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Buying a Burial Plot

Buying a burial plot is an important part of planning for your final wishes. There are a number of factors to consider when deciding to purchase a plot, or plots, in a cemetery. This article will e...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, January 23, 2023

Helping Men Express their Grief

Grief is a very powerful emotional response to a heartbreaking event. After the loss of a loved one, the grief can be overwhelming. However, most men tend to internalize emotional responses. Tradit...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, January 16, 2023

Winter Safety Tips for Seniors

Winter is certainly in full swing, and with it comes safety risks for elderly individuals. Between icy paths and freezing temperatures, it can be important to help your loved ones stay safe this Wi...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Friday, January 13, 2023

Secular Funeral Services

Many modern funeral rites are steeped in the cultural and religious traditions of their ancestors. But, there is a growing population of secular or atheist people in America. Because of this, a fun...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, January 9, 2023

Making Changes in the New Year

New Year's Resolutions are hard to stick to. But often, this is because we don’t tackle our goals from the right angle. This article will explore how taking the time to plan out your resolutions wi...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, December 26, 2022

Alcohol Abuse and Grief

When grieving, many people turn to things that can comfort or distract them from the pain. It is not uncommon for some people to reach for a bottle of alcohol for this. For many people, alcohol can...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, September 26, 2022

A Guide to Sympathy Meals

When a friend or family member passes away, people may send sympathy meals to the immediate family. Sympathy meals are a good way to show your support for the family while providing them with a mea...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, September 19, 2022
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Sending Sympathy Meals to a Loved One

When a friend or family member passes away, it is a common practice to send sympathy meals to the immediate family. Sympathy meals show your support for the family while providing them with food. W...

Validating Feelings of Grief

Grief is one of the most complex and misunderstood emotions for people to experience. One way to help your loved one cope with their grief is to validate their feelings. Supporting a loved one who ...

When a Loved One Receives a Terminal Diagnosis

When a loved one finds out that they have a terminal illness, it can be overwhelming to navigate the next steps. It can be difficult to know where to start. Preparations for care, end-of-life servi...

Choosing Your Loved One's Urn

When choosing an urn for your loved one’s cremated remains, there are many aspects to consider. Urns come in an array of shapes, sizes, colors, styles, and materials. It can be difficult to figure ...

Preplanning: Taking Charge of Your Own Funeral

There are many reasons to preplan your funeral, from mitigating costs to making your funeral easier for your loved ones upon your passing. But one important aspect of preplanning your funeral is es...

When is Grief Good?

Grief can make us feel like a great weight rests on our shoulders. Grieving can be a challenging, and often overwhelming, experience. Although grief is brought upon us by loss and sorrow, is it tru...

Grieving Pets

When a loved one passes, every member of the family is affected, even your pets. Dogs, cats, and other family pets can experience grief and can even mourn for a loved one. Below, we will discuss gr...