Service Corporation International (SCI) 10-Q 2 Nov 23 2023 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Cover Page Details

Cover Page Details - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Nov. 02, 2023
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Type	10-Q
Document Transition Report	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2023
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 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 Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	149,555,188
Subsequent Event [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		147,744,718

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information Document	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 shares
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL
Entity Central Index Key	0000089089
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2023
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Shell Company	false
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	149,555,188
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes

Consolidated Statement of Opera

Consolidated Statement of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Product Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 1,001,859	$ 977,720	$ 3,043,982	$ 3,080,978
Costs of revenue	(748,176)	(746,764)	(2,239,737)	(2,206,464)
Gross profit	253,683	230,956	804,245	874,514
Corporate general and administrative expenses	(33,213)	(41,911)	(112,294)	(129,336)
Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net	2,542	14,403	10,187	15,186
Operating income	223,012	203,448	702,138	760,364
Interest expense	(61,512)	(43,508)	(174,904)	(123,107)
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	0	0	(1,114)	(1,225)
Other income (expense), net	128	(1,514)	2,647	(2,489)
Income before income taxes	161,628	158,426	528,767	633,543
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes	(39,585)	(37,521)	(129,543)	(159,925)
Net income	122,043	120,905	399,224	473,618
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(72)	(55)	(302)	(585)
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 121,971	$ 120,850	$ 398,922	$ 473,033
Basic earnings per share:
Net income attributable to common stockholders, basic	$ 0.81	$ 0.77	$ 2.63	$ 2.98
Basic weighted average number of shares	150,630	156,781	151,654	158,921
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income attributable to common stockholders, diluted	$ 0.80	$ 0.76	$ 2.60	$ 2.93
Diluted weighted average number of shares	152,289	159,100	153,554	161,398
Dividends declared per share	$ 290	$ 0.25
Product [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 520,651	$ 508,746	$ 1,568,750	$ 1,600,109
Costs of revenue	(263,251)	(256,700)	(795,152)	(779,230)
Service [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Revenue	407,471	403,725	1,256,919	1,278,841
Costs of revenue	(225,673)	(222,636)	(686,705)	(659,978)
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Revenue	73,737	65,249	218,313	202,028
Costs of revenue	$ (259,252)	$ (267,428)	$ (757,880)	$ (767,256)

Consolidated Statement of Compr

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 122,043	$ 120,905	$ 399,224	$ 473,618
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(9,298)	(22,046)	(1,215)	(28,634)
Total comprehensive income	112,745	98,859	398,009	444,984
Total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(69)	(50)	(299)	(579)
Total comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders	$ 112,676	$ 98,809	$ 397,710	$ 444,405

Consolidated Balance Sheet

Consolidated Balance Sheet - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 172,710	$ 191,938
Receivables, net	84,118	96,681
Inventories	34,190	31,740
Income Taxes Receivable	131,152	7,021
Other	31,631	32,466
Total current assets	453,801	359,846
Preneed receivables, net and trust investments	5,827,850	5,577,499
Cemetery property	1,988,636	1,939,816
Property and equipment, net	2,442,085	2,350,549
Goodwill	1,964,687	1,945,588
Deferred charges and other assets	1,227,196	1,190,426
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	1,778,882	1,702,313
Total assets	15,683,137	15,066,037
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	641,757	707,488
Current maturities of long-term debt	62,646	90,661
Income taxes payable	8,469	1,131
Total current liabilities	712,872	799,280
Long-term debt	4,511,533	4,251,083
Deferred preneed revenue	1,651,713	1,624,028
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent	611,676	445,040
Other liabilities	436,491	411,376
Deferred receipts held in trust	4,351,637	4,163,520
Care trusts’ corpus	1,776,520	1,698,287
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000,000
Common stock, par or stated value per share	$ 1
Common stock, shares outstanding	149,555,188	153,940,365
Equity:
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding	$ 149,555	$ 153,940
Capital in excess of par value	950,739	958,329
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	514,811	544,384
Accumulated other comprehensive income	15,326	16,538
Total common stockholders’ equity	1,630,431	1,673,191
Noncontrolling interests	264	232
Total equity	1,630,695	1,673,423
Total liabilities and equity	$ 15,683,137	$ 15,066,037
Common stock, shares, issued	156,834,670	156,088,438

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Par

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	$ (4,224)	$ (6,186)
Allowance for credit losses for Deferred charges and other assets	2,520	3,602
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	$ (30,215)	$ (27,314)

Consolidated Statement of Cash

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net income	$ 399,224	$ 473,618
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	1,114	1,225
Depreciation and amortization	141,228	130,451
Amortization of intangibles	14,158	14,059
Amortization of cemetery property	71,892	69,059
Amortization of loan costs	5,133	5,182
Provision for expected credit losses	6,997	11,404
Provision for deferred income taxes	166,786	7,302
Share-based compensation	11,786	11,063
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	(10,187)	(15,186)
Gain on Sale of Investments	0	(1,169)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and divestitures:
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable	11,781	15,349
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets	(161,687)	2,622
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities	21,961	17,147
Effect of preneed funeral production and maturities:
Increase in preneed receivables, net and trust investments	(162,087)	(248,289)
Increase in deferred revenue, net	105,923	173,474
Increase in deferred receipts held in trust	11,358	22,426
Net cash provided by operating activities	591,458	655,443
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(267,752)	(252,763)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	(72,535)	(13,488)
Payments for (Proceeds from) Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions	(41,084)	(8,901)
Proceeds from divestitures and sales of property and equipment	22,713	31,394
Proceeds from Limited Partnership Investments	0	1,330
Payment to Acquire Life Insurance Policy, Investing Activities	(8,050)	(1,788)
Proceeds from Life Insurance Policy	10,119	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(356,589)	(244,216)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs	7,471	0
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	737,433	325,000
Early payments and extinguishment of debt	(490,973)	(65,591)
Finance Lease, Principal Payments	25,678	26,779
Repayments of Unsecured Debt	(16,402)	(27,212)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	16,106	16,840
Purchase of Company common stock	(340,279)	(586,562)
Payments of dividends	(125,543)	(118,435)
Bank overdrafts and other	(9,362)	(13,854)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(262,169)	(496,593)
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations	(298)	(4,744)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(27,598)	(90,110)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	$ 176,926	$ 188,445

Consolidated Statement of Equit

Consolidated Statement of Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Treasury Stock, Common	Capital in Excess of Par Value	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Noncontrolling Interest
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2021	$ 1,909,449	$ 166,822	$ (3,708)	$ 979,096	$ 727,021	$ 40,214	$ 4
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	226,846	0	0	0	219,513	7,279	54
Dividends, Common Stock	$ (39,964)	0	0	0	39,964	0	0
Dividends declared per share	$ 0.25
Stock option exercises	$ 272	7	0	265	0	0	0
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures	0	147	0	(147)	0	0	0
Employee share-based compensation earned	3,687	0	0	3,687	0	0	0
Purchase of Company common stock	(256,355)	0	(4,104)	(24,613)	(227,638)	0	0
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	162	0	0	0	0	0	162
Other	1,127	0	0	1,127	0	0	0
Balance at end of period at Mar. 31, 2022	1,842,646	166,976	(7,812)	957,161	678,932	47,493	(104)
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2021	1,909,449	166,822	(3,708)	979,096	727,021	40,214	4
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	444,984
Balance at end of period at Sep. 30, 2022	1,677,422	167,599	(12,861)	951,247	559,631	11,586	220
Balance at beginning of period at Mar. 31, 2022	1,842,646	166,976	(7,812)	957,161	678,932	47,493	(104)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	119,279	0	0	0	132,670	(13,866)	475
Dividends, Common Stock	$ (39,663)	0	0	0	39,663	0	0
Dividends declared per share	$ 0.25
Stock option exercises	$ 15,925	574	0	15,351	0	0	0
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures	0	2	0	(2)	0	0	0
Employee share-based compensation earned	3,713	0	0	3,713	0	0	0
Purchase of Company common stock	(103,759)	0	(1,545)	(9,327)	(92,887)	0	0
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	141	0	0	0	0	0	141
Other	(1,583)	(24)	0	(1,559)	0	0	0
Balance at end of period at Jun. 30, 2022	1,839,583	167,576	(9,357)	968,455	679,052	33,627	230
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	98,859	0	0	0	120,850	(22,041)	50
Dividends, Common Stock	$ (38,808)	0	0	0	38,808	0	0
Dividends declared per share	$ 0.25
Stock option exercises	$ 643	23	0	620	0	0	0
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures	0	0	(1)	1	0	0	0
Employee share-based compensation earned	3,663	0	0	3,663	0	0	0
Purchase of Company common stock	(226,448)	0	(3,503)	(21,482)	(201,463)	0	0
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	60	0	0	0	0	0	60
Other	10	0	0	10	0	0	0
Balance at end of period at Sep. 30, 2022	1,677,422	167,599	(12,861)	951,247	559,631	11,586	220
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2022	1,673,423	156,089	(2,149)	958,329	544,384	16,538	232
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	145,127	0	0	0	144,763	299	65
Dividends, Common Stock	$ (41,207)	0	0	0	41,207	0	0
Dividends declared per share	$ 270
Stock option exercises	$ 8,763	298	0	8,465	0	0	0
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures	0	132	1	(133)	0	0	0
Employee share-based compensation earned	4,478	0	0	4,478	0	0	0
Purchase of Company common stock	(167,305)	0	(2,432)	(16,500)	(148,373)	0	0
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	107	0	0	0	0	0	107
Other	1,271	0	0	1,271	0	0	0
Balance at end of period at Mar. 31, 2023	1,621,901	156,519	(4,580)	953,368	499,567	16,837	190
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2022	1,673,423	156,089	(2,149)	958,329	544,384	16,538	232
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	398,009
Balance at end of period at Sep. 30, 2023	1,630,695	156,835	(7,280)	950,739	514,811	15,326	264
Balance at beginning of period at Mar. 31, 2023	1,621,901	156,519	(4,580)	953,368	499,567	16,837	190
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	140,137	0	0	0	132,188	7,784	165
Dividends, Common Stock	$ (40,780)	0	0	0	40,780	0	0
Dividends declared per share	$ 270
Stock option exercises	$ 5,801	232	0	5,569	0	0	0
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Employee share-based compensation earned	3,671	0	0	3,671	0	0	0
Purchase of Company common stock	(86,859)	0	(1,260)	(8,603)	(76,996)	0	0
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	101	0	0	0	0	0	101
Other	(1,621)	(24)	0	(1,597)	0	0	0
Balance at end of period at Jun. 30, 2023	1,645,391	156,775	(5,840)	955,602	513,979	24,621	254
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	112,745	0	0	0	121,971	(9,295)	69
Dividends, Common Stock	$ (43,556)	0	0	0	43,556	0	0
Dividends declared per share	$ 290
Stock option exercises	$ 1,542	60	0	1,482	0	0	0
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Employee share-based compensation earned	3,637	0	0	3,637	0	0	0
Purchase of Company common stock	(89,005)	0	(1,440)	(9,982)	(77,583)	0	0
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	59	0	0	0	0	0	59
Balance at end of period at Sep. 30, 2023	$ 1,630,695	$ 156,835	$ (7,280)	$ 950,739	$ 514,811	$ 15,326	$ 264

Preneed Activities Preneed Acti

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Receivables Net and Trust Invesments - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Total Preneed receivables, Past Due	$ 140,936	$ 140,936
Preneed Receivable, Not Past Due	1,359,992	1,359,992
Investments	6,136,019	6,136,019	$ 5,877,603
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,500,928	1,500,928	1,429,523
Beginning balance — Preneed funeral receivables and trust investments		5,577,499
Deposits to trust	143,148	434,210
Ending balance — Preneed funeral receivables and trust investments	5,827,850	5,827,850
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	1,778,882	1,778,882	1,702,313
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(16,834)	(16,834)	(17,889)
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,470,713	1,470,713	1,402,209
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	1,517,762	1,517,762	1,447,412
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(30,215)	(30,215)	(27,314)
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	458,181	458,181
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	488,864	488,864
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	296,427	296,427
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	151,900	151,900
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	60,388	60,388
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	45,168	45,168
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff		2,189
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)		(5,107)
Effect of Foreign Exchange on Allowance for Credit Loss		17
Financing Receivables 30 To 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	40,890	40,890
Financing Receivables 91 To180 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	13,700	13,700
Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater than 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	29,406	29,406
Financial Receivables, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	56,940	56,940
Funeral [Member]
Total Preneed receivables, Past Due	37,395	37,395
Preneed Receivable, Not Past Due	144,752	144,752
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	182,147	182,147	168,979
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(10,530)	(10,530)	(11,129)
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	166,060	166,060	154,541
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	192,677	192,677	180,108
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(16,087)	(16,087)	(14,438)
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	65,181	65,181
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	53,310	53,310
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	28,785	28,785
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	13,072	13,072
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	7,642	7,642
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	14,157	14,157
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff		1,730
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)		(3,379)
Effect of Foreign Exchange on Allowance for Credit Loss		0
Funeral [Member] | Financing Receivables 30 To 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	3,655	3,655
Funeral [Member] | Financing Receivables 91 To180 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	2,492	2,492
Funeral [Member] | Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater than 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	25,297	25,297
Funeral [Member] | Financial Receivables, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	5,951	5,951
Cemetery [Member]
Total Preneed receivables, Past Due	103,541	103,541
Preneed Receivable, Not Past Due	1,215,240	1,215,240
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,318,781	1,318,781	1,260,544
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(6,304)	(6,304)	(6,760)
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,304,653	1,304,653	1,247,668
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	1,325,085	1,325,085	1,267,304
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(14,128)	(14,128)	$ (12,876)
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	393,000	393,000
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	435,554	435,554
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	267,642	267,642
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	138,828	138,828
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	52,746	52,746
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	31,011	31,011
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff		459
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)		(1,728)
Effect of Foreign Exchange on Allowance for Credit Loss		17
Cemetery [Member] | Financing Receivables 30 To 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	37,235	37,235
Cemetery [Member] | Financing Receivables 91 To180 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	11,208	11,208
Cemetery [Member] | Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater than 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	4,109	4,109
Cemetery [Member] | Financial Receivables, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	$ 50,989	$ 50,989

Preneed Activities Preneed Ac_2

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Deferred Preneed Revenues - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Deferred Preneed Revenues [Roll Forward]
Deferred revenue and deferred receipts held in trust	$ 6,003,350	$ 5,522,224	$ 5,787,548	$ 6,299,241
Net preneed contract sales	1,098,816	1,104,812
Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net	(386)	616
Net investment (losses) earnings	167,596	(851,904)
Change in amounts due for unfulfilled performance obligations	(78,974)	(108,360)
Recognized Revenue From Backlog	(449,098)	(406,358)
Recognized Revenue From Current Period	(504,649)	(498,086)
Change in cancellation allowance	30	(366)
Effect of foreign currency and other	$ (17,533)	$ (17,371)

Nature of Operations Level 1 (N

Nature of Operations Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Nature of Operations [Abstract]
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	Nature of Operations

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Service Corporation International and all subsidiaries in which we hold a controlling financial interest. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Our unaudited condensed 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. 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. Our interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited but include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals and any other adjustments, which management considers necessary for a fair statement of our results for these periods. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in a manner consistent with the accounting policies described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, unless otherwise disclosed herein, and should be read in conjunction therewith. The accompanying year-end Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year period. Use of Estimates 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: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (In thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 172,710 $ 191,938 Restricted cash (1) Included in Other current assets 2,010 10,379 Included in Deferred charges and other assets, net 2,206 2,207 Total restricted cash 4,216 12,586 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 176,926 $ 204,524 (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 unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: September 30, 2023 Atneed Funeral Atneed Cemetery Miscellaneous Current Portion of Notes Total (In thousands) Receivables $ 25,559 $ 20,452 $ 42,062 $ 269 $ 88,342 Reserve for credit losses (1,703) (2,016) (367) (138) (4,224) Receivables, net $ 23,856 $ 18,436 $ 41,695 $ 131 $ 84,118 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 Additionally, included in Deferred charges and other assets, net were long-term miscellaneous receivables, net and notes receivable, net as follows: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (In thousands) Notes receivable $ 10,131 $ 9,367 Reserve for credit losses (1,797) (2,546) Notes receivable, net $ 8,334 $ 6,821 Long-term miscellaneous receivables $ 7,869 $ 7,993 Reserve for credit losses (723) (1,056) Long-term miscellaneous receivables, net $ 7,146 $ 6,937 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 nine months ended September 30, 2023: December 31, 2022 (Provision) Benefit for Expected Credit Losses Write Offs Recoveries Effect of Foreign Currency and Other September 30, 2023 (In thousands) Trade receivables: Funeral $ (3,627) $ (1,532) $ 4,802 $ (1,403) $ 57 $ (1,703) Cemetery (2,076) (670) 1,000 (265) (5) (2,016) Total reserve for credit losses on trade receivables $ (5,703) $ (2,202) $ 5,802 $ (1,668) $ 52 $ (3,719) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ (344) $ (23) $ — $ — $ — $ (367) Long-term (1,056) 333 — — — (723) Total reserve for credit losses on miscellaneous receivables $ (1,400) $ 310 $ — $ — $ — $ (1,090) Notes receivable $ (2,685) $ 2 $ 748 $ — $ — $ (1,935) At September 30, 2023, the amortized cost basis of our miscellaneous and notes receivables by year of origination was as follows: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Prior Revolving Line of Credit Total (In thousands) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ 39,469 $ 1,746 $ 485 $ 242 $ 116 $ 4 $ — $ 42,062 Long-term 2,768 2,532 1,593 462 497 17 — 7,869 Total miscellaneous receivables $ 42,237 $ 4,278 $ 2,078 $ 704 $ 613 $ 21 $ — $ 49,931 Notes receivable $ — $ — $ — $ 11 $ — $ 4,730 $ 5,659 $ 10,400 At September 30, 2023, 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 $ — $ — $ 302 $ 1,185 $ 1,487 $ 40,575 $ 42,062 Long-term — — — — — 7,869 7,869 Total miscellaneous receivables $ — $ — $ 302 $ 1,185 $ 1,487 $ 48,444 $ 49,931 Notes receivable $ — $ 116 $ — $ 1,116 $ 1,232 $ 9,168 $ 10,400 Accounting Standards Adopted in 2023 Financial Instruments In March 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) amended guidance to require public companies to disclose the vintage year of receivable write-offs during the reporting period. We adopted the amended guidance in 2023 with no impact on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. As receivable write-offs in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were immaterial, we have not included the vintage year disclosure in this filing. We will add the vintage year disclosure in future filings for periods in which receivable write-offs are material, if any. Recently Issued Accounting Standards Investments In March 2023, the FASB amended guidance for equity investments made primarily for the purpose of receiving income tax credits and other income tax benefits. The amended guidance expands the option to use the proportional amortization method from investments in low-income-housing tax credit structures to all tax credit structures that meet certain requirements. The proportional amortization method results in the cost of the investment being amortized in proportion to the income tax credits and other income tax benefits received. The investment amortization and the income tax credits are presented net in the statement of operations as a component of income tax expense. The new guidance is effective as of January 1, 2024 with early adoption permitted. We are still evaluating the impact of the guidance on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Leases In March 2023, the FASB amended guidance on determining the useful life of leasehold improvements associated with a lease between related parties under common control. The amended guidance requires that the leasehold improvements be amortized over the useful life of the improvements to the common control group as a whole. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2024 and is not expected to have any impact on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Fair Value Measurements

Preneed Activities Level 1 (Not

Preneed Activities Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Preneed Activities Text Block	Preneed Activities Preneed Receivables, Net and Trust Investments The components of Preneed receivables, net and trust investments in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (In thousands) Preneed receivables, net $ 1,470,713 $ 1,402,209 Trust investments, at market 5,916,668 5,663,163 Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other 219,351 214,440 Trust investments 6,136,019 5,877,603 Less: Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (1,778,882) (1,702,313) Preneed trust investments 4,357,137 4,175,290 Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 5,827,850 $ 5,577,499 Preneed receivables, net comprised the following: September 30, 2023 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 192,677 $ 1,325,085 $ 1,517,762 Unearned finance charges (10,530) (6,304) (16,834) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost 182,147 1,318,781 1,500,928 Reserve for credit losses (16,087) (14,128) (30,215) Preneed receivables, net $ 166,060 $ 1,304,653 $ 1,470,713 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 At September 30, 2023, the amortized cost basis of our preneed receivables by year of origination was as follows: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Prior Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost: Funeral $ 65,181 $ 53,310 $ 28,785 $ 13,072 $ 7,642 $ 14,157 $ 182,147 Cemetery 393,000 435,554 267,642 138,828 52,746 31,011 1,318,781 Total preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 458,181 $ 488,864 $ 296,427 $ 151,900 $ 60,388 $ 45,168 $ 1,500,928 At September 30, 2023, 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 $ 5,951 $ 3,655 $ 2,492 $ 25,297 $ 37,395 $ 144,752 $ 182,147 Cemetery 50,989 37,235 11,208 4,109 103,541 1,215,240 1,318,781 Total preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 56,940 $ 40,890 $ 13,700 $ 29,406 $ 140,936 $ 1,359,992 $ 1,500,928 The following table summarizes the activity for the reserve for credit losses on preneed receivables for the nine months ended September 30, 2023: December 31, 2022 Provision for Expected Credit Losses Write Effect of Foreign Currency and Other September 30, 2023 (In thousands) Funeral $ (14,438) $ (3,379) $ 1,730 $ — $ (16,087) Cemetery (12,876) (1,728) 459 17 (14,128) Total reserve for credit losses on preneed receivables $ (27,314) $ (5,107) $ 2,189 $ 17 $ (30,215) The table below sets forth certain investment-related activities associated with our trusts: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (In thousands) Deposits $ 143,148 $ 134,918 $ 434,210 $ 403,340 Withdrawals $ 135,995 $ 120,314 $ 404,790 $ 366,465 Purchases of securities $ 420,796 $ 389,487 $ 1,566,090 $ 1,293,426 Sales of securities $ 375,021 $ 378,798 $ 1,540,936 $ 1,202,445 Realized gains from sales of securities (1) $ 51,612 $ 53,134 $ 205,493 $ 274,373 Realized losses from sales of securities (1) $ (42,316) $ (69,442) $ (144,562) $ (150,085) (1) All realized gains and losses are recognized in Other income (expense), net for our trust investments and are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Other income (expense), net to Deferred receipts held in trust and Care trusts’ corpus. The cost and market values associated with trust investments recorded at market value 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. September 30, 2023 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 45,888 $ 29 $ (1,900) $ 44,017 Canadian government 2 32,663 — — 32,663 Corporate 2 164 — (18) 146 Residential mortgage-backed 2 5,437 — (241) 5,196 Asset-backed 2 291 — (56) 235 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 409 — (119) 290 Common stock: United States 1 1,761,457 320,413 (158,404) 1,923,466 Canada 1 41,604 13,673 (2,522) 52,755 Other international 1 98,592 11,225 (12,775) 97,042 Mutual funds: Equity 1 903,221 85,740 (83,033) 905,928 Fixed income 1 1,025,338 251 (158,717) 866,872 Trust investments, at fair value 3,915,064 431,331 (417,785) 3,928,610 Commingled funds Fixed income 827,398 — (99,689) 727,709 Equity 336,627 39,959 (6,135) 370,451 Money market funds 336,387 — — 336,387 Alternative investments 385,833 173,479 (5,801) 553,511 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,886,245 213,438 (111,625) 1,988,058 Trust investments, at market $ 5,801,309 $ 644,769 $ (529,410) $ 5,916,668 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 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 and commingled funds) at September 30, 2023 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 52,560 Due in one to five years 21,882 Due in five to ten years 7,722 Thereafter 93 Total estimated maturities of fixed income securities $ 82,257 Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our preneed trust investments was $44.0 million and $31.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our cemetery perpetual care trust investments was $20.1 million and $19.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our preneed trust investments was $121.3 million and $113.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our cemetery perpetual care trust investments was $63.5 million and $64.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The increase in trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our preneed trust investments in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 is due in part to earnings retained related to the unclaimed property audit. Information regarding the unclaimed property audit is set forth in Note 9 of this Form 10-Q. 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 unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (In thousands) Deferred revenue $ 2,582,448 $ 2,472,693 Amounts due from customers for unfulfilled performance obligations on cancelable preneed contracts (930,735) (848,665) Deferred revenue, net $ 1,651,713 $ 1,624,028 The following table summarizes the activity for our contract liabilities, which are reflected in Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust : Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (In thousands) Beginning balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 5,787,548 $ 6,299,241 Net preneed contract sales 1,098,816 1,104,812 (Dispositions) acquisitions of businesses, net (386) 616 Net investment gains (losses) (1) 167,596 (851,904) Recognized revenue from backlog (2) (449,098) (406,358) Recognized revenue from current period sales (504,649) (498,086) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (78,974) (108,360) Change in cancellation reserve 30 (366) Effect of foreign currency and other (17,533) (17,371) Ending balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 6,003,350 $ 5,522,224 (1) Includes both realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)

Income Taxes Level 1 (Notes)

Income Taxes Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure	Income Taxes Income tax expense during interim periods is based on our estimated annual effective income tax rate plus any discrete items, which are recorded in the period in which they occur. Discrete items include, among others, events such as changes in estimates due to the finalization of tax returns, tax audit settlements, expiration of statutes of limitation, and increases or decreases in valuation allowances on deferred tax assets. Our effective tax rate was 24.5% and 23.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Our effective tax rate was 24.5% and 25.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The lower effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was primarily due to a change in estimate in the finalization of the 2021 tax return. The lower effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was primarily due to non-taxable gains on the cash surrender value of certain life insurance policies. The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 was higher than the federal statutory tax rate of 21.0% primarily due to state tax expense. Unrecognized Tax Benefits As of September 30, 2023, the total amount of our unrecognized tax benefits was $1.3 million and the total amount of our accrued interest was approximately $1.0 million.

Debt Level 1 (Notes)

Debt Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Debt The components of Debt are: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (In thousands) 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 $ 137,424 $ 138,274 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 4.0% Senior Notes due May 2031 800,000 800,000 Term Loan due May 2024 — 536,250 Term Loan due January 2028 662,344 — Bank Credit Facility due May 2024 — 570,000 Bank Credit Facility due January 2028 660,000 — Obligations under finance leases 119,293 120,837 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 82,288 66,248 Unamortized debt issuance costs (37,170) (39,865) Total debt 4,574,179 4,341,744 Less: Current maturities of long-term debt (62,646) (90,661) Total long-term debt $ 4,511,533 $ 4,251,083 Current maturities of debt at September 30, 2023 include amounts due under our term loan, mortgage notes and other debt, and finance lease payments due within the next year as well as the portion of unamortized debt issuance costs expected to be recognized in the next twelve months. Approximately, 70% and 72% of our total debt had a fixed interest rate at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The components of our interest rate are as follows: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Fixed Debt 4.33 % 4.32 % Floating Debt 7.40 % 2.95 % Total Debt 5.23 % 4.00 % During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, we paid $149.0 million and $98.4 million in cash interest, respectively. Bank Credit Agreement In January 2023, we amended our $1.650 billion credit agreement due May 2024 to enter into a new $2.175 billion bank credit agreement due January 2028 with a syndicate of banks. The $2.175 billion bank credit agreement comprises a $1.5 billion Bank Credit Facility, including a sublimit of $100.0 million for letters of credit and a $675.0 million Term Loan, both due January 2028. As a result of the new agreement, at closing, there was a net $138.8 million increase in our outstanding Term Loan balance and a $155.0 million decrease in our outstanding Bank Credit Facility balance. The Bank Credit Facility provides us with flexibility for working capital, if needed, and is guaranteed by a majority of our domestic subsidiaries. The subsidiary guaranty is a guaranty of payment of the outstanding amount of the total lending commitment, including letters of credit. The Bank Credit Facility contains a maximum leverage ratio financial covenant and certain dividend and share repurchase restrictions. As of September 30, 2023, we were in compliance with all of our debt covenants. We have $39.1 million of letters of credit outstanding and pay a quarterly fee on the unused commitment of 0.20% at September 30, 2023. As of September 30, 2023, we had $800.9 million in borrowing capacity under the Bank Credit Facility. The Bank Credit Facility had an interest rate of 7.42% and 5.64% at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Subsequent to September 30, 2023, we increased our outstanding borrowings by $45.0 million to $705.0 million under our Bank Credit Facility due January 2028. Debt Issuances and Additions During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we issued or added $737.4 million of debt including: • $284.1 million in proceeds from certain banks in our Term Loan; • $380.0 million on our Bank Credit Facility due January 2028; • $44.3 million in proceeds from certain banks in our Bank Credit Facility; • $10.0 million on our Bank Credit Facility due May 2024; and • $19.0 million in other debt. Net proceeds from newly issued debt during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were used to pay down our Bank Credit Facility due May 2024, our Term Loan due May 2024, and for general corporate purposes. These transactions resulted in additional debt issuance costs of our $7.5 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we drew $310.0 million on our Bank Credit Facility due May 2024 and issued $15.0 million in other debt primarily for general corporate purposes. Debt Extinguishments and Reductions During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we made aggregate debt payments of $507.4 million for scheduled and early debt extinguishment payments including: • $199.3 million in aggregate principal payments to certain banks in our Bank Credit Facility due May 2024; • $145.3 million in aggregate principal payments to certain banks in our Term Loan due May 2024; • $145.0 million in aggregate principal of our Bank Credit Facility due January 2028; • $12.7 million in aggregate principal of our Term Loan due January 2028; • $0.9 million in aggregate principal of our 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 repurchased in the open market; • $0.5 million of premiums paid on early extinguishment of debt; and • $3.7 million in other debt. Certain of the above transactions resulted in the recognition of a loss of $1.1 million recorded in Losses on early extinguishment of debt in our Consolidated Statement of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we made aggregate debt payments of $92.8 million for scheduled and early debt extinguishment payments including:

Credit Risk and Fair Value of F

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
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 as the terms and conditions of these contracts are comparable to our current contract offerings. The fair value of our debt instruments was as follows: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (In thousands) 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 $ 141,890 $ 141,499 4.625% Senior Notes due December 2027 506,550 513,909 5.125% Senior Notes due June 2029 688,275 709,125 3.375% Senior Notes due August 2030 677,645 702,202 4.0% Senior Notes due May 2031 650,720 685,680 Term Loan due May 2024 — 536,250 Term Loan due January 2028 662,344 — Bank Credit Facility due May 2024 — 570,000 Bank Credit Facility due January 2028 660,000 — Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 79,715 63,168 Total fair value of debt instruments $ 4,067,139 $ 3,921,833

Commitments and Contingencies L

Commitments and Contingencies Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we had self-insurance reserves of $102.8 million and $99.3 million, respectively. Litigation and Regulatory Matters

Equity Level 1 (Notes)

Equity Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	Equity (All shares reported in whole numbers) Share Repurchase Program Subject to market conditions, normal trading restrictions, and limitations in our debt covenants, we may make purchases of our Common stock in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions under our share repurchase program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we repurchased 5,132,279 shares of common stock at an aggregate cost of $343.2 million, which is an average cost per share of $66.87. A fter these repurchases, the remaining dollar value of shares authorized to be purchased under the share repurchase program was $247.4 million at September 30, 2023. Subsequent to September 30, 2023, we repurchased 1,800,992 shares for $99.0 million at an average cost per share of $54.96. After these repurchases, the remaining dollar value of shares authorized to be purchased under the share repurchase program is $148.4 million.

Segment Reporting Level 1 (Note

Segment Reporting Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Segment Reporting Our operations are both product-based and geographically-based, and the reportable operating segments presented below include our funeral and cemetery operations. Our geographic areas include the United States and Canada, where we conduct both funeral and cemetery operations. Our reportable segment information, including disaggregated revenue, was as follows and includes a reconciliation of gross profit to our consolidated income before income taxes. Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (In thousands) Revenue from customers: Funeral revenue: Atneed revenue $ 282,979 $ 291,640 $ 884,835 $ 931,000 Matured preneed revenue 172,272 167,427 533,678 528,122 Core funeral revenue 455,251 459,067 1,418,513 1,459,122 Non-funeral home revenue 21,949 18,150 63,651 56,694 Recognized preneed revenue 33,010 40,132 119,941 125,824 Other revenue 44,573 36,621 127,761 110,239 Total funeral revenue 554,783 553,970 1,729,866 1,751,879 Cemetery revenue: Atneed revenue 110,214 108,604 328,450 341,397 Recognized preneed property revenue 214,585 200,811 625,985 640,378 Recognized preneed merchandise and services revenue 93,113 85,707 269,129 255,535 Core cemetery revenue 417,912 395,122 1,223,564 1,237,310 Other revenue 29,164 28,628 90,552 91,789 Total cemetery revenue 447,076 423,750 1,314,116 1,329,099 Total revenue from customers $ 1,001,859 $ 977,720 $ 3,043,982 $ 3,080,978 Gross profit: Funeral gross profit $ 109,747 $ 101,844 $ 374,750 $ 414,456 Cemetery gross profit 143,936 129,112 429,495 460,058 Gross profit from reportable segments 253,683 230,956 804,245 874,514 Corporate general and administrative expenses (33,213) (41,911) (112,294) (129,336) Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net 2,542 14,403 10,187 15,186 Operating income 223,012 203,448 702,138 760,364 Interest expense (61,512) (43,508) (174,904) (123,107) Losses on early extinguishment of debt — — (1,114) (1,225) Other income (expense), net 128 (1,514) 2,647 (2,489) Income before income taxes $ 161,628 $ 158,426 $ 528,767 $ 633,543 Our geographic area information was as follows: United States Canada Total (In thousands) Three months ended September 30, Revenue from external customers: 2023 $ 950,750 $ 51,109 $ 1,001,859 2022 $ 923,738 $ 53,982 $ 977,720 Nine months ended September 30, Revenue from external customers: 2023 $ 2,879,076 $ 164,906 $ 3,043,982 2022 $ 2,905,975 $ 175,003 $ 3,080,978

Earnings Per Share Level 1 (Not

Earnings Per Share Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
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 earnings per share 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: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Net income — basic and diluted $ 121,971 $ 120,850 $ 398,922 $ 473,033 Weighted average shares: Weighted average shares — basic 150,630 156,781 151,654 158,921 Stock options 1,602 2,246 1,842 2,405 Restricted share units 57 73 58 72 Weighted average shares — diluted 152,289 159,100 153,554 161,398 Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Earnings per share: Basic $ 0.81 $ 0.77 $ 2.63 $ 2.98 Diluted $ 0.80 $ 0.76 $ 2.60 $ 2.93 The computation of diluted EPS excludes outstanding stock options and restricted share units in certain periods in which the inclusion of such equity awards would be antidilutive to the periods presented. Total antidilutive options not currently included in the computation of diluted earnings per share are as follows (in shares): Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (In thousands) Antidilutive options 891 559 313 465

Acquisition Level 1 (Notes)

Acquisition Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	Acquisitions We spent $72.5 million and $13.5 million net of cash acquired, for several business acquisitions during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $41.1 million and $8.9 million, net of cash acquired, for several real estate acquisitions during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, 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 unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations line item Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net , which comprised the following: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (In thousands) Gains on divestitures, net $ 2,542 $ 14,403 $ 10,187 $ 15,492 Impairment losses — — — (306) Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net $ 2,542 $ 14,403 $ 10,187 $ 15,186

Pay vs Performance Disclosure

Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 121,971	$ 120,850	$ 398,922	$ 473,033

Insider Trading Arrangements

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Level 2 (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Service Corporation International and all subsidiaries in which we hold a controlling financial interest. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Our unaudited condensed 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. 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. Our interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited but include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals and any other adjustments, which management considers necessary for a fair statement of our results for these periods. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in a manner consistent with the accounting policies described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, unless otherwise disclosed herein, and should be read in conjunction therewith. The accompanying year-end Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year period.
Use of Estimates, Policy [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 unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: September 30, 2023 Atneed Funeral Atneed Cemetery Miscellaneous Current Portion of Notes Total (In thousands) Receivables $ 25,559 $ 20,452 $ 42,062 $ 269 $ 88,342 Reserve for credit losses (1,703) (2,016) (367) (138) (4,224) Receivables, net $ 23,856 $ 18,436 $ 41,695 $ 131 $ 84,118 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 Additionally, included in Deferred charges and other assets, net were long-term miscellaneous receivables, net and notes receivable, net as follows: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (In thousands) Notes receivable $ 10,131 $ 9,367 Reserve for credit losses (1,797) (2,546) Notes receivable, net $ 8,334 $ 6,821 Long-term miscellaneous receivables $ 7,869 $ 7,993 Reserve for credit losses (723) (1,056) Long-term miscellaneous receivables, net $ 7,146 $ 6,937 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 nine months ended September 30, 2023: December 31, 2022 (Provision) Benefit for Expected Credit Losses Write Offs Recoveries Effect of Foreign Currency and Other September 30, 2023 (In thousands) Trade receivables: Funeral $ (3,627) $ (1,532) $ 4,802 $ (1,403) $ 57 $ (1,703) Cemetery (2,076) (670) 1,000 (265) (5) (2,016) Total reserve for credit losses on trade receivables $ (5,703) $ (2,202) $ 5,802 $ (1,668) $ 52 $ (3,719) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ (344) $ (23) $ — $ — $ — $ (367) Long-term (1,056) 333 — — — (723) Total reserve for credit losses on miscellaneous receivables $ (1,400) $ 310 $ — $ — $ — $ (1,090) Notes receivable $ (2,685) $ 2 $ 748 $ — $ — $ (1,935) At September 30, 2023, the amortized cost basis of our miscellaneous and notes receivables by year of origination was as follows: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Prior Revolving Line of Credit Total (In thousands) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ 39,469 $ 1,746 $ 485 $ 242 $ 116 $ 4 $ — $ 42,062 Long-term 2,768 2,532 1,593 462 497 17 — 7,869 Total miscellaneous receivables $ 42,237 $ 4,278 $ 2,078 $ 704 $ 613 $ 21 $ — $ 49,931 Notes receivable $ — $ — $ — $ 11 $ — $ 4,730 $ 5,659 $ 10,400 At September 30, 2023, 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 $ — $ — $ 302 $ 1,185 $ 1,487 $ 40,575 $ 42,062 Long-term — — — — — 7,869 7,869 Total miscellaneous receivables $ — $ — $ 302 $ 1,185 $ 1,487 $ 48,444 $ 49,931 Notes receivable $ — $ 116 $ — $ 1,116 $ 1,232 $ 9,168 $ 10,400
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	The fair values of our long-term, fixed rate loans were estimated using market prices for those loans, and therefore they are classified within Level 2 of the fair value measurements hierarchy. The Term Loan, Bank Credit Facility, 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.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recently Issued Accounting Standards Investments In March 2023, the FASB amended guidance for equity investments made primarily for the purpose of receiving income tax credits and other income tax benefits. The amended guidance expands the option to use the proportional amortization method from investments in low-income-housing tax credit structures to all tax credit structures that meet certain requirements. The proportional amortization method results in the cost of the investment being amortized in proportion to the income tax credits and other income tax benefits received. The investment amortization and the income tax credits are presented net in the statement of operations as a component of income tax expense. The new guidance is effective as of January 1, 2024 with early adoption permitted. We are still evaluating the impact of the guidance on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Leases In March 2023, the FASB amended guidance on determining the useful life of leasehold improvements associated with a lease between related parties under common control. The amended guidance requires that the leasehold improvements be amortized over the useful life of the improvements to the common control group as a whole. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2024 and is not expected to have any impact on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Fair Value Measurements

Preneed Activities Level 3 (Tab

Preneed Activities Level 3 (Tables) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Investment related activities [Table Text Block]		Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (In thousands) Deposits $ 143,148 $ 134,918 $ 434,210 $ 403,340 Withdrawals $ 135,995 $ 120,314 $ 404,790 $ 366,465 Purchases of securities $ 420,796 $ 389,487 $ 1,566,090 $ 1,293,426 Sales of securities $ 375,021 $ 378,798 $ 1,540,936 $ 1,202,445 Realized gains from sales of securities (1) $ 51,612 $ 53,134 $ 205,493 $ 274,373 Realized losses from sales of securities (1) $ (42,316) $ (69,442) $ (144,562) $ (150,085)
Long-term receivable and investment components [Table Text Block]		September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (In thousands) Preneed receivables, net $ 1,470,713 $ 1,402,209 Trust investments, at market 5,916,668 5,663,163 Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other 219,351 214,440 Trust investments 6,136,019 5,877,603 Less: Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (1,778,882) (1,702,313) Preneed trust investments 4,357,137 4,175,290 Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 5,827,850 $ 5,577,499 Preneed receivables, net comprised the following: September 30, 2023 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 192,677 $ 1,325,085 $ 1,517,762 Unearned finance charges (10,530) (6,304) (16,834) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost 182,147 1,318,781 1,500,928 Reserve for credit losses (16,087) (14,128) (30,215) Preneed receivables, net $ 166,060 $ 1,304,653 $ 1,470,713 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
Preneed Funeral Receivables, Net and Trust Investments [Table Text Block]		The components of Preneed receivables, net and trust investments in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (In thousands) Preneed receivables, net $ 1,470,713 $ 1,402,209 Trust investments, at market 5,916,668 5,663,163 Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other 219,351 214,440 Trust investments 6,136,019 5,877,603 Less: Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (1,778,882) (1,702,313) Preneed trust investments 4,357,137 4,175,290 Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 5,827,850 $ 5,577,499
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	September 30, 2023 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 45,888 $ 29 $ (1,900) $ 44,017 Canadian government 2 32,663 — — 32,663 Corporate 2 164 — (18) 146 Residential mortgage-backed 2 5,437 — (241) 5,196 Asset-backed 2 291 — (56) 235 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 409 — (119) 290 Common stock: United States 1 1,761,457 320,413 (158,404) 1,923,466 Canada 1 41,604 13,673 (2,522) 52,755 Other international 1 98,592 11,225 (12,775) 97,042 Mutual funds: Equity 1 903,221 85,740 (83,033) 905,928 Fixed income 1 1,025,338 251 (158,717) 866,872 Trust investments, at fair value 3,915,064 431,331 (417,785) 3,928,610 Commingled funds Fixed income 827,398 — (99,689) 727,709 Equity 336,627 39,959 (6,135) 370,451 Money market funds 336,387 — — 336,387 Alternative investments 385,833 173,479 (5,801) 553,511 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,886,245 213,438 (111,625) 1,988,058 Trust investments, at market $ 5,801,309 $ 644,769 $ (529,410) $ 5,916,668
Preneed Activities Text Block		Preneed Activities Preneed Receivables, Net and Trust Investments The components of Preneed receivables, net and trust investments in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (In thousands) Preneed receivables, net $ 1,470,713 $ 1,402,209 Trust investments, at market 5,916,668 5,663,163 Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other 219,351 214,440 Trust investments 6,136,019 5,877,603 Less: Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (1,778,882) (1,702,313) Preneed trust investments 4,357,137 4,175,290 Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 5,827,850 $ 5,577,499 Preneed receivables, net comprised the following: September 30, 2023 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 192,677 $ 1,325,085 $ 1,517,762 Unearned finance charges (10,530) (6,304) (16,834) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost 182,147 1,318,781 1,500,928 Reserve for credit losses (16,087) (14,128) (30,215) Preneed receivables, net $ 166,060 $ 1,304,653 $ 1,470,713 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 At September 30, 2023, the amortized cost basis of our preneed receivables by year of origination was as follows: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Prior Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost: Funeral $ 65,181 $ 53,310 $ 28,785 $ 13,072 $ 7,642 $ 14,157 $ 182,147 Cemetery 393,000 435,554 267,642 138,828 52,746 31,011 1,318,781 Total preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 458,181 $ 488,864 $ 296,427 $ 151,900 $ 60,388 $ 45,168 $ 1,500,928 At September 30, 2023, 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 $ 5,951 $ 3,655 $ 2,492 $ 25,297 $ 37,395 $ 144,752 $ 182,147 Cemetery 50,989 37,235 11,208 4,109 103,541 1,215,240 1,318,781 Total preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 56,940 $ 40,890 $ 13,700 $ 29,406 $ 140,936 $ 1,359,992 $ 1,500,928 The following table summarizes the activity for the reserve for credit losses on preneed receivables for the nine months ended September 30, 2023: December 31, 2022 Provision for Expected Credit Losses Write Effect of Foreign Currency and Other September 30, 2023 (In thousands) Funeral $ (14,438) $ (3,379) $ 1,730 $ — $ (16,087) Cemetery (12,876) (1,728) 459 17 (14,128) Total reserve for credit losses on preneed receivables $ (27,314) $ (5,107) $ 2,189 $ 17 $ (30,215) The table below sets forth certain investment-related activities associated with our trusts: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (In thousands) Deposits $ 143,148 $ 134,918 $ 434,210 $ 403,340 Withdrawals $ 135,995 $ 120,314 $ 404,790 $ 366,465 Purchases of securities $ 420,796 $ 389,487 $ 1,566,090 $ 1,293,426 Sales of securities $ 375,021 $ 378,798 $ 1,540,936 $ 1,202,445 Realized gains from sales of securities (1) $ 51,612 $ 53,134 $ 205,493 $ 274,373 Realized losses from sales of securities (1) $ (42,316) $ (69,442) $ (144,562) $ (150,085) (1) All realized gains and losses are recognized in Other income (expense), net for our trust investments and are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Other income (expense), net to Deferred receipts held in trust and Care trusts’ corpus. The cost and market values associated with trust investments recorded at market value 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. September 30, 2023 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 45,888 $ 29 $ (1,900) $ 44,017 Canadian government 2 32,663 — — 32,663 Corporate 2 164 — (18) 146 Residential mortgage-backed 2 5,437 — (241) 5,196 Asset-backed 2 291 — (56) 235 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 409 — (119) 290 Common stock: United States 1 1,761,457 320,413 (158,404) 1,923,466 Canada 1 41,604 13,673 (2,522) 52,755 Other international 1 98,592 11,225 (12,775) 97,042 Mutual funds: Equity 1 903,221 85,740 (83,033) 905,928 Fixed income 1 1,025,338 251 (158,717) 866,872 Trust investments, at fair value 3,915,064 431,331 (417,785) 3,928,610 Commingled funds Fixed income 827,398 — (99,689) 727,709 Equity 336,627 39,959 (6,135) 370,451 Money market funds 336,387 — — 336,387 Alternative investments 385,833 173,479 (5,801) 553,511 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,886,245 213,438 (111,625) 1,988,058 Trust investments, at market $ 5,801,309 $ 644,769 $ (529,410) $ 5,916,668 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 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 and commingled funds) at September 30, 2023 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 52,560 Due in one to five years 21,882 Due in five to ten years 7,722 Thereafter 93 Total estimated maturities of fixed income securities $ 82,257 Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our preneed trust investments was $44.0 million and $31.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our cemetery perpetual care trust investments was $20.1 million and $19.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our preneed trust investments was $121.3 million and $113.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our cemetery perpetual care trust investments was $63.5 million and $64.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The increase in trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our preneed trust investments in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 is due in part to earnings retained related to the unclaimed property audit. Information regarding the unclaimed property audit is set forth in Note 9 of this Form 10-Q. 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 unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (In thousands) Deferred revenue $ 2,582,448 $ 2,472,693 Amounts due from customers for unfulfilled performance obligations on cancelable preneed contracts (930,735) (848,665) Deferred revenue, net $ 1,651,713 $ 1,624,028 The following table summarizes the activity for our contract liabilities, which are reflected in Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust : Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (In thousands) Beginning balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 5,787,548 $ 6,299,241 Net preneed contract sales 1,098,816 1,104,812 (Dispositions) acquisitions of businesses, net (386) 616 Net investment gains (losses) (1) 167,596 (851,904) Recognized revenue from backlog (2) (449,098) (406,358) Recognized revenue from current period sales (504,649) (498,086) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (78,974) (108,360) Change in cancellation reserve 30 (366) Effect of foreign currency and other (17,533) (17,371) Ending balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 6,003,350 $ 5,522,224 (1) Includes both realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
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 : Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (In thousands) Beginning balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 5,787,548 $ 6,299,241 Net preneed contract sales 1,098,816 1,104,812 (Dispositions) acquisitions of businesses, net (386) 616 Net investment gains (losses) (1) 167,596 (851,904) Recognized revenue from backlog (2) (449,098) (406,358) Recognized revenue from current period sales (504,649) (498,086) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (78,974) (108,360) Change in cancellation reserve 30 (366) Effect of foreign currency and other (17,533) (17,371) Ending balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 6,003,350 $ 5,522,224 (1) Includes both realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent		$ 1,470,713	$ 1,402,209
Assets Held-in-trust		5,916,668	5,663,163
Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other [Line Items]		219,351	214,440
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments		$ (1,778,882)	$ (1,702,313)
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 and commingled funds) at September 30, 2023 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 52,560 Due in one to five years 21,882 Due in five to ten years 7,722 Thereafter 93 Total estimated maturities of fixed income securities $ 82,257

Debt Level 3 (Tables)

Debt Level 3 (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (In thousands) 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 $ 137,424 $ 138,274 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 4.0% Senior Notes due May 2031 800,000 800,000 Term Loan due May 2024 — 536,250 Term Loan due January 2028 662,344 — Bank Credit Facility due May 2024 — 570,000 Bank Credit Facility due January 2028 660,000 — Obligations under finance leases 119,293 120,837 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 82,288 66,248 Unamortized debt issuance costs (37,170) (39,865) Total debt 4,574,179 4,341,744 Less: Current maturities of long-term debt (62,646) (90,661) Total long-term debt $ 4,511,533 $ 4,251,083

Credit Risk and Fair Value of_2

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments Level 3 (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
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: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (In thousands) 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 $ 141,890 $ 141,499 4.625% Senior Notes due December 2027 506,550 513,909 5.125% Senior Notes due June 2029 688,275 709,125 3.375% Senior Notes due August 2030 677,645 702,202 4.0% Senior Notes due May 2031 650,720 685,680 Term Loan due May 2024 — 536,250 Term Loan due January 2028 662,344 — Bank Credit Facility due May 2024 — 570,000 Bank Credit Facility due January 2028 660,000 — Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 79,715 63,168 Total fair value of debt instruments $ 4,067,139 $ 3,921,833

Segment Reporting Level 3 (Tabl

Segment Reporting Level 3 (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (In thousands) Revenue from customers: Funeral revenue: Atneed revenue $ 282,979 $ 291,640 $ 884,835 $ 931,000 Matured preneed revenue 172,272 167,427 533,678 528,122 Core funeral revenue 455,251 459,067 1,418,513 1,459,122 Non-funeral home revenue 21,949 18,150 63,651 56,694 Recognized preneed revenue 33,010 40,132 119,941 125,824 Other revenue 44,573 36,621 127,761 110,239 Total funeral revenue 554,783 553,970 1,729,866 1,751,879 Cemetery revenue: Atneed revenue 110,214 108,604 328,450 341,397 Recognized preneed property revenue 214,585 200,811 625,985 640,378 Recognized preneed merchandise and services revenue 93,113 85,707 269,129 255,535 Core cemetery revenue 417,912 395,122 1,223,564 1,237,310 Other revenue 29,164 28,628 90,552 91,789 Total cemetery revenue 447,076 423,750 1,314,116 1,329,099 Total revenue from customers $ 1,001,859 $ 977,720 $ 3,043,982 $ 3,080,978 Gross profit: Funeral gross profit $ 109,747 $ 101,844 $ 374,750 $ 414,456 Cemetery gross profit 143,936 129,112 429,495 460,058 Gross profit from reportable segments 253,683 230,956 804,245 874,514 Corporate general and administrative expenses (33,213) (41,911) (112,294) (129,336) Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net 2,542 14,403 10,187 15,186 Operating income 223,012 203,448 702,138 760,364 Interest expense (61,512) (43,508) (174,904) (123,107) Losses on early extinguishment of debt — — (1,114) (1,225) Other income (expense), net 128 (1,514) 2,647 (2,489) Income before income taxes $ 161,628 $ 158,426 $ 528,767 $ 633,543
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]	Our geographic area information was as follows: United States Canada Total (In thousands) Three months ended September 30, Revenue from external customers: 2023 $ 950,750 $ 51,109 $ 1,001,859 2022 $ 923,738 $ 53,982 $ 977,720 Nine months ended September 30, Revenue from external customers: 2023 $ 2,879,076 $ 164,906 $ 3,043,982 2022 $ 2,905,975 $ 175,003 $ 3,080,978

Earnings Per Share Level 3 (Tab

Earnings Per Share Level 3 (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
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: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Net income — basic and diluted $ 121,971 $ 120,850 $ 398,922 $ 473,033 Weighted average shares: Weighted average shares — basic 150,630 156,781 151,654 158,921 Stock options 1,602 2,246 1,842 2,405 Restricted share units 57 73 58 72 Weighted average shares — diluted 152,289 159,100 153,554 161,398 Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Earnings per share: Basic $ 0.81 $ 0.77 $ 2.63 $ 2.98 Diluted $ 0.80 $ 0.76 $ 2.60 $ 2.93
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]	Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (In thousands) Antidilutive options 891 559 313 465

Acquisition Level 3 (Tables)

Acquisition Level 3 (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) on Divestitures and Impairment Charges [Table Text Block]	As divestitures occur in the normal course of business, gains or losses on the sale of such locations are recognized in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations line item Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net , which comprised the following: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (In thousands) Gains on divestitures, net $ 2,542 $ 14,403 $ 10,187 $ 15,492 Impairment losses — — — (306) Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net $ 2,542 $ 14,403 $ 10,187 $ 15,186

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Textuals (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	$ 88,342,000		$ 102,867,000
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	4,216,000		12,586,000
Restricted Cash, Current	2,010,000		10,379,000
Receivables, Net, Current, Total	84,118,000		96,681,000
Amortization of cemetery property	71,892,000	$ 69,059,000
Depreciation	141,228,000	$ 130,451,000
Other Assets, Current	31,631,000		32,466,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	4,224,000		6,186,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(30,215,000)		(27,314,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	2,189,000
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(3,719,000)		(5,703,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(2,202,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	(1,668,000)
Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Currency Translation	52,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	5,802,000
Notes Receivable [Member]
Note Receivable, Not Past Due	9,168,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,797,000		2,546,000
Accounts and Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	10,400,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(1,935,000)		(2,685,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	2,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	0
Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Currency Translation	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	748,000
Financing Receivable, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	0
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	0
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	0
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	11,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	0
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	4,730,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(1,797,000)		(2,546,000)
Revolving Line of Credit	5,659,000
Total Note Receivable, Past Due	1,232,000
Notes Receivable [Member] | Note Receivable, 1 to 29 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Notes Receivable [Member] | Note Receivable, 30 to 90 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	116,000
Notes Receivable [Member] | Note Receivables, 91 to 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Notes Receivable [Member] | Note Receivables, Equal to Greater than 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	1,116,000
Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	723,000		1,056,000
Accounts and Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	49,931,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(1,090,000)		(1,400,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	310,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	0
Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Currency Translation	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	0
Financing Receivable, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	42,237,000
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	4,278,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	2,078,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	704,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	613,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	21,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(723,000)		(1,056,000)
Miscellaneous Receivable, Not Past Due	48,444,000
Revolving Line of Credit	0
Total Miscellaneous Receivables	1,487,000
Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member] | Miscellaneous Receivables, 1 to 29 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member] | Miscellaneous Receivables, 30 to 90 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member] | Miscellaneous Receivables, 91 to 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	302,000
Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member] | Miscellaneous Receivables, Equal to Greater than 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	1,185,000
Funeral [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(16,087,000)		(14,438,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	1,730,000
Funeral [Member] | Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	25,559,000		44,417,000
Receivables, Net, Current, Total	23,856,000		40,790,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	1,703,000		3,627,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(1,703,000)		(3,627,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(1,532,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	(1,403,000)
Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Currency Translation	57,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	4,802,000
Other Accounts Receivable Current [Member] | Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	42,062,000		38,483,000
Receivables, Net, Current, Total	41,695,000		38,139,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	367,000		344,000
Current [Member] | Notes Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	269,000		186,000
Receivables, Net, Current, Total	131,000		47,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	138,000		139,000
Current [Member] | Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member]
Accounts and Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	42,062,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(367,000)		(344,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(23,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	0
Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Currency Translation	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	0
Financing Receivable, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	39,469,000
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	1,746,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	485,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	242,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	116,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	4,000
Miscellaneous Receivable, Not Past Due	40,575,000
Revolving Line of Credit	0
Total Miscellaneous Receivables	1,487,000
Current [Member] | Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member] | Miscellaneous Receivables, 1 to 29 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Current [Member] | Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member] | Miscellaneous Receivables, 30 to 90 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Current [Member] | Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member] | Miscellaneous Receivables, 91 to 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	302,000
Current [Member] | Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member] | Miscellaneous Receivables, Equal to Greater than 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	1,185,000
Long Term [Member] | Notes Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	8,334,000		6,821,000
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	10,131,000		9,367,000
Long Term [Member] | Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	7,146,000		6,937,000
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	7,869,000		7,993,000
Accounts and Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	7,869,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(723,000)		(1,056,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	333,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	0
Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Currency Translation	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	0
Financing Receivable, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	2,768,000
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	2,532,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	1,593,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	462,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	497,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	17,000
Miscellaneous Receivable, Not Past Due	7,869,000
Revolving Line of Credit	0
Total Miscellaneous Receivables	0
Long Term [Member] | Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member] | Miscellaneous Receivables, 1 to 29 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Long Term [Member] | Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member] | Miscellaneous Receivables, 30 to 90 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Long Term [Member] | Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member] | Miscellaneous Receivables, 91 to 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Long Term [Member] | Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member] | Miscellaneous Receivables, Equal to Greater than 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Cemetery [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(14,128,000)		(12,876,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	459,000
Cemetery [Member] | Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	20,452,000		19,781,000
Receivables, Net, Current, Total	18,436,000		17,705,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	2,016,000		2,076,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(2,016,000)		$ (2,076,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(670,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	(265,000)
Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Currency Translation	(5,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	$ 1,000,000

Summary of Significant Accoun_4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Notes Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	$ (1,797)	$ (2,546)

Preneed Activities Investment R

Preneed Activities Investment Related Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Deposits to trust	$ 143,148	$ 134,918	$ 434,210	$ 403,340
Withdrawals	135,995	120,314	404,790	366,465
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	420,796	389,487	1,566,090	1,293,426
Proceeds from Sale of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	375,021	378,798	1,540,936	1,202,445
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain	51,612	53,134	205,493	274,373
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Loss	$ 42,316	$ 69,442	$ 144,562	$ 150,085

Preneed Activities Preneed Ac_3

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Preneed Receivables and Trust Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Preneed Receivables and Trust Investments [Abstract]
Preneed receivables, net and trust investments	$ 5,827,850		$ 5,577,499
Change in amounts due for unfulfilled performance obligations	(78,974)	$ (108,360)
Amounts Due for Unfulfilled Performance Obligations	$ (930,735)		$ (848,665)

Preneed Activities Long-term Re

Preneed Activities Long-term Receivable and Investment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Preneed receivables, net and trust investments	$ 5,827,850	$ 5,577,499
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	(1,778,882)	(1,702,313)
Preneed trust investments	4,357,137	4,175,290
Preneed receivables, net and trust investments, excluding allowance for cancellation	5,827,850	5,577,499
Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other [Line Items]	219,351	214,440
Investments	6,136,019	5,877,603
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,470,713	1,402,209
Assets Held-in-trust	5,916,668	5,663,163
Funeral [Member]
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	166,060	154,541
Cemetery [Member]
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	$ 1,304,653	$ 1,247,668

Preneed Activities Schedule of

Preneed Activities Schedule of Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	$ 3,915,064
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	431,331
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(417,785)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	3,928,610
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss		$ 4,013,319
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain		371,897
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss		(521,853)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value		3,863,363
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	45,888	45,084
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	29	22
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(1,900)	(2,033)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	44,017	43,073
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	32,663	30,200
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	0	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	0	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	32,663	30,200
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	164	175
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	0	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(18)	(18)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	146	157
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	5,437	1,420
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	0	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(241)	(101)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	5,196	1,319
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	291	294
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	0	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(56)	(52)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	235	242
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Preferred Stock securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	409	4,144
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	0	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(119)	(2,340)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	290	1,804
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | US Common Stock Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	1,761,457	1,707,240
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	320,413	283,423
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(158,404)	(208,523)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	1,923,466	1,782,140
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Canada Common Stock Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	41,604	47,821
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	13,673	11,765
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(2,522)	(11,117)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	52,755	48,469
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Other International Common Stock Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	98,592	123,440
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	11,225	10,561
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(12,775)	(19,009)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	97,042	114,992
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Equity Funds [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	903,221	917,686
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	85,740	64,895
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(83,033)	(112,374)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	905,928	870,207
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	1,025,338	1,135,815
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	251	1,231
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(158,717)	(166,286)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	866,872	970,760
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	1,886,245
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	213,438
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(111,625)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	1,988,058
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Commingled funds - Fixed inc [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	827,398	730,940
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	0	2
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(99,689)	(89,246)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	727,709	641,696
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Commingled funds - Equity [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	336,627	309,893
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	39,959	40,820
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(6,135)	(3,846)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	370,451	346,867
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	336,387	325,562
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	0	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	0	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	336,387	325,562
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Private Equity Funds [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	385,833	307,275
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	173,479	179,491
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(5,801)	(1,091)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	553,511	485,675
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Reported At Net Asset Value [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss		1,673,670
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain		220,313
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss		(94,183)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value		1,799,800
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	5,801,309	5,686,989
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	644,769	592,210
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(529,410)	(616,036)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	$ 5,916,668	$ 5,663,163

Preneed Activities Investments

Preneed Activities Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Due in one year or less	$ 52,560
Due in one to five years	21,882
Due in five to ten years	7,722
Thereafter	93
Total	$ 82,257

Preneed Activities Preneed Ac_4

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Deferred Revenue Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Deferred revenue, Gross	$ 2,582,448	$ 2,472,693
Deferred Revenue	1,651,713	1,624,028
Amounts Due for Unfulfilled Performance Obligations	$ 930,735	$ 848,665

Preneed Activities Preneed Ac_5

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Investment Earnings, Net	$ 44	$ 31.6	$ 121.3	$ 113.1
Available-for-sale securities, estimated maturity date, maximum			2040
Available-for-sale securities, estimated maturity date, minimum			2023
ECF Investment Earnings, Net	$ 20.1	$ 19.3	$ 63.5	$ 64.6

Income Taxes Income Taxes Level

Income Taxes Income Taxes Level 4-Detail 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Total effective tax rate	24.50%	23.70%	24.50%	25.20%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$ 1.3		$ 1.3
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	$ 1		$ 1
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent			21%

Debt Level 4 (Details)

Debt Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt			$ 507,400	$ 92,800
Repayments of Other Debt			3,700	2,900
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	$ 0	$ 0	(1,114)	(1,225)
Total debt	4,574,179		4,574,179		$ 4,341,744
Current maturities of long-term debt	(62,646)		(62,646)		(90,661)
Less current maturities	62,646		62,646		90,661
Total long-term debt	$ 4,511,533		$ 4,511,533		$ 4,251,083
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	5.23%		5.23%		4%
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate	4.33%		4.33%		4.32%
Letters of Credit, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 39,100		$ 39,100
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities			149,000	98,400
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	$ (37,170)		(37,170)		$ (39,865)
Bank credit facility					$ 570,000
Redemption Premium			500	1,100
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt			$ 737,400
Bank Facility Interest Rate	7.42%		7.42%		5.64%
Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease), Other, Net			$ 19,000	15,000
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs			7,471	$ 0
Payments of Financing Costs			7,500
May 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent	$ 0		0		$ 536,250
Bank credit facility	0		0		570,000
January 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent	662,344		662,344		0
Bank credit facility	660,000		660,000		0
Bank Credit Facility 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Bank credit facility	660,000		660,000		0
Unsecured Debt [Member] | April 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	137,424		137,424		138,274
Unsecured Debt [Member] | December 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	550,000		550,000		550,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | June 2029 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	750,000		750,000		750,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | August 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	850,000		850,000		850,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | May 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	800,000		800,000		800,000
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Finance Lease, Liability	119,293		119,293		120,837
Mortgages [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2047	$ 82,288		$ 82,288		$ 66,248

Debt Debt, Textuals (Details)

Debt Debt, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2023	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding						$ 570,000
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage				0.20%
Letters of Credit, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 39,100		$ 39,100
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity		800,900		800,900
Repayments of Other Debt				3,700	$ 2,900
Repayments of Debt				507,400	92,800
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net		0	$ 0	(1,114)	(1,225)
Long-term Debt, Fair Value		4,067,139		4,067,139		3,921,833
Redemption Premium				500	1,100
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities				149,000	98,400
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense		$ 37,170		37,170		$ 39,865
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt				$ 737,400
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate		4.33%		4.33%		4.32%
Long-Term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate		7.40%		7.40%		2.95%
Total Debt with Fixed Interest		70%		70%		72%
Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	$ 705,000
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net	$ 45,000
April 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment				$ 900	14,400
May 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent		$ 0		0		$ 536,250
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding		0		0		570,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment			24,400	$ 145,300
Line of Credit Facility, Revolving Credit Conversion to Term Loan, Description				1.650
Bank Credit Facility 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding		0		$ 0
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net			$ 310,000	10,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment				199,300	$ 50,000
January 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent		662,344		662,344		0
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding		660,000		660,000		0
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net				380,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment				12,700
Term loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net				284,100
Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease), Net				138,800
Bank Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net				44,300
Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease), Net				$ 155,000
Line of Credit Facility, Revolving Credit Conversion to Term Loan, Description				2.175
1.5 Billion Bank Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Revolving Credit Conversion to Term Loan, Description				1.5
100 Million Bank Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Revolving Credit Conversion to Term Loan, Description				100.0
675 Million Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Revolving Credit Conversion to Term Loan, Description				675.0
Bank Credit Facility 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding		660,000		$ 660,000		0
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment				145,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | April 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		137,424		137,424		138,274
Unsecured Debt [Member] | December 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		550,000		550,000		550,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | August 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		850,000		850,000		850,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | June 2029 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		750,000		750,000		750,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | May 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		$ 800,000		$ 800,000		$ 800,000

Credit Risk and Fair Value of_3

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Noncurrent		$ 536,250
Bank credit facility		570,000
Notes Payable	$ 79,715	63,168
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	4,067,139	3,921,833
May 2024 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Bank credit facility	0	570,000
April 2027 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	141,890	141,499
December 2027 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	506,550	513,909
June 2029 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	688,275	709,125
August 2030
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	677,645	702,202
May 2031
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	650,720	685,680
Term loans
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Noncurrent	0
Term loan January 2028
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Noncurrent	662,344
Bank Credit Facility 2024 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Bank credit facility	0
Bank Credit Facility 2028
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Bank credit facility	$ 660,000	0
Bank Facility and Term Loan
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Bank credit facility		$ 0

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Self Insurance Reserve	$ 102.8	$ 99.3

Equity Textuals (Details)

Equity Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2023	Sep. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Common stock, shares, issued		156,834,670						156,834,670		156,088,438
Common stock, shares outstanding		149,555,188						149,555,188		153,940,365
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired								5,132,279
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method								$ 343,200
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share								$ 66.87
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount		$ 247,400						$ 247,400
Dividends declared per share		$ 290	$ 270	$ 270	$ 0.25	$ 0.25	$ 0.25
Payments of Dividends, Common Stock								$ 125,543	$ 118,435
Subsequent Event [Member]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	1,800,992
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method	$ 99,000
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$ 54.96
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 148,400

Segment Reporting Level 4 (Deta

Segment Reporting Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent	$ 2,206		$ 2,206		$ 2,207
Revenues	1,001,859	$ 977,720	3,043,982	$ 3,080,978
Interest expense	(61,512)	(43,508)	(174,904)	(123,107)
Depreciation and amortization			141,228	130,451
Amortization of intangibles			14,158	14,059
Amortization of cemetery property			71,892	69,059
Total assets	15,683,137		15,683,137		$ 15,066,037
Capital expenditures			267,752	252,763
Gross profits from reportable segments	253,683	230,956	804,245	874,514
Corporate general and administrative expenses	(33,213)	(41,911)	(112,294)	(129,336)
Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net	(2,542)	(14,403)	(10,187)	(15,186)
Operating income	223,012	203,448	702,138	760,364
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	0	0	(1,114)	(1,225)
Other income (expense), net	128	(1,514)	2,647	(2,489)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	161,628	158,426	528,767	633,543
Funeral Atneed Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	282,979	291,640	884,835	931,000
Funeral Matured Preneed Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	172,272	167,427	533,678	528,122
Funeral Core Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	455,251	459,067	1,418,513	1,459,122
Non-funeral Home Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	21,949	18,150	63,651	56,694
Funeral Recognized Preneed Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	33,010	40,132	119,941	125,824
Funeral Other Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	44,573	36,621	127,761	110,239
Cemetery Atneed Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	110,214	108,604	328,450	341,397
Cemetery Recognized Preneed Property Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	214,585	200,811	625,985	640,378
Cemetery Recognized Preneed Merchandise And Service Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	93,113	85,707	269,129	255,535
Cemetery Core Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	417,912	395,122	1,223,564	1,237,310
Cemetery Other Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	29,164	28,628	90,552	91,789
UNITED STATES
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	950,750	923,738	2,879,076	2,905,975
CANADA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	51,109	53,982	164,906	175,003
Funeral [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	554,783	553,970	1,729,866	1,751,879
Gross profits from reportable segments	109,747	101,844	374,750	414,456
Cemetery [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	447,076	423,750	1,314,116	1,329,099
Gross profits from reportable segments	$ 143,936	$ 129,112	$ 429,495	$ 460,058

Earnings Per Share Level 4 (Det

Earnings Per Share Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 121,971	$ 120,850	$ 398,922	$ 473,033
Weighted average shares (denominator):
Weighted average shares — basic	150,630	156,781	151,654	158,921
Weighted average shares — diluted	152,289	159,100	153,554	161,398
Net income attributable to common stockholders, basic	$ 0.81	$ 0.77	$ 2.63	$ 2.98
Net income attributable to common stockholders, diluted	$ 0.80	$ 0.76	$ 2.60	$ 2.93
Revenues	$ 1,001,859	$ 977,720	$ 3,043,982	$ 3,080,978
Stock Options [Member]
Weighted average shares (denominator):
Share based compensation	1,602	2,246	1,842	2,405
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	891	559	313	465
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Weighted average shares (denominator):
Share based compensation	57	73	58	72

Acquisition, Textuals (Details)

Acquisition, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Acquisitions [Abstract]
(Losses) gains on divestitures	$ 2,542	$ 14,403	$ 10,187	$ 15,492
Impairment losses	0	0	0	(306)
Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net	$ 2,542	$ 14,403	10,187	15,186
Payments for (Proceeds from) Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions			41,084	8,901
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired			72,535	13,488
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments for (Proceeds from) Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions			41,084	8,901
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired			$ 72,535	$ 13,488

Uncategorized Items - sci-20230

Label	Element	Value
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents	us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents	$ 278,555,000
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents	us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents	$ 204,524,000