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Which Documents Should I Hold Onto

For estate planning, taxes, lines of credit, end-of-life forms, and more; it can be difficult to determine which documents are important to hold onto. Which forms do you need? How stuffed can your ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, October 25, 2021

DIY Memorial Projects

There are many ways to honor the memory of a loved one. For those with a deft hand at crafts, there are a number of home projects that can help you memorialize your loved one’s life. This article w...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Friday, October 15, 2021

Why Sending Flowers to a Funeral is Important

Flowers have been a vital part of burial rites for most of human history. In fact, humans have been using flowers in funeral rites for over 60,000 years. While ancient peoples did not usually have ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Going Back to Work After Losing a Loved One

After the loss of a loved one, it can be a difficult process to return to the workplace. While work can help you get back to a routine, for many people getting back to “normal” can feel impossible....
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Grief and National Tragedies: the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks

Every year, Americans remember those we lost in the tragic 9/11 attacks in 2001. Now, on its 20th anniversary, it is important to look to those who are experiencing personal grief today.  Per...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Do I Need A Will?

A Will is an important document for establishing how your assets are distributed upon your passing. Most people think that they do not need a Will until they own a house or have children. But, it i...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Tuesday, August 31, 2021

A Beautiful Metaphor for The Stages of Grief: Gris

Grief can be processed and expressed in a number of ways, as we have discussed many times on this blog. And while we all experience it in a wide variety of ways, there are some common experiences t...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, July 19, 2021
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Interfaith Services at a Wake

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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...

Is Grief Actually Good for You?

Grief can feel as though a great weight rests on our shoulders. Grieving can be a challenging experience. Although grief is brought upon us by loss and sorrow, is it a bad thing? Grief is an emotio...

Senior Isolation After a Spouse Passes

After the loss of an elderly loved one, their spouse can be left feeling isolated and depressed. After spending a long life with a loving partner, losing a spouse can be like losing a part of onese...

The Difference Between Grief and Mourning

When someone loses a loved one, the words “grief” and “mourning” are often used to describe their experiences. But what are the differences between the two? In this article, we will discuss grief, ...