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Cell Phone Etiquette at Funerals

Funerals are a time of mourning, but they can also be a source of reconnection for friends and family. As such, it can feel like the time to pull out your phone and reconnect with those you have no...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, August 3, 2020

Losing a Sibling

Grief is a very normal response to losing a loved one, but when you lose a sibling; your grief can be confusing. The loss of a sibling can be painful, and hard to overcome. But you have the right t...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, July 13, 2020

Grief and the Death of an Elderly Loved One

Grief affects us all differently, especially when the one we lost was a huge part of our lives. After the loss of an elderly individual, grief can be a strange thing. On one hand they lived a full...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Thursday, June 25, 2020

Freedoms of Ceremony During the Pandemic

    Amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, the whole nation is feeling losses. Many families were separated from their loved ones as they fought a losing battle to this disease. Additi...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, June 22, 2020

5 Yoga Poses to Help Maintain your Health

Yoga is a great way to improve your health. Yoga offers you a good opportunity to stretch your muscles and work on balance; which are both important for staying healthy as you age. 1 in 4 seniors w...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Friday, June 5, 2020

Memorials and Processing Grief

During times of isolation, the loss can feel even heavier than usual. New York City, along with the rest of the world, is going through an extremely difficult time. We feel isolated from our loved ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, May 18, 2020

Dealing With Mass Grief

The current situation in the world has many people feeling lost and alone. It can be difficult to feel positive during all of this. Many people are feeling the hardships that come with such a stran...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, May 4, 2020
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Is Grief Actually Good for You?

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Senior Isolation After a Spouse Passes

After the loss of an elderly loved one, their spouse can be left feeling isolated and depressed. After spending a long life with a loving partner, losing a spouse can be like losing a part of onese...

The Difference Between Grief and Mourning

When someone loses a loved one, the words “grief” and “mourning” are often used to describe their experiences. But what are the differences between the two? In this article, we will discuss grief, ...