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Creating A Strong Will to Avoid Probate

When you create or edit your Will to reflect your wishes, it can be helpful to design it in a way that makes it difficult to contest in the event of probate. If you create a strong Will with your a...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, April 3, 2023

Grief And Insomnia

Grief can majorly impact your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, especially after losing a loved one. One way this can manifest is through insomnia. Insomnia is defined by persistent issue...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Wednesday, March 29, 2023

The Symbolism of Common Funeral Flowers

In most families and cultures, floral arrangements go hand-in-hand with funerals. Each type of flower evokes different feelings in people and has a deep meaning associated with them. When you send ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, March 27, 2023

Dividing Possessions After a Loss

After the loss of a loved one, dealing with the storage, distribution, and cleanup of possessions can be a daunting task. However, it can be a source of contention in some families. Distributing im...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Religious Holidays and Losing the Older Generation

With religious holidays such as Easter, Ramadan, and Passover just around the corner, it is common for those of faith to follow their respective traditions. As more of the younger generations becom...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, March 20, 2023

Pets as Allies in Grief

During periods of immense grief, it can be important to surround yourself with loved ones. While this often means friends and family, our pets can also provide great comfort during our hardest time...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Spring Renewal and Living With Loss

Growth, life, and renewal are all big parts of the Spring season. Unfortunately, these can be difficult to deal with after the loss of a loved one. When living with grief, it can be hard to accept ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, March 13, 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...