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Why People Wear Black to a Funeral

In most parts of the world today, it is customary to wear black or dark clothing to a funeral or wake. This practice is commonplace today, but throughout history and across many cultures, this has ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, April 2, 2018

The Importance of Sending Flowers

Since ancient times, flowers have been a vital part of burial rites, going as far back as 60,000 BCE. While ancient peoples did not have as intricate floral arrangements, or flowers grown specifica...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, March 19, 2018

10 Inspirational Quotes for Eulogies

When writing a eulogy for a loved one who has passed, it can be difficult to find the right words. It is a challenge to capture the essence of your dearly departed in a speech, especially while cou...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, March 12, 2018

How do Children Cope with Loss at Different Ages?

Everyone handles the concept of death differently; especially children. At different ages, children may experience loss in different ways, as they develop a deeper understanding of death and they ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, March 5, 2018

Funeral Procession Etiquette

In many families, having a funeral procession is traditional. The funeral procession symbolizes the final journey for the departed; and helps bring closure for the grieving. It also assists in keep...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, February 26, 2018

Leaving Behind Your Digital Assets - What You Need To Know

    With today’s technology, we often leave as great an impact on the digital world as in the physical. Files saved on a computer, social media accounts; from financial accounts to c...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, February 19, 2018

Coping with Grief During the Holidays

Losing a close family member can be hard to accept. Grief and sorrow can be overwhelming after someone passes, and those feelings often creep up around the holidays. The holiday season for many pe...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Friday, December 1, 2017
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Interfaith Services at a Wake

New York is a melting pot of different cultures, backgrounds, and religions. For various reasons, some families opt to go with an interfaith ceremony during their wake. This is common with people w...

What Does a Funeral Director Do?

After a loved one passes and you choose a funeral home, your family sits down with a funeral director. It is the funeral director’s job to help coordinate the many aspects of your loved one’s servi...

What to do With Your Loved One's Ashes

After your loved one is cremated, there may be a question of what to do with the remains. There are a number of options available to you and your family. In this article, we will explore options fo...

Burial Plots - What to Consider When Buying

Buying a burial plot is an important part of planning for your final wishes. There are a number of factors to consider when deciding to purchase a plot, or plots, in a cemetery. This article will e...

Is Grief Actually Good for You?

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 a bad thing? Grief is an emotio...

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, ...