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4 Reasons to Preplan Your Funeral

Preplanning your funeral is the best way to ensure that your funerary wishes are met, and that the burden of hastily planning a funeral is taken off the shoulders of your mourning family in the ev...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, August 5, 2019

Memorializing Veterans

A big part of planning a funeral for veterans or servicemen is often the memorialization of their service. There are many ways that a funeral service can be prepared for members of the armed forces...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, July 29, 2019

Spreading the Word to Loved Ones After a Death

When a loved one dies, your whole world may feel like it is turned upside-down. Amidst the loss, the pain, and the grief is the new task planning for funeral arrangements. But sometimes, the most d...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, July 22, 2019

Quotes to Send With Funeral Flowers

Many people are unsure of what to say in card that comes with a funeral flower arrangement. It can be hard to avoid sounding like a cliche, and the message should be somewhat personal. Below is a l...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, July 15, 2019

Sleeping After the Loss of a Partner

After the death of a spouse or long-term partner, it may be hard to sleep in your bed without your partner beside you. It is common for us to feel like we can’t sleep well without them beside us. T...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, July 8, 2019

Tips For Hosting a Repast

Along with the wake and funeral service, it is usually customary for the family of the deceased to host a repast. A repast is a memorial dinner that brings family and friends of the deceased toget...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, July 1, 2019

Why You Should Choose a Family-Owned Funeral Home

When it comes to choosing the right funeral home, there are a lot of choices out there. Whether planning a funeral for a loved one who just passed away, or preplanning your own service, it can be h...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, June 24, 2019
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