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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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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, ...