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How Long After Death is the Funeral Held?

Most funerals tend to happen only days after a loved one’s death, but how long after death are most funerals held? What determines the timeline for the funeral? How long after a loved one’s death d...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, December 7, 2020

Grief and the Holidays after COVID-19

Grief can play a significant role in the winter depression that many people feel during the holidays. Preparing for the holiday season often causes us to take stock of the family, and makes us face...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, December 7, 2020

Organizations to Notify After A Loved One's Death

When a family member passes away, there can be a number of things that need to be done; in addition to grieving and dealing with your immense loss. One aspect of this is notifying certain organizat...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, November 30, 2020

Preventative Care Tests for Ages 50+

Taking care of yourself, and your health is vital to living a longer, happier life. As you reach an advanced age, it is important to take a few extra steps to ensure that you are on top of potentia...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, November 23, 2020

Seniors: Protecting Your Driving Privileges

    It is common for adults to ask their elderly parents to turn over the car keys. And while there are many reasons why this can be a good practice, this trend can be harmful to eld...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, November 16, 2020

The Ritual Of Funerals

Every family, religion, and culture has its own rituals. Throughout history, humans of all walks of life have created and adapted rituals for all aspects of life. We celebrate birthdays, gather in ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, November 9, 2020

Traditional Chinese Funeral Customs

Chinese funeral rites are steeped in the deep traditions of filial piety that are a large part of the culture overall. The finer details of a funeral can change based on age, gender, marital status...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, November 2, 2020
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Monument and Headstone Customization

    When a loved one passes away and is buried, the next of kin will be tasked with making several decisions for the deceased’s funeral. One of these decisions is the design of their...