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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

Customizing Your Loved One's Monument

When creating a monument for a loved one’s burial site, there are a lot of different options to consider. Customization can range from size and shape, to the color of the stone, and the finish on t...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, October 7, 2019

Choosing Your Loved One's Funeral Clothing

When you are arranging a funeral for a loved one, the final clothing they will wear is one aspect that is often overlooked. The burial clothes that you choose can be one more way to present who the...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, September 30, 2019

When Grief Goes Unacknowledged

Grief can be born out of a lot of different factors through life. A loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, being diagnosed with a terminal illness, and other major life changes can bring o...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, September 23, 2019
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Why Choose a Family-Owned Funeral Home?

Matthew Funeral Home was founded over 50 years ago by the Scamardella family. Today, three generations of Scamardellas have worked as funeral directors here. Family-owned and operated funeral homes...

Spring Cleaning and Fighting Grief

Spring cleaning is a good way to refresh your home after the winter. It can also be a good time to address your house after a grieving period. After a loved one passes, sorting through and dealing ...

Cremation FAQs

Cremation as a process is generally done away from the families of the deceased, and therefore families often have many questions about the process. Below are some FAQs about the process of cremati...

Friendship and Support During Grief

After losing a loved one, it is easy to feel alone or closed off. If you feel lost and alone, it can be hard to reach out for help. Thankfully, you aren’t truly alone. Your friends are there to lov...

Service Uniforms at a Funeral

In many organizations and service professions, it is customary to wear a uniform to the funeral of a fallen member, or the loved one of a member. Wearing a uniform to a funeral shows comradery, sol...

Valentine's Day And Lost Partners

After losing a partner or spouse, certain days can trigger feelings of grief. These can include their birthday, relationship anniversaries, and Valentine’s Day. Because Valentine’s Day can be promi...

Common Jewish Funeral Practices

While green burials tend to be a newer concept, making choices in your funeral plans to be more eco-friendly is not. The Jewish faith and tradition tend to follow more eco-friendly practices. This ...