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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

Memorialization Options for Cremation

Whenever a loved one passes away, their friends and family often look for ways to memorialize them. As cremation becomes more and more popular, families often look for new ways to celebrate the lif...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, June 17, 2019

Helping a Friend Deal with Grief

You try to prepare yourself for anything the world may throw at you. Grief is always hard to deal with yourself; but what about your friends? Sometimes, your friend may experience a painful loss. ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, June 10, 2019

Facebook Memories and Those we Lost

Facebook memories can often be a fun look back into the past with friends and family. They are often unexpected, and it can be interesting to see how much has changed. But sometimes these memories ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, June 3, 2019

Keeping Traditions: Memorial Cookbooks

We all leave our own legacy when we pass away. We are all remembered by family and friends for our connections with them, and the things that made us unique. Whether it’s Grandpa’s jokes or Grandma...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, May 27, 2019

Creating a Facebook Memorial for your Loved One

Facebook is a platform that contains the profiles of well over a billion users; but what happens when someone passes away? Researchers hypothesize that over 30 million facebook users passed way wi...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, May 20, 2019
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Where to Scatter Ashes of a Loved One

After a loved one is cremated, some families prefer to scatter the ashes, rather than keep them in an urn. Scattering the ashes of your loved one can provide closure for you and your family. Many f...

Metal or Wood Caskets

\There are many choices to make when planning a loved one’s funeral. The type of casket your loved one is laid to rest in is just one of those many choices. This article will explore some of the ma...

Cremation with Traditional Funeral Services

Families that choose cremation can still participate in more traditional aspects of funeral services. For many families, it can be a difference in when cremation occurs. With some families, the tra...

Why Go To a Trusted Funeral Home?

When a loved one passes, contacting a funeral home is an important step. But you shouldn’t just choose any funeral home. When choosing, it is essential to look for a trusted, well-regarded funeral ...

Why Use a Local Florist?

If you search for floral arrangements on Google, you will likely be bombarded with wholesale sites. But these websites often aggregate listings from smaller florists and upsell you on an arrangemen...

5 Healthy Ways to De-Stress While Grieving

Losing a loved one is never easy. Grief can bring a lot of stress and strife. Grief can also make many of the ways we normally approach de-stressing more challenging. Going to a bar may be a common...

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...