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Aging Loved Ones and Care Options
The elderly stage of life can be a difficult time for many people. As time goes on, you may notice that your aging loved one is moving slower, unable to take care of themselves properly, or becomin...
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Monday, September 12, 2022
Donating to a Charity Post-Mortem
It feels good to help others. Whether you donate your time or money, helping a charitable cause is a good way to help those in need. It is not uncommon for altruistic individuals to leave some sort...
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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Grief After The Loss of A Pet
Pets are always there for us. They greet us at the door when we come home, they keep us company, and they comfort us when we need cheering up. Your pets aren’t just animals, they are an essential p...
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Monday, June 13, 2022
Jewish Funeral Rites are Eco-Friendly
While green burials tend to be a newer concept, making choices in your funeral plans to be more eco-friendly is not. In fact, the Jewish faith and tradition tend to follow more eco-friendly practic...
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Monday, June 6, 2022
Showing Support If You Miss The Funeral
Funerals are a time to say a final goodbye to those lost, and a chance to come together in mourning. The funeral is also a time to provide support to those closest to the deceased. If you are unabl...
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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Remembering Those Who Served
As Memorial Day is on the horizon, we look for ways to honor those who have fought for our country. Memorial Day for many people is a time for barbeques and parades. But, many people have lost a cl...
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Monday, May 23, 2022
Event: Learn About Memorial Day
Matthew Funeral Home is offering an opportunity for children of the community to learn about Memorial Day. Join us for a memorial mass and a tribute to those who served our country on Monday, May 3...
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Monday, May 2, 2022
Previous Posts
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...