News & Events

Birthdays of Deceased Loved Ones

Birthdays are often a cause for celebration. But after the loss of a loved one, they can be a bittersweet reminder. Birthdays of the deceased don’t have to be somber days. Rather, they can be celeb...
By Matthew Funeral Homes
In News & Events
Thursday, August 24, 2023

Losing a Loved One to Drug Overdose

Drug overdose is a major cause of death in America, with over 100,000 deaths annually, according to the CDC. When you lose a loved one to an overdose, there can be a lot of mixed feelings surroundi...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, August 21, 2023

Religious Trauma and Funeral Services

When grieving the loss of a loved one, religious services are often a part of the funerary process. While faith is not a requirement for grieving, faith-based services can often provide closure for...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Thursday, August 17, 2023

The Importance of Close Friends After a Loss

It is easy to feel lost and alone after the loss of a loved one. Thankfully, you aren’t truly alone. Your friends are there to love and support you. Sometimes, all you have to do is reach out. Fri...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, August 14, 2023

How Music Helps us Process Grief

Music can play a big role in the way we work through our grief. Music has a way of connecting us to our past emotions and memories. Overall, songs can help us work through feelings and give us a sp...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, August 7, 2023

Superhero Stories and Coping With Loss

There are many books, shows, and movies that tackle the concepts of grief and loss. But often, we can take lessons about life from seemingly unlikely places. Whether you’re an avid comic book reade...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Thursday, August 3, 2023

Sympathy Flowers and What They Mean

Funeral flowers are sent to convey love and sympathy for the departed and their family. But, each flower in an arrangement carries its own special meaning. Different flowers bring a unique look and...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, July 31, 2023
< Previous Next >

Previous Posts

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...