Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Segment Information (Details)

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Segment Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2013
PrincipalBusiness
Segment
Mar. 31, 2012
Segment Information [Abstract]        
Number of principal businesses     2  
Number of operating segments     3  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales to external customers $ 256,390 $ 225,545 $ 481,999 $ 442,758
Operating profit 25,070 25,287 41,569 44,212
Memorialization [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales to external customers 136,006 126,440 260,689 239,595
Operating profit 16,599 18,724 31,139 30,504
Cemetery Products [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales to external customers 55,690 53,575 108,514 98,725
Operating profit 5,851 10,165 12,223 14,700
Funeral Home Products [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales to external customers 67,996 61,767 128,753 120,338
Operating profit 9,751 7,327 17,444 13,815
Cremation [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales to external customers 12,320 11,098 23,422 20,532
Operating profit 997 1,232 1,472 1,989
Brand Solutions [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales to external customers 120,384 99,105 221,310 203,163
Operating profit 8,471 6,563 10,430 13,708
Graphics Imaging [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales to external customers 78,519 64,839 140,954 135,282
Operating profit 5,510 3,731 5,802 8,712
Marking and Fulfillment Systems [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales to external customers 22,350 17,756 40,265 34,139
Operating profit 2,407 2,045 2,783 3,413
Merchandising Solutions [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales to external customers 19,515 16,510 40,091 33,742
Operating profit $ 554 $ 787 $ 1,845 $ 1,583