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A Guide to Funeral Processions

If there is a church service or burial ceremony as part of your loved one’s funeral service, having a funeral procession is traditional. The funeral procession symbolizes the final journey for the ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Thursday, July 27, 2023

On Writing A Veteran's Eulogy

When a loved one passes away, it is important for a close family member or friend to write a eulogy for them. When a veteran passes, there are additional aspects to consider mentioning in your spee...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, July 24, 2023

Taking On Responsibility After a Loss

When a loved one passes away, the turmoil and chaos of the next few weeks can be hard for most people to handle. Grieving families get together to grieve while attempting to handle the arrangements...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, July 17, 2023

Finding Your Place After Losing a Loved One

After losing a close loved one, it can be hard to adjust to life without them. Especially if you lost a close family member, dear friend, roommate, or partner. What does your daily life look like w...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Thursday, July 13, 2023

On Visiting a Dying Friend

When a close friend or family member is dying, many people feel conflicted about going to visit them. On one hand, it can be a good idea to go and show your support, or to say goodbye. On the other...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, July 10, 2023

Cooking And Grief

Cooking is often a way to share cultures, support each other, and provide for each other. While we might not always think about it in this context, it is a way that we care for others. Food and fel...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Thursday, July 6, 2023

The 5 Purposes of a Funeral

Funerals and memorial ceremonies have existed throughout human history and for good reason. They help us navigate the first few steps of the grieving process, and help us find closure in the loss o...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, July 3, 2023
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Sending Sympathy Meals to a Loved One

When a friend or family member passes away, it is a common practice to send sympathy meals to the immediate family. Sympathy meals show your support for the family while providing them with food. W...

Validating Feelings of Grief

Grief is one of the most complex and misunderstood emotions for people to experience. One way to help your loved one cope with their grief is to validate their feelings. Supporting a loved one who ...

When a Loved One Receives a Terminal Diagnosis

When a loved one finds out that they have a terminal illness, it can be overwhelming to navigate the next steps. It can be difficult to know where to start. Preparations for care, end-of-life servi...

Choosing Your Loved One's Urn

When choosing an urn for your loved one’s cremated remains, there are many aspects to consider. Urns come in an array of shapes, sizes, colors, styles, and materials. It can be difficult to figure ...

Preplanning: Taking Charge of Your Own Funeral

There are many reasons to preplan your funeral, from mitigating costs to making your funeral easier for your loved ones upon your passing. But one important aspect of preplanning your funeral is es...

When is Grief Good?

Grief can make us feel like a great weight rests on our shoulders. Grieving can be a challenging, and often overwhelming, experience. Although grief is brought upon us by loss and sorrow, is it tru...

Grieving Pets

When a loved one passes, every member of the family is affected, even your pets. Dogs, cats, and other family pets can experience grief and can even mourn for a loved one. Below, we will discuss gr...