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
Dec. 31, 2011
decimal
Dec. 31, 2010
Segment Information [Abstract]    
Number of principal businesses 2  
Number of operating segments 3  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Sales to external customers $ 217,213 $ 207,344
Operating profit 18,925 21,966
Memorialization [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Sales to external customers 113,155 120,411
Operating profit 11,780 17,027
Cemetery Products [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Sales to external customers 45,150 50,513
Operating profit 4,535 10,127
Funeral Home Products [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Sales to external customers 58,571 61,657
Operating profit 6,488 6,371
Cremation [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Sales to external customers 9,434 8,241
Operating profit 757 529
Brand Solutions [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Sales to external customers 104,058 86,933
Operating profit 7,145 4,939
Graphics Imaging [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Sales to external customers 70,443 60,027
Operating profit 4,981 3,718
Marking Products [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Sales to external customers 16,383 12,920
Operating profit 1,368 1,025
Merchandising Solutions [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Sales to external customers 17,232 13,986
Operating profit $ 796 $ 196