Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]      
Maximum maturity of investments considered to be cash equivalents 3 months    
Trade Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Abstract]      
Period past due for which a finance charge may be applied 30 days    
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]      
Number of pre-need sales of memorials 319,134    
Number of pre-need sales of vases 224,204    
Research and Development Expenses [Abstract]      
Research and development costs $ 7,814 $ 11,449 $ 9,274
Reclassifications and Revision [Abstract]      
Increase in other current assets   11,739  
Increase in other current liabilities   $ 2,805  
Minimum [Member]
     
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]      
Useful lives of intangibles, minimum (in years) 2 years    
Maximum [Member]
     
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]      
Useful lives of intangibles, minimum (in years) 20 years    
Buildings [Member] | Minimum [Member]
     
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]      
Useful lives of intangibles 10 years    
Buildings [Member] | Maximum [Member]
     
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]      
Useful lives of intangibles 45 years    
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
     
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]      
Useful lives of intangibles 3 years    
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
     
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]      
Useful lives of intangibles 12 years