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5 Yoga Poses to Help Maintain your Health

Yoga is a great way to improve your health. Yoga offers you a good opportunity to stretch your muscles and work on balance; which are both important for staying healthy as you age. 1 in 4 seniors w...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Friday, June 5, 2020

Memorials and Processing Grief

During times of isolation, the loss can feel even heavier than usual. New York City, along with the rest of the world, is going through an extremely difficult time. We feel isolated from our loved ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, May 18, 2020

Dealing With Mass Grief

The current situation in the world has many people feeling lost and alone. It can be difficult to feel positive during all of this. Many people are feeling the hardships that come with such a stran...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, May 4, 2020

Fighting Loneliness While Social Distancing

With the current state of the world, it is pretty easy to feel lonely. Loneliness can be a very difficult emotional hurdle to deal with when social distancing is the new normal. This article will l...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, April 13, 2020

Grief During A Pandemic

The current pandemic is leaving many of us stuck at home, and many of us concerned about the welfare of our friends and family. While emergency protocols and social distancing is in effect, it can ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, April 6, 2020

Spring Cleaning and Old Memories

Spring is officially here, and with many of us staying indoors; Spring Cleaning seems to be a good use of this free time. Unfortunately, Spring Cleaning can often trigger feelings of grief, as item...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, March 23, 2020

Making the Most Out of Your Commute

Within the metropolitan area, over 1.6 million workers commute to Manhattan for work each day. Staten Island contributes thousands of workers to the Manhattan workforce. But what can you do to make...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, January 27, 2020
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Where to Scatter Ashes of a Loved One

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