Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details)

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2014
Business
Segment
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
SEGMENT INFORMATION [Abstract]                      
Number of principal businesses                 2    
Number of operating segments                 3    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Sales to external customers $ 349,832 $ 279,983 $ 246,837 $ 229,945 $ 252,706 $ 250,652 $ 256,390 $ 225,609 $ 1,106,597 $ 985,357 $ 900,317
Intersegment sales                 3,251 2,115 1,052
Depreciation and amortization                 42,864 37,865 28,821
Operating profit 14,811 32,192 20,892 14,996 23,463 30,760 25,070 16,499 82,891 95,792 93,577
Total assets 2,031,735       1,215,900       2,031,735 1,215,900 1,128,042
Capital expenditures                 29,237 24,924 33,236
Other [Member]
                     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Sales to external customers                 0 0 0
Intersegment sales                 0 0 0
Depreciation and amortization                 1,475 1,246 1,201
Operating profit                 0 0 0
Total assets 69,782       69,782       69,782 69,782 78,645
Capital expenditures                 921 1,268 3,787
Operating Segments [Member] | Cemetery Products [Member]
                     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Sales to external customers                 221,992 226,586 215,943
Intersegment sales                 166 39 262
Depreciation and amortization                 4,835 4,034 3,255
Operating profit                 36,165 32,571 33,195
Total assets 202,126       210,242       202,126 210,242 211,205
Capital expenditures                 4,900 8,415 3,811
Operating Segments [Member] | Funeral Home Products [Member]
                     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Sales to external customers                 234,583 242,803 230,943
Intersegment sales                 234 172 4
Depreciation and amortization                 6,162 6,267 6,416
Operating profit                 28,025 37,263 26,525
Total assets 312,619       286,576       312,619 286,576 299,248
Capital expenditures                 2,040 2,399 2,540
Operating Segments [Member] | Cremation [Member]
                     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Sales to external customers                 51,845 48,522 45,981
Intersegment sales                 2,223 951 60
Depreciation and amortization                 489 351 396
Operating profit                 5,116 3,097 3,869
Total assets 42,344       40,072       42,344 40,072 41,099
Capital expenditures                 1,317 174 396
Operating Segments [Member] | Graphics Imaging [Member]
                     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Sales to external customers                 398,223 294,571 259,865
Intersegment sales                 134 416 2
Depreciation and amortization                 25,303 21,968 14,175
Operating profit                 (4,617) 9,724 14,843
Total assets 1,202,360       426,796       1,202,360 426,796 356,458
Capital expenditures                 15,455 9,027 18,693
Operating Segments [Member] | Merchandising Solutions [Member]
                     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Sales to external customers                 99,105 79,370 72,964
Intersegment sales                 463 527 702
Depreciation and amortization                 2,397 2,324 2,330
Operating profit                 7,153 4,275 5,084
Total assets 76,509       69,012       76,509 69,012 66,170
Capital expenditures                 1,279 737 1,496
Operating Segments [Member] | Marking and Fulfillment Systems [Member]
                     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Sales to external customers                 100,849 93,505 74,621
Intersegment sales                 31 10 22
Depreciation and amortization                 2,203 1,675 1,048
Operating profit                 11,049 8,862 10,061
Total assets 115,470       113,420       115,470 113,420 75,217
Capital expenditures                 $ 3,325 $ 2,904 $ 2,513