Segment Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2013
PrincipalBusiness
Segment
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Mar. 31, 2012
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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 |