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Sending Sympathy Meals to a Loved One

When a friend or family member passes away, it is a common practice to send sympathy meals to the immediate family. Sympathy meals show your support for the family while providing them with food. W...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Thursday, August 22, 2024

Validating Feelings of Grief

Grief is one of the most complex and misunderstood emotions for people to experience. One way to help your loved one cope with their grief is to validate their feelings. Supporting a loved one who ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Friday, August 16, 2024

When a Loved One Receives a Terminal Diagnosis

When a loved one finds out that they have a terminal illness, it can be overwhelming to navigate the next steps. It can be difficult to know where to start. Preparations for care, end-of-life servi...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Friday, August 9, 2024

Choosing Your Loved One's Urn

When choosing an urn for your loved one’s cremated remains, there are many aspects to consider. Urns come in an array of shapes, sizes, colors, styles, and materials. It can be difficult to figure ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, July 22, 2024

Preplanning: Taking Charge of Your Own Funeral

There are many reasons to preplan your funeral, from mitigating costs to making your funeral easier for your loved ones upon your passing. But one important aspect of preplanning your funeral is es...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, July 15, 2024

When is Grief Good?

Grief can make us feel like a great weight rests on our shoulders. Grieving can be a challenging, and often overwhelming, experience. Although grief is brought upon us by loss and sorrow, is it tru...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, July 8, 2024

Grieving Pets

When a loved one passes, every member of the family is affected, even your pets. Dogs, cats, and other family pets can experience grief and can even mourn for a loved one. Below, we will discuss gr...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, June 10, 2024
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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, ...

Father's Day Memorials

After the loss of your dad, Father’s Day can take on a different feeling for you. It may seem more solemn without your father there. But there are still ways to celebrate your dad and memorialize t...

Timeline For a Funeral Service

When a loved one passes, when do you have the funeral? How long after someone passes should you have a service? This article will discuss approximate timelines for families when a loved one passes....

Anniversary Memorial Services

Grief doesn’t end after the funeral. For many, it is something they carry for a long time. Many instances can trigger feelings of grief and loss, birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries. Missing som...

Pre-Planning and Your Wishes

One of the most important aspects of pre-planning your funeral is making your wishes known. Funerals can be deeply personal, and if you have opinions about how you would like yours to be done, it i...

Flowers And Their Meanings in Funeral Arrangements

Different types of flowers, and even the colors of those flowers, carry meaning. Each type of flower evokes different feelings in people and has a deep meaning associated with it. When you send a ...

Color Meaning for Funeral Flowers

When choosing to send flowers to a loved one’s funeral, choosing the right flower colors can be important. Colors can convey moods, emotions, and feelings. The right flower colors can convey import...