Service Corporation International (SCI) 10-Q 2 May 24 2024 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Cover Page Details

Cover Page Details - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	May 02, 2024
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Type	10-Q
Document Transition Report	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2024
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	146,299,031
Subsequent Event [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		145,611,533

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information Document	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 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	2024
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Shell Company	false
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	146,299,031
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
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Product Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 1,045,382	$ 1,028,709
Costs of revenue	(771,169)	(739,615)
Gross profit	274,213	289,094
Corporate general and administrative expenses	(41,325)	(44,160)
Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net	(684)	691
Operating income	232,204	245,625
Interest expense	(64,352)	(53,916)
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	0	(1,060)
Other income (expense), net	2,462	1,209
Income before income taxes	170,314	191,858
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes	(39,040)	(47,029)
Net income	131,274	144,829
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	27	(66)
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 131,301	$ 144,763
Basic earnings per share:
Net income attributable to common stockholders, basic	$ 0.90	$ 0.95
Basic weighted average number of shares	146,266	153,125
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income attributable to common stockholders, diluted	$ 0.89	$ 0.93
Diluted weighted average number of shares	147,913	155,300
Product [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 516,883	$ 515,242
Costs of revenue	(263,593)	(258,602)
Service [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Revenue	451,945	439,505
Costs of revenue	(236,048)	(231,298)
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Revenue	76,554	73,962
Costs of revenue	$ (271,528)	$ (249,715)

Consolidated Statement of Compr

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 131,274	$ 144,829
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(8,480)	298
Total comprehensive income	122,794	145,127
Total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	30	(65)
Total comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders	$ 122,824	$ 145,062

Consolidated Balance Sheet

Consolidated Balance Sheet - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 205,595	$ 221,557
Receivables, net	89,854	97,939
Inventories	35,126	33,597
Income Taxes Receivable	86,674	122,183
Other	32,093	23,010
Total current assets	449,342	498,286
Preneed receivables, net and trust investments	6,430,825	6,191,912
Cemetery property	2,039,397	2,020,846
Property and equipment, net	2,480,096	2,480,099
Goodwill	1,992,032	1,977,186
Deferred charges and other assets	1,268,970	1,247,830
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	2,034,432	1,939,241
Total assets	16,695,094	16,355,400
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	662,711	685,759
Current maturities of long-term debt	63,437	63,341
Total current liabilities	726,148	749,100
Long-term debt	4,613,200	4,649,155
Deferred preneed revenue	1,713,650	1,703,509
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent	640,336	638,106
Other liabilities	470,180	464,935
Deferred receipts held in trust	4,909,180	4,670,884
Care trusts’ corpus	2,031,619	1,938,238
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	146,299,031	146,323,340
Equity:
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding	$ 146,299	$ 146,323
Capital in excess of par value	952,344	937,596
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	475,545	432,454
Accumulated other comprehensive income	16,414	24,891
Total common stockholders’ equity	1,590,602	1,541,264
Noncontrolling interests	179	209
Total equity	1,590,781	1,541,473
Total liabilities and equity	$ 16,695,094	$ 16,355,400
Common stock, shares, issued	148,979,038	148,297,042

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Par

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	$ (4,097)	$ (4,382)
Allowance for credit losses for Deferred charges and other assets	(2,350)	(2,345)
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	$ (34,394)	$ (32,475)

Consolidated Statement of Cash

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net income	$ 131,274	$ 144,829
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0	1,060
Depreciation and amortization	50,219	46,114
Amortization of intangibles	4,321	4,731
Amortization of cemetery property	21,713	20,338
Amortization of loan costs	1,752	1,697
Provision for expected credit losses	4,185	1,906
Provision for (benefit from) deferred income taxes	2,412	(492)
Share-based compensation	3,926	4,478
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	684	(691)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and divestitures:
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable	6,043	8,329
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets	5,167	(17,421)
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities	10,446	(1,977)
Effect of preneed funeral production and maturities:
Increase in preneed receivables, net and trust investments	(61,527)	(39,923)
Increase in deferred revenue, net	34,170	41,030
Increase in deferred receipts held in trust	26,230	1,610
Net cash provided by operating activities	220,123	219,572
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(79,787)	(77,903)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	(15,839)	(8,700)
Payments for (Proceeds from) Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions	(6,948)	(16,666)
Proceeds from divestitures and sales of property and equipment	8,508	9,741
Payment to Acquire Life Insurance Policy, Investing Activities	(2,739)	(1,366)
Net cash used in investing activities	(96,805)	(94,894)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs	0	7,471
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	115,000	408,383
Early payments and extinguishment of debt	(150,000)	(345,073)
Finance Lease, Principal Payments	9,019	8,537
Repayments of Unsecured Debt	(5,828)	(5,287)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	17,237	8,763
Purchase of Company common stock	(49,461)	(165,950)
Payments of dividends	(43,944)	(41,207)
Bank overdrafts and other	(7,973)	(6,729)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(133,988)	(163,108)
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations	(1,826)	20
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(12,496)	(38,410)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	$ 212,265	$ 166,114

Consolidated Statement of Equit

Consolidated Statement of Equity - 3 months ended Mar. 31, 2024 - 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, 2023	$ 1,541,473	$ 148,298	$ (1,975)	$ 937,596	$ 432,454	$ 24,891	$ 209
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	122,794
Balance at end of period at Mar. 31, 2024	$ 1,590,781

Nature of Operations Level 1 (N

Nature of Operations Level 1 (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Nature of Operations [Abstract]
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	Nature of Operations

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Level 1 (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
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, 2023, 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. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period disclosure presentation with no effect on our consolidated net income or cash flows. 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: March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 (In thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 205,595 $ 221,557 Restricted cash (1) Included in Other current assets 3,839 370 Included in Deferred charges and other assets, net 2,831 2,834 Total restricted cash 6,670 3,204 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 212,265 $ 224,761 (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: March 31, 2024 Atneed Funeral Atneed Cemetery Miscellaneous Current Portion of Notes Total (In thousands) Receivables $ 28,657 $ 18,985 $ 46,112 $ 197 $ 93,951 Reserve for credit losses (1,447) (2,075) (454) (121) (4,097) Receivables, net $ 27,210 $ 16,910 $ 45,658 $ 76 $ 89,854 December 31, 2023 Atneed Funeral Atneed Cemetery Miscellaneous Current Portion of Notes Total (In thousands) Receivables $ 35,572 $ 19,277 $ 47,297 $ 175 $ 102,321 Reserve for credit losses (1,784) (2,118) (343) (137) (4,382) Receivables, net $ 33,788 $ 17,159 $ 46,954 $ 38 $ 97,939 Additionally, included in Deferred charges and other assets, net were long-term miscellaneous receivables, net and notes receivable, net as follows: March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 (In thousands) Notes receivable $ 10,406 $ 10,294 Reserve for credit losses (1,796) (1,797) Notes receivable, net $ 8,610 $ 8,497 Long-term miscellaneous receivables $ 8,034 $ 7,888 Reserve for credit losses (554) (548) Long-term miscellaneous receivables, net $ 7,480 $ 7,340 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 three months ended March 31, 2024: December 31, 2023 (Provision) Benefit for Expected Credit Losses Write Offs Recoveries Effect of Foreign Currency and Other March 31, 2024 (In thousands) Trade receivables: Funeral $ (1,784) $ (895) $ 1,727 $ (537) $ 42 $ (1,447) Cemetery (2,118) (265) 437 (130) 1 (2,075) Total reserve for credit losses on trade receivables $ (3,902) $ (1,160) $ 2,164 $ (667) $ 43 $ (3,522) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ (343) $ (111) $ — $ — $ — $ (454) Long-term (548) (6) — — — (554) Total reserve for credit losses on miscellaneous receivables $ (891) $ (117) $ — $ — $ — $ (1,008) Notes receivable $ (1,934) $ 16 $ 1 $ — $ — $ (1,917) At March 31, 2024, the amortized cost basis of our miscellaneous and notes receivables by year of origination was as follows: 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 Prior Revolving Line of Credit Total (In thousands) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ 39,114 $ 5,585 $ 801 $ 511 $ 47 $ 54 $ — $ 46,112 Long-term 1,082 3,363 2,013 1,142 202 232 — 8,034 Total miscellaneous receivables $ 40,196 $ 8,948 $ 2,814 $ 1,653 $ 249 $ 286 $ — $ 54,146 Notes receivable $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 4,661 $ 5,942 $ 10,603 At March 31, 2024, 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 $ — $ 2,458 $ 1,992 $ 688 $ 5,138 $ 40,974 $ 46,112 Long-term — — — — — 8,034 8,034 Total miscellaneous receivables $ — $ 2,458 $ 1,992 $ 688 $ 5,138 $ 49,008 $ 54,146 Notes receivable $ — $ 32 $ 1 $ 1,116 $ 1,149 $ 9,454 $ 10,603 Recently Issued Accounting Standards Segments In November 2023, the FASB amended the reportable segment guidance by requiring disclosures of significant reportable segment expenses that are regularly provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) and included within each reported measure of a segment's profit or loss. This new guidance also requires disclosure of the title and position of the individual identified as the CODM and an explanation of how the CODM uses the reported measures of a segment’s profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 with early adoption permitted. This amendment is effective for our fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. We are currently assessing the impact of this guidance on our disclosures. Upon adoption, we will include the additional disclosures in our financial statements and related notes. Income Tax In December 2023, the FASB amended guidance that requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation as well as additional information on income taxes paid. The new guidance is effective on a prospective basis for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 and early adoption is also permitted. We are currently assessing the impact of this guidance on our disclosures. Upon adoption, we will include the additional disclosures in our financial statements and related notes.

Preneed Activities Level 1 (Not

Preneed Activities Level 1 (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
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: March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 (In thousands) Preneed receivables, net $ 1,513,458 $ 1,513,933 Trust investments, at market 6,719,664 6,394,796 Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other 232,135 222,424 Trust investments 6,951,799 6,617,220 Less: Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (2,034,432) (1,939,241) Preneed trust investments 4,917,367 4,677,979 Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 6,430,825 $ 6,191,912 Preneed receivables, net comprised the following: March 31, 2024 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 189,783 $ 1,374,763 $ 1,564,546 Unearned finance charges (10,239) (6,455) (16,694) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost 179,544 1,368,308 1,547,852 Reserve for credit losses (17,852) (16,542) (34,394) Preneed receivables, net $ 161,692 $ 1,351,766 $ 1,513,458 December 31, 2023 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 190,514 $ 1,371,804 $ 1,562,318 Unearned finance charges (10,100) (5,810) (15,910) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost 180,414 1,365,994 1,546,408 Reserve for credit losses (17,026) (15,449) (32,475) Preneed receivables, net $ 163,388 $ 1,350,545 $ 1,513,933 At March 31, 2024, the amortized cost basis of our preneed receivables by year of origination was as follows: 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 Prior Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost: Funeral $ 21,075 $ 66,928 $ 41,887 $ 20,954 $ 9,712 $ 18,988 $ 179,544 Cemetery 140,995 508,951 356,583 206,946 102,217 52,616 1,368,308 Total preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 162,070 $ 575,879 $ 398,470 $ 227,900 $ 111,929 $ 71,604 $ 1,547,852 At March 31, 2024, 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 $ 6,910 $ 3,455 $ 2,619 $ 27,799 $ 40,783 $ 138,761 $ 179,544 Cemetery 34,438 28,523 9,147 5,360 77,468 1,290,840 1,368,308 Total preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 41,348 $ 31,978 $ 11,766 $ 33,159 $ 118,251 $ 1,429,601 $ 1,547,852 The following table summarizes the activity for the reserve for credit losses on preneed receivables for the three months ended March 31, 2024: December 31, 2023 Provision for Expected Credit Losses Write Effect of Foreign Currency and Other March 31, 2024 (In thousands) Funeral $ (17,026) $ (1,622) $ 779 $ 17 $ (17,852) Cemetery (15,449) (1,302) 201 8 (16,542) Total reserve for credit losses on preneed receivables $ (32,475) $ (2,924) $ 980 $ 25 $ (34,394) The table below sets forth certain investment-related activities associated with our trusts: Three months ended March 31, 2024 2023 (In thousands) Deposits $ 156,119 $ 137,245 Withdrawals $ 130,607 $ 124,245 Purchases of securities $ 341,998 $ 607,476 Sales of securities $ 334,719 $ 630,740 Realized gains from sales of securities (1) $ 105,445 $ 82,330 Realized losses from sales of securities (1) $ (31,815) $ (49,910) (1) All realized gains and losses are recognized in Other income, net for our trust investments and are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Other income, net to Deferred receipts held in trust and Care trusts’ corpus. The 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. March 31, 2024 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 42,605 $ 90 $ (1,285) $ 41,410 Canadian government 2 31,337 — — 31,337 Corporate 2 10,808 105 (16) 10,897 Residential mortgage-backed 2 5,269 23 (95) 5,197 Asset-backed 2 286 — (47) 239 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 420 — (72) 348 Common stock: United States 1 1,725,582 646,399 (57,808) 2,314,173 Canada 1 41,553 20,424 (866) 61,111 Other international 1 122,152 35,834 (10,413) 147,573 Mutual funds: Equity 1 892,823 149,405 (5,188) 1,037,040 Fixed income 1 1,043,839 4,753 (114,631) 933,961 Trust investments, at fair value 3,916,674 857,033 (190,421) 4,583,286 Commingled funds Fixed income 823,946 1,692 (66,005) 759,633 Equity 336,779 90,667 (208) 427,238 Money market funds 369,276 — — 369,276 Alternative investments 429,754 159,323 (8,846) 580,231 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,959,755 251,682 (75,059) 2,136,378 Trust investments, at market $ 5,876,429 $ 1,108,715 $ (265,480) $ 6,719,664 December 31, 2023 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 45,645 $ 145 $ (1,376) $ 44,414 Canadian government 2 31,896 — — 31,896 Corporate 2 10,642 138 (17) 10,763 Residential mortgage-backed 2 5,452 29 (104) 5,377 Asset-backed 2 291 — (51) 240 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 417 — (97) 320 Common stock: United States 1 1,744,919 478,226 (78,630) 2,144,515 Canada 1 42,721 20,251 (676) 62,296 Other international 1 108,106 19,580 (11,088) 116,598 Mutual funds: Equity 1 876,620 118,476 (9,540) 985,556 Fixed income 1 998,767 5,727 (109,231) 895,263 Trust investments, at fair value 3,865,476 642,572 (210,810) 4,297,238 Commingled funds Fixed income 827,600 2,432 (63,021) 767,011 Equity 337,500 71,819 (642) 408,677 Money market funds 346,672 — — 346,672 Alternative investments 412,482 169,825 (7,109) 575,198 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,924,254 244,076 (70,772) 2,097,558 Trust investments, at market $ 5,789,730 $ 886,648 $ (281,582) $ 6,394,796 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 2024 to 2040. Maturities of fixed income securities (excluding mutual and commingled funds) at March 31, 2024 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 53,339 Due in one to five years 29,654 Due in five to ten years 6,003 Thereafter 84 Total estimated maturities of fixed income securities $ 89,080 Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our preneed trust investments was $42.7 million and $36.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our cemetery perpetual care trust investments was $23.3 million and $22.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Deferred Revenue, Net Deferred revenue, net represents future revenue, including distributed trust investment earnings associated with unperformed trust-funded preneed contracts that are not held in trust accounts. Future revenue and net trust investment earnings that are held in trust accounts are included in Deferred receipts held in trust . The components of Deferred revenue, net in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 (In thousands) Deferred revenue $ 2,690,118 $ 2,649,397 Amounts due from customers for unfulfilled performance obligations on cancelable preneed contracts (976,468) (945,888) Deferred revenue, net $ 1,713,650 $ 1,703,509 The following table summarizes the activity for our contract liabilities, which are reflected in Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust : Three months ended March 31, 2024 2023 (In thousands) Beginning balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 6,374,393 $ 5,787,548 Net preneed contract sales 367,166 364,463 Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net 7,678 2,904 Net investment gains (losses) (1) 208,719 178,220 Recognized revenue from backlog (2) (172,580) (180,172) Recognized revenue from current period sales (130,146) (137,324) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (27,954) (22,519) Change in cancellation reserve (83) 26 Effect of foreign currency and other (4,363) (832) Ending balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 6,622,830 $ 5,992,314 (1) Includes both realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) (2)

Income Taxes Level 1 (Notes)

Income Taxes Level 1 (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
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 22.9% and 24.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The lower effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was primarily due to an increase in excess tax benefits recognized on the settlement of employee share-based awards, which decreased tax expense during the quarter. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was higher than the federal statutory tax rate of 21.0% primarily due to state tax expense. Unrecognized Tax Benefits As of March 31, 2024, 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)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Debt The components of Debt are: March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 (In thousands) 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 $ 137,424 $ 137,424 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 January 2028 653,906 658,125 Bank Credit Facility due January 2028 755,000 790,000 Obligations under finance leases 135,631 132,039 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 79,067 80,696 Unamortized debt issuance costs (34,391) (35,788) Total debt 4,676,637 4,712,496 Less: Current maturities of long-term debt (63,437) (63,341) Total long-term debt $ 4,613,200 $ 4,649,155 Current maturities of debt at March 31, 2024 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, 69% of our total debt had a fixed interest rate at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The components of our interest rate are as follows: March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Fixed Debt 4.36 % 4.35 % Floating Debt 7.41 % 7.44 % Total Debt 5.29 % 5.29 % During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we paid $43.8 million and $29.6 million in cash interest, respectively. Bank Credit Agreement The Bank Credit Facility due January 2028 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 March 31, 2024, we were in compliance with all of our debt covenants. We have $39.0 million of letters of credit outstanding and pay a quarterly fee on the unused commitment of 0.20% at March 31, 2024. As of March 31, 2024, we had $706.0 million in borrowing capacity under the Bank Credit Facility. The Bank Credit Facility had an interest rate of 7.43% and 7.46% at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Debt Issuances and Additions During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we drew $115.0 million on our Bank Credit Facility due January 2028 for general corporate purposes. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we issued or added $408.4 million of debt including: • $284.1 million in proceeds from certain members of the syndicate of banks in our Term Loan; • $65.0 million on our Bank Credit Facility due January 2028; • $44.3 million in proceeds from certain members of the syndicate of banks in our Bank Credit Facility; • $10.0 million on our Bank Credit Facility due May 2024; and • $5.0 million in other debt. Net proceeds from newly issued debt during the three months ended March 31, 2023 were used to pay off our Bank Credit Facility due May 2024 and Term Loan due May 2024, and for general corporate purposes. These transactions resulted in additional debt issuance costs of $7.5 million. Debt Extinguishments and Reductions During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we made aggregate debt payments of $155.8 million for scheduled and early debt extinguishment payments including: • $150.0 million in aggregate principal of our Bank Credit Facility due January 2028; • $4.2 million in aggregate principal of our Term Loan due January 2028; • $1.6 million in other debt. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we made aggregate debt payments of $350.4 million for scheduled and early debt extinguishment payments including: • $199.3 million in aggregate principal payments to other members of our Bank Credit Facility; • $145.3 million in aggregate principal payments to other members of our Term Loan; • $4.2 million in aggregate principal of our Term Loan due January 2028; • $0.4 million of premiums paid on early extinguishment of debt; and • $1.2 million in other debt.

Credit Risk and Fair Value of F

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments Level 1 (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
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: March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 (In thousands) 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 $ 142,964 $ 142,749 4.625% Senior Notes due December 2027 529,144 532,125 5.125% Senior Notes due June 2029 726,060 732,173 3.375% Senior Notes due August 2030 731,527 739,500 4.0% Senior Notes due May 2031 704,752 711,336 Term Loan due January 2028 653,906 658,125 Bank Credit Facility due January 2028 755,000 790,000 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 77,583 79,426 Total fair value of debt instruments $ 4,320,936 $ 4,385,434

Commitments and Contingencies L

Commitments and Contingencies Level 1 (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
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 March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had self-insurance reserves of $106.2 million and $103.3 million, respectively.

Equity Level 1 (Notes)

Equity Level 1 (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
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 three months ended March 31, 2024, we repurchased 706,305 shares of common stock at an aggregate cost of $49.5 million, which is an average cost per share of $70.08. A fter these repurchases, the remaining dollar value of shares authorized to be purchased under the share repurchase program was $479.0 million at March 31, 2024. Subsequent to March 31, 2024, we repurchased 687,168 shares for $48.7 million at an average cost per share of $70.91. After these repurchases, the remaining dollar value of shares authorized to be purchased under the share repurchase program is $430.3 million.

Segment Reporting Level 1 (Note

Segment Reporting Level 1 (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
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 March 31, 2024 2023 (In thousands) Revenue from customers: Funeral revenue: Atneed revenue $ 315,377 $ 313,240 Matured preneed revenue 190,148 185,709 Core funeral revenue 505,525 498,949 Non-funeral home revenue 23,683 21,209 Non-funeral home preneed sales revenue 29,075 41,242 Core general agency and other revenue 46,450 48,309 Total funeral revenue 604,733 609,709 Cemetery revenue: Atneed revenue 109,728 110,274 Recognized preneed property revenue 199,726 191,729 Recognized preneed merchandise and services revenue 98,280 86,160 Core cemetery revenue 407,734 388,163 Other revenue 32,915 30,837 Total cemetery revenue 440,649 419,000 Total revenue from customers $ 1,045,382 $ 1,028,709 Gross profit: Funeral gross profit $ 131,874 $ 149,466 Cemetery gross profit 142,339 139,628 Gross profit from reportable segments 274,213 289,094 Corporate general and administrative expenses (41,325) (44,160) (Losses) gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net (684) 691 Operating income 232,204 245,625 Interest expense (64,352) (53,916) Losses on early extinguishment of debt — (1,060) Other income, net 2,462 1,209 Income before income taxes $ 170,314 $ 191,858 Our geographic area information was as follows: United States Canada Total (In thousands) Three months ended March 31, Revenue from external customers: 2024 $ 988,456 $ 56,926 $ 1,045,382 2023 $ 971,509 $ 57,200 $ 1,028,709

Earnings Per Share Level 1 (Not

Earnings Per Share Level 1 (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
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 March 31, 2024 2023 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Net income — basic and diluted $ 131,301 $ 144,763 Weighted average shares: Weighted average shares — basic 146,266 153,125 Stock options 1,584 2,104 Restricted share units 63 71 Weighted average shares — diluted 147,913 155,300 Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Earnings per share: Basic $ 0.90 $ 0.95 Diluted $ 0.89 $ 0.93 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 March 31, 2024 2023 (In thousands) Antidilutive options 569 186

Acquisition Level 1 (Notes)

Acquisition Level 1 (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	Acquisitions We spent $15.8 million and $8.7 million net of cash acquired, for several business acquisitions during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $6.9 million and $16.7 million, net of cash acquired, for several real estate acquisitions during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, 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 March 31, 2024 2023 (In thousands) Gains on divestitures, net $ 395 $ 691 Impairment losses (1,079) — Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net $ (684) $ 691

Pay vs Performance Disclosure

Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 131,301	$ 144,763

Insider Trading Arrangements

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
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)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
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, 2023, 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. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period disclosure presentation with no effect on our consolidated net income or cash flows.
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: March 31, 2024 Atneed Funeral Atneed Cemetery Miscellaneous Current Portion of Notes Total (In thousands) Receivables $ 28,657 $ 18,985 $ 46,112 $ 197 $ 93,951 Reserve for credit losses (1,447) (2,075) (454) (121) (4,097) Receivables, net $ 27,210 $ 16,910 $ 45,658 $ 76 $ 89,854 December 31, 2023 Atneed Funeral Atneed Cemetery Miscellaneous Current Portion of Notes Total (In thousands) Receivables $ 35,572 $ 19,277 $ 47,297 $ 175 $ 102,321 Reserve for credit losses (1,784) (2,118) (343) (137) (4,382) Receivables, net $ 33,788 $ 17,159 $ 46,954 $ 38 $ 97,939 Additionally, included in Deferred charges and other assets, net were long-term miscellaneous receivables, net and notes receivable, net as follows: March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 (In thousands) Notes receivable $ 10,406 $ 10,294 Reserve for credit losses (1,796) (1,797) Notes receivable, net $ 8,610 $ 8,497 Long-term miscellaneous receivables $ 8,034 $ 7,888 Reserve for credit losses (554) (548) Long-term miscellaneous receivables, net $ 7,480 $ 7,340 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 three months ended March 31, 2024: December 31, 2023 (Provision) Benefit for Expected Credit Losses Write Offs Recoveries Effect of Foreign Currency and Other March 31, 2024 (In thousands) Trade receivables: Funeral $ (1,784) $ (895) $ 1,727 $ (537) $ 42 $ (1,447) Cemetery (2,118) (265) 437 (130) 1 (2,075) Total reserve for credit losses on trade receivables $ (3,902) $ (1,160) $ 2,164 $ (667) $ 43 $ (3,522) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ (343) $ (111) $ — $ — $ — $ (454) Long-term (548) (6) — — — (554) Total reserve for credit losses on miscellaneous receivables $ (891) $ (117) $ — $ — $ — $ (1,008) Notes receivable $ (1,934) $ 16 $ 1 $ — $ — $ (1,917) At March 31, 2024, the amortized cost basis of our miscellaneous and notes receivables by year of origination was as follows: 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 Prior Revolving Line of Credit Total (In thousands) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ 39,114 $ 5,585 $ 801 $ 511 $ 47 $ 54 $ — $ 46,112 Long-term 1,082 3,363 2,013 1,142 202 232 — 8,034 Total miscellaneous receivables $ 40,196 $ 8,948 $ 2,814 $ 1,653 $ 249 $ 286 $ — $ 54,146 Notes receivable $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 4,661 $ 5,942 $ 10,603 At March 31, 2024, 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 $ — $ 2,458 $ 1,992 $ 688 $ 5,138 $ 40,974 $ 46,112 Long-term — — — — — 8,034 8,034 Total miscellaneous receivables $ — $ 2,458 $ 1,992 $ 688 $ 5,138 $ 49,008 $ 54,146 Notes receivable $ — $ 32 $ 1 $ 1,116 $ 1,149 $ 9,454 $ 10,603
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 Segments In November 2023, the FASB amended the reportable segment guidance by requiring disclosures of significant reportable segment expenses that are regularly provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) and included within each reported measure of a segment's profit or loss. This new guidance also requires disclosure of the title and position of the individual identified as the CODM and an explanation of how the CODM uses the reported measures of a segment’s profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 with early adoption permitted. This amendment is effective for our fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. We are currently assessing the impact of this guidance on our disclosures. Upon adoption, we will include the additional disclosures in our financial statements and related notes. Income Tax In December 2023, the FASB amended guidance that requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation as well as additional information on income taxes paid. The new guidance is effective on a prospective basis for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 and early adoption is also permitted. We are currently assessing the impact of this guidance on our disclosures. Upon adoption, we will include the additional disclosures in our financial statements and related notes.

Preneed Activities Level 3 (Tab

Preneed Activities Level 3 (Tables) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Investment related activities [Table Text Block]	Three months ended March 31, 2024 2023 (In thousands) Deposits $ 156,119 $ 137,245 Withdrawals $ 130,607 $ 124,245 Purchases of securities $ 341,998 $ 607,476 Sales of securities $ 334,719 $ 630,740 Realized gains from sales of securities (1) $ 105,445 $ 82,330 Realized losses from sales of securities (1) $ (31,815) $ (49,910)
Long-term receivable and investment components [Table Text Block]	March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 (In thousands) Preneed receivables, net $ 1,513,458 $ 1,513,933 Trust investments, at market 6,719,664 6,394,796 Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other 232,135 222,424 Trust investments 6,951,799 6,617,220 Less: Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (2,034,432) (1,939,241) Preneed trust investments 4,917,367 4,677,979 Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 6,430,825 $ 6,191,912 Preneed receivables, net comprised the following: March 31, 2024 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 189,783 $ 1,374,763 $ 1,564,546 Unearned finance charges (10,239) (6,455) (16,694) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost 179,544 1,368,308 1,547,852 Reserve for credit losses (17,852) (16,542) (34,394) Preneed receivables, net $ 161,692 $ 1,351,766 $ 1,513,458 December 31, 2023 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 190,514 $ 1,371,804 $ 1,562,318 Unearned finance charges (10,100) (5,810) (15,910) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost 180,414 1,365,994 1,546,408 Reserve for credit losses (17,026) (15,449) (32,475) Preneed receivables, net $ 163,388 $ 1,350,545 $ 1,513,933
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: March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 (In thousands) Preneed receivables, net $ 1,513,458 $ 1,513,933 Trust investments, at market 6,719,664 6,394,796 Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other 232,135 222,424 Trust investments 6,951,799 6,617,220 Less: Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (2,034,432) (1,939,241) Preneed trust investments 4,917,367 4,677,979 Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 6,430,825 $ 6,191,912
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	March 31, 2024 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 42,605 $ 90 $ (1,285) $ 41,410 Canadian government 2 31,337 — — 31,337 Corporate 2 10,808 105 (16) 10,897 Residential mortgage-backed 2 5,269 23 (95) 5,197 Asset-backed 2 286 — (47) 239 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 420 — (72) 348 Common stock: United States 1 1,725,582 646,399 (57,808) 2,314,173 Canada 1 41,553 20,424 (866) 61,111 Other international 1 122,152 35,834 (10,413) 147,573 Mutual funds: Equity 1 892,823 149,405 (5,188) 1,037,040 Fixed income 1 1,043,839 4,753 (114,631) 933,961 Trust investments, at fair value 3,916,674 857,033 (190,421) 4,583,286 Commingled funds Fixed income 823,946 1,692 (66,005) 759,633 Equity 336,779 90,667 (208) 427,238 Money market funds 369,276 — — 369,276 Alternative investments 429,754 159,323 (8,846) 580,231 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,959,755 251,682 (75,059) 2,136,378 Trust investments, at market $ 5,876,429 $ 1,108,715 $ (265,480) $ 6,719,664	December 31, 2023 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 45,645 $ 145 $ (1,376) $ 44,414 Canadian government 2 31,896 — — 31,896 Corporate 2 10,642 138 (17) 10,763 Residential mortgage-backed 2 5,452 29 (104) 5,377 Asset-backed 2 291 — (51) 240 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 417 — (97) 320 Common stock: United States 1 1,744,919 478,226 (78,630) 2,144,515 Canada 1 42,721 20,251 (676) 62,296 Other international 1 108,106 19,580 (11,088) 116,598 Mutual funds: Equity 1 876,620 118,476 (9,540) 985,556 Fixed income 1 998,767 5,727 (109,231) 895,263 Trust investments, at fair value 3,865,476 642,572 (210,810) 4,297,238 Commingled funds Fixed income 827,600 2,432 (63,021) 767,011 Equity 337,500 71,819 (642) 408,677 Money market funds 346,672 — — 346,672 Alternative investments 412,482 169,825 (7,109) 575,198 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,924,254 244,076 (70,772) 2,097,558 Trust investments, at market $ 5,789,730 $ 886,648 $ (281,582) $ 6,394,796
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: March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 (In thousands) Preneed receivables, net $ 1,513,458 $ 1,513,933 Trust investments, at market 6,719,664 6,394,796 Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other 232,135 222,424 Trust investments 6,951,799 6,617,220 Less: Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (2,034,432) (1,939,241) Preneed trust investments 4,917,367 4,677,979 Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 6,430,825 $ 6,191,912 Preneed receivables, net comprised the following: March 31, 2024 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 189,783 $ 1,374,763 $ 1,564,546 Unearned finance charges (10,239) (6,455) (16,694) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost 179,544 1,368,308 1,547,852 Reserve for credit losses (17,852) (16,542) (34,394) Preneed receivables, net $ 161,692 $ 1,351,766 $ 1,513,458 December 31, 2023 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 190,514 $ 1,371,804 $ 1,562,318 Unearned finance charges (10,100) (5,810) (15,910) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost 180,414 1,365,994 1,546,408 Reserve for credit losses (17,026) (15,449) (32,475) Preneed receivables, net $ 163,388 $ 1,350,545 $ 1,513,933 At March 31, 2024, the amortized cost basis of our preneed receivables by year of origination was as follows: 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 Prior Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost: Funeral $ 21,075 $ 66,928 $ 41,887 $ 20,954 $ 9,712 $ 18,988 $ 179,544 Cemetery 140,995 508,951 356,583 206,946 102,217 52,616 1,368,308 Total preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 162,070 $ 575,879 $ 398,470 $ 227,900 $ 111,929 $ 71,604 $ 1,547,852 At March 31, 2024, 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 $ 6,910 $ 3,455 $ 2,619 $ 27,799 $ 40,783 $ 138,761 $ 179,544 Cemetery 34,438 28,523 9,147 5,360 77,468 1,290,840 1,368,308 Total preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 41,348 $ 31,978 $ 11,766 $ 33,159 $ 118,251 $ 1,429,601 $ 1,547,852 The following table summarizes the activity for the reserve for credit losses on preneed receivables for the three months ended March 31, 2024: December 31, 2023 Provision for Expected Credit Losses Write Effect of Foreign Currency and Other March 31, 2024 (In thousands) Funeral $ (17,026) $ (1,622) $ 779 $ 17 $ (17,852) Cemetery (15,449) (1,302) 201 8 (16,542) Total reserve for credit losses on preneed receivables $ (32,475) $ (2,924) $ 980 $ 25 $ (34,394) The table below sets forth certain investment-related activities associated with our trusts: Three months ended March 31, 2024 2023 (In thousands) Deposits $ 156,119 $ 137,245 Withdrawals $ 130,607 $ 124,245 Purchases of securities $ 341,998 $ 607,476 Sales of securities $ 334,719 $ 630,740 Realized gains from sales of securities (1) $ 105,445 $ 82,330 Realized losses from sales of securities (1) $ (31,815) $ (49,910) (1) All realized gains and losses are recognized in Other income, net for our trust investments and are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Other income, net to Deferred receipts held in trust and Care trusts’ corpus. The 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. March 31, 2024 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 42,605 $ 90 $ (1,285) $ 41,410 Canadian government 2 31,337 — — 31,337 Corporate 2 10,808 105 (16) 10,897 Residential mortgage-backed 2 5,269 23 (95) 5,197 Asset-backed 2 286 — (47) 239 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 420 — (72) 348 Common stock: United States 1 1,725,582 646,399 (57,808) 2,314,173 Canada 1 41,553 20,424 (866) 61,111 Other international 1 122,152 35,834 (10,413) 147,573 Mutual funds: Equity 1 892,823 149,405 (5,188) 1,037,040 Fixed income 1 1,043,839 4,753 (114,631) 933,961 Trust investments, at fair value 3,916,674 857,033 (190,421) 4,583,286 Commingled funds Fixed income 823,946 1,692 (66,005) 759,633 Equity 336,779 90,667 (208) 427,238 Money market funds 369,276 — — 369,276 Alternative investments 429,754 159,323 (8,846) 580,231 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,959,755 251,682 (75,059) 2,136,378 Trust investments, at market $ 5,876,429 $ 1,108,715 $ (265,480) $ 6,719,664 December 31, 2023 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 45,645 $ 145 $ (1,376) $ 44,414 Canadian government 2 31,896 — — 31,896 Corporate 2 10,642 138 (17) 10,763 Residential mortgage-backed 2 5,452 29 (104) 5,377 Asset-backed 2 291 — (51) 240 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 417 — (97) 320 Common stock: United States 1 1,744,919 478,226 (78,630) 2,144,515 Canada 1 42,721 20,251 (676) 62,296 Other international 1 108,106 19,580 (11,088) 116,598 Mutual funds: Equity 1 876,620 118,476 (9,540) 985,556 Fixed income 1 998,767 5,727 (109,231) 895,263 Trust investments, at fair value 3,865,476 642,572 (210,810) 4,297,238 Commingled funds Fixed income 827,600 2,432 (63,021) 767,011 Equity 337,500 71,819 (642) 408,677 Money market funds 346,672 — — 346,672 Alternative investments 412,482 169,825 (7,109) 575,198 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,924,254 244,076 (70,772) 2,097,558 Trust investments, at market $ 5,789,730 $ 886,648 $ (281,582) $ 6,394,796 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 2024 to 2040. Maturities of fixed income securities (excluding mutual and commingled funds) at March 31, 2024 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 53,339 Due in one to five years 29,654 Due in five to ten years 6,003 Thereafter 84 Total estimated maturities of fixed income securities $ 89,080 Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our preneed trust investments was $42.7 million and $36.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our cemetery perpetual care trust investments was $23.3 million and $22.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Deferred Revenue, Net Deferred revenue, net represents future revenue, including distributed trust investment earnings associated with unperformed trust-funded preneed contracts that are not held in trust accounts. Future revenue and net trust investment earnings that are held in trust accounts are included in Deferred receipts held in trust . The components of Deferred revenue, net in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 (In thousands) Deferred revenue $ 2,690,118 $ 2,649,397 Amounts due from customers for unfulfilled performance obligations on cancelable preneed contracts (976,468) (945,888) Deferred revenue, net $ 1,713,650 $ 1,703,509 The following table summarizes the activity for our contract liabilities, which are reflected in Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust : Three months ended March 31, 2024 2023 (In thousands) Beginning balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 6,374,393 $ 5,787,548 Net preneed contract sales 367,166 364,463 Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net 7,678 2,904 Net investment gains (losses) (1) 208,719 178,220 Recognized revenue from backlog (2) (172,580) (180,172) Recognized revenue from current period sales (130,146) (137,324) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (27,954) (22,519) Change in cancellation reserve (83) 26 Effect of foreign currency and other (4,363) (832) Ending balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 6,622,830 $ 5,992,314 (1) Includes both realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) (2)
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 : Three months ended March 31, 2024 2023 (In thousands) Beginning balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 6,374,393 $ 5,787,548 Net preneed contract sales 367,166 364,463 Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net 7,678 2,904 Net investment gains (losses) (1) 208,719 178,220 Recognized revenue from backlog (2) (172,580) (180,172) Recognized revenue from current period sales (130,146) (137,324) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (27,954) (22,519) Change in cancellation reserve (83) 26 Effect of foreign currency and other (4,363) (832) Ending balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 6,622,830 $ 5,992,314 (1) Includes both realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) (2)
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	$ 1,513,458		$ 1,513,933
Assets Held-in-trust	6,719,664		6,394,796
Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other [Line Items]	232,135		222,424
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	$ (2,034,432)		$ (1,939,241)
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]	Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2024 to 2040. Maturities of fixed income securities (excluding mutual and commingled funds) at March 31, 2024 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 53,339 Due in one to five years 29,654 Due in five to ten years 6,003 Thereafter 84 Total estimated maturities of fixed income securities $ 89,080

Debt Level 3 (Tables)

Debt Level 3 (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	: March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 (In thousands) 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 $ 137,424 $ 137,424 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 January 2028 653,906 658,125 Bank Credit Facility due January 2028 755,000 790,000 Obligations under finance leases 135,631 132,039 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 79,067 80,696 Unamortized debt issuance costs (34,391) (35,788) Total debt 4,676,637 4,712,496 Less: Current maturities of long-term debt (63,437) (63,341) Total long-term debt $ 4,613,200 $ 4,649,155

Credit Risk and Fair Value of_2

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments Level 3 (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
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: March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 (In thousands) 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 $ 142,964 $ 142,749 4.625% Senior Notes due December 2027 529,144 532,125 5.125% Senior Notes due June 2029 726,060 732,173 3.375% Senior Notes due August 2030 731,527 739,500 4.0% Senior Notes due May 2031 704,752 711,336 Term Loan due January 2028 653,906 658,125 Bank Credit Facility due January 2028 755,000 790,000 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 77,583 79,426 Total fair value of debt instruments $ 4,320,936 $ 4,385,434

Segment Reporting Level 3 (Tabl

Segment Reporting Level 3 (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Three months ended March 31, 2024 2023 (In thousands) Revenue from customers: Funeral revenue: Atneed revenue $ 315,377 $ 313,240 Matured preneed revenue 190,148 185,709 Core funeral revenue 505,525 498,949 Non-funeral home revenue 23,683 21,209 Non-funeral home preneed sales revenue 29,075 41,242 Core general agency and other revenue 46,450 48,309 Total funeral revenue 604,733 609,709 Cemetery revenue: Atneed revenue 109,728 110,274 Recognized preneed property revenue 199,726 191,729 Recognized preneed merchandise and services revenue 98,280 86,160 Core cemetery revenue 407,734 388,163 Other revenue 32,915 30,837 Total cemetery revenue 440,649 419,000 Total revenue from customers $ 1,045,382 $ 1,028,709 Gross profit: Funeral gross profit $ 131,874 $ 149,466 Cemetery gross profit 142,339 139,628 Gross profit from reportable segments 274,213 289,094 Corporate general and administrative expenses (41,325) (44,160) (Losses) gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net (684) 691 Operating income 232,204 245,625 Interest expense (64,352) (53,916) Losses on early extinguishment of debt — (1,060) Other income, net 2,462 1,209 Income before income taxes $ 170,314 $ 191,858
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 March 31, Revenue from external customers: 2024 $ 988,456 $ 56,926 $ 1,045,382 2023 $ 971,509 $ 57,200 $ 1,028,709

Earnings Per Share Level 3 (Tab

Earnings Per Share Level 3 (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
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 March 31, 2024 2023 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Net income — basic and diluted $ 131,301 $ 144,763 Weighted average shares: Weighted average shares — basic 146,266 153,125 Stock options 1,584 2,104 Restricted share units 63 71 Weighted average shares — diluted 147,913 155,300 Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Earnings per share: Basic $ 0.90 $ 0.95 Diluted $ 0.89 $ 0.93
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]	Three months ended March 31, 2024 2023 (In thousands) Antidilutive options 569 186

Acquisition Level 3 (Tables)

Acquisition Level 3 (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
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 March 31, 2024 2023 (In thousands) Gains on divestitures, net $ 395 $ 691 Impairment losses (1,079) — Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net $ (684) $ 691

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Textuals (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	$ 93,951,000		$ 102,321,000
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	6,670,000		3,204,000
Restricted Cash, Current	3,839,000		370,000
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent	2,831,000		2,834,000
Receivables, Net, Current, Total	89,854,000		97,939,000
Amortization of cemetery property	21,713,000	$ 20,338,000
Depreciation	50,219,000	$ 46,114,000
Other Assets, Current	32,093,000		23,010,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	4,097,000		4,382,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(34,394,000)		(32,475,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	980,000
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(3,522,000)		(3,902,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(1,160,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	(667,000)
Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Currency Translation	43,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	2,164,000
Notes Receivable [Member]
Note Receivable, Not Past Due	9,454,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,796,000		1,797,000
Accounts and Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	10,603,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(1,917,000)		(1,934,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	16,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	0
Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Currency Translation	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	1,000
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	0
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	0
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	4,661,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(1,796,000)		(1,797,000)
Revolving Line of Credit	5,942,000
Total Note Receivable, Past Due	1,149,000
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	32,000
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	1,000
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	554,000		548,000
Accounts and Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	54,146,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(1,008,000)		(891,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(117,000)
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	40,196,000
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	8,948,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	2,814,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	1,653,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	249,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	286,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(554,000)		(548,000)
Miscellaneous Receivable, Not Past Due	49,008,000
Revolving Line of Credit	0
Total Miscellaneous Receivables	5,138,000
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	2,458,000
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	1,992,000
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	688,000
Funeral [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(17,852,000)		(17,026,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	779,000
Funeral [Member] | Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	28,657,000		35,572,000
Receivables, Net, Current, Total	27,210,000		33,788,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	1,447,000		1,784,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(1,447,000)		(1,784,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(895,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	(537,000)
Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Currency Translation	42,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	1,727,000
Other Accounts Receivable Current [Member] | Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	46,112,000		47,297,000
Receivables, Net, Current, Total	45,658,000		46,954,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	454,000		343,000
Current [Member] | Notes Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	197,000		175,000
Receivables, Net, Current, Total	76,000		38,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	121,000		137,000
Current [Member] | Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member]
Accounts and Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	46,112,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(454,000)		(343,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(111,000)
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	39,114,000
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	5,585,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	801,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	511,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	47,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	54,000
Miscellaneous Receivable, Not Past Due	40,974,000
Revolving Line of Credit	0
Total Miscellaneous Receivables	5,138,000
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	2,458,000
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	1,992,000
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	688,000
Long Term [Member] | Notes Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	8,610,000		8,497,000
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	10,406,000		10,294,000
Long Term [Member] | Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	7,480,000		7,340,000
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	8,034,000		7,888,000
Accounts and Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	8,034,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(554,000)		(548,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(6,000)
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	1,082,000
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	3,363,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	2,013,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	1,142,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	202,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	232,000
Miscellaneous Receivable, Not Past Due	8,034,000
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	(16,542,000)		(15,449,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	201,000
Cemetery [Member] | Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	18,985,000		19,277,000
Receivables, Net, Current, Total	16,910,000		17,159,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	2,075,000		2,118,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(2,075,000)		$ (2,118,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(265,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	(130,000)
Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Currency Translation	1,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	$ 437,000

Summary of Significant Accoun_4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Notes Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	$ (1,796)	$ (1,797)

Preneed Activities Investment R

Preneed Activities Investment Related Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Deposits to trust	$ 156,119	$ 137,245
Withdrawals	130,607	124,245
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	341,998	607,476
Proceeds from Sale of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	334,719	630,740
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain	105,445	82,330
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Loss	$ 31,815	$ 49,910

Preneed Activities Preneed Acti

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Preneed Receivables and Trust Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Preneed Receivables and Trust Investments [Abstract]
Preneed receivables, net and trust investments	$ 6,430,825		$ 6,191,912
Change in amounts due for unfulfilled performance obligations	(27,954)	$ (22,519)
Amounts Due for Unfulfilled Performance Obligations	$ (976,468)		$ (945,888)

Preneed Activities Long-term Re

Preneed Activities Long-term Receivable and Investment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Preneed receivables, net and trust investments	$ 6,430,825	$ 6,191,912
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	(2,034,432)	(1,939,241)
Preneed trust investments	4,917,367	4,677,979
Preneed receivables, net and trust investments, excluding allowance for cancellation	6,430,825	6,191,912
Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other [Line Items]	232,135	222,424
Investments	6,951,799	6,617,220
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,513,458	1,513,933
Assets Held-in-trust	6,719,664	6,394,796
Funeral [Member]
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	161,692	163,388
Cemetery [Member]
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	$ 1,351,766	$ 1,350,545

Preneed Activities Preneed Ac_2

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Receivables Net and Trust Invesments - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Total Preneed receivables, Past Due	$ 118,251
Preneed Receivable, Not Past Due	1,429,601
Investments	6,951,799		$ 6,617,220
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,547,852		1,546,408
Beginning balance — Preneed funeral receivables and trust investments	6,191,912
Deposits to trust	156,119	$ 137,245
Ending balance — Preneed funeral receivables and trust investments	6,430,825
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	2,034,432		1,939,241
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(16,694)		(15,910)
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,513,458		1,513,933
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	1,564,546		1,562,318
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(34,394)		(32,475)
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	162,070
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	575,879
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	398,470
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	227,900
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	111,929
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	71,604
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	980
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(2,924)
Effect of Foreign Exchange on Allowance for Credit Loss	25
Financing Receivables 30 To 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	31,978
Financing Receivables 91 To180 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	11,766
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]	33,159
Financial Receivables, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	41,348
Funeral [Member]
Total Preneed receivables, Past Due	40,783
Preneed Receivable, Not Past Due	138,761
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	179,544		180,414
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(10,239)		(10,100)
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	161,692		163,388
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	189,783		190,514
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(17,852)		(17,026)
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	21,075
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	66,928
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	41,887
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	20,954
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	9,712
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	18,988
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	779
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(1,622)
Effect of Foreign Exchange on Allowance for Credit Loss	17
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]	3,455
Funeral [Member] | Financing Receivables 91 To180 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	2,619
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]	27,799
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]	6,910
Cemetery [Member]
Total Preneed receivables, Past Due	77,468
Preneed Receivable, Not Past Due	1,290,840
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,368,308		1,365,994
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(6,455)		(5,810)
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,351,766		1,350,545
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	1,374,763		1,371,804
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(16,542)		$ (15,449)
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	140,995
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	508,951
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	356,583
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	206,946
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	102,217
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	52,616
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	201
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(1,302)
Effect of Foreign Exchange on Allowance for Credit Loss	8
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]	28,523
Cemetery [Member] | Financing Receivables 91 To180 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	9,147
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]	5,360
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]	$ 34,438

Preneed Activities Schedule of

Preneed Activities Schedule of Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	$ 3,916,674
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	857,033
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(190,421)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	4,583,286
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		$ 3,865,476
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain		642,572
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss		(210,810)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value		4,297,238
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	42,605	45,645
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	90	145
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(1,285)	(1,376)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	41,410	44,414
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	31,337	31,896
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	31,337	31,896
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	10,808	10,642
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	105	138
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(16)	(17)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	10,897	10,763
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	5,269	5,452
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	23	29
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(95)	(104)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	5,197	5,377
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	286	291
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	(47)	(51)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	239	240
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	420	417
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	(72)	(97)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	348	320
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	1,725,582	1,744,919
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	646,399	478,226
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(57,808)	(78,630)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	2,314,173	2,144,515
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	41,553	42,721
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	20,424	20,251
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(866)	(676)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	61,111	62,296
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	122,152	108,106
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	35,834	19,580
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(10,413)	(11,088)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	147,573	116,598
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	892,823	876,620
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	149,405	118,476
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(5,188)	(9,540)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	1,037,040	985,556
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	1,043,839	998,767
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	4,753	5,727
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(114,631)	(109,231)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	933,961	895,263
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	1,959,755
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	251,682
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(75,059)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	2,136,378
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	823,946	827,600
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	1,692	2,432
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(66,005)	(63,021)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	759,633	767,011
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	336,779	337,500
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	90,667	71,819
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(208)	(642)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	427,238	408,677
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	369,276	346,672
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	369,276	346,672
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	429,754	412,482
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	159,323	169,825
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(8,846)	(7,109)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	580,231	575,198
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		1,924,254
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain		244,076
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss		(70,772)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value		2,097,558
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	5,876,429	5,789,730
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	1,108,715	886,648
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(265,480)	(281,582)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	$ 6,719,664	$ 6,394,796

Preneed Activities Investments

Preneed Activities Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Due in one year or less	$ 53,339
Due in one to five years	29,654
Due in five to ten years	6,003
Thereafter	84
Total	$ 89,080

Preneed Activities Preneed Ac_3

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Deferred Revenue Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Deferred revenue, Gross	$ 2,690,118	$ 2,649,397
Deferred Revenue	1,713,650	1,703,509
Amounts Due for Unfulfilled Performance Obligations	$ 976,468	$ 945,888

Preneed Activities Preneed Ac_4

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Deferred Preneed Revenues - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Deferred Preneed Revenues [Roll Forward]
Deferred revenue and deferred receipts held in trust	$ 6,622,830	$ 5,992,314	$ 6,374,393	$ 5,787,548
Net preneed contract sales	367,166	364,463
Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net	7,678	2,904
Net investment (losses) earnings	208,719	178,220
Change in amounts due for unfulfilled performance obligations	(27,954)	(22,519)
Recognized Revenue From Backlog	(172,580)	(180,172)
Recognized Revenue From Current Period	(130,146)	(137,324)
Change in cancellation allowance	(83)	26
Effect of foreign currency and other	$ (4,363)	$ (832)

Preneed Activities Preneed Ac_5

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Investment Earnings, Net	$ 42.7	$ 36
Available-for-sale securities, estimated maturity date, maximum	2040
Available-for-sale securities, estimated maturity date, minimum	2024
ECF Investment Earnings, Net	$ 23.3	$ 22

Income Taxes Income Taxes Level

Income Taxes Income Taxes Level 4-Detail 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Total effective tax rate	22.90%	24.50%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$ 1.3
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	$ 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
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt	$ 155,800	$ 350,400
Repayments of Other Debt	1,600	1,200
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	0	(1,060)
Total debt	4,676,637		$ 4,712,496
Current maturities of long-term debt	(63,437)		(63,341)
Less current maturities	63,437		63,341
Total long-term debt	$ 4,613,200		$ 4,649,155
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	5.29%		5.29%
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate	4.36%		4.35%
Letters of Credit, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 39,000
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities	43,800	29,600
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	$ (34,391)		$ (35,788)
Redemption Premium		400
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt		408,400
Bank Facility Interest Rate	7.43%		7.46%
Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease), Other, Net		5,000
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs	$ 0	7,471
Payments of Financing Costs		$ 7,500
January 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent	653,906		$ 658,125
Bank credit facility	755,000		790,000
Bank Credit Facility 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Bank credit facility	755,000		790,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | April 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	137,424		137,424
Unsecured Debt [Member] | December 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	550,000		550,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | June 2029 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	750,000		750,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | August 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	850,000		850,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | May 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	800,000		800,000
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Finance Lease, Liability	135,631		132,039
Mortgages [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2047	$ 79,067		$ 80,696

Debt Debt, Textuals (Details)

Debt Debt, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.20%
Letters of Credit, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 39,000
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	706,000
Repayments of Other Debt	1,600	$ 1,200
Repayments of Debt	155,800	350,400
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	0	(1,060)
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	4,320,936		$ 4,385,434
Redemption Premium		400
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities	43,800	29,600
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	$ 34,391		$ 35,788
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt		408,400
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate	4.36%		4.35%
Long-Term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate	7.41%		7.44%
Total Debt with Fixed Interest	69%
May 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment		145,300
Bank Credit Facility 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net		10,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment		199,300
January 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent	$ 653,906		$ 658,125
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	755,000		790,000
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net	115,000	65,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment	4,200	4,200
Term loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net		284,100
Bank Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net		$ 44,300
Bank Credit Facility 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	755,000		790,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment	150,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | April 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	137,424		137,424
Unsecured Debt [Member] | December 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	550,000		550,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | August 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	850,000		850,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | June 2029 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	750,000		750,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | May 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 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	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes Payable	$ 77,583	$ 79,426
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	4,320,936	4,385,434
April 2027 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	142,964	142,749
December 2027 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	529,144	532,125
June 2029 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	726,060	732,173
August 2030
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	731,527	739,500
May 2031
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	704,752	711,336
Term loan January 2028
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Noncurrent	653,906
Bank Credit Facility 2028
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Bank credit facility	$ 755,000	790,000
Bank Facility and Term Loan
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Bank credit facility		$ 658,125

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Self Insurance Reserve	$ 106.2	$ 103.3

Equity Textuals (Details)

Equity Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2023
Common stock, shares, issued		148,979,038				148,297,042
Common stock, shares outstanding		146,299,031				146,323,340
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired		706,305
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method		$ 49,500
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share		$ 70.08
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount		$ 479,000
Dividends declared per share			$ 300		$ 0.27
Payments of Dividends, Common Stock		$ 43,944		$ 41,207
Subsequent Event [Member]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	687,168
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method	$ 48,700
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$ 70.91
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 430,300

Segment Reporting Level 4 (Deta

Segment Reporting Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 1,045,382	$ 1,028,709
Interest expense	(64,352)	(53,916)
Depreciation and amortization	50,219	46,114
Amortization of intangibles	4,321	4,731
Amortization of cemetery property	21,713	20,338
Capital expenditures	79,787	77,903
Gross profits from reportable segments	274,213	289,094
Corporate general and administrative expenses	(41,325)	(44,160)
Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net	684	(691)
Operating income	232,204	245,625
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	0	(1,060)
Other income (expense), net	2,462	1,209
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	170,314	191,858
Funeral Atneed Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	315,377	313,240
Funeral Matured Preneed Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	190,148	185,709
Funeral Core Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	505,525	498,949
Non-funeral Home Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	23,683	21,209
Funeral Other Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	46,450	48,309
Cemetery Atneed Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	109,728	110,274
Cemetery Recognized Preneed Property Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	199,726	191,729
Cemetery Recognized Preneed Merchandise And Service Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	98,280	86,160
Cemetery Core Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	407,734	388,163
Cemetery Other Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	32,915	30,837
non-funeral home preneed sales revenue
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	29,075	41,242
UNITED STATES
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	988,456	971,509
CANADA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	56,926	57,200
Funeral [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	604,733	609,709
Gross profits from reportable segments	131,874	149,466
Cemetery [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	440,649	419,000
Gross profits from reportable segments	$ 142,339	$ 139,628

Earnings Per Share Level 4 (Det

Earnings Per Share Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 131,301	$ 144,763
Weighted average shares (denominator):
Weighted average shares — basic	146,266	153,125
Weighted average shares — diluted	147,913	155,300
Net income attributable to common stockholders, basic	$ 0.90	$ 0.95
Net income attributable to common stockholders, diluted	$ 0.89	$ 0.93
Revenues	$ 1,045,382	$ 1,028,709
Stock Options [Member]
Weighted average shares (denominator):
Share based compensation	1,584	2,104
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	569	186
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Weighted average shares (denominator):
Share based compensation	63	71

Acquisition, Textuals (Details)

Acquisition, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Acquisitions [Abstract]
(Losses) gains on divestitures	$ 395	$ 691
Impairment losses	(1,079)	0
Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net	(684)	691
Payments for (Proceeds from) Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions	6,948	16,666
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	15,839	8,700
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments for (Proceeds from) Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions	6,948	16,666
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	$ 15,839	$ 8,700

Uncategorized Items - sci-20240

Label	Element	Value
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue	$ 3,926,000
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue	4,478,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue	49,490,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue	167,305,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures	0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures	0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised	17,237,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised	8,763,000
Stockholders' Equity, Other	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther	1,271,000
Stockholders' Equity, Other	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther	1,215,000
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents	us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents	204,524,000
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents	us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents	224,761,000
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders	107,000
Dividends, Common Stock	us-gaap_DividendsCommonStock	43,944,000
Dividends, Common Stock	us-gaap_DividendsCommonStock	41,207,000
Common Stock [Member]
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue	0
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue	0
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue	0
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue	0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures	138,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures	132,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised	544,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised	298,000
Stockholders' Equity, Other	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther	0
Stockholders' Equity, Other	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	0
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	156,089,000
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	156,519,000
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	148,980,000
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders	0
Dividends, Common Stock	us-gaap_DividendsCommonStock	0
Dividends, Common Stock	us-gaap_DividendsCommonStock	0
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue	0
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue	0
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue	0
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue	0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures	0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures	0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised	0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised	0
Stockholders' Equity, Other	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther	0
Stockholders' Equity, Other	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	(8,477,000)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	299,000
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	16,538,000
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	16,414,000
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	16,837,000
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders	0
Dividends, Common Stock	us-gaap_DividendsCommonStock	0
Dividends, Common Stock	us-gaap_DividendsCommonStock	0
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue	3,926,000
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue	4,478,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue	4,518,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue	16,500,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures	(138,000)
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures	(133,000)
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised	16,693,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised	8,465,000
Stockholders' Equity, Other	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther	1,215,000
Stockholders' Equity, Other	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther	1,271,000
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	0
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	958,329,000
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	952,344,000
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	953,368,000
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders	0
Dividends, Common Stock	us-gaap_DividendsCommonStock	0
Dividends, Common Stock	us-gaap_DividendsCommonStock	0
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue	0
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue	0
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue	0
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue	0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures	0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures	0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised	0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised	0
Stockholders' Equity, Other	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther	0
Stockholders' Equity, Other	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	(30,000)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	65,000
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	232,000
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	179,000
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	190,000
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders	107,000
Dividends, Common Stock	us-gaap_DividendsCommonStock	0
Dividends, Common Stock	us-gaap_DividendsCommonStock	0
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue	0
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue	0
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue	706,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue	2,432,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures	0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures	1,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised	0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised	0
Stockholders' Equity, Other	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther	0
Stockholders' Equity, Other	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	0
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	(2,149,000)
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	(4,580,000)
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	(2,681,000)
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders	0
Dividends, Common Stock	us-gaap_DividendsCommonStock	0
Dividends, Common Stock	us-gaap_DividendsCommonStock	0
Retained Earnings [Member]
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue	0
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue	0
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue	44,266,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue	148,373,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures	0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures	0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised	0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised	0
Stockholders' Equity, Other	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther	0
Stockholders' Equity, Other	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	131,301,000
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	144,763,000
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	544,384,000
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	475,545,000
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	499,567,000
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders	0
Dividends, Common Stock	us-gaap_DividendsCommonStock	(43,944,000)
Dividends, Common Stock	us-gaap_DividendsCommonStock	$ (41,207,000)