) Preneed receivables, net $ 154,541 $ 1,247,668 $ 1,402,209 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 At December 31, 2022, the amortized cost basis of our preneed receivables by year of origination was as follows: 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Prior Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost: Funeral $ 76,430 $ 43,211 $ 21,593 $ 11,546 $ 4,072 $ 12,127 $ 168,979 Cemetery 541,067 362,433 204,553 88,270 39,415 24,806 1,260,544 Total preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 617,497 $ 405,644 $ 226,146 $ 99,816 $ 43,487 $ 36,933 $ 1,429,523 At December 31, 2022, 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 $ 3,628 $ 3,113 $ 2,181 $ 21,732 $ 30,654 $ 138,325 $ 168,979 Cemetery 41,043 32,948 10,126 5,077 89,194 1,171,350 1,260,544 Total preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 44,671 $ 36,061 $ 12,307 $ 26,809 $ 119,848 $ 1,309,675 $ 1,429,523 The following table summarizes the activity for the reserve for credit losses on preneed receivables for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022. December 31, 2021 Provision for Expected Credit Losses Acquisitions (Divestitures), Net Write Offs Effect of Foreign Currency December 31, 2022 (In thousands) Funeral $ (12,722) $ (4,631) $ — $ 2,907 $ 8 $ (14,438) Cemetery (8,005) (5,615) — 731 13 (12,876) Total reserve for credit losses on preneed receivables $ (20,727) $ (10,246) $ — $ 3,638 $ 21 $ (27,314) The table below sets forth certain investment-related activities associated with our trusts: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Deposits $ 534,586 $ 519,023 $ 429,307 Withdrawals $ 507,872 $ 477,443 $ 424,986 Purchases of securities $ 1,647,032 $ 1,823,267 $ 2,147,935 Sales of securities $ 1,518,779 $ 1,744,618 $ 1,994,684 Realized gains from sales of securities (1) $ 332,738 $ 584,863 $ 418,851 Realized losses from sales of securities (1) $ (201,173) $ (91,715) $ (262,974) (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, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Beginning balance - Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 6,015,323 $ 5,345,720 $ 4,789,562 Cumulative effect of accounting changes — — 26,394 Net preneed contract sales 1,978,266 1,870,972 1,494,557 Cash receipts from customers, net of refunds (1,639,291) (1,550,735) (1,279,295) Deposits to trust 468,482 452,554 373,663 Acquisitions of businesses, net 15,860 4,912 19,299 Net undistributed investment (losses) earnings (1) (611,057) 448,469 407,770 Maturities and distributed earnings (500,216) (464,247) (430,608) Change in cancellation allowance (6,609) (1,523) (4,468) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (123,385) (87,207) (55,269) Effect of foreign currency and other (19,874) (3,592) 4,115 Ending balance - Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 5,577,499 $ 6,015,323 $ 5,345,720 (1) Includes both realized and unrealized investment earnings. The cost and fair values associated with trust investments recorded at fair value at December 31, 2022 and 2021 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, 2022 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 45,084 $ 22 $ (2,033) $ 43,073 Canadian government 2 30,200 — — 30,200 Corporate 2 175 — (18) 157 Residential mortgage-backed 2 1,420 — (101) 1,319 Asset-backed 2 294 — (52) 242 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 4,144 — (2,340) 1,804 Common stock: United States 1 1,707,240 283,423 (208,523) 1,782,140 Canada 1 47,821 11,765 (11,117) 48,469 Other international 1 123,440 10,561 (19,009) 114,992 Mutual funds: Equity 1 917,686 64,895 (112,374) 870,207 Fixed income 1 1,135,815 1,231 (166,286) 970,760 Trust investments, at fair value 4,013,319 371,897 (521,853) 3,863,363 Commingled funds Fixed income 730,940 2 (89,246) 641,696 Equity 309,893 40,820 (3,846) 346,867 Money market funds 325,562 — — 325,562 Alternative investments 307,275 179,491 (1,091) 485,675 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,673,670 220,313 (94,183) 1,799,800 Trust investments, at market $ 5,686,989 $ 592,210 $ (616,036) $ 5,663,163 As of December 31, 2022, our unfunded commitment for our private equity investments was $292.3 million which, if called, would be funded by the assets of 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 Our alternative investments include funds invested in limited partnerships with interests in private equity, private market real estate, energy and natural resources, infrastructure, transportation, and private debt including both distressed debt 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. The funds' managers have not communicated the timing of any liquidations. Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2023 to 2040. Maturities of fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) at December 31, 2022 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 51,365 Due in one to five years 19,763 Due in five to ten years 3,726 Thereafter 137 Total estimated maturities of fixed income securities $ 74,991 Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our preneed trust investments was $143.8 million, $179.7 million, and $129.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our cemetery perpetual care trust investments was $85.1 million, $96.1 million, and $77.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively. Deferred Revenue, Net 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, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Deferred revenue $ 2,472,693 $ 2,259,364 Amounts due from customers for unfulfilled performance obligations on cancelable preneed contracts (848,665) (726,615) Deferred revenue, net $ 1,624,028 $ 1,532,749 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, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Beginning balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 6,299,241 $ 5,761,291 $ 5,306,479 Net preneed contract sales 1,448,371 1,314,001 1,089,060 Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net 10,824 4,707 19,664 Net investment (losses) gains (1) (618,760) 443,088 402,048 Recognized revenue from backlog (2) (498,242) (471,160) (412,127) Recognized revenue from current period sales (726,584) (669,025) (598,768) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (123,337) (87,207) (55,087) Change in cancellation reserve 8,351 (459) 1,070 Effect of foreign currency and other (12,316) 4,005 8,952 Ending balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 5,787,548 $ 6,299,241 $ 5,761,291 (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 2023 to 2040. Maturities of fixed income securities (excluding mutual funds) at December 31, 2022 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 51,365 Due in one to five years 19,763 Due in five to ten years 3,726 Thereafter 137 Total estimated maturities of fixed income securities $ 74,991
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, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Beginning balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 6,299,241 $ 5,761,291 $ 5,306,479 Net preneed contract sales 1,448,371 1,314,001 1,089,060 Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net 10,824 4,707 19,664 Net investment (losses) gains (1) (618,760) 443,088 402,048 Recognized revenue from backlog (2) (498,242) (471,160) (412,127) Recognized revenue from current period sales (726,584) (669,025) (598,768) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (123,337) (87,207) (55,087) Change in cancellation reserve 8,351 (459) 1,070 Effect of foreign currency and other (12,316) 4,005 8,952 Ending balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 5,787,548 $ 6,299,241 $ 5,761,291 (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, 2022
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, 2022 2021 Funeral Cemetery Total Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Beginning balance — Goodwill $ 1,584,175 $ 330,907 $ 1,915,082 $ 1,551,062 $ 328,945 $ 1,880,007 Increase in goodwill related to 26,143 11,081 37,224 34,703 1,990 36,693 Reduction of goodwill related to divestitures (1) — — — (2,080) (28) (2,108) Effect of foreign currency (6,718) — (6,718) 490 — 490 Total activity 19,425 11,081 30,506 33,113 1,962 35,075 Ending balance — Goodwill $ 1,603,600 $ 341,988 $ 1,945,588 $ 1,584,175 $ 330,907 $ 1,915,082
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	The components of intangible assets at December 31 were as follows: Useful Life Minimum Maximum 2022 2021 (Years) (In thousands) Amortizing intangibles: Covenants-not-to-compete 9 - 20 $ 222,461 $ 223,854 Customer relationships 10 - 20 155,767 153,927 Tradenames 5 - 89 7,000 7,000 Other 5 - 89 26,927 26,927 412,155 411,708 Less accumulated amortization: Covenants-not-to-compete 205,450 203,935 Customer relationships 101,954 96,294 Tradenames 359 280 Other 10,285 9,546 318,048 310,055 Amortizing intangibles, net 94,107 101,653 Non-amortizing intangibles: Tradenames Indefinite 376,138 359,297 Other Indefinite 10,765 10,765 Non-amortizing intangibles 386,903 370,062 Intangible assets, net — included in Deferred charges and other assets, net $ 481,010 $ 471,715
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, 2022 (in thousands): 2023 $ 6,508 2024 6,240 2025 6,170 2026 4,170 2027 2,695 Total estimated amortization expense $ 25,783

Income Taxes Level 3 (Tables)

Income Taxes Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) United States $ 703,131 $ 994,632 $ 633,608 Foreign $ 52,497 50,868 28,452 Total income before income taxes $ 755,628 $ 1,045,500 $ 662,060
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Income tax provision consisted of the following: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Current: United States $ 139,132 $ 194,545 $ 106,632 Foreign 14,486 14,088 7,968 State 32,505 39,452 23,439 Total current income taxes 186,123 248,085 138,039 Deferred: United States $ (59) $ (3,543) $ 6,339 Foreign 780 (5,492) (64) State 2,750 3,198 1,609 Total deferred income taxes 3,471 (5,837) 7,884 Total income taxes $ 189,594 $ 242,248 $ 145,923
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, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Computed tax provision at the applicable federal statutory income tax rate $ 158,682 $ 219,555 $ 139,031 State and local taxes, net of federal income tax benefits 28,817 35,045 20,711 Foreign jurisdiction differences 3,976 3,041 2,496 Permanent differences associated with divestitures 200 400 73 Changes in uncertain tax positions and audit settlements 53 51 100 Foreign valuation allowance, net of federal income tax benefits — (4,155) (566) Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation (8,918) (12,476) (9,093) Other 6,784 787 (6,829) Provision for income taxes $ 189,594 $ 242,248 $ 145,923 Total consolidated effective tax rate 25.1 % 23.2 % 22.0 %
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, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Inventories and cemetery property $ (201,795) $ (205,660) Deferred incremental direct selling costs (99,377) (90,691) Property and equipment (181,029) (170,198) Intangibles (204,010) (203,229) Other (5,313) (3,728) Deferred tax liabilities (691,524) (673,506) Loss and tax credit carryforwards 137,785 148,069 Deferred revenue on preneed funeral and cemetery contracts 153,479 135,112 Accrued liabilities 80,069 79,333 Deferred tax assets 371,333 362,514 Less: valuation allowance (118,939) (120,739) Net deferred income tax liability $ (439,130) $ (431,731)
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, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Non-current deferred tax assets - included in Deferred charges and other assets, net $ 5,910 $ 6,171 Non-current deferred tax liabilities - included in Deferred tax liability (445,040) (437,902) Net deferred income tax liability $ (439,130) $ (431,731)
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the activity related to our gross unrecognized tax benefits from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 (in thousands): Federal, State, and Foreign Tax (In thousands) Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 1,348 Reduction 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 Reductions to tax positions related to prior years — Balance at December 31, 2022 $ 1,348
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table Text Block]	Such loss carryforwards will expire as follows: Federal State Foreign Total (In thousands) 2023 $ — $ 218,295 $ — $ 218,295 2024 — 160,423 346 160,769 2025 — 330,389 1,434 331,823 2026 — 368,207 957 369,164 Thereafter — 1,495,467 6,598 1,502,065 Total loss carryforwards $ — $ 2,572,781 $ 9,335 $ 2,582,116 I n addition to the above loss carryforwards, we have $2.5 million of foreign alternative minimum tax credits that can be carried forward indefinitely.
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]	At December 31, 2022, 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 $ — $ 131,805 $ 5,980 $ 137,785 Valuation allowance $ — $ 104,019 $ 14,920 $ 118,939

Debt Level 3 (Tables)

Debt Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	The components of Debt are: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) 7.500% Senior Notes due April 2027 $ 138,274 $ 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 800,000 800,000 Term Loan due May 2024 536,250 568,750 Bank Credit Facility due May 2024 570,000 155,000 Obligations under finance leases 120,837 136,847 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 66,248 48,113 Unamortized debt issuance costs (39,865) (45,100) Total debt $ 4,341,744 $ 3,966,320 Less: Current maturities of long-term debt (90,661) (65,016) Total long-term debt $ 4,251,083 $ 3,901,304
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, 2022 and thereafter, excluding unamortized premiums and debt issuance costs (in thousands): 2023 $ 90,661 2024 1,094,558 2025 49,570 2026 10,004 2027 693,481 2028 and thereafter 2,403,470 Total debt maturities $ 4,341,744
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 2022 $ 164,222 Payments in 2021 $ 142,145 Payments in 2020 $ 152,524
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, 2022 and thereafter are as follows (in thousands): Payments in 2023 $ 202,876 Payments in 2024 164,919 Payments in 2025 137,757 Payments in 2026 136,897 Payments in 2027 127,562 Payments in 2028 and thereafter 241,597 Total expected cash interest payments $ 1,011,608

Credit Risk and Fair Value of_2

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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, 2022 2021 (In thousands) 7.500% Notes due April 2027 $ 141,499 $ 181,511 4.625% Senior Notes due December 2027 513,909 575,443 5.125% Senior Notes due June 2029 709,125 809,737 3.375% Senior Notes due August 2030 702,202 836,825 4.000% Senior Notes due May 2031 685,680 813,552 Term Loan due May 2024 536,250 568,750 Bank Credit Facility due May 2024 570,000 155,000 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 63,168 46,878 Total fair value of debt instruments $ 3,921,833 $ 3,987,696

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
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, 2022 (in thousands): 2023 $ 3,510 2024 3,304 2025 3,046 2026 2,510 2027 2,160 2028 and thereafter 14,864 Total expected cash receipts $ 29,394
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Table Text Block]	Future lease payments for non-cancelable operating and finance leases as of December 31, 2022 were as follows: Operating Finance Total (In thousands) 2023 $ 9,049 $ 46,055 $ 55,104 2024 8,504 36,964 45,468 2025 7,152 17,531 24,683 2026 5,968 11,187 17,155 2027 5,211 5,889 11,100 2028 and thereafter 32,940 15,159 48,099 Total lease payments $ 68,824 $ 132,785 $ 201,609 Less: Interest (16,427) (11,948) (28,375) Present value of lease liabilities $ 52,397 $ 120,837 $ 173,234
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows: Lease Type Balance Sheet Classification December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Operating lease right-of-use assets (1) Deferred charges and other assets $ 49,741 $ 53,685 Finance lease right-of-use assets (1) Property and equipment, net 115,813 131,420 Total right-of-use assets (1) $ 165,554 $ 185,105 Operating Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 7,083 $ 8,049 Finance Current maturities of long-term debt 42,469 34,222 Total current lease liabilities 49,552 42,271 Operating Other liabilities 45,314 48,178 Finance Long-term debt 78,368 102,625 Total non-current lease liabilities 123,682 150,803 Total lease liabilities $ 173,234 $ 193,074
Supplemental Information related to Leases [Table Text Block]	The weighted-average life remaining and discount rates of our leases were as follows: December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Operating Finance Operating Finance Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) 11.8 4.5 12.1 4.9 Weighted-average discount rate 4.0% 3.3% 3.9% 3.1%
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Depreciation	$ 175,330	$ 159,306	$ 155,299
Land	711,672	$ 701,337
Lessor [Member]
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Depreciation	700		$ 500
Land	23,800
Investment Building and Building Improvements	19,700
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Owned, Accumulated Depreciation	$ 2,400

Share-Based Compensation Leve_2

Share-Based Compensation Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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 2022 2021 2020 Dividend yield 1.5% 1.8% 1.7% Expected volatility 23.9% 23.5% 18.0% Risk-free interest rate 1.8% 0.4% 1.4% Expected holding period (years) 4.0 4.0 3.7
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, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Total pretax employee share-based compensation expense included in net income $ 14,709 $ 14,168 $ 14,103 Income tax benefit related to share-based compensation included in net income $ 3,877 $ 3,537 $ 3,417
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2022 (shares reported in whole numbers): Options Weighted-Average Outstanding at December 31, 2021 5,922,692 $ 36.50 Granted 561,200 $ 59.76 Exercised (1,010,366) $ 27.81 Cancelled (12,421) $ 50.80 Outstanding at December 31, 2022 5,461,105 $ 40.47 Exercisable at December 31, 2022 4,164,190 $ 36.17
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, 2022 (shares reported in whole numbers): Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Range of Exercise Price Number Outstanding at December 31, 2022 Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life Weighted- Number Exercisable at December 31, 2022 Weighted- $0.00 — 25.00 773,962 1.1 $ 22.28 773,962 $ 22.28 $25.01 — 35.00 966,250 2.1 $ 29.25 966,250 $ 29.25 $35.01 — 45.00 1,600,987 3.6 $ 39.68 1,600,987 $ 39.68 $45.01 — 55.00 1,560,676 5.5 $ 50.32 822,991 $ 50.51 $55.01 — 65.00 559,230 7.1 $ 59.76 — $ — $0.00 — 65.00 5,461,105 3.9 $ 40.47 4,164,190 $ 36.17
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, 2022 2021 2020 Weighted average grant-date fair value of stock options granted $ 11.02 $ 7.50 $ 6.44 Total fair value of stock options vested $ 5,538 $ 5,708 $ 5,535 Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 42,700 $ 59,180 $ 41,995 Cash received from the exercise of stock options $ 27,814 $ 39,354 $ 26,671 Recognized compensation expense $ 5,738 $ 5,514 $ 5,668
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, 2021 229,910 $ 48.76 Granted 101,543 $ 59.76 Vested (116,561) $ 36.15 Forfeited and other (2,777) $ 53.97 Nonvested restricted share awards at December 31, 2022 212,115 $ 54.66
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]	Restricted Weighted-Average Nonvested restricted share units at December 31, 2021 128,171 $ 47.87 Granted 58,012 $ 59.76 Vested (61,877) $ 46.55 Forfeited and other (5,370) $ 54.07 Nonvested restricted share units at December 31, 2022 118,936 $ 54.31

Retirement Plans Retirement Pla

Retirement Plans Retirement Plans Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Interest cost on projected benefit obligation $ 535 $ 482 $ 698 Recognized net actuarial (gains) losses (3,254) (353) 1,641 Total net periodic benefit cost $ (2,719) $ 129 $ 2,339
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]	The Plans’ funded status were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Change in Benefit Obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 22,381 $ 24,635 Interest cost 535 482 Actuarial gain (3,254) (353) Benefits paid (1) (3,756) (2,383) Benefit obligation at end of year $ 15,906 $ 22,381 Change in Plan Assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ — $ — Employer contributions 3,756 2,383 Benefits paid, including expenses (1) (3,756) (2,383) Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ — $ — Funded status of plan $ (15,906) $ (22,381) Funding Summary: Projected benefit obligation $ 15,906 $ 22,381 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 15,906 $ 22,381 Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet: Included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ (2,236) $ (2,431) Included in Other liabilities (13,670) (19,950) Total accrued liability $ (15,906) $ (22,381)
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, 2022 2021 2020 Weighted-average discount rate used to determine obligations 5.34 % 2.52 % 2.06 % Weighted-average discount rate used to determine net periodic benefit cost 2.52 % 2.42 % 2.98 %
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): 2023 $ 1,990 2024 1,796 2025 1,696 2026 1,649 2027 1,571 Years 2028 through 2032 6,595 Total expected benefit payments $ 15,297

Segment Reporting Level 3 (Tabl

Segment Reporting Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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) 2022 Interest expense $ 1,734 $ 493 $ 169,882 $ 172,109 Depreciation and amortization $ 123,165 $ 41,502 $ 10,663 $ 175,330 Amortization of intangibles $ 11,735 $ 6,620 $ — $ 18,355 Amortization of cemetery property $ — $ 94,123 $ — $ 94,123 Capital expenditures $ 153,224 $ 196,371 $ 20,114 $ 369,709 Total assets $ 6,236,270 $ 8,404,900 $ 424,867 $ 15,066,037 2021 Interest expense $ 2,864 $ 681 $ 147,065 $ 150,610 Depreciation and amortization $ 111,687 $ 37,373 $ 10,246 $ 159,306 Amortization of intangibles $ 12,980 $ 7,016 $ 6 $ 20,002 Amortization of cemetery property $ — $ 98,162 $ — $ 98,162 Capital expenditures $ 139,420 $ 148,737 $ 15,503 $ 303,660 Total assets $ 6,381,280 $ 8,788,833 $ 521,065 $ 15,691,178 2020 Interest expense $ 3,896 $ 514 $ 158,653 $ 163,063 Depreciation and amortization $ 106,661 $ 34,117 $ 14,521 $ 155,299 Amortization of intangibles $ 13,593 $ 8,841 $ 10 $ 22,444 Amortization of cemetery property $ — $ 80,403 $ — $ 80,403 Capital expenditures $ 86,518 $ 132,214 $ 3,479 $ 222,211
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Revenue from customers: Funeral revenue: Atneed revenue $ 1,242,269 $ 1,268,111 $ 1,092,016 Matured preneed revenue 705,273 700,473 662,675 Core funeral revenue 1,947,542 1,968,584 1,754,691 Non-funeral home revenue 76,311 74,099 61,198 Recognized preneed revenue 164,493 159,595 124,645 Other revenue 143,699 140,898 111,767 Total funeral revenue 2,332,045 2,343,176 2,052,301 Cemetery revenue: Atneed revenue 448,143 477,950 386,850 Recognized preneed property revenue 868,740 846,528 659,950 Recognized preneed merchandise and services revenue 338,463 343,899 298,864 Core cemetery revenue 1,655,346 1,668,377 1,345,664 Other revenue 121,270 131,590 113,544 Total cemetery revenue 1,776,616 1,799,967 1,459,208 Total revenue from customers $ 4,108,661 $ 4,143,143 $ 3,511,509 Gross profit: Funeral gross profit $ 545,693 $ 639,775 $ 506,535 Cemetery gross profit 608,909 683,300 485,904 Gross profit from reportable segments 1,154,602 1,323,075 992,439 Corporate general and administrative expenses (237,248) (157,568) (156,678) Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net 9,962 25,169 7,009 Operating income 927,316 1,190,676 842,770 Interest expense (172,109) (150,610) (163,063) Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net (1,225) (5,226) (18,428) Other income, net 1,646 10,660 781 Income before income taxes $ 755,628 $ 1,045,500 $ 662,060
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) 2022 Revenue from external customers $ 3,876,689 $ 231,972 $ 4,108,661 Interest expense $ 171,912 $ 197 $ 172,109 Depreciation and amortization $ 165,004 $ 10,326 $ 175,330 Amortization of intangibles $ 18,080 $ 275 $ 18,355 Amortization of cemetery property $ 89,545 $ 4,578 $ 94,123 Operating income $ 856,277 $ 71,039 $ 927,316 Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net $ 7,220 $ 2,742 $ 9,962 Long-lived assets $ 7,094,859 $ 331,520 $ 7,426,379 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

Earnings Per Share Level 3 (Tab

Earnings Per Share Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Net income — basic and diluted 565,338 802,939 515,907 Weighted average shares: Weighted average shares — basic 157,713 167,542 176,709 Stock options 2,343 2,501 2,234 Restricted share units 75 71 47 Weighted average shares — diluted 160,131 170,114 178,990 Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Income from continuing operations per share: Net income per share: Basic $ 3.58 $ 4.79 $ 2.92 Diluted $ 3.53 $ 4.72 $ 2.88
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Antidilutive options 490 — 1,614

Acquisition Level 3 (Tables)

Acquisition Level 3 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) on Divestitures and Impairment Charges [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Gains on divestitures, net $ 10,923 $ 28,573 $ 11,962 Impairment losses (961) (3,404) (4,953) Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net $ 9,962 $ 25,169 $ 7,009

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, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 12,586	$ 9,929
Restricted Cash, Current	$ 10,379	7,847
Intangible Fair Value Inputs, Royalty Savings Rate, Low	0.042
Amortization of cemetery property	$ 94,123	98,162	$ 80,403
Depreciation	$ 175,330	$ 159,306	$ 155,299
Net income attributable to common stockholders, basic	$ 3.58	$ 4.79	$ 2.92
Goodwill Reporting Unit Fair Value Inputs, Growth Rate, Low End of the Range	(3.50%)
Goodwill Reporting Unit Fair Value Inputs, Growth Rate, High End of the Range	6%
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	0.017
Intangibles Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	6.45%
Retirement of treasury shares	0	0	0
Deferred incremental selling costs	$ 384,108	$ 347,448
Incremental Selling Costs	$ 263,900	259,900	$ 199,600
Goodwill Reporting Unit Fair Value Inputs, Expense to Revenue Ratio, Low end range	70%
Goodwill Reporting Unit Fair Value Inputs, Expense to Revenue Ratio, High end range	80%
Goodwill Reporting Unit Fair Value Inputs, Growth Rate Other, Low end range	(3.50%)
GoodwillReportingUnitFairValueInputsGrowthRateOtherHighendrange	6%
Other Assets, Current	$ 39,487	40,448
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2022
Receivables, net:
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	$ 102,867	112,389
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(6,186)	(6,338)
Receivables, net	96,681	106,051
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(3,602)	(4,577)
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	6,821	$ 5,260
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	$ 21
Net income attributable to common stockholders, diluted	$ 3.53	$ 4.72	$ 2.88
Amortization of intangibles	$ 18,355	$ 20,002	$ 22,444
Life Insurance General Agency Commissions	164,300	157,400	124,500
Estimated Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits with the next 12 months	$ 1,300
Intangible Fair Value Inputs, Royalty Savings Rate, Low	0.020
Reclassification of prior period to conform to current period		19,500	15,600
Estimated Excess Repatriation Federal Income Tax	$ 7,700
Funeral [Member]
Amortization of cemetery property	0	0	0
Depreciation	$ 123,165	111,687	106,661
Goodwill Reporting Unit Fair Value Inputs, Terminal Growth Rate	1%
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	$ 8
Amortization of intangibles	$ 11,735	12,980	13,593
Intangibles Fair Value Inputs, Terminal Growth Rate	1%
Cemetery [Member]
Amortization of cemetery property	$ 94,123	98,162	80,403
Depreciation	$ 41,502	37,373	34,117
Goodwill Reporting Unit Fair Value Inputs, Terminal Growth Rate	2.80%
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	$ 13
Amortization of intangibles	$ 6,620	$ 7,016	$ 8,841
Intangibles Fair Value Inputs, Terminal Growth Rate	2.80%
Treasury Stock
Retirement of treasury shares	11,916	9,805	11,884
Common Stock
Retirement of treasury shares	11,916	9,805	11,884
Minimum [Member]
Funeral home lease life	1 year
Transportation equipment lease life	1 year
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life	5 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	$ 5,703	$ 5,828
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	6,579
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	2,398
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Acquisitions (Divestitures), Net	(16)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	330
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	8,788
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member] | Funeral [Member]
Receivables, net:
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	44,417	49,011
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(3,627)	(3,597)
Receivables, net	40,790	45,414
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	3,627	3,597
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	5,698
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	2,190
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Acquisitions (Divestitures), Net	(12)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	326
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	7,544
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member] | Cemetery [Member]
Receivables, net:
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	19,781	27,461
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(2,076)	(2,231)
Receivables, net	17,705	25,230
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	2,076	2,231
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	881
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	208
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Acquisitions (Divestitures), Net	(4)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	4
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	1,244
Notes Receivable [Member]
Receivables, net:
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	186	267
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(139)	(166)
Receivables, net	47	101
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	9,553
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	2,685	3,590
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(28)
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	877
Financing Receivable, Not Past Due	8,437
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	26
Financing Receivable, Year Five, Originated, Four Years before Current Fiscal Year	0
Financing Receivable, Originated, More than Five Years before Current Fiscal Year	4,673
Financing Receivable, Revolving	4,854
Total Notes Receivable, Past Due	1,116
Notes Receivable [Member] | Financial Asset, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Notes Receivable [Member] | Maturity 30 to 90 Days [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Notes Receivable [Member] | Financing Receivables 90 To 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
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	1,116
Notes Receivable [Member] | Long Term [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	9,367	8,684
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(2,546)	(3,424)
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	6,821	5,260
Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable [Member]
Receivables, net:
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	38,483	35,650
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(344)	(344)
Receivables, net	38,139	35,306
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	46,476
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	1,400	1,497
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(97)
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	40,662
Financing Receivable, Year Two, Originated, Fiscal Year before Current Fiscal Year	3,066
Financing Receivable, Year Three, Originated, Two Years before Current Fiscal Year	1,260
Financing Receivable, Year Four, Originated, Three Years before Current Fiscal Year	1,311
Financing Receivable, Year Five, Originated, Four Years before Current Fiscal Year	173
Financing Receivable, Originated, More than Five Years before Current Fiscal Year	4
Financing Receivable, Revolving	0
Total Miscellaneous Receivables	238
Miscellaneous Receivables, Not Past Due	46,238
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	238
Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable [Member] | Long Term [Member]
Receivables, net:
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	7,993	8,146
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(1,056)	(1,153)
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	6,937	6,993
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	1,056	1,153
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(97)
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	3,472
Financing Receivable, Year Two, Originated, Fiscal Year before Current Fiscal Year	2,395
Financing Receivable, Year Three, Originated, Two Years before Current Fiscal Year	959
Financing Receivable, Year Four, Originated, Three Years before Current Fiscal Year	1,063
Financing Receivable, Year Five, Originated, Four Years before Current Fiscal Year	101
Financing Receivable, Originated, More than Five Years before Current Fiscal Year	3
Financing Receivable, Revolving	0
Total Miscellaneous Receivables	0
Miscellaneous Receivables, Not Past Due	7,993
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	38,483
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	344	$ 344
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	0
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	37,190
Financing Receivable, Year Two, Originated, Fiscal Year before Current Fiscal Year	671
Financing Receivable, Year Three, Originated, Two Years before Current Fiscal Year	301
Financing Receivable, Year Four, Originated, Three Years before Current Fiscal Year	248
Financing Receivable, Year Five, Originated, Four Years before Current Fiscal Year	72
Financing Receivable, Originated, More than Five Years before Current Fiscal Year	1
Financing Receivable, Revolving	0
Total Miscellaneous Receivables	238
Miscellaneous Receivables, Not Past Due	38,245
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	$ 238
Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life	9 years
Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life	20 years

Preneed Activities Investment R

Preneed Activities Investment Related Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Deposits to trust	$ 429,307	$ 534,586	$ 519,023
Withdrawals	424,986	507,872	477,443
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	2,147,935	1,647,032	1,823,267
Proceeds from Sale of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	1,994,684	1,518,779	1,744,618
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain	418,851	332,738	584,863
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain (Loss)	$ 262,974	$ 201,173	$ 91,715

Preneed Activities Preneed Ac_3

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Preneed Receivables and Trust Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Preneed Receivables and Trust Investments [Abstract]
Preneed receivables, net and trust investments	$ 5,577,499	$ 6,015,323	$ 5,345,720	$ 4,789,562
Net Preneed Contract Sales	1,978,266	1,870,972	1,494,557
Cash receipts from customers, net of refunds	(1,639,291)	(1,550,735)	(1,279,295)
Deposits To Trust Receivable Impact	468,482	452,554	373,663
Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net	15,860	4,912	19,299
Net undistributed investments (losses) earnings	(611,057)	448,469	407,770
Maturities and Distributed Earnings	(500,216)	(464,247)	(430,608)
Change in cancellation allowance	(6,609)	(1,523)	(4,468)
Change in amounts due for unfulfilled performance obligations	(123,385)	(87,207)	(55,269)
Effect of foreign currency and other	$ (19,874)	(3,592)	4,115
Deferred preneed funeral revenues		$ 0	$ 0	$ 26,394

Preneed Activities Long-term Re

Preneed Activities Long-term Receivable and Investment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Allowance for cancellation	$ (27,314)	$ (20,727)
Preneed receivables, net and trust investments	5,577,499	6,015,323	$ 5,345,720	$ 4,789,562
PreneedReceivables	1,402,209	1,243,781
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	(1,702,313)	(1,996,898)
Preneed trust investments	4,175,290	4,771,542
Preneed receivables, net and trust investments, excluding allowance for cancellation	5,577,499	6,015,323
Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other [Line Items]	214,440	231,589
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	1,447,412	1,287,722
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(17,889)	(23,214)
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,429,523	1,264,508
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables		(20,727)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	21
Financing Receivable, Purchased with Credit Deterioration, Allowance for Credit Loss at Acquisition Date	0
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	3,638
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(10,246)
Funeral [Member]
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Allowance for cancellation	(14,438)	(12,722)
PreneedReceivables	154,541	137,423
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	180,108	162,183
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(11,129)	(12,038)
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	168,979	150,145
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables	12,722
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	8
Financing Receivable, Purchased with Credit Deterioration, Allowance for Credit Loss at Acquisition Date	0
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	2,907
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(4,631)
Cemetery [Member]
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Allowance for cancellation	(12,876)	(8,005)
PreneedReceivables	1,247,668	1,106,358
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	1,267,304	1,125,539
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(6,760)	(11,176)
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,260,544	$ 1,114,363
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables	8,005
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	13
Financing Receivable, Purchased with Credit Deterioration, Allowance for Credit Loss at Acquisition Date	0
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	731
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	$ (5,615)

Preneed Activities Schedule of

Preneed Activities Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (521,853)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	3,863,363
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	371,897
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	4,013,319
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
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
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(2,033)	(283)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	43,073	51,514
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	22	795
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	45,084	51,002
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	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	30,200	29,909
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	0	28
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	30,200	29,881
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(18)	(2)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	157	174
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	0	6
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	175	170
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	(101)	(15)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,319	1,450
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	0	58
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	1,420	1,407
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(52)	(10)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	242	266
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	0	2
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	294	274
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Preferred Stock securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(2,340)	(1,024)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,804	3,823
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	0	4
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	4,144	4,843
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	(208,523)	(56,092)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,782,140	2,217,042
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	283,423	624,349
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	1,707,240	1,648,785
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	(11,117)	(898)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	48,469	53,506
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	11,765	19,617
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	47,821	34,787
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	(19,009)	(9,819)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	114,992	161,838
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	10,561	42,171
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	123,440	129,486
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Equity Funds [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(112,374)	(10,116)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	870,207	1,006,605
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	64,895	140,893
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	917,686	875,828
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(166,286)	(18,675)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	970,760	1,019,212
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	1,231	12,560
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	1,135,815	1,025,327
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value		188
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax		1
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost		187
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(94,183)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,799,800
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	220,313
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	1,673,670
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Commingled funds - Fixed inc [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(89,246)	(3,171)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	641,696	774,893
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	2	115,939
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	730,940	662,125
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Commingled funds - Equity [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(3,846)	(114)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	346,867	391,937
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	40,820	161,125
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	309,893	230,926
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	325,562	408,762
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	0	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	325,562	408,762
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Private Equity Funds [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(1,091)	(5,353)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	485,675	415,732
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	179,491	128,197
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	307,275	292,888
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Reported At Net Asset Value [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
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(616,036)	(105,572)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	5,663,163	6,536,851
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	592,210	1,245,745
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	$ 5,686,989	$ 5,396,678

Preneed Activities Level 3 Acti

Preneed Activities Level 3 Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Sales	$ (1,330)	$ 0	$ 0

Preneed Activities Investments

Preneed Activities Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Due in one year or less	$ 51,365
Due in one to five years	19,763
Due in five to ten years	3,726
Thereafter	137
Total	$ 74,991

Preneed Activities Preneed Ac_4

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Deferred Revenue Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Deferred revenue, Gross	$ 2,472,693	$ 2,259,364
Amounts Due for Unfulfilled Performance Obligations	(848,665)	726,615
Deferred Revenue	$ 1,624,028	$ 1,532,749

Preneed Activities Preneed Ac_5

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Investment Earnings, Net	$ 143.8	$ 179.7	$ 129.1
Available-for-sale securities, estimated maturity date, maximum	2040
Available-for-sale securities, estimated maturity date, minimum	2023
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments	$ 292.3
ECF Investment Earnings, Net	$ 85.1	$ 96.1	$ 77.8

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 1,915,082	$ 1,880,007
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	1,915,082
Increase in goodwill related to acquisitions	37,224	36,693
Reduction of goodwill related to divestitures	0	(2,108)
Effect of foreign currency and other	(6,718)	490
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	30,506	35,075
Goodwill, ending balance		1,915,082	$ 1,880,007
Goodwill, net, ending balance	1,945,588	1,915,082
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	94,107	101,653
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Future Total	25,783
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	412,155	411,708
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	318,048	310,055
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	94,107	101,653
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names	376,138	359,297
Other Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets	10,765	10,765
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	386,903	370,062
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	481,010	471,715
Amortization of intangibles	18,355	20,002	22,444
Future Amortization Expense, Year One	6,508
Future Amortization Expense, Year Two	6,240
Future Amortization Expense, Year Three	6,170
Future Amortization Expense, Year Four	4,170
Future Amortization Expense, Year Five	2,695
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	222,461	223,854
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	205,450	203,935
Customer Relationships [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	155,767	153,927
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	101,954	96,294
Trade Names [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	7,000	7,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	359	280
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	26,927	26,927
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	10,285	9,546
Funeral [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	1,584,175	1,551,062
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	1,584,175
Increase in goodwill related to acquisitions	26,143	34,703
Reduction of goodwill related to divestitures	0	(2,080)
Effect of foreign currency and other	(6,718)	490
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	19,425	33,113
Goodwill, ending balance		1,584,175	1,551,062
Goodwill, net, ending balance	1,603,600	1,584,175
Amortization of intangibles	11,735	12,980	13,593
Cemetery [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	330,907	328,945
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	330,907
Increase in goodwill related to acquisitions	11,081	1,990
Reduction of goodwill related to divestitures	0	(28)
Effect of foreign currency and other	0	0
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	11,081	1,962
Goodwill, ending balance		330,907	328,945
Goodwill, net, ending balance	341,988	330,907
Amortization of intangibles	$ 6,620	$ 7,016	$ 8,841
Minimum [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum	5 years
Minimum [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum	9 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, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Income Taxes [Abstract]
United States	$ 703,131	$ 994,632	$ 633,608
Foreign	52,497	50,868	28,452
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$ 755,628	$ 1,045,500	$ 662,060

Income Taxes Income Taxes Det_2

Income Taxes Income Taxes Details 2 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Current: United States	$ 139,132	$ 194,545	$ 106,632
Current: Foreign	14,486	14,088	7,968
Current: State	32,505	39,452	23,439
Total current income taxes	186,123	248,085	138,039
Deferred: United States	(59)	(3,543)	6,339
Deferred: Foreign	780	(5,492)	(64)
Deferred: State	2,750	3,198	1,609
Provision for deferred income taxes	3,471	(5,837)	7,884
Provision for income taxes	189,594	242,248	145,923
Income Taxes Paid	183,700	270,200	138,000
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds	$ 4,200	$ 4,700	$ 5,200

Income Taxes Income Taxes Det_3

Income Taxes Income Taxes Details 3 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Computed tax provision at the applicable federal statutory income tax rate	$ 158,682	$ 219,555	$ 139,031
State and local taxes, net of federal income tax benefits	28,817	35,045	20,711
Foreign jurisdiction differences	3,976	3,041	2,496
Permanent differences associated with dispositions	200	400	73
Changes in uncertain tax positions	53	51	100
Foreign Valuation Allowance, Amount	0	(4,155)	(566)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	(8,918)	(12,476)	(9,093)
Other	6,784	787	(6,829)
Provision for income taxes	$ 189,594	$ 242,248	$ 145,923
Total effective tax rate	25.10%	23.20%	22%

Income Taxes Income Taxes Det_4

Income Taxes Income Taxes Details 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Inventories and cemetery property	$ (201,795)	$ (205,660)
Deferred tax liabilities selling cost	(99,377)	90,691
Property and equipment	(181,029)	(170,198)
Intangibles	(204,010)	(203,229)
Other	(5,313)	(3,728)
Deferred tax liabilities	(691,524)	(673,506)
Loss and tax credit carry-forwards	137,785	148,069
Deferred revenue on preneed funeral and cemetery contracts	153,479	135,112
Accrued liabilities	80,069	79,333
Deferred tax assets	371,333	362,514
Less: Valuation allowance	(118,939)	(120,739)
Net deferred income tax liability	$ (439,130)	$ (431,731)

Income Taxes Income Taxes Det_5

Income Taxes Income Taxes Details 5 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Net deferred income tax liability	$ (439,130)	$ (431,731)
Non-current deferred tax liabilities	(445,040)	(437,902)
Non-current deferred tax assets	$ 5,910	$ 6,171

Income Taxes Income Taxes Det_6

Income Taxes Income Taxes Details 6 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
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	900	$ 800	$ 700
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, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Year One	$ 218,295
Year Two	160,769
Year Three	331,823
Year Four	369,164
Thereafter	1,502,065
Operating Loss Carryforwards	2,582,116
Loss and tax credit carry-forwards	137,785	$ 148,069
Valuation allowance	118,939	$ 120,739
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	218,295
Year Two	160,423
Year Three	330,389
Year Four	368,207
Thereafter	1,495,467
Operating Loss Carryforwards	2,572,781
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	1,800
Loss and tax credit carry-forwards	131,805
Valuation allowance	104,019
Foreign
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Year One	0
Year Two	346
Year Three	1,434
Year Four	957
Thereafter	6,598
Operating Loss Carryforwards	9,335
Loss and tax credit carry-forwards	5,980
Valuation allowance	$ 14,920

Income Taxes Income Taxes Det_8

Income Taxes Income Taxes Details (Tax Reform) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Income Tax [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Amount	$ 11
Estimated Tax Reform Repatriation Liability	$ 212.6

Debt Level 4 (Details)

Debt Level 4 (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt	$ 101,900,000	$ 736,000,000
Repayments of Long-term Debt	36,288,000	36,158,000	$ 34,489,000
Repayments of Other Debt	3,800,000	3,700,000
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	(1,225,000)	(5,226,000)	(18,428,000)
Other Notes Payable	66,248,000	48,113,000
Total debt	4,341,744,000	3,966,320,000
Current maturities of long-term debt	(90,661,000)	(65,016,000)
Less current maturities	90,661,000	65,016,000
Total long-term debt	$ 4,251,083,000	$ 3,901,304,000
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	4%	3.70%
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate	72%	79%
Next Twelve Months	$ 90,661,000
Year Two	1,094,558,000
Year Three	49,570,000
Year Four	10,004,000
Year Five	693,481,000
After Year Five	2,403,470,000
Long-term Debt, Gross	4,341,744,000
Letters of Credit, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 34,000,000
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities	164,222,000	142,145,000	$ 152,524,000
Payments in 2023	202,876,000
Payments in 2024	164,919,000
Payments in 2025	137,757,000
Payments in 2026	136,897,000
Payments in 2027	127,562,000
Payments in 2028 and thereafter	241,597,000
Cash Interest Payments Expected Payments Total	1,011,608,000
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	(39,865,000)	(45,100,000)
Bank credit facility	$ 570,000,000	$ 155,000,000
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Long-term debt	Long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt	$ 484,000,000	$ 975,000,000
Repayments of Lines of Credit	50,000,000	545,000,000
Redemption Premium	$ 1,200,000	4,800,000
Pledged Assets Separately Reported, Finance Receivables Pledged as Collateral, at Fair Value
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	150,000%
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 396,500,000
Debt Issuance Costs, Line of Credit Arrangements, Net		13.6
Repayments of Lines of Credit	50,000,000	545,000,000
Redemption Premium	1,200,000	4,800,000
November 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt		150,000,000
April 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt	14,400,000
May 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent	536,250,000
Bank credit facility	570,000,000	155,000,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment	32,500,000	32,500,000
Pledged Assets Separately Reported, Finance Receivables Pledged as Collateral, at Fair Value
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment	32,500,000	32,500,000
Term Loan December 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent		568,750,000
May 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	800,000,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | April 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	138,274,000	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	$ 800,000,000

Debt Debt, Textuals (Details)

Debt Debt, Textuals (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Feb. 15, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	4%	3.70%
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	$ 570,000,000	$ 155,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	150,000%
Letters of Credit, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		34,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 396,500,000
Repayments of Other Debt	3,800,000	3,700,000
Repayments of Debt	101,900,000	736,000,000
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	(1,225,000)	(5,226,000)	$ (18,428,000)
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	3,921,833,000	3,987,696,000
Debt Issuance Costs, Line of Credit Arrangements, Net		13.6
Repayments of Long-term Debt	36,288,000	36,158,000	$ 34,489,000
Redemption Premium	1,200,000	4,800,000
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt	484,000,000	975,000,000
Repayments of Lines of Credit	$ 50,000,000	545,000,000
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2022
Asset Pledged as Collateral	$ (59,800,000)	(44,100,000)
Deposit Pledged as Collateral	$ 500,000	$ 400,000
Fixed Debt Weighted Average Rate	4.32%	4.33%
Floating Debt Weighted Average Rate	2.95%	1.29%
Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of Credit, Maximum Borrowing Capacity				$ 33,500,000
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity				1,000,000
November 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt		$ 150,000,000
April 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt	$ 14,400,000
Term Loan December 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent		568,750,000
May 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent	536,250,000
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	570,000,000	155,000,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment	32,500,000	32,500,000
Proceeds from Lines of Credit	465,000,000	175,000,000
May 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	800,000,000
Other Notes Payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from Lines of Credit	19,000,000
January 2028 | Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent				675,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding				$ 1,500,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | April 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	138,274,000	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
Unsecured Debt [Member] | May 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 800,000,000	$ 800,000,000

Credit Risk and Fair Value of_3

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Bank credit facility	$ 570,000	$ 155,000
Notes Payable	63,168	46,878
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	3,921,833	3,987,696
Term Loan	536,250	568,750
May 2024 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Bank credit facility	570,000	155,000
April 2027 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	141,499	181,511
December 2027 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	513,909	575,443
June 2029 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	709,125	809,737
August 2030 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	702,202	836,825
May 2031
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 685,680	$ 813,552

Leases (Details)

Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Finance Leases New		$ 21,148	$ 21,097	$ 23,523
Rnewals and Extensions, Finance Leases		(264)	1,095	0
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability		20,884	22,192	23,523
Operating Lease, New		2,704	3,268	4,684
Renewals and Extensions, Operating Leases		2,324	4,554	4,128
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability		5,028	7,822	8,812
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months	$ 46,055	46,055
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two	36,964	36,964
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three	17,531	17,531
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four	11,187	11,187
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five	5,889	5,889
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five	15,159	15,159
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due	132,785	132,785
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability		11,948
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months	9,049	9,049
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two	8,504	8,504
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three	7,152	7,152
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four	5,968	5,968
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five	5,211	5,211
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five	32,940	32,940
Operating Lease, Expense		16,427
Operating Lease, Liability	68,824	68,824
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due	52,397	52,397
Lease LIability Payments Due Next Twelve Months		55,104
Lease Liability Payments Due Year Two	45,468	45,468
Lease Liability Payments Due Year Three	24,683	24,683
Lease Liability Payments Due Year Four	17,155	17,155
Lease Liability Payments Due Year Five	11,100	11,100
Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Five	48,099	48,099
Lease Interest Expense		28,375
Lease Liability	201,609	201,609
Lease Liability Payments Due	173,234	173,234
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	49,741	49,741	53,685
Finance lease right-of-use assets	115,813	115,813	131,420
Leases Right of Use Asset	165,554	165,554	185,105
Operating Lease, Liability, Current	7,083	7,083	8,049
Finance Lease - Current Maturities of Long Term Debt	42,469	42,469	34,222
Leases Total Current Liability	49,552	49,552	42,271
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	45,314	45,314	48,178
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	78,368	78,368	102,625
Leases Total NonCurrent Liability	123,682	123,682	150,803
Leases, Total Liability	$ 173,234	173,234	193,074
Finance Lease Payments Cash Outflow		3,838	4,207	5,446
Finance Lease liability renewals		$ 100
Lease remeasurement			1,000
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Number of Units	59	59
Operating Lease, Lease Income	$ 4,300
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization		$ 35,321	37,569	41,938
Finance Lease, Interest Expense		3,990	4,642	5,955
Finance Lease Cost		39,311	42,211	47,893
Operating Lease, Cost		11,021	11,586	12,196
Variable Lease, Cost		437	178	29
Lease, Cost		$ 50,769	$ 53,975	60,118
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	4%	4%	3.90%
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	3.30%	3.30%	3.10%
Operating Lease, Payments		$ 10,994	$ 11,693	12,190
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability		11,948
Finance Lease, Principal Payments		35,542	34,617	43,598
Total Lease Payments		50,374	$ 50,517	$ 61,234
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Next Twelve Months	$ 3,510	3,510
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Two Years	3,304	3,304
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Three Years	3,046	3,046
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Four Years	2,510	2,510
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Five Years	2,160	2,160
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Thereafter	14,864	14,864
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received	$ 29,394	$ 29,394
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	11 years 9 months 18 days	11 years 9 months 18 days	12 years 1 month 6 days
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	4 years 6 months	4 years 6 months	4 years 10 months 24 days
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Long-term debt	Long-term debt	Long-term debt
Operating Lease, Lease Income, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]			Revenues

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Self Insurance Reserve	$ 99.3	$ 94.3

Equity Textuals (Details)

Equity Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 15, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
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		156,088,438	166,821,502
Common stock, shares outstanding		153,940,365	163,114,202
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired		10,356,250	9,437,446
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method		$ 661,100	$ 554,600
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share		$ 63.84	$ 58.77
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount		$ 600,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount		584,200
Payments of Dividends, Common Stock		$ 160,035	$ 146,919	$ 137,392
Subsequent Event [Member]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	914,022
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method	$ 64,400
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$ 70.46

Share-Based Compensation Leve_3

Share-Based Compensation Level 4 (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total pretax employee share-based compensation expense included in net income	$ 14,709,000	$ 14,168,000	$ 14,103,000
Income tax benefit related to share-based compensation included in net income	3,877,000	$ 3,537,000	$ 3,417,000
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	$ 11,700,000
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	773,962
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$ 22.28
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Exercisable	773,962
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 22.28
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	966,250
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	966,250
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	1,600,987
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$ 39.68
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Exercisable	1,600,987
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 39.68
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	1,560,676
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	822,991
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 50.51
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	559,230
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$ 59.76
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Exercisable	0
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 0
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Dividend yield	1.50%	1.80%	1.70%
Risk-free interest rate	1.80%	0.40%	1.40%
Expected holding period	4 years	4 years	3 years 8 months 12 days
Total pretax employee share-based compensation expense included in net income	$ 5,738,000	$ 5,514,000	$ 5,668,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options outstanding at beginning of period	5,922,692
Options outstanding at beginning of period, weighted average exercise price	$ 36.50
Granted	561,200
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 59.76
Exercised	(1,010,366)
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 27.81
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period	12,421
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 50.80
Options outstanding at end of period	5,461,105	5,922,692
Options outstanding at end of period, weighted average exercise price	$ 40.47	$ 36.50
Options exercisable at December 31, 2011	5,461,105	5,922,692
Options exercisable at December 31, 2011, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 40.47	$ 36.50
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	4,164,190
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 36.17
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Expected volatility	23.90%	23.50%	18%
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 9 months 18 days
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 6,400,000
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	$ 5,739,000	$ 5,647,000	$ 5,568,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Nonvested restricted shares at beginning of period	229,910
Nonvested restricted shares at beginning of period, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 48.76
Granted	101,543
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 59.76	$ 49.59	$ 50.82
Vested	(116,561)
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 36.15
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period	2,777
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 53.97
Nonvested restricted shares at end of period	212,115	229,910
Nonvested restricted shares at end of period, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 54.66	$ 48.76
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	$ 5,639,000	$ 5,496,000	$ 5,674,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested	$ 2,552,000	3,513,000	2,100,000
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	$ 6,800,000
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	$ 3,232,000	$ 3,007,000	$ 2,867,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Nonvested restricted shares at beginning of period	128,171
Nonvested restricted shares at beginning of period, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 47.87
Granted	58,012
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 59.76	$ 49.59	$ 48.89
Vested	(61,877)
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 46.55
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period	5,370
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 54.07
Nonvested restricted shares at end of period	118,936	128,171
Nonvested restricted shares at end of period, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 54.31	$ 47.87
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	$ 3,143,000	$ 2,883,000	$ 2,722,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested	1,447,000	1,911,000	1,004,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 3,700,000
Performance Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate	4.58%
Total pretax employee share-based compensation expense included in net income	$ 14,600,000	$ 19,500,000	$ 8,600,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Granted	99,923	111,449	112,762
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	$ 54.78
Nonvested restricted shares at end of period, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 69.14	$ 54.78
Expected volatility	29.30%
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 7 months 6 days

Share-Based Compensation Share-

Share-Based Compensation Share-Based Compensation, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance	4,090,978	4,912,904
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	$ 156,600
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value		$ 137,300
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 11.02	$ 7.50	$ 6.44
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	$ 5,538	$ 5,708	$ 5,535
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value	42,700	59,180	41,995
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	27,814	39,354	26,671
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense	14,709	14,168	14,103
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	11,700
PerformanceUnitsCashPaid	$ 10,900	$ 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	$ 5,738	$ 5,514	5,668
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 6,400
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 9 months 18 days
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense	$ 5,739	5,647	5,568
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 6,800
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	$ 3,232	3,007	2,867
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	3,700
Performance Options [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense	$ 14,600	$ 19,500	$ 8,600
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 7 months 6 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	333,379
Stock Option Plan Exercise Range 1 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$ 22.28
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Exercisable	773,962
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 22.28
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding	773,962
Stock Option Plan Exercise Range 2 [Member]
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	966,250
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 29.25
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding	966,250
Stock Option Plan Exercise Range 3 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$ 39.68
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Exercisable	1,600,987
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 39.68
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding	1,600,987
Stock Option Plan Exercise Range 4 [Member]
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	822,991
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 50.51
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding	1,560,676
Stock Option Plan Exercise Range 5 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$ 59.76
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Exercisable	0
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 0
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding	559,230
Stock Option Plan Exercise Range 6
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$ 40.47
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Exercisable	4,164,190
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 36.17
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding	5,461,105

Retirement Plans Retirement P_2

Retirement Plans Retirement Plans Level 4 (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Recognized net actuarial (gains) losses	$ (3,254,000)	$ (353,000)	$ 1,641,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)	(2,719,000)	129,000	2,339,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	22,381,000	24,635,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Net (Gains) Losses	(3,254,000)	(353,000)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid	3,756,000	2,383,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	15,906,000	22,381,000	24,635,000
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	3,756,000	2,383,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	0	0	$ 0
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan	(15,906,000)	(22,381,000)
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	15,906,000	22,381,000
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Current	(2,236,000)	(2,431,000)
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Noncurrent	(13,670,000)	(19,950,000)
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan	(15,906,000)	(22,381,000)
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Retirement Benefits Covered by Insurance Contract, Amount	49,800,000	49,400,000
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance, Retirement Plans	$ 40,700,000	$ 39,900,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	5.34%	2.52%	2.06%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	2.52%	2.42%	2.98%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase	50%
Year One	$ 1,990,000
Year Two	1,796,000
Year Three	1,696,000
Year Four	1,649,000
Year Five	1,571,000
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Benefit Payments	15,297,000
Years 2028 through 2032	6,595,000
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	49,600,000	$ 46,000,000	$ 39,800,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Benefits Paid	$ 3,756,000	2,383,000
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent	50%
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	$ 535,000	$ 482,000	$ 698,000
Terminated Retirement Plan Non-Employee Directors Pay Out	0.8
Senior SERP Amendment to Terminate All Active Members Payout	$ 0.7

Segment Reporting Level 4 (Deta

Segment Reporting Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent	$ 2,207	$ 2,082
Revenues	4,108,661	4,143,143	$ 3,511,509
Interest expense	172,109	150,610	163,063
Depreciation and amortization	175,330	159,306	155,299
Depreciation and amortization	175,330	159,306	155,299
Amortization of intangibles	18,355	20,002	22,444
Amortization of cemetery property	94,123	98,162	80,403
Total assets	15,066,037	15,691,178
Capital expenditures	369,709	303,660	222,211
Gross profits from reportable segments	1,154,602	1,323,075	992,439
Corporate general and administrative expenses	(237,248)	(157,568)	(156,678)
Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net	9,962	25,169	7,009
Operating income	927,316	1,190,676	842,770
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	(1,225)	(5,226)	(18,428)
Other income, net	1,646	10,660	781
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	755,628	1,045,500	662,060
Long lived assets	7,426,379	7,237,897
UNITED STATES
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	3,876,689	3,918,777	3,328,381
Interest expense	171,912	150,385	162,804
Depreciation and amortization	165,004	149,351	146,378
Amortization of intangibles	18,080	19,721	22,132
Amortization of cemetery property	89,545	92,128	76,275
Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net	7,220	19,837	6,935
Operating income	856,277	1,120,154	795,461
Long lived assets	7,094,859	6,895,439
CANADA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	231,972	224,366	183,128
Interest expense	197	225	259
Depreciation and amortization	10,326	9,955	8,921
Amortization of intangibles	275	281	312
Amortization of cemetery property	4,578	6,034	4,128
Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net	2,742	5,332	74
Operating income	71,039	70,522	47,309
Long lived assets	331,520	342,458
Funeral [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	2,332,045	2,343,176	2,052,301
Interest expense	1,734	2,864	3,896
Depreciation and amortization	123,165	111,687	106,661
Amortization of intangibles	11,735	12,980	13,593
Amortization of cemetery property	0	0	0
Total assets	6,236,270	6,381,280
Capital expenditures	153,224	139,420	86,518
Gross profits from reportable segments	545,693	639,775	506,535
Cemetery [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	1,776,616	1,799,967	1,459,208
Interest expense	493	681	514
Depreciation and amortization	41,502	37,373	34,117
Amortization of intangibles	6,620	7,016	8,841
Amortization of cemetery property	94,123	98,162	80,403
Total assets	8,404,900	8,788,833
Capital expenditures	196,371	148,737	132,214
Gross profits from reportable segments	608,909	683,300	485,904
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest expense	169,882	147,065	158,653
Depreciation and amortization	10,663	10,246	14,521
Amortization of intangibles	0	6	10
Amortization of cemetery property	0	0	0
Total assets	424,867	521,065
Capital expenditures	20,114	15,503	3,479
Funeral Atneed Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	1,242,269	1,268,111	1,092,016
Funeral Matured Preneed Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	705,273	700,473	662,675
Funeral Core Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	1,947,542	1,968,584	1,754,691
Non-funeral Home Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	76,311	74,099	61,198
Funeral Recognized Preneed Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	164,493	159,595	124,645
Funeral Other Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	143,699	140,898	111,767
Cemetery Atneed Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	448,143	477,950	386,850
Cemetery Recognized Preneed Property Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	868,740	846,528	659,950
Cemetery Recognized Preneed Merchandise And Service Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	338,463	343,899	298,864
Cemetery Core Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	1,655,346	1,668,377	1,345,664
Cemetery Other Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 121,270	$ 131,590	$ 113,544

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, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 565,338	$ 802,939	$ 515,907
Weighted average shares (denominator):
Weighted average shares — basic	157,713	167,542	176,709
Weighted average shares — diluted	160,131	170,114	178,990
Net income attributable to common stockholders, basic	$ 3.58	$ 4.79	$ 2.92
Net income attributable to common stockholders, diluted	$ 3.53	$ 4.72	$ 2.88
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	490,000	0	1,614,000
Stock Options [Member]
Weighted average shares (denominator):
Share based compensation	2,343	2,501	2,234
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Weighted average shares (denominator):
Share based compensation	75	71	47

Acquisition, Textuals (Details)

Acquisition, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Impairment losses	$ (961)	$ (3,404)	$ (4,953)
Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net	9,962	25,169	7,009
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]
Revenue	4,108,661	4,143,143	3,511,509
Net Income	566,034	803,252	516,137
Business Combination, Goodwill	26,100	29,700
PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesIncludiing1031ExchangeFunds	(31,200)	26,300	64,200
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	21,700	10,900	55,100
1031 Exchange Funds for Business Combinations	13,200	6,100
Payments to Acquire Businesses Including 1031 Exchange Funds	71,200	94,800
PaymentsToAcquireRealEstateIncluding1031Exchange	(17,100)	(26,600)	(52,100)
Payments for (Proceeds from) Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions	17,127	26,604	52,079
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	(102,558)	(121,382)	(64,164)
Acquisition Spend	(31,200)	26,300	64,200
Payments for (Proceeds from) Delayed Tax Exempt Exchange	21,700	10,900	55,100
Cemetery [Member]
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]
Revenue	1,776,616	1,799,967	1,459,208
Business Combination, Goodwill, Cemetery	11,300	1,500
Funeral [Member]
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]
Revenue	2,332,045	2,343,176	$ 2,052,301
Business Combination, Goodwill, Funeral	14,800	28,200
Current Year Acquisition [Member]
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]
Revenue	1,900	1,100
Net Income	500	300
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other	241	140
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Cemetery property	5,840	2,918
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	19,194	36,768
Business Combination, Preneed receivables, net and trust investments	8,099	7,732
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles	17,149	3,900
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	158	24,734
Business Combination, Deferred charges and other assets	6,461	128
Business Combination, Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	26,098	1,484
Business Combination, Goodwill	83,240	29,683
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets	439	107,487
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities	3,183	660
Business Combination, Deferred revenue and deferred receipts held in trust	6,461	7,204
Business Combination, Care trusts' corpus	1,937	1,484
Business Combination, Other liabilities	12,020	3,336
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities	$ 71,220	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	$ 200	300
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Cemetery property	5,840	2,918
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	19,194	36,768
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles	17,149	3,900
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	158	24,734
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets	439	107,487
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities	3,183	660
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities	$ 71,220	$ 12,684

Acquisitions Pro Forma Revenue

Acquisitions Pro Forma Revenue and Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Business Combination, Goodwill	$ 26,100	$ 29,700

Acquisitions Acquisitions Intan

Acquisitions Acquisitions Intangible Assets (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
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	5 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	9 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, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 4,108,661	$ 4,143,143	$ 3,511,509
Costs of revenue	(2,954,059)	(2,820,068)	(2,519,070)
Gross profits	1,154,602	1,323,075	992,439
Operating income	927,316	1,190,676	842,770
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	755,628	1,045,500	662,060
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(189,594)	(242,248)	(145,923)
Net income	566,034	803,252	516,137
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(696)	(313)	(230)
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 565,338	$ 802,939	$ 515,907
Basic — EPS	$ 3.58	$ 4.79	$ 2.92
Earnings per share, diluted	$ 3.53	$ 4.72	$ 2.88

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, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
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, Ending Balance			(108,090)
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	$ (120,739)	(108,090)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Cost and Expense	1,800	12,649	(6,492)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Other Accounts	0	0	(251)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	(118,939)	(120,739)	(108,090)
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	(6,338)	(6,031)	0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Cost and Expense	(6,579)	(6,393)	(5,756)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Other Accounts	(6,731)	6,086	(275)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	(6,186)	(6,338)	(6,031)
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	(20,727)	(19,204)	0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Cost and Expense	(10,246)	(5,086)	(7,739)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Other Accounts	(3,659)	3,563	(11,465)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	(27,314)	(20,727)	(19,204)
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	(4,577)	(6,902)	0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Cost and Expense	(125)	117	(88)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged (Credited) to Other Accounts	(850)	2,208	(6,814)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance	$ (3,602)	$ (4,577)	$ (6,902)