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Fending off Winter Depression

The Winter season is often associated with the joys of the holiday season. But those joys are often gone by the time we hit January and February. Unfortunately, we still have a long way to go befor...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, January 20, 2020

Why is Volunteering Important?

New York City is one of the busiest places in the world. In a city that is always very busy, it might surprise you that roughly 48% of residents engage in volunteer activities. Volunteering is one ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, January 13, 2020

5 New Year's Resolutions You'll Actually Want to Stick to

Let’s face it, most people don’t stick to their New Year's Resolutions. Gym subscriptions go unused and Marie Kondo books go unopened. But rather than skipping the tradition of making a resolution ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, December 16, 2019

The Holiday Season and Grief

The holidays are fast approaching, and 2019 is coming to a close. While this is a time of joy for many, it can also be a source of grief. For a lot of people, the holiday season is a yearly reminde...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, December 9, 2019

Men Showing Grief

It can often be hard for men to show emotions, especially in the face of pain and grief. There is a societal notion that one needs to “man up,” or shut down emotional pain. Keeping pain and feeling...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, October 28, 2019

Forgiveness During Grief is Healing

Forgiveness is a powerful tool. It can reconcile many relationships, even those with people we have lost. Forgiveness is an important part of the healing process in overcoming the grief that surro...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, October 21, 2019

Is Grief Good?

Living with grief can feel as though a great weight rests on our shoulders. Grieving can be a challenging experience. Although grief is brought upon us by loss and sorrow, is it truly a bad thing? ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, October 14, 2019
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