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, 2014
Segment
PrincipalBusinesses
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Information [Abstract]        
Number of principal businesses 2      
Number of operating segments 3      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales to external customers $ 246,837 $ 256,390 $ 476,782 $ 481,999
Operating profit 20,892 25,070 35,888 41,569
Memorialization [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales to external customers 125,651 136,006 243,011 260,689
Operating profit 17,775 16,599 30,313 31,139
Cemetery Products [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales to external customers 52,858 55,690 102,685 108,514
Operating profit 8,069 5,851 14,188 12,223
Funeral Home Products [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales to external customers 63,069 67,996 121,737 128,753
Operating profit 9,141 9,751 15,962 17,444
Cremation [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales to external customers 9,724 12,320 18,589 23,422
Operating profit 565 997 163 1,472
Brand Solutions [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales to external customers 121,186 120,384 233,771 221,310
Operating profit 3,117 8,471 5,575 10,430
Graphics Imaging [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales to external customers 80,296 78,519 152,950 140,954
Operating profit 1,310 5,510 2,351 5,802
Marking and Fulfillment Systems [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales to external customers 22,845 22,350 44,368 40,265
Operating profit 1,830 2,407 2,970 2,783
Merchandising Solutions [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Sales to external customers 18,045 19,515 36,453 40,091
Operating profit $ (23) $ 554 $ 254 $ 1,845