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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details)

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Sep. 30, 2010
Goodwill [Roll Forward]          
Goodwill, gross     $ 414,432    
Accumulated impairment losses     (9,252)    
Goodwill     405,180    
Additions during period     32,033    
Translation and other adjustments     10,260    
Goodwill, gross 456,725   456,725    
Accumulated impairment losses (9,252)   (9,252)    
Goodwill 447,473   447,473    
Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]          
Carrying Amount 79,101   79,101   75,594
Accumulated Amortization (21,033)   (21,033)   (17,652)
Net 58,068   58,068   57,942
Amortization expense on intangible assets 1,060 954 3,274 2,741  
Future amortization expense [Abstract]          
Future amortization expense 2011     730    
Future amortization expense 2012     3,200    
Future amortization expense 2013     2,874    
Future amortization expense 2014     2,702    
Future amortization expense 2015     2,540    
Bronze [Member]
          
Goodwill [Roll Forward]          
Goodwill, gross     88,613    
Accumulated impairment losses     (412)    
Goodwill     88,201    
Additions during period     0    
Translation and other adjustments     1,904    
Goodwill, gross 90,517   90,517    
Accumulated impairment losses (412)   (412)    
Goodwill 90,105   90,105    
Casket [Member]
          
Goodwill [Roll Forward]          
Goodwill, gross     140,553    
Accumulated impairment losses     0    
Goodwill     140,553    
Additions during period     22,266    
Translation and other adjustments     0    
Goodwill, gross 162,819   162,819    
Accumulated impairment losses 0   0    
Goodwill 162,819   162,819    
Cremation [Member]
          
Goodwill [Roll Forward]          
Goodwill, gross     16,799    
Accumulated impairment losses     (5,000)    
Goodwill     11,799    
Additions during period     0    
Translation and other adjustments     206    
Goodwill, gross 17,005   17,005    
Accumulated impairment losses (5,000)   (5,000)    
Goodwill 12,005   12,005    
Graphics Imaging [Member]
          
Goodwill [Roll Forward]          
Goodwill, gross     149,161    
Accumulated impairment losses     (3,840)    
Goodwill     145,321    
Additions during period     4,917    
Translation and other adjustments     7,960    
Goodwill, gross 162,038   162,038    
Accumulated impairment losses (3,840)   (3,840)    
Goodwill 158,198   158,198    
Remaining ownership interest in Reproflex acquired (in hundredths) 25.00%   25.00%    
Marking Products [Member]
          
Goodwill [Roll Forward]          
Goodwill, gross     10,168    
Accumulated impairment losses     0    
Goodwill     10,168    
Additions during period     4,850    
Translation and other adjustments     190    
Goodwill, gross 15,208   15,208    
Accumulated impairment losses 0   0    
Goodwill 15,208   15,208    
Merchandising Solutions [Member]
          
Goodwill [Roll Forward]          
Goodwill, gross     9,138    
Accumulated impairment losses     0    
Goodwill     9,138    
Additions during period     0    
Translation and other adjustments     0    
Goodwill, gross 9,138   9,138    
Accumulated impairment losses 0   0    
Goodwill 9,138   9,138    
Trade names not subject to amortization [Member]
          
Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]          
Carrying Amount 24,445   24,445   24,314
Accumulated Amortization 0 [1]   0 [1]   0 [1]
Net 24,445   24,445   24,314
Trade names [Member]
          
Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]          
Carrying Amount 1,784   1,784   1,689
Accumulated Amortization (1,114)   (1,114)   (780)
Net 670   670   909
Customer relationships [Member]
          
Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]          
Carrying Amount 43,177   43,177   40,607
Accumulated Amortization (13,009)   (13,009)   (10,674)
Net 30,168   30,168   29,933
Copyrights/patents/other [Member]
          
Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]          
Carrying Amount 9,695   9,695   8,984
Accumulated Amortization (6,910)   (6,910)   (6,198)
Net $ 2,785   $ 2,785   $ 2,786
[1] Not subject to amortization