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Helping a Friend Deal with Grief

You try to prepare yourself for anything the world may throw at you. Grief is always hard to deal with yourself; but what about your friends? Sometimes, your friend may experience a painful loss. ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, June 10, 2019

Facebook Memories and Those we Lost

Facebook memories can often be a fun look back into the past with friends and family. They are often unexpected, and it can be interesting to see how much has changed. But sometimes these memories ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, June 3, 2019

Keeping Traditions: Memorial Cookbooks

We all leave our own legacy when we pass away. We are all remembered by family and friends for our connections with them, and the things that made us unique. Whether it’s Grandpa’s jokes or Grandma...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, May 27, 2019

Creating a Facebook Memorial for your Loved One

Facebook is a platform that contains the profiles of well over a billion users; but what happens when someone passes away? Researchers hypothesize that over 30 million facebook users passed way wi...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, May 20, 2019

Common Questions About Organ Donations

Every day, over 100,000 people wait for organ and tissue transplants. You can save up to 8 lives when you become a donor. Donating your organs when you pass away can be a great way to provide a se...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, May 13, 2019

The First Mother's Day Without Mom

Mother’s Day is a time we celebrate those who devoted their lives to caring for us, and for bringing us into the world. But it can be a difficult holiday to celebrate after the passing of your mot...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Sunday, May 5, 2019

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
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