Service Corporation International (SCI) 10-Q2 Nov 222022 Q3 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Cover Page Details

Cover Page Details - shares	9 Months Ended
Cover Page Details - shares	Sep. 30, 2022	Nov. 02, 2022
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Type	10-Q
Document Transition Report	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2022
Entity File Number	1-6402-1
Entity Registrant Name	SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	TX
Entity Tax Identification Number	74-1488375
Entity Address, Address Line One	1929 Allen Parkway
Entity Address, City or Town	Houston
Entity Address, State or Province	TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	77019
City Area Code	(713)
Local Phone Number	522-5141
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock ($1 par value)
Trading Symbol	SCI
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity 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	154,737,723
Subsequent Event [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		153,805,512

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information Document	9 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information Document	Sep. 30, 2022 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	2022
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Shell Company	false
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	154,737,723
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes

Consolidated Statement of Opera

Consolidated Statement of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Product Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 977,720	$ 1,034,372	$ 3,080,978	$ 3,099,888
Costs of revenue	(746,764)	(696,369)	(2,206,464)	(2,106,118)
Gross profit	230,956	338,003	874,514	993,770
Corporate general and administrative expenses	(41,911)	(41,461)	(129,336)	(116,779)
Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net	14,403	7,804	15,186	15,232
Operating income	203,448	304,346	760,364	892,223
Interest expense	(43,508)	(38,618)	(123,107)	(111,865)
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	0	0	(1,225)	(5,226)
Other income (expense), net	(1,514)	8,218	(2,489)	9,214
Income before income taxes	158,426	273,946	633,543	784,346
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes	(37,521)	(64,003)	(159,925)	(187,659)
Net income	120,905	209,943	473,618	596,687
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(55)	(88)	(585)	(248)
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 120,850	$ 209,855	$ 473,033	$ 596,439
Basic earnings per share:
Net income attributable to common stockholders, basic	$ 0.77	$ 1.25	$ 2.98	$ 3.54
Basic weighted average number of shares	156,781	167,417	158,921	168,586
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income attributable to common stockholders, diluted	$ 0.76	$ 1.23	$ 2.93	$ 3.49
Diluted weighted average number of shares	159,100	170,005	161,398	171,057
Dividends declared per share	$ 250
Product [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 508,746	$ 532,722	$ 1,600,109	$ 1,607,090
Costs of revenue	(256,700)	(248,957)	(779,230)	(748,716)
Service [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Revenue	403,725	432,458	1,278,841	1,287,934
Costs of revenue	(222,636)	(210,344)	(659,978)	(615,700)
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Revenue	65,249	69,192	202,028	204,864
Costs of revenue	$ (267,428)	$ (237,068)	$ (767,256)	$ (741,702)

Consolidated Statement of Compr

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 120,905	$ 209,943	$ 473,618	$ 596,687
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(22,046)	(11,345)	(28,634)	594
Total comprehensive income	98,859	198,598	444,984	597,281
Total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(50)	(87)	(579)	(247)
Total comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders	$ 98,809	$ 198,511	$ 444,405	$ 597,034

Consolidated Balance Sheet

Consolidated Balance Sheet - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 167,965	$ 268,626
Receivables, net	86,471	106,051
Inventories	31,595	25,935
Other	52,315	40,448
Total current assets	338,346	441,060
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(5,836)	(6,338)
Preneed receivables, net and trust investments	5,278,066	6,015,323
Cemetery property	1,912,232	1,900,844
Property and equipment, net	2,297,950	2,252,158
Goodwill	1,907,169	1,915,082
Allowance for credit losses for Deferred charges and other assets	3,616	4,577
Deferred charges and other assets	1,150,264	1,169,813
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(24,363)	(20,727)
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	1,607,502	1,996,898
Total assets	14,491,529	15,691,178
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	641,400	659,494
Current maturities of long-term debt	63,510	65,016
Income taxes payable	1,678	3,751
Total current liabilities	706,588	728,261
Long-term debt	4,127,411	3,901,304
Deferred preneed revenue	1,600,338	1,532,749
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent	447,433	437,902
Other liabilities	407,269	438,903
Deferred receipts held in trust	3,921,886	4,766,492
Care trusts’ corpus	1,603,182	1,976,118
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	154,737,723	163,114,202
Equity:
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding	$ 154,738	$ 163,114
Capital in excess of par value	951,247	979,096
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	559,631	727,021
Accumulated other comprehensive income	11,586	40,214
Total common stockholders’ equity	1,677,202	1,909,445
Noncontrolling interests	220	4
Total equity	1,677,422	1,909,449
Total liabilities and equity	$ 14,491,529	$ 15,691,178
Common stock, shares, issued	167,598,044	166,821,502

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Par

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for credit losses for Deferred charges and other assets	$ 3,616	$ 4,577

Consolidated Statement of Cash

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net income	$ 473,618	$ 596,687
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	1,225	5,226
Depreciation and amortization	130,451	119,200
Amortization of intangibles	14,059	15,095
Amortization of cemetery property	69,059	75,394
Amortization of loan costs	5,182	4,736
Provision for expected credit losses	11,404	8,545
Provision for (benefit from) deferred income taxes	7,302	(8,125)
Share-based compensation	11,063	10,630
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	(15,186)	(15,232)
Gain on Sale of Investments	(1,169)	0
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and divestitures:
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable	15,349	(9,921)
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets	2,622	(39,681)
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities	17,147	(84,404)
Effect of preneed funeral production and maturities:
Increase in preneed receivables, net and trust investments	(248,289)	(246,867)
Increase in deferred revenue, net	173,474	92,991
Increase in deferred receipts held in trust	22,426	37,280
Net cash provided by operating activities	655,443	730,362
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(252,763)	(177,767)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	(13,488)	(9,221)
Payments for (Proceeds from) Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions	(8,901)	(15,642)
Proceeds from divestitures and sales of property and equipment	31,394	25,602
Proceeds from Limited Partnership Investments	1,330	0
Payment to Acquire Life Insurance Policy, Investing Activities	(1,788)	(3,666)
Net cash used in investing activities	(244,216)	(180,694)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs	0	13,640
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	325,000	820,000
Early payments and extinguishment of debt	(65,591)	(699,837)
Finance Lease, Principal Payments	26,779	25,421
Repayments of Unsecured Debt	(27,212)	(27,110)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	16,840	34,521
Purchase of Company common stock	(586,562)	(344,373)
Payments of dividends	(118,435)	(109,285)
Bank overdrafts and other	(13,854)	(3,497)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(496,593)	(368,642)
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations	(4,744)	(197)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(90,110)	180,829
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	$ 188,445	$ 419,439

Consolidated Statement of Equit

Consolidated Statement of Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Treasury Stock	Capital in Excess of Par Value	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Noncontrolling Interest
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2020	$ 1,752,621	$ 174,792	$ (4,075)	$ 981,934	$ 560,731	$ 39,366	$ (127)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	233,960	0	0	0	228,879	5,005	76
Dividends, Common Stock	$ (35,568)	0	0	0	35,568	0	0
Dividends declared per share	$ 210
Stock option exercises	$ 2,364	99	0	2,265	0	0	0
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures	0	163	0	(163)	0	0	0
Employee share-based compensation earned	3,500	0	0	3,500	0	0	0
Purchase of Company common stock	$ (106,217)	$ 0	$ (2,142)	$ (12,304)	$ (91,771)	$ 0	$ 0
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired	0	3	3	0	0	0	0
Balance at end of period at Mar. 31, 2021	$ 1,850,660	$ 175,051	$ (6,214)	$ 975,232	$ 662,271	$ 44,371	$ (51)
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2020	1,752,621	174,792	(4,075)	981,934	560,731	39,366	(127)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	597,281
Balance at end of period at Sep. 30, 2021	1,941,895	176,391	(10,310)	989,834	746,019	39,961	0
Balance at beginning of period at Mar. 31, 2021	1,850,660	175,051	(6,214)	975,232	662,271	44,371	(51)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	164,723	0	0	0	157,705	6,934	84
Dividends, Common Stock	(35,352)	0	0	0	35,352	0	0
Stock option exercises	13,972	644	0	13,328	0	0	0
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures	0	(3)	0	3	0	0	0
Employee share-based compensation earned	3,596	0	0	3,596	0	0	0
Purchase of Company common stock	(81,048)	0	(1,542)	(8,955)	(70,551)	0	0
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	60	0	0	0	0	0	60
Other	(1,620)	(33)	0	(1,587)	0	0	0
Balance at end of period at Jun. 30, 2021	1,918,111	175,725	(7,756)	984,791	714,073	51,305	(27)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	198,598	0	0	0	209,855	(11,344)	87
Dividends, Common Stock	(38,365)	0	0	0	38,365	0	0
Stock option exercises	18,267	666	0	17,601	0	0	0
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Employee share-based compensation earned	3,534	0	0	3,534	0	0	0
Purchase of Company common stock	(157,190)	0	(2,554)	(15,092)	(139,544)	0	0
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	60	0	0	0	0	0	60
Other	1,000	0	0	1,000	0	0	0
Balance at end of period at Sep. 30, 2021	1,941,895	176,391	(10,310)	989,834	746,019	39,961	0
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2021	1,909,449	166,822	(3,708)	979,096	727,021	40,214	4
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	226,846	0	0	0	219,513	7,279	54
Dividends, Common Stock	(39,964)	0	0	0	(39,964)	0	0
Stock option exercises	272	7	0	265	0	0	0
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures	0	147	0	(147)	0	0	0
Employee share-based compensation earned	3,687	0	0	3,687	0	0	0
Purchase of Company common stock	(256,355)	0	(4,104)	(24,613)	(227,638)	0	0
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	162	0	0	0	0	0	162
Other	1,127	0	0	1,127	0	0	0
Balance at end of period at Mar. 31, 2022	1,842,646	166,976	(7,812)	957,161	678,932	47,493	(104)
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2021	1,909,449	166,822	(3,708)	979,096	727,021	40,214	4
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	444,984
Balance at end of period at Sep. 30, 2022	1,677,422	167,599	(12,861)	951,247	559,631	11,586	220
Balance at beginning of period at Mar. 31, 2022	1,842,646	166,976	(7,812)	957,161	678,932	47,493	(104)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	119,279	0	0	0	132,670	(13,866)	475
Dividends, Common Stock	$ (39,663)	0	0	0	(39,663)	0	0
Dividends declared per share	$ 230
Stock option exercises	$ 15,925	574	0	15,351	0	0	0
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures	0	2	0	(2)	0	0	0
Employee share-based compensation earned	3,713	0	0	3,713	0	0	0
Purchase of Company common stock	(103,759)	0	(1,545)	(9,327)	(92,887)	0	0
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	141	0	0	0	0	0	141
Other	(1,583)	(24)	0	(1,559)	0	0	0
Balance at end of period at Jun. 30, 2022	1,839,583	167,576	(9,357)	968,455	679,052	33,627	230
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	98,859	0	0	0	120,850	(22,041)	50
Dividends, Common Stock	$ (38,808)	0	0	0	(38,808)	0	0
Dividends declared per share	$ 250
Stock option exercises	$ 643	23	0	620	0	0	0
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures	0	0	(1)	1	0	0	0
Employee share-based compensation earned	3,663	0	0	3,663	0	0	0
Purchase of Company common stock	(226,448)	0	(3,503)	(21,482)	(201,463)	0	0
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	60	0	0	0	0	0	60
Other	10	0	0	10	0	0	0
Balance at end of period at Sep. 30, 2022	$ 1,677,422	$ 167,599	$ (12,861)	$ 951,247	$ 559,631	$ 11,586	$ 220

Preneed Activities Preneed Acti

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Receivables Net and Trust Invesments - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Total Preneed receivables, Past Due	$ 109,015	$ 109,015
Preneed Receivable, Not Past Due	1,262,507	1,262,507
Investments	5,538,409	5,538,409	$ 6,768,440
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,371,522	1,371,522	1,264,508
Beginning balance — Preneed funeral receivables and trust investments		6,015,323
Deposits to trust	134,918	403,340
Ending balance — Preneed funeral receivables and trust investments	5,278,066	5,278,066
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	1,607,502	1,607,502	1,996,898
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(18,768)	(18,768)	(23,214)
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,347,159	1,347,159	1,243,781
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	1,390,290	1,390,290	1,287,722
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(24,363)	(24,363)	(20,727)
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	463,457	463,457
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	445,358	445,358
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	251,305	251,305
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	114,762	114,762
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	53,508	53,508
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	43,132	43,132
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff		3,036
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)		(6,700)
Effect of Foreign Exchange on Allowance for Credit Loss		28
Financing Receivables 30 To 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	27,262	27,262
Financing Receivables 91 To180 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	8,052	8,052
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]	26,482	26,482
Financial Receivables, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	47,219	47,219
Funeral [Member]
Total Preneed receivables, Past Due	30,583	30,583
Preneed Receivable, Not Past Due	134,849	134,849
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	165,432	165,432	150,145
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(11,270)	(11,270)	(12,038)
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	151,719	151,719	137,423
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	176,702	176,702	162,183
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(13,713)	(13,713)	(12,722)
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	61,654	61,654
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	48,407	48,407
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	24,884	24,884
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	13,341	13,341
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	4,633	4,633
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	12,513	12,513
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff		2,498
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)		(3,498)
Effect of Foreign Exchange on Allowance for Credit Loss		9
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]	3,146	3,146
Funeral [Member] \| Financing Receivables 91 To180 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	2,007	2,007
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]	20,517	20,517
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]	4,913	4,913
Cemetery [Member]
Total Preneed receivables, Past Due	78,432	78,432
Preneed Receivable, Not Past Due	1,127,658	1,127,658
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,206,090	1,206,090	1,114,363
Deferred Discounts, Finance Charges and Interest Included in Receivables	(7,498)	(7,498)	(11,176)
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,195,440	1,195,440	1,106,358
Preneed Accounts Receivable Gross	1,213,588	1,213,588	1,125,539
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(10,650)	(10,650)	$ (8,005)
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	401,803	401,803
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	396,951	396,951
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	226,421	226,421
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	101,421	101,421
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	48,875	48,875
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	30,619	30,619
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff		538
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)		(3,202)
Effect of Foreign Exchange on Allowance for Credit Loss		19
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]	24,116	24,116
Cemetery [Member] \| Financing Receivables 91 To180 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]	6,045	6,045
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]	5,965	5,965
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]	$ 42,306	$ 42,306

Preneed Activities Preneed Ac_2

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Deferred Preneed Revenues - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Deferred Preneed Revenues [Roll Forward]
Deferred revenue and deferred receipts held in trust	$ 5,522,224	$ 6,133,896	$ 6,299,241	$ 5,761,291
Net preneed contract sales	1,104,812	985,830
Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net	616	(5,921)
Net investment (losses) earnings	(851,904)	299,374
Change in amounts due for unfulfilled performance obligations	(108,360)	(62,323)
Recognized Revenue From Backlog	(406,358)	(376,084)
Recognized Revenue From Current Period	(498,086)	(470,644)
Change in cancellation allowance	(366)	(315)
Effect of foreign currency and other	$ (17,371)	$ 2,688

Nature of Operations Level 1 (N

Nature of Operations Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
Nature of Operations Level 1 (Notes)	Sep. 30, 2022
Nature of Operations [Abstract]
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	Nature of Operations

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Level 1 (Notes)	Sep. 30, 2022
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. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period financial statement presentation with no effect on our consolidated net income or cash flows. 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, 2021, unless otherwise disclosed herein, and should be read in conjunction therewith. The accompanying year-end Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year period. Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. As a result, actual results could differ from these estimates. Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The carrying amounts of our cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The components of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash were as follows: September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 167,965 $ 268,626 Restricted cash (1) Included in Other current assets 18,245 7,847 Included in Deferred charges and other assets, net 2,235 2,082 Total restricted cash 20,480 9,929 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 188,445 $ 278,555 (1) Restricted cash in both periods primarily consists of proceeds from divestitures deposited into escrow accounts under IRS code section 1031 and collateralized obligations under certain insurance policies. Receivables, net The components of Receivables, net in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: September 30, 2022 Atneed Funeral Atneed Cemetery Miscellaneous Current Portion of Notes Total (In thousands) Receivables $ 33,613 $ 26,019 $ 32,500 $ 175 $ 92,307 Reserve for credit losses (3,228) (2,104) (359) (145) (5,836) Receivables, net $ 30,385 $ 23,915 $ 32,141 $ 30 $ 86,471 December 31, 2021 Atneed Funeral Atneed Cemetery Miscellaneous Current Portion of Notes Total (In thousands) Receivables $ 49,011 $ 27,461 $ 35,650 $ 267 $ 112,389 Reserve for credit losses (3,597) (2,231) (344) (166) (6,338) Receivables, net $ 45,414 $ 25,230 $ 35,306 $ 101 $ 106,051 Additionally, included in Deferred charges and other assets, net were long-term miscellaneous receivables, net and notes receivable, net as follows: September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Notes receivable $ 8,473 $ 8,684 Reserve for credit losses (2,546) (3,424) Notes receivable, net $ 5,927 $ 5,260 Long-term miscellaneous receivables $ 8,139 $ 8,146 Reserve for credit losses (1,070) (1,153) Long-term miscellaneous receivables, net $ 7,069 $ 6,993 The following table summarizes the activity in our reserve for credit losses by portfolio segment, excluding preneed receivables which are presented in Note 3, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022: December 31, 2021 (Provision) benefit for Expected Credit Losses Acquisitions Write Offs Recoveries Effect of Foreign Currency and Other September 30, 2022 (In thousands) Trade receivables: Funeral $ (3,597) $ (4,192) $ (27) $ 6,082 $ (1,698) $ 204 $ (3,228) Cemetery (2,231) (572) (17) 881 (168) 3 (2,104) Total reserve for credit losses on trade receivables $ (5,828) $ (4,764) $ (44) $ 6,963 $ (1,866) $ 207 $ (5,332) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ (344) $ (38) $ — $ — $ — $ 23 $ (359) Long-term (1,153) 83 — — — — (1,070) Total reserve for credit losses on miscellaneous receivables $ (1,497) $ 45 $ — $ — $ — $ 23 $ (1,429) Notes receivable $ (3,590) $ 15 $ — $ 877 $ — $ 7 $ (2,691) At September 30, 2022, the amortized cost basis of our miscellaneous and notes receivables by year of origination was as follows: 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Prior Revolving Line of Credit Total (In thousands) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ 31,008 $ 747 $ 348 $ 301 $ 94 $ 2 $ — $ 32,500 Long-term 2,757 2,726 1,162 1,293 193 8 — 8,139 Total miscellaneous receivables $ 33,765 $ 3,473 $ 1,510 $ 1,594 $ 287 $ 10 $ — $ 40,639 Notes receivable $ — $ — $ — $ 49 $ — $ 4,675 $ 3,924 $ 8,648 At September 30, 2022, the payment status of our miscellaneous and notes receivables was as follows: Past Due <30 Days 30-90 Days 90-180 Days >180 Days Total Current Total (In thousands) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ — $ — $ — $ 135 $ 135 $ 32,365 $ 32,500 Long-term — — — — — 8,139 8,139 Total miscellaneous receivables $ — $ — $ — $ 135 $ 135 $ 40,504 $ 40,639 Notes receivable $ — $ — $ — $ 1,116 $ 1,116 $ 7,532 $ 8,648 Recently Issued Accounting Standards Business Combinations In October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") amended guidance to require that an acquirer recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606. Generally, this new guidance will result in the Company recognizing contract assets and contract liabilities consistent with those reported by the acquiree immediately before the acquisition date. We have adopted the new guidance and will apply it to customer contracts acquired in business combinations, if any, after January 1, 2022. The adoption had no impact on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Financial Instruments In March 2022, the FASB amended guidance to require public companies to disclose the vintage year of receivable write-offs during the reporting period. This new disclosure is required for us beginning with our Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and we will add the additional disclosures if write-offs during the period are material. The amended guidance is not expected to have any impact on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Fair Value Measurements

Preneed Activities Level 1 (Not

Preneed Activities Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
Preneed Activities Level 1 (Notes)	Sep. 30, 2022
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Preneed Activities Text Block	Preneed Activities Preneed Receivables, Net and Trust Investments The components of Preneed receivables, net and trust investments in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Preneed receivables, net $ 1,347,159 $ 1,243,781 Trust investments, at market 5,320,816 6,536,851 Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other 217,593 231,589 Trust investments 5,538,409 6,768,440 Less: Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (1,607,502) (1,996,898) Preneed trust investments 3,930,907 4,771,542 Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 5,278,066 $ 6,015,323 Preneed receivables, net comprised the following: September 30, 2022 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 176,702 $ 1,213,588 $ 1,390,290 Unearned finance charges (11,270) (7,498) (18,768) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost 165,432 1,206,090 1,371,522 Reserve for credit losses (13,713) (10,650) (24,363) Preneed receivables, net $ 151,719 $ 1,195,440 $ 1,347,159 December 31, 2021 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 162,183 $ 1,125,539 $ 1,287,722 Unearned finance charges (12,038) (11,176) (23,214) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost 150,145 1,114,363 1,264,508 Reserve for credit losses (12,722) (8,005) (20,727) Preneed receivables, net $ 137,423 $ 1,106,358 $ 1,243,781 At September 30, 2022, the amortized cost basis of our preneed receivables by year of origination was as follows: 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Prior Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost: Funeral $ 61,654 $ 48,407 $ 24,884 $ 13,341 $ 4,633 $ 12,513 $ 165,432 Cemetery 401,803 396,951 226,421 101,421 48,875 30,619 1,206,090 Total preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 463,457 $ 445,358 $ 251,305 $ 114,762 $ 53,508 $ 43,132 $ 1,371,522 At September 30, 2022, the payment status of our preneed receivables was as follows: Past Due <30 Days 30-90 Days 90-180 Days >180 Days Total Current Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost: Funeral $ 4,913 $ 3,146 $ 2,007 $ 20,517 $ 30,583 $ 134,849 $ 165,432 Cemetery 42,306 24,116 6,045 5,965 78,432 1,127,658 1,206,090 Total preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 47,219 $ 27,262 $ 8,052 $ 26,482 $ 109,015 $ 1,262,507 $ 1,371,522 The following table summarizes the activity for the reserve for credit losses on preneed receivables for the nine months ended September 30, 2022: December 31, 2021 Provision for Expected Credit Losses Write Offs Effect of Foreign Currency September 30, 2022 (In thousands) Funeral $ (12,722) $ (3,498) $ 2,498 $ 9 $ (13,713) Cemetery (8,005) (3,202) 538 19 (10,650) Total reserve for credit losses on preneed receivables $ (20,727) $ (6,700) $ 3,036 $ 28 $ (24,363) The table below sets forth certain investment-related activities associated with our trusts: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands) Deposits $ 134,918 $ 134,923 $ 403,340 $ 389,025 Withdrawals $ 120,314 $ 111,196 $ 366,465 $ 341,354 Purchases of securities $ 389,487 $ 475,748 $ 1,293,426 $ 1,287,957 Sales of securities $ 378,798 $ 418,261 $ 1,202,445 $ 1,249,066 Realized gains from sales of securities (1) $ 53,134 $ 97,155 $ 274,373 $ 402,074 Realized losses from sales of securities (1) $ (69,442) $ (23,983) $ (150,085) $ (57,795) (1) All realized gains and losses are recognized in Other (expense) income, net for our trust investments and are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Other (expense) 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. September 30, 2022 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 45,521 $ 29 $ (2,109) $ 43,441 Canadian government 2 29,079 15 — 29,094 Corporate 2 1,357 — (129) 1,228 Residential mortgage-backed 2 1,424 — (110) 1,314 Asset-backed 2 299 1 (50) 250 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 4,350 — (2,009) 2,341 Common stock: United States 1 1,674,835 210,790 (272,253) 1,613,372 Canada 1 44,694 10,484 (13,826) 41,352 Other international 1 145,601 5,905 (29,682) 121,824 Mutual funds: Equity 1 933,390 39,591 (184,846) 788,135 Fixed income 1 1,129,188 2,767 (181,305) 950,650 Other 3 187 1 — 188 Trust investments, at fair value 4,009,925 269,583 (686,319) 3,593,189 Commingled funds Fixed income 726,801 9 (97,686) 629,124 Equity 308,184 6,918 (9,379) 305,723 Money market funds 317,884 — — 317,884 Alternative investments 302,912 172,349 (365) 474,896 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,655,781 179,276 (107,430) 1,727,627 Trust investments, at market $ 5,665,706 $ 448,859 $ (793,749) $ 5,320,816 December 31, 2021 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 51,002 $ 795 $ (283) $ 51,514 Canadian government 2 29,881 28 — 29,909 Corporate 2 170 6 (2) 174 Residential mortgage-backed 2 1,407 58 (15) 1,450 Asset-backed 2 274 2 (10) 266 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 4,843 4 (1,024) 3,823 Common stock: United States 1 1,648,785 624,349 (56,092) 2,217,042 Canada 1 34,787 19,617 (898) 53,506 Other international 1 129,486 42,171 (9,819) 161,838 Mutual funds: Equity 1 875,828 140,893 (10,116) 1,006,605 Fixed income 1 1,025,327 12,560 (18,675) 1,019,212 Other 3 187 1 — 188 Trust investments, at fair value 3,801,977 840,484 (96,934) 4,545,527 Commingled funds Fixed income 662,125 115,939 (3,171) 774,893 Equity 230,926 161,125 (114) 391,937 Money market funds 408,762 — — 408,762 Alternative investments 292,888 128,197 (5,353) 415,732 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,594,701 405,261 (8,638) 1,991,324 Trust investments, at market $ 5,396,678 $ 1,245,745 $ (105,572) $ 6,536,851 Our alternative investments include funds invested in limited partnerships with interests in private equity, private market real estate, energy and natural resources, infrastructure, transportation, and private debt including both distressed debt and mezzanine financing. These investments can never be redeemed by the funds. Instead, due to the nature of the investments in this category, distributions are received through the liquidation of the underlying assets of the funds. The funds' managers have not communicated the timing of any liquidations. Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2022 to 2040. Maturities of fixed income securities (excluding mutual and commingled funds) at September 30, 2022 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 49,957 Due in one to five years 20,998 Due in five to ten years 4,177 Thereafter 195 Total estimated maturities of fixed income securities $ 75,327 Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our preneed trust investments was $31.6 million and $46.1 million, for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our cemetery perpetual care trust investments was $19.3 million and $23.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our preneed trust investments was $113.1 million and $134.8 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our cemetery perpetual care trust investments was $64.6 million and $71.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, 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: September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Deferred revenue $ 2,435,314 $ 2,259,364 Amounts due from customers for unfulfilled performance obligations on cancelable preneed contracts (834,976) (726,615) Deferred revenue, net $ 1,600,338 $ 1,532,749 The following table summarizes the activity for our contract liabilities, which are reflected in Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust : Nine months ended September 30, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Beginning balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 6,299,241 $ 5,761,291 Net preneed contract sales 1,104,812 985,830 Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net 616 (5,921) Net investment (losses) gains (1) (851,904) 299,374 Recognized revenue from backlog (2) (406,358) (376,084) Recognized revenue from current period sales (498,086) (470,644) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (108,360) (62,323) Change in cancellation reserve (366) (315) Effect of foreign currency and other (17,371) 2,688 Ending balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 5,522,224 $ 6,133,896

Income Taxes Level 1 (Notes)

Income Taxes Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
Income Taxes Level 1 (Notes)	Sep. 30, 2022
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 23.7% and 23.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Our effective tax rate was 25.2% and 23.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The higher effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was primarily due to fewer excess tax benefits recognized on the settlement of employee share-based awards, which increased tax expense during the quarter. The higher effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was primarily due to non-deductible losses in the cash surrender value of certain life insurance policies due to negative returns in the financial markets, which increased tax expense during the year. The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 was higher than the federal statutory tax rate of 21% primarily due to state and foreign tax expenses. On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act was enacted into U.S. law. We do not currently expect that the Inflation Reduction Act will have a material impact on our income taxes. Unrecognized Tax Benefits As of September 30, 2022, the total amount of our unrecognized tax benefits was $1.3 million and the total amount of our accrued interest was $0.9 million.

Debt Level 1 (Notes)

Debt Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
Debt Level 1 (Notes)	Sep. 30, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Debt The components of Debt are: September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 (In thousands) 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 $ 138,274 $ 152,710 4.625% Senior Notes due December 2027 550,000 550,000 5.125% Senior Notes due June 2029 750,000 750,000 3.375% Senior Notes due August 2030 850,000 850,000 4.0% Senior Notes due May 2031 800,000 800,000 Term Loan due May 2024 544,375 568,750 Bank Credit Facility due May 2024 415,000 155,000 Obligations under finance leases 123,795 136,847 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 60,196 48,113 Unamortized debt issuance costs (40,719) (45,100) Total debt 4,190,921 3,966,320 Less: Current maturities of long-term debt (63,510) (65,016) Total long-term debt $ 4,127,411 $ 3,901,304 Current maturities of debt at September 30, 2022 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. Our consolidated debt had a weighted average interest rate of 3.77% and 3.70% at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Approximately, 75% and 79% of our total debt had a fixed interest rate at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, we paid $98.4 million and $86.2 million in cash interest, respectively. Bank Credit Facility The Bank Credit Facility provides us with flexibility for working capital, if needed, and is guaranteed by a majority of our domestic subsidiaries. The subsidiary guaranty is a guaranty of payment of the outstanding amount of the total lending commitment, including letters of credit. The Bank Credit Facility contains certain financial covenants, including a minimum interest coverage ratio, a maximum leverage ratio, and certain dividend and share repurchase restrictions. As of September 30, 2022, we were in compliance with all of our debt covenants. We issued $33.7 million of letters of credit and pay a quarterly fee on the unused commitment, which was 0.10% at September 30, 2022. As of September 30, 2022, we had $551.3 million in borrowing capacity under the Bank Credit Facility. The Bank Credit Facility had an interest rate of 4.12% and 1.11% at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Subsequent to September 30, 2022, we increased our outstanding borrowings by $30.0 million to $445.0 million under our Bank Credit Facility due May 2024. Debt Issuances and Additions During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we issued or added $325.0 million of debt including: • $310.0 million on our Bank Credit Facility due May 2024; and • $15.0 million in other debt. The debt proceeds were used primarily for general corporate purposes. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we issued or added $820.0 million of debt including: • $800.0 million unsecured 4.0% Senior Notes due May 2031; and • $20.0 million on our Bank Credit Facility due May 2024. Net proceeds from newly issued debt during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were used to pay down our Bank Credit Facility due May 2024, to redeem our 8.0% Senior Notes due November 2021, and for general corporate purposes. These transactions resulted in additional debt issuance costs of $13.6 million. Debt Extinguishments and Reductions During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we made aggregate debt payments of $92.8 million for scheduled and early debt extinguishment payments including: • $50.0 million in aggregate principal of our Bank Credit Facility due May 2024; • $24.4 million in aggregate principal of our Term Loan due May 2024; • $14.4 million in aggregate principal of 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 repurchased on the open market; • $1.1 million of premiums paid on early extinguishment of debt; and • $2.9 million in other debt. Certain of the above transactions resulted in the recognition of a loss of $1.2 million recorded in Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net in our Consolidated Statement of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we made aggregate debt payments of $727.0 million for scheduled and early debt extinguishment payments including:

Credit Risk and Fair Value of F

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Text Block]	Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value Estimates The fair value estimates of the following financial instruments have been determined using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, and trade payables approximate the fair values of those instruments due to the short-term nature of the instruments. The carrying values of receivables on preneed funeral and cemetery contracts approximate fair value as the terms and conditions of these contracts are comparable to our current contract offerings. The fair value of our debt instruments was as follows: September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 (In thousands) 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 $ 139,950 $ 181,511 4.625% Senior Notes due December 2027 503,937 575,443 5.125% Senior Notes due June 2029 686,850 809,737 3.375% Senior Notes due August 2030 669,060 836,825 4.0% Senior Notes due May 2031 646,144 813,552 Term Loan due May 2024 544,375 568,750 Bank Credit Facility due May 2024 415,000 155,000 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 56,784 46,878 Total fair value of debt instruments $ 3,662,100 $ 3,987,696 The fair values of our long-term, fixed rate loans were estimated using market prices for those loans, and therefore they are classified within Level 2 of the fair value measurements hierarchy. The Term Loan, 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.

Commitments and Contingencies L

Commitments and Contingencies Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies Level 1 (Notes)	Sep. 30, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Commitments and Contingencies Insurance Loss Reserves We purchase comprehensive general liability, morticians and cemetery professional liability, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation insurance coverage structured with high deductibles. The high-deductible insurance program means we are primarily self-insured for claims and associated costs and losses covered by these policies. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had self-insurance reserves of $95.2 million and $94.3 million, respectively. Litigation and Regulatory Matters

Equity Level 1 (Notes)

Equity Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
Equity Level 1 (Notes)	Sep. 30, 2022
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	Equity (All shares reported in whole numbers) Share Repurchase Program Subject to market conditions, normal trading restrictions, and limitations in our debt covenants, we may make purchases of our Common stock in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions under our share repurchase program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we repurchased 9,152,151 shares of common stock at an aggregate cost of $586.6 million, which is an average cost per share of $64.09. In May 2022, our Board of Directors increased our share repurchase authorization to $600.0 million. After these repurchases and the increase in our share repurchase authorization , the remaining dollar value of shares authorized to be purchased under the share repurchase program was $307.9 million at September 30, 2022. Subsequent to September 30, 2022, we repurchased 932,211 shares for $56.1 million at an average cost per share of $60.18. After these repurchases, the remaining dollar value of shares authorized to be purchased under the share repurchase program is $251.8 million.

Segment Reporting Level 1 (Note

Segment Reporting Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
Segment Reporting Level 1 (Notes)	Sep. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Segment Reporting Our operations are both product-based and geographically-based, and the reportable operating segments presented below include our funeral and cemetery operations. Our geographic areas include the United States and Canada, where we conduct both funeral and cemetery operations. Our reportable segment information, including disaggregated revenue, was as follows and includes a reconciliation of gross profit to our consolidated income before income taxes. Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands) Revenue from customers: Funeral revenue: Atneed revenue $ 291,640 $ 318,432 $ 931,000 $ 938,835 Matured preneed revenue 167,427 172,410 528,122 522,051 Core funeral revenue 459,067 490,842 1,459,122 1,460,886 Non-funeral home revenue 18,150 18,478 56,694 55,089 Recognized preneed revenue 40,132 45,552 125,824 120,414 Other revenue 36,621 37,417 110,239 107,041 Total funeral revenue 553,970 592,289 1,751,879 1,743,430 Cemetery revenue: Atneed revenue 108,604 123,443 341,397 357,094 Recognized preneed property revenue 200,811 201,876 640,378 643,016 Recognized preneed merchandise and services revenue 85,707 84,989 255,535 258,525 Core cemetery revenue 395,122 410,308 1,237,310 1,258,635 Other revenue 28,628 31,775 91,789 97,823 Total cemetery revenue 423,750 442,083 1,329,099 1,356,458 Total revenue from customers $ 977,720 $ 1,034,372 $ 3,080,978 $ 3,099,888 Gross profit: Funeral gross profit $ 101,844 $ 168,451 $ 414,456 $ 474,650 Cemetery gross profit 129,112 169,552 460,058 519,120 Gross profit from reportable segments 230,956 338,003 874,514 993,770 Corporate general and administrative expenses (41,911) (41,461) (129,336) (116,779) Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net 14,403 7,804 15,186 15,232 Operating income 203,448 304,346 760,364 892,223 Interest expense (43,508) (38,618) (123,107) (111,865) Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net — — (1,225) (5,226) Other (expense) income, net (1,514) 8,218 (2,489) 9,214 Income before income taxes $ 158,426 $ 273,946 $ 633,543 $ 784,346 Our geographic area information was as follows: United States Canada Total (In thousands) Three months ended September 30, Revenue from external customers: 2022 $ 923,738 $ 53,982 $ 977,720 2021 $ 978,850 $ 55,522 $ 1,034,372 Nine months ended September 30, Revenue from external customers: 2022 $ 2,905,975 $ 175,003 $ 3,080,978 2021 $ 2,932,464 $ 167,424 $ 3,099,888

Earnings Per Share Level 1 (Not

Earnings Per Share Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share Level 1 (Notes)	Sep. 30, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per common share (EPS) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing Net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other obligations to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that shared in our earnings. A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted EPS is presented below: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Net income — basic and diluted $ 120,850 $ 209,855 $ 473,033 $ 596,439 Weighted average shares: Weighted average shares — basic 156,781 167,417 158,921 168,586 Stock options 2,246 2,513 2,405 2,409 Restricted share units 73 75 72 62 Weighted average shares — diluted 159,100 170,005 161,398 171,057 Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Earnings per share: Basic $ 0.77 $ 1.25 $ 2.98 $ 3.54 Diluted $ 0.76 $ 1.23 $ 2.93 $ 3.49 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 and restricted stock units not currently included in the computation of diluted earnings per share are as follows (in shares): Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands) Antidilutive options 559 — 465 558

Acquisition Level 1 (Notes)

Acquisition Level 1 (Notes)	9 Months Ended
Acquisition Level 1 (Notes)	Sep. 30, 2022
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	Acquisitions We spent $13.5 million and $9.2 million, net of cash acquired, for several business acquisitions during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $8.9 million and $15.6 million, net of cash acquired, for several real estate acquisitions during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Subsequent to September 30, 2022, we spent $38.8 million, net of cash acquired, for a business acquisition on the West Coast and $1.1 million, net of cash acquired, for real estate acquisitions. Divestiture-Related Activities As divestitures occur in the normal course of business, gains or losses on the sale of such locations are recognized in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations line item Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net , which comprised the following: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands) Gains on divestitures, net $ 14,403 $ 9,245 $ 15,492 $ 16,838 Impairment losses — (1,441) (306) (1,606) Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net $ 14,403 $ 7,804 $ 15,186 $ 15,232

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Level 2 (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
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. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period financial statement presentation with no effect on our consolidated net income or cash flows. 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, 2021, unless otherwise disclosed herein, and should be read in conjunction therewith. The accompanying year-end Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year period.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. As a result, actual results could differ from these estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The carrying amounts of our cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]	Receivables, net The components of Receivables, net in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: September 30, 2022 Atneed Funeral Atneed Cemetery Miscellaneous Current Portion of Notes Total (In thousands) Receivables $ 33,613 $ 26,019 $ 32,500 $ 175 $ 92,307 Reserve for credit losses (3,228) (2,104) (359) (145) (5,836) Receivables, net $ 30,385 $ 23,915 $ 32,141 $ 30 $ 86,471 December 31, 2021 Atneed Funeral Atneed Cemetery Miscellaneous Current Portion of Notes Total (In thousands) Receivables $ 49,011 $ 27,461 $ 35,650 $ 267 $ 112,389 Reserve for credit losses (3,597) (2,231) (344) (166) (6,338) Receivables, net $ 45,414 $ 25,230 $ 35,306 $ 101 $ 106,051 Additionally, included in Deferred charges and other assets, net were long-term miscellaneous receivables, net and notes receivable, net as follows: September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Notes receivable $ 8,473 $ 8,684 Reserve for credit losses (2,546) (3,424) Notes receivable, net $ 5,927 $ 5,260 Long-term miscellaneous receivables $ 8,139 $ 8,146 Reserve for credit losses (1,070) (1,153) Long-term miscellaneous receivables, net $ 7,069 $ 6,993 The following table summarizes the activity in our reserve for credit losses by portfolio segment, excluding preneed receivables which are presented in Note 3, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022: December 31, 2021 (Provision) benefit for Expected Credit Losses Acquisitions Write Offs Recoveries Effect of Foreign Currency and Other September 30, 2022 (In thousands) Trade receivables: Funeral $ (3,597) $ (4,192) $ (27) $ 6,082 $ (1,698) $ 204 $ (3,228) Cemetery (2,231) (572) (17) 881 (168) 3 (2,104) Total reserve for credit losses on trade receivables $ (5,828) $ (4,764) $ (44) $ 6,963 $ (1,866) $ 207 $ (5,332) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ (344) $ (38) $ — $ — $ — $ 23 $ (359) Long-term (1,153) 83 — — — — (1,070) Total reserve for credit losses on miscellaneous receivables $ (1,497) $ 45 $ — $ — $ — $ 23 $ (1,429) Notes receivable $ (3,590) $ 15 $ — $ 877 $ — $ 7 $ (2,691) At September 30, 2022, the amortized cost basis of our miscellaneous and notes receivables by year of origination was as follows: 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Prior Revolving Line of Credit Total (In thousands) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ 31,008 $ 747 $ 348 $ 301 $ 94 $ 2 $ — $ 32,500 Long-term 2,757 2,726 1,162 1,293 193 8 — 8,139 Total miscellaneous receivables $ 33,765 $ 3,473 $ 1,510 $ 1,594 $ 287 $ 10 $ — $ 40,639 Notes receivable $ — $ — $ — $ 49 $ — $ 4,675 $ 3,924 $ 8,648 At September 30, 2022, the payment status of our miscellaneous and notes receivables was as follows: Past Due <30 Days 30-90 Days 90-180 Days >180 Days Total Current Total (In thousands) Miscellaneous receivables: Current $ — $ — $ — $ 135 $ 135 $ 32,365 $ 32,500 Long-term — — — — — 8,139 8,139 Total miscellaneous receivables $ — $ — $ — $ 135 $ 135 $ 40,504 $ 40,639 Notes receivable $ — $ — $ — $ 1,116 $ 1,116 $ 7,532 $ 8,648
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.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recently Issued Accounting Standards Business Combinations In October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") amended guidance to require that an acquirer recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606. Generally, this new guidance will result in the Company recognizing contract assets and contract liabilities consistent with those reported by the acquiree immediately before the acquisition date. We have adopted the new guidance and will apply it to customer contracts acquired in business combinations, if any, after January 1, 2022. The adoption had no impact on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Financial Instruments In March 2022, the FASB amended guidance to require public companies to disclose the vintage year of receivable write-offs during the reporting period. This new disclosure is required for us beginning with our Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and we will add the additional disclosures if write-offs during the period are material. The amended guidance is not expected to have any impact on our consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position, and cash flows. Fair Value Measurements

Preneed Activities Level 3 (Tab

Preneed Activities Level 3 (Tables) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Investment related activities [Table Text Block]		Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands) Deposits $ 134,918 $ 134,923 $ 403,340 $ 389,025 Withdrawals $ 120,314 $ 111,196 $ 366,465 $ 341,354 Purchases of securities $ 389,487 $ 475,748 $ 1,293,426 $ 1,287,957 Sales of securities $ 378,798 $ 418,261 $ 1,202,445 $ 1,249,066 Realized gains from sales of securities (1) $ 53,134 $ 97,155 $ 274,373 $ 402,074 Realized losses from sales of securities (1) $ (69,442) $ (23,983) $ (150,085) $ (57,795)
Long-term receivable and investment components [Table Text Block]		September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Preneed receivables, net $ 1,347,159 $ 1,243,781 Trust investments, at market 5,320,816 6,536,851 Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other 217,593 231,589 Trust investments 5,538,409 6,768,440 Less: Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (1,607,502) (1,996,898) Preneed trust investments 3,930,907 4,771,542 Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 5,278,066 $ 6,015,323 Preneed receivables, net comprised the following: September 30, 2022 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 176,702 $ 1,213,588 $ 1,390,290 Unearned finance charges (11,270) (7,498) (18,768) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost 165,432 1,206,090 1,371,522 Reserve for credit losses (13,713) (10,650) (24,363) Preneed receivables, net $ 151,719 $ 1,195,440 $ 1,347,159 December 31, 2021 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 162,183 $ 1,125,539 $ 1,287,722 Unearned finance charges (12,038) (11,176) (23,214) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost 150,145 1,114,363 1,264,508 Reserve for credit losses (12,722) (8,005) (20,727) Preneed receivables, net $ 137,423 $ 1,106,358 $ 1,243,781
Preneed Funeral Receivables, Net and Trust Investments [Table Text Block]		The components of Preneed receivables, net and trust investments in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Preneed receivables, net $ 1,347,159 $ 1,243,781 Trust investments, at market 5,320,816 6,536,851 Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other 217,593 231,589 Trust investments 5,538,409 6,768,440 Less: Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (1,607,502) (1,996,898) Preneed trust investments 3,930,907 4,771,542 Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 5,278,066 $ 6,015,323
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2021 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 51,002 $ 795 $ (283) $ 51,514 Canadian government 2 29,881 28 — 29,909 Corporate 2 170 6 (2) 174 Residential mortgage-backed 2 1,407 58 (15) 1,450 Asset-backed 2 274 2 (10) 266 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 4,843 4 (1,024) 3,823 Common stock: United States 1 1,648,785 624,349 (56,092) 2,217,042 Canada 1 34,787 19,617 (898) 53,506 Other international 1 129,486 42,171 (9,819) 161,838 Mutual funds: Equity 1 875,828 140,893 (10,116) 1,006,605 Fixed income 1 1,025,327 12,560 (18,675) 1,019,212 Other 3 187 1 — 188 Trust investments, at fair value 3,801,977 840,484 (96,934) 4,545,527 Commingled funds Fixed income 662,125 115,939 (3,171) 774,893 Equity 230,926 161,125 (114) 391,937 Money market funds 408,762 — — 408,762 Alternative investments 292,888 128,197 (5,353) 415,732 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,594,701 405,261 (8,638) 1,991,324 Trust investments, at market $ 5,396,678 $ 1,245,745 $ (105,572) $ 6,536,851	September 30, 2022 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 45,521 $ 29 $ (2,109) $ 43,441 Canadian government 2 29,079 15 — 29,094 Corporate 2 1,357 — (129) 1,228 Residential mortgage-backed 2 1,424 — (110) 1,314 Asset-backed 2 299 1 (50) 250 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 4,350 — (2,009) 2,341 Common stock: United States 1 1,674,835 210,790 (272,253) 1,613,372 Canada 1 44,694 10,484 (13,826) 41,352 Other international 1 145,601 5,905 (29,682) 121,824 Mutual funds: Equity 1 933,390 39,591 (184,846) 788,135 Fixed income 1 1,129,188 2,767 (181,305) 950,650 Other 3 187 1 — 188 Trust investments, at fair value 4,009,925 269,583 (686,319) 3,593,189 Commingled funds Fixed income 726,801 9 (97,686) 629,124 Equity 308,184 6,918 (9,379) 305,723 Money market funds 317,884 — — 317,884 Alternative investments 302,912 172,349 (365) 474,896 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,655,781 179,276 (107,430) 1,727,627 Trust investments, at market $ 5,665,706 $ 448,859 $ (793,749) $ 5,320,816
Preneed Activities Text Block		Preneed Activities Preneed Receivables, Net and Trust Investments The components of Preneed receivables, net and trust investments in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows: September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Preneed receivables, net $ 1,347,159 $ 1,243,781 Trust investments, at market 5,320,816 6,536,851 Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other 217,593 231,589 Trust investments 5,538,409 6,768,440 Less: Cemetery perpetual care trust investments (1,607,502) (1,996,898) Preneed trust investments 3,930,907 4,771,542 Preneed receivables, net and trust investments $ 5,278,066 $ 6,015,323 Preneed receivables, net comprised the following: September 30, 2022 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 176,702 $ 1,213,588 $ 1,390,290 Unearned finance charges (11,270) (7,498) (18,768) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost 165,432 1,206,090 1,371,522 Reserve for credit losses (13,713) (10,650) (24,363) Preneed receivables, net $ 151,719 $ 1,195,440 $ 1,347,159 December 31, 2021 Funeral Cemetery Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables $ 162,183 $ 1,125,539 $ 1,287,722 Unearned finance charges (12,038) (11,176) (23,214) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost 150,145 1,114,363 1,264,508 Reserve for credit losses (12,722) (8,005) (20,727) Preneed receivables, net $ 137,423 $ 1,106,358 $ 1,243,781 At September 30, 2022, the amortized cost basis of our preneed receivables by year of origination was as follows: 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Prior Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost: Funeral $ 61,654 $ 48,407 $ 24,884 $ 13,341 $ 4,633 $ 12,513 $ 165,432 Cemetery 401,803 396,951 226,421 101,421 48,875 30,619 1,206,090 Total preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 463,457 $ 445,358 $ 251,305 $ 114,762 $ 53,508 $ 43,132 $ 1,371,522 At September 30, 2022, the payment status of our preneed receivables was as follows: Past Due <30 Days 30-90 Days 90-180 Days >180 Days Total Current Total (In thousands) Preneed receivables, at amortized cost: Funeral $ 4,913 $ 3,146 $ 2,007 $ 20,517 $ 30,583 $ 134,849 $ 165,432 Cemetery 42,306 24,116 6,045 5,965 78,432 1,127,658 1,206,090 Total preneed receivables, at amortized cost $ 47,219 $ 27,262 $ 8,052 $ 26,482 $ 109,015 $ 1,262,507 $ 1,371,522 The following table summarizes the activity for the reserve for credit losses on preneed receivables for the nine months ended September 30, 2022: December 31, 2021 Provision for Expected Credit Losses Write Offs Effect of Foreign Currency September 30, 2022 (In thousands) Funeral $ (12,722) $ (3,498) $ 2,498 $ 9 $ (13,713) Cemetery (8,005) (3,202) 538 19 (10,650) Total reserve for credit losses on preneed receivables $ (20,727) $ (6,700) $ 3,036 $ 28 $ (24,363) The table below sets forth certain investment-related activities associated with our trusts: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands) Deposits $ 134,918 $ 134,923 $ 403,340 $ 389,025 Withdrawals $ 120,314 $ 111,196 $ 366,465 $ 341,354 Purchases of securities $ 389,487 $ 475,748 $ 1,293,426 $ 1,287,957 Sales of securities $ 378,798 $ 418,261 $ 1,202,445 $ 1,249,066 Realized gains from sales of securities (1) $ 53,134 $ 97,155 $ 274,373 $ 402,074 Realized losses from sales of securities (1) $ (69,442) $ (23,983) $ (150,085) $ (57,795) (1) All realized gains and losses are recognized in Other (expense) income, net for our trust investments and are offset by a corresponding reclassification in Other (expense) 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. September 30, 2022 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 45,521 $ 29 $ (2,109) $ 43,441 Canadian government 2 29,079 15 — 29,094 Corporate 2 1,357 — (129) 1,228 Residential mortgage-backed 2 1,424 — (110) 1,314 Asset-backed 2 299 1 (50) 250 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 4,350 — (2,009) 2,341 Common stock: United States 1 1,674,835 210,790 (272,253) 1,613,372 Canada 1 44,694 10,484 (13,826) 41,352 Other international 1 145,601 5,905 (29,682) 121,824 Mutual funds: Equity 1 933,390 39,591 (184,846) 788,135 Fixed income 1 1,129,188 2,767 (181,305) 950,650 Other 3 187 1 — 188 Trust investments, at fair value 4,009,925 269,583 (686,319) 3,593,189 Commingled funds Fixed income 726,801 9 (97,686) 629,124 Equity 308,184 6,918 (9,379) 305,723 Money market funds 317,884 — — 317,884 Alternative investments 302,912 172,349 (365) 474,896 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,655,781 179,276 (107,430) 1,727,627 Trust investments, at market $ 5,665,706 $ 448,859 $ (793,749) $ 5,320,816 December 31, 2021 Fair Value Hierarchy Level Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value (In thousands) Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury 2 $ 51,002 $ 795 $ (283) $ 51,514 Canadian government 2 29,881 28 — 29,909 Corporate 2 170 6 (2) 174 Residential mortgage-backed 2 1,407 58 (15) 1,450 Asset-backed 2 274 2 (10) 266 Equity securities: Preferred stock 2 4,843 4 (1,024) 3,823 Common stock: United States 1 1,648,785 624,349 (56,092) 2,217,042 Canada 1 34,787 19,617 (898) 53,506 Other international 1 129,486 42,171 (9,819) 161,838 Mutual funds: Equity 1 875,828 140,893 (10,116) 1,006,605 Fixed income 1 1,025,327 12,560 (18,675) 1,019,212 Other 3 187 1 — 188 Trust investments, at fair value 3,801,977 840,484 (96,934) 4,545,527 Commingled funds Fixed income 662,125 115,939 (3,171) 774,893 Equity 230,926 161,125 (114) 391,937 Money market funds 408,762 — — 408,762 Alternative investments 292,888 128,197 (5,353) 415,732 Trust investments, at net asset value 1,594,701 405,261 (8,638) 1,991,324 Trust investments, at market $ 5,396,678 $ 1,245,745 $ (105,572) $ 6,536,851 Our alternative investments include funds invested in limited partnerships with interests in private equity, private market real estate, energy and natural resources, infrastructure, transportation, and private debt including both distressed debt and mezzanine financing. These investments can never be redeemed by the funds. Instead, due to the nature of the investments in this category, distributions are received through the liquidation of the underlying assets of the funds. The funds' managers have not communicated the timing of any liquidations. Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2022 to 2040. Maturities of fixed income securities (excluding mutual and commingled funds) at September 30, 2022 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 49,957 Due in one to five years 20,998 Due in five to ten years 4,177 Thereafter 195 Total estimated maturities of fixed income securities $ 75,327 Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our preneed trust investments was $31.6 million and $46.1 million, for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our cemetery perpetual care trust investments was $19.3 million and $23.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our preneed trust investments was $113.1 million and $134.8 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Recognized trust fund income (realized and unrealized) related to our cemetery perpetual care trust investments was $64.6 million and $71.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, 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: September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Deferred revenue $ 2,435,314 $ 2,259,364 Amounts due from customers for unfulfilled performance obligations on cancelable preneed contracts (834,976) (726,615) Deferred revenue, net $ 1,600,338 $ 1,532,749 The following table summarizes the activity for our contract liabilities, which are reflected in Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust : Nine months ended September 30, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Beginning balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 6,299,241 $ 5,761,291 Net preneed contract sales 1,104,812 985,830 Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net 616 (5,921) Net investment (losses) gains (1) (851,904) 299,374 Recognized revenue from backlog (2) (406,358) (376,084) Recognized revenue from current period sales (498,086) (470,644) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (108,360) (62,323) Change in cancellation reserve (366) (315) Effect of foreign currency and other (17,371) 2,688 Ending balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 5,522,224 $ 6,133,896
Deferred Preneed Funeral Revenues [Table Text Block]		The following table summarizes the activity for our contract liabilities, which are reflected in Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust : Nine months ended September 30, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Beginning balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 6,299,241 $ 5,761,291 Net preneed contract sales 1,104,812 985,830 Acquisitions (dispositions) of businesses, net 616 (5,921) Net investment (losses) gains (1) (851,904) 299,374 Recognized revenue from backlog (2) (406,358) (376,084) Recognized revenue from current period sales (498,086) (470,644) Change in amounts due on unfulfilled performance obligations (108,360) (62,323) Change in cancellation reserve (366) (315) Effect of foreign currency and other (17,371) 2,688 Ending balance — Deferred revenue, net and Deferred receipts held in trust $ 5,522,224 $ 6,133,896
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent		$ 1,347,159	$ 1,243,781
Assets Held-in-trust		5,320,816	6,536,851
Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other [Line Items]		217,593	231,589
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments		$ (1,607,502)	$ (1,996,898)
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]		Maturity dates of our fixed income securities range from 2022 to 2040. Maturities of fixed income securities (excluding mutual and commingled funds) at September 30, 2022 are estimated as follows: Fair Value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 49,957 Due in one to five years 20,998 Due in five to ten years 4,177 Thereafter 195 Total estimated maturities of fixed income securities $ 75,327

Debt Level 3 (Tables)

Debt Level 3 (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Debt Level 3 (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	: September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 (In thousands) 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 $ 138,274 $ 152,710 4.625% Senior Notes due December 2027 550,000 550,000 5.125% Senior Notes due June 2029 750,000 750,000 3.375% Senior Notes due August 2030 850,000 850,000 4.0% Senior Notes due May 2031 800,000 800,000 Term Loan due May 2024 544,375 568,750 Bank Credit Facility due May 2024 415,000 155,000 Obligations under finance leases 123,795 136,847 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 60,196 48,113 Unamortized debt issuance costs (40,719) (45,100) Total debt 4,190,921 3,966,320 Less: Current maturities of long-term debt (63,510) (65,016) Total long-term debt $ 4,127,411 $ 3,901,304

Credit Risk and Fair Value of_2

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments Level 3 (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Table Text Block]	The fair value of our debt instruments was as follows: September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 (In thousands) 7.5% Senior Notes due April 2027 $ 139,950 $ 181,511 4.625% Senior Notes due December 2027 503,937 575,443 5.125% Senior Notes due June 2029 686,850 809,737 3.375% Senior Notes due August 2030 669,060 836,825 4.0% Senior Notes due May 2031 646,144 813,552 Term Loan due May 2024 544,375 568,750 Bank Credit Facility due May 2024 415,000 155,000 Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2050 56,784 46,878 Total fair value of debt instruments $ 3,662,100 $ 3,987,696

Segment Reporting Level 3 (Tabl

Segment Reporting Level 3 (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Segment Reporting Level 3 (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands) Revenue from customers: Funeral revenue: Atneed revenue $ 291,640 $ 318,432 $ 931,000 $ 938,835 Matured preneed revenue 167,427 172,410 528,122 522,051 Core funeral revenue 459,067 490,842 1,459,122 1,460,886 Non-funeral home revenue 18,150 18,478 56,694 55,089 Recognized preneed revenue 40,132 45,552 125,824 120,414 Other revenue 36,621 37,417 110,239 107,041 Total funeral revenue 553,970 592,289 1,751,879 1,743,430 Cemetery revenue: Atneed revenue 108,604 123,443 341,397 357,094 Recognized preneed property revenue 200,811 201,876 640,378 643,016 Recognized preneed merchandise and services revenue 85,707 84,989 255,535 258,525 Core cemetery revenue 395,122 410,308 1,237,310 1,258,635 Other revenue 28,628 31,775 91,789 97,823 Total cemetery revenue 423,750 442,083 1,329,099 1,356,458 Total revenue from customers $ 977,720 $ 1,034,372 $ 3,080,978 $ 3,099,888 Gross profit: Funeral gross profit $ 101,844 $ 168,451 $ 414,456 $ 474,650 Cemetery gross profit 129,112 169,552 460,058 519,120 Gross profit from reportable segments 230,956 338,003 874,514 993,770 Corporate general and administrative expenses (41,911) (41,461) (129,336) (116,779) Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net 14,403 7,804 15,186 15,232 Operating income 203,448 304,346 760,364 892,223 Interest expense (43,508) (38,618) (123,107) (111,865) Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net — — (1,225) (5,226) Other (expense) income, net (1,514) 8,218 (2,489) 9,214 Income before income taxes $ 158,426 $ 273,946 $ 633,543 $ 784,346
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]	Our geographic area information was as follows: United States Canada Total (In thousands) Three months ended September 30, Revenue from external customers: 2022 $ 923,738 $ 53,982 $ 977,720 2021 $ 978,850 $ 55,522 $ 1,034,372 Nine months ended September 30, Revenue from external customers: 2022 $ 2,905,975 $ 175,003 $ 3,080,978 2021 $ 2,932,464 $ 167,424 $ 3,099,888

Earnings Per Share Level 3 (Tab

Earnings Per Share Level 3 (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share Level 3 (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2022
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted EPS is presented below: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Net income — basic and diluted $ 120,850 $ 209,855 $ 473,033 $ 596,439 Weighted average shares: Weighted average shares — basic 156,781 167,417 158,921 168,586 Stock options 2,246 2,513 2,405 2,409 Restricted share units 73 75 72 62 Weighted average shares — diluted 159,100 170,005 161,398 171,057 Amounts attributable to common stockholders: Earnings per share: Basic $ 0.77 $ 1.25 $ 2.98 $ 3.54 Diluted $ 0.76 $ 1.23 $ 2.93 $ 3.49
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]	Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands) Antidilutive options 559 — 465 558

Acquisition Level 3 (Tables)

Acquisition Level 3 (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Acquisition Level 3 (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2022
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) on Divestitures and Impairment Charges [Table Text Block]	Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands) Gains on divestitures, net $ 14,403 $ 9,245 $ 15,492 $ 16,838 Impairment losses — (1,441) (306) (1,606) Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net $ 14,403 $ 7,804 $ 15,186 $ 15,232

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Textuals (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	$ 92,307,000		$ 112,389,000
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	20,480,000		9,929,000
Restricted Cash, Current	18,245,000		7,847,000
Receivables, Net, Current, Total	86,471,000		106,051,000
Amortization of cemetery property	69,059,000	$ 75,394,000
Depreciation	130,451,000	$ 119,200,000
Other Assets, Current	52,315,000		40,448,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	5,836,000		6,338,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(24,363,000)		(20,727,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	3,036,000
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(5,332,000)		(5,828,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(4,764,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	(1,866,000)
Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Currency Translation	207,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	6,963,000
Acquisitions (Divestitures), net	(44,000)
Notes Receivable [Member]
Note Receivable, Not Past Due	7,532,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	2,546,000		3,424,000
Accounts and Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	8,648,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(2,691,000)		(3,590,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	15,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	0
Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Currency Translation	7,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	877,000
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	49,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	0
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	4,675,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(2,546,000)		(3,424,000)
Revolving Line of Credit	3,924,000
Total Note Receivable, Past Due	1,116,000
Acquisitions (Divestitures), net	0
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	0
Notes Receivable [Member] \| Note Receivables, 91 to 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Notes Receivable [Member] \| Note Receivables, Equal to Greater than 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	1,116,000
Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,070,000		1,153,000
Accounts and Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	40,639,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(1,429,000)		(1,497,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	45,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	0
Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Currency Translation	23,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	0
Financing Receivable, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	33,765,000
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	3,473,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	1,510,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	1,594,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	287,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	10,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(1,070,000)		(1,153,000)
Miscellaneous Receivable, Not Past Due	40,504,000
Revolving Line of Credit	0
Total Miscellaneous Receivables	135,000
Acquisitions (Divestitures), net	0
Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member] \| Miscellaneous Receivables, 1 to 29 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member] \| Miscellaneous Receivables, 30 to 90 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member] \| Miscellaneous Receivables, 91 to 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
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	135,000
Funeral [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	(13,713,000)		(12,722,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	2,498,000
Funeral [Member] \| Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	33,613,000		49,011,000
Receivables, Net, Current, Total	30,385,000		45,414,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	3,228,000		3,597,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(3,228,000)		(3,597,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(4,192,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	(1,698,000)
Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Currency Translation	204,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	6,082,000
Acquisitions (Divestitures), net	(27,000)
Other Accounts Receivable Current [Member] \| Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	32,500,000		35,650,000
Receivables, Net, Current, Total	32,141,000		35,306,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	359,000		344,000
Current [Member] \| Notes Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	175,000		267,000
Receivables, Net, Current, Total	30,000		101,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	145,000		166,000
Current [Member] \| Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member]
Accounts and Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	32,500,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(359,000)		(344,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(38,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	0
Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Currency Translation	23,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	0
Financing Receivable, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	31,008,000
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	747,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	348,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	301,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	94,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	2,000
Miscellaneous Receivable, Not Past Due	32,365,000
Revolving Line of Credit	0
Total Miscellaneous Receivables	135,000
Current [Member] \| Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member] \| Miscellaneous Receivables, 1 to 29 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Current [Member] \| Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member] \| Miscellaneous Receivables, 30 to 90 Days Past Due
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
Current [Member] \| Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member] \| Miscellaneous Receivables, 91 to 180 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Excluding Accrued Interest	0
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	135,000
Long Term [Member] \| Notes Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	5,927,000		5,260,000
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	8,473,000		8,684,000
Long Term [Member] \| Miscellaneous accounts receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	7,069,000		6,993,000
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	8,139,000		8,146,000
Accounts and Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	8,139,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(1,070,000)		(1,153,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	83,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	0
Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Currency Translation	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	0
Financing Receivable, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	2,757,000
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	2,726,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	1,162,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	1,293,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	193,000
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	8,000
Miscellaneous Receivable, Not Past Due	8,139,000
Revolving Line of Credit	0
Total Miscellaneous Receivables	0
Acquisitions (Divestitures), net	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	(10,650,000)		(8,005,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	538,000
Cemetery [Member] \| Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	26,019,000		27,461,000
Receivables, Net, Current, Total	23,915,000		25,230,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	2,104,000		2,231,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	(2,104,000)		$ (2,231,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(572,000)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	(168,000)
Allowance For Credit Losses Foreign Currency Translation	3,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	881,000
Acquisitions (Divestitures), net	$ (17,000)

Summary of Significant Accoun_4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	$ (2,546)	$ (3,424)

Preneed Activities Investment R

Preneed Activities Investment Related Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Deposits to trust	$ 134,918	$ 134,923	$ 403,340	$ 389,025
Withdrawals	120,314	111,196	366,465	341,354
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	389,487	475,748	1,293,426	1,287,957
Proceeds from Sale of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	378,798	418,261	1,202,445	1,249,066
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain	53,134	97,155	274,373	402,074
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Loss	$ 69,442	$ 23,983	$ 150,085	$ 57,795

Preneed Activities Preneed Ac_3

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Preneed Receivables and Trust Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Preneed Receivables and Trust Investments [Abstract]
Preneed receivables, net and trust investments	$ 5,278,066		$ 6,015,323
Change in amounts due for unfulfilled performance obligations	(108,360)	$ (62,323)
Amounts Due for Unfulfilled Performance Obligations	$ (834,976)		$ (726,615)

Preneed Activities Long-term Re

Preneed Activities Long-term Receivable and Investment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Preneed receivables, net and trust investments	$ 5,278,066	$ 6,015,323
Cemetery perpetual care trust investments	(1,607,502)	(1,996,898)
Preneed trust investments	3,930,907	4,771,542
Preneed receivables, net and trust investments, excluding allowance for cancellation	5,278,066	6,015,323
Insurance-backed fixed income securities and other [Line Items]	217,593	231,589
Investments	5,538,409	6,768,440
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	1,347,159	1,243,781
Assets Held-in-trust	5,320,816	6,536,851
Funeral [Member]
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	151,719	137,423
Cemetery [Member]
Long-term receivable and investment components [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	$ 1,195,440	$ 1,106,358

Preneed Activities Schedule of

Preneed Activities Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	$ 4,009,925
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	269,583
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(686,319)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	3,593,189
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		$ 3,801,977
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain		840,484
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss		(96,934)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value		4,545,527
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| US Treasury Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	45,521	51,002
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	29	795
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(2,109)	(283)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	43,441	51,514
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	29,079	29,881
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	15	28
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	29,094	29,909
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	1,357	170
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	0	6
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(129)	(2)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	1,228	174
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	1,424	1,407
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	0	58
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(110)	(15)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	1,314	1,450
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	299	274
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	1	2
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(50)	(10)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	250	266
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	4,350	4,843
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	0	4
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(2,009)	(1,024)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	2,341	3,823
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	1,674,835	1,648,785
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	210,790	624,349
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(272,253)	(56,092)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	1,613,372	2,217,042
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	44,694	34,787
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	10,484	19,617
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(13,826)	(898)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	41,352	53,506
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	145,601	129,486
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	5,905	42,171
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(29,682)	(9,819)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	121,824	161,838
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	933,390	875,828
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	39,591	140,893
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(184,846)	(10,116)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	788,135	1,006,605
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	1,129,188	1,025,327
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	2,767	12,560
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(181,305)	(18,675)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	950,650	1,019,212
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] \| Other Investments [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	187	187
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	1	1
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	188	188
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	1,655,781
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	179,276
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(107,430)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	1,727,627
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	726,801	662,125
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	9	115,939
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(97,686)	(3,171)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	629,124	774,893
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	308,184	230,926
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	6,918	161,125
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(9,379)	(114)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	305,723	391,937
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	317,884	408,762
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	317,884	408,762
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	302,912	292,888
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	172,349	128,197
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(365)	(5,353)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	474,896	415,732
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		1,594,701
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain		405,261
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss		(8,638)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value		1,991,324
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	5,665,706	5,396,678
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Gain	448,859	1,245,745
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Cumulative Unrecognized Loss	(793,749)	(105,572)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value	$ 5,320,816	$ 6,536,851

Preneed Activities Investments

Preneed Activities Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Due in one year or less	$ 49,957
Due in one to five years	20,998
Due in five to ten years	4,177
Thereafter	195
Total	$ 75,327

Preneed Activities Preneed Ac_4

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Deferred Revenue Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Deferred revenue, Gross	$ 2,435,314	$ 2,259,364
Deferred Revenue	1,600,338	1,532,749
Amounts Due for Unfulfilled Performance Obligations	$ 834,976	$ 726,615

Preneed Activities Preneed Ac_5

Preneed Activities Preneed Activities, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Preneed Activities [Abstract]
Investment Earnings, Net	$ 31.6	$ 46.1	$ 113.1	$ 134.8
Available-for-sale securities, estimated maturity date, maximum			2040
Available-for-sale securities, estimated maturity date, minimum			2022
ECF Investment Earnings, Net	$ 19.3	$ 23.1	$ 64.6	$ 71

Income Taxes Income Taxes Level

Income Taxes Income Taxes Level 4-Detail 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Total effective tax rate	23.70%	23.40%	25.20%	23.90%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$ 1.3		$ 1.3
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	$ 0.9		$ 0.9
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent			2,100%

Debt Level 4 (Details)

Debt Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Debt Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt			$ 92,800	$ 727,000
Repayments of Other Debt			2,900	2,800
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	$ 0	$ 0	(1,225)	(5,226)
Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent	544,375		544,375		$ 568,750
Total debt	4,190,921		4,190,921		3,966,320
Current maturities of long-term debt	(63,510)		(63,510)		(65,016)
Less current maturities	63,510		63,510		65,016
Total long-term debt	$ 4,127,411		$ 4,127,411		$ 3,901,304
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	3.77%		3.77%		3.70%
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate	75%		75%		79%
Letters of Credit, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 33,700		$ 33,700
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities			98,400	86,200
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	(40,719)		(40,719)		$ (45,100)
Bank credit facility	$ 415,000		415,000		$ 155,000
Redemption Premium			1,100	4,800
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt			$ 325,000	820,000
Bank Facility Interest Rate	4.12%		4.12%		1.11%
January 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Bank credit facility	$ 415,000		$ 415,000		$ 155,000
Term Loan December 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt				24,400
May 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		$ 800,000		$ 800,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] \| April 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	138,274		138,274		152,710
Unsecured Debt [Member] \| December 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	550,000		550,000		550,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] \| June 2029 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	750,000		750,000		750,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] \| August 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	850,000		850,000		850,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] \| May 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	800,000		800,000		800,000
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Finance Lease, Liability	123,795		123,795		136,847
Mortgages [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and other debt, maturities through 2047	$ 60,196		$ 60,196		$ 48,113

Debt Debt, Textuals (Details)

Debt Debt, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Debt Debt, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 02, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate		3.77%		3.77%		3.70%
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate		75%		75%		79%
Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent		$ 544,375		$ 544,375		$ 568,750
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding		415,000		$ 415,000		155,000
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage				0.10%
Letters of Credit, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		33,700		$ 33,700
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity		551,300		551,300
Repayments of Other Debt				2,900	$ 2,800
Repayments of Debt				92,800	727,000
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net		0	$ 0	(1,225)	(5,226)
Long-term Debt, Fair Value		3,662,100		3,662,100		3,987,696
Redemption Premium				1,100	4,800
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities				98,400	86,200
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net				310,000	20,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment				50,000
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense		40,719		40,719		45,100
Debt Issuance Costs, Net			13,600		13,600
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt				325,000	820,000
Other Long-Term Debt		15,000		15,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	$ 445,000
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net	$ 30,000
April 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment				14,400
January 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding		415,000		415,000		155,000
May 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment				24,400
Bank Credit Facility 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment					545,000
Term Loan December 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt					24,400
November 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt					150,000
May 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes			$ 800,000		$ 800,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] \| April 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		138,274		138,274		152,710
Unsecured Debt [Member] \| December 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		550,000		550,000		550,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] \| August 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		850,000		850,000		850,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] \| June 2029 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		750,000		750,000		750,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] \| May 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		$ 800,000		$ 800,000		$ 800,000

Credit Risk and Fair Value of_3

Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Bank credit facility	$ 415,000	$ 155,000
Notes Payable	56,784	46,878
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	3,662,100	3,987,696
January 2022 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Bank credit facility	415,000	155,000
Term Loan	544,375	568,750
April 2027 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	139,950	181,511
December 2027 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	503,937	575,443
June 2029 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	686,850	809,737
August 2030
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	669,060	836,825
May 2031
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 646,144	$ 813,552

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Self Insurance Reserve	$ 95.2	$ 94.3

Equity Textuals (Details)

Equity Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Common stock, shares, issued		167,598,044			167,598,044		166,821,502
Common stock, shares outstanding		154,737,723			154,737,723		163,114,202
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired					9,152,151
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method					$ 586,600
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share					$ 64.09
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount		$ 307,900			$ 307,900
Dividends declared per share		$ 250	$ 230	$ 210
Payments of Dividends, Common Stock					118,435	$ 109,285
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount		$ 600,000			$ 600,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	932,211
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method	$ 56,100
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$ 60.18
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 251,800

Segment Reporting Level 4 (Deta

Segment Reporting Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent	$ 2,235		$ 2,235		$ 2,082
Revenues	977,720	$ 1,034,372	3,080,978	$ 3,099,888
Interest expense	(43,508)	(38,618)	(123,107)	(111,865)
Depreciation and amortization			130,451	119,200
Amortization of intangibles			14,059	15,095
Amortization of cemetery property			69,059	75,394
Total assets	14,491,529		14,491,529		$ 15,691,178
Capital expenditures			252,763	177,767
Gross profits from reportable segments	230,956	338,003	874,514	993,770
Corporate general and administrative expenses	(41,911)	(41,461)	(129,336)	(116,779)
Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net	(14,403)	(7,804)	(15,186)	(15,232)
Operating income	203,448	304,346	760,364	892,223
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net	0	0	(1,225)	(5,226)
Other income (expense), net	(1,514)	8,218	(2,489)	9,214
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	158,426	273,946	633,543	784,346
UNITED STATES
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	923,738	978,850	2,905,975	2,932,464
CANADA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	53,982	55,522	175,003	167,424
Funeral [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	553,970	592,289	1,751,879	1,743,430
Gross profits from reportable segments	101,844	168,451	414,456	474,650
Cemetery [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	423,750	442,083	1,329,099	1,356,458
Gross profits from reportable segments	129,112	169,552	460,058	519,120
Funeral Atneed Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	291,640	318,432	931,000	938,835
Funeral Matured Preneed Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	167,427	172,410	528,122	522,051
Funeral Core Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	459,067	490,842	1,459,122	1,460,886
Non-funeral Home Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	18,150	18,478	56,694	55,089
Funeral Recognized Preneed Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	40,132	45,552	125,824	120,414
Funeral Other Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	36,621	37,417	110,239	107,041
Cemetery Atneed Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	108,604	123,443	341,397	357,094
Cemetery Recognized Preneed Property Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	200,811	201,876	640,378	643,016
Cemetery Recognized Preneed Merchandise And Service Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	85,707	84,989	255,535	258,525
Cemetery Core Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	395,122	410,308	1,237,310	1,258,635
Cemetery Other Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 28,628	$ 31,775	$ 91,789	$ 97,823

Earnings Per Share Level 4 (Det

Earnings Per Share Level 4 (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 120,850	$ 209,855	$ 473,033	$ 596,439
Weighted average shares (denominator):
Weighted average shares — basic	156,781	167,417	158,921	168,586
Weighted average shares — diluted	159,100	170,005	161,398	171,057
Net income attributable to common stockholders, basic	$ 0.77	$ 1.25	$ 2.98	$ 3.54
Net income attributable to common stockholders, diluted	$ 0.76	$ 1.23	$ 2.93	$ 3.49
Revenues	$ 977,720	$ 1,034,372	$ 3,080,978	$ 3,099,888
Stock Options [Member]
Weighted average shares (denominator):
Share based compensation	2,246	2,513	2,405	2,409
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	559,000	0	465,000	558,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Weighted average shares (denominator):
Share based compensation	73	75	72	62

Acquisition, Textuals (Details)

Acquisition, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Acquisition, Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 02, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Acquisitions [Abstract]
(Losses) gains on divestitures		$ 14,403	$ 9,245	$ 15,492	$ 16,838
Impairment losses		0	(1,441)	(306)	(1,606)
Gains on divestitures and impairment charges, net		$ 14,403	$ 7,804	15,186	15,232
Payments for (Proceeds from) Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions				8,901	15,642
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired				13,488	9,221
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments for (Proceeds from) Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions				8,901	15,642
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired				$ 13,488	$ 9,221
Subsequent Event [Member]
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Payments for (Proceeds from) Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions	$ 1,100
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	38,800
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments for (Proceeds from) Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions	1,100
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	$ 38,800

Uncategorized Items - sci-20220

Label	Element	Value
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents	us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents	$ 238,610,000
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents	us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents	$ 278,555,000