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Better Weather and Breaking Away from Grief

Winter is finally behind us. The winter months are often very hard for those who are grieving. Death occurs most often in the month of November, and then we have Thanksgiving and the winter holida...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, April 8, 2019

Unexpected Grief with Spring Cleaning

    Spring is almost here, and with it comes the renewal of warmer weather and longer days. When you start your Spring cleaning, you may never know what you’ll find hidden in that cl...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, March 18, 2019

What Should I Bring to the Funeral Home?

When making arrangements for a loved one who has recently passed away, the whole process may seem overwhelming. We are here to help, with both your loved one’s service, as well as with the grief o...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Friday, March 8, 2019

Valentine's Day and Lost Love

Valentine’s Day is one of love, and celebrating your relationship with your significant other. But after the death of a loved one, Valentine’s Day can be a day of pain. Reminders of love in the fo...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, January 21, 2019

New Year's Resolutions

With the new year comes a new set of goals and resolutions. For many, resolutions can be hard to keep and are often passed up on by February or March. At Matthew Funeral Home, we wanted to suggest ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, January 7, 2019

Grief and the Approaching Holidays

Grief often strikes at inopportune times. The holiday season can be difficult after the loss of a loved one; because they are often the times we feel the void left by them. Most people surround th...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Grief After a Suicide

As funeral directors, we help families of all kinds deal with grief and see how families are affected by loss firsthand. The loss of a loved one can be devastating. But when a loved one takes thei...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Thursday, December 13, 2018
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