Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Basis of Presentation (Details)

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Basis of Presentation (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Reclassifications and Revisions [Abstract]            
Cumulative theft determined     $ (14,771)      
Pre-tax earnings amount $ 2,170   2,170   $ 1,720 $ 1,257
Consolidated Statements of Income [Abstract]            
Other income (deductions), net 9,845 $ (899) 6,420 $ (2,773)    
Income before income taxes 32,459 28,602 64,600 57,722    
Income taxes (9,245) (9,185) (18,314) (19,616)    
Net income 23,214 19,417 46,286 38,106    
Net income attributable to Matthews shareholders 23,140 19,041 46,475 37,820    
Comprehensive income $ 33,609 $ 19,826 $ (11,377) $ 43,114    
Earnings per share:            
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.70 $ 0.70 $ 1.41 $ 1.38    
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.70 $ 0.69 $ 1.40 $ 1.37    
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]            
Net income $ 23,214 $ 19,417 $ 46,286 $ 38,106    
Changes in deferred taxes     (12,528) (751)    
Net cash provided by operating activities     102,339 62,415    
Net change in cash and cash equivalents     $ 6,785 20,525    
Previously Reported [Member]            
Consolidated Statements of Income [Abstract]            
Other income (deductions), net [1]   (535)   (1,641)    
Income before income taxes   28,966   58,854    
Income taxes   (9,327)   (20,058)    
Net income   19,639   38,796    
Net income attributable to Matthews shareholders   19,263   38,510    
Comprehensive income   $ 20,048   $ 43,804    
Earnings per share:            
Basic (in dollars per share)   $ 0.70   $ 1.41    
Diluted (in dollars per share)   $ 0.70   $ 1.40    
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]            
Net income   $ 19,639   $ 38,796    
Changes in deferred taxes       (309)    
Net cash provided by operating activities       63,547    
Net change in cash and cash equivalents       21,657    
Adjustment [Member]            
Consolidated Statements of Income [Abstract]            
Other income (deductions), net   (364)   (1,132)    
Income before income taxes   (364)   (1,132)    
Income taxes   142   442    
Net income   (222)   (690)    
Net income attributable to Matthews shareholders   (222)   (690)    
Comprehensive income   $ (222)   $ (690)    
Earnings per share:            
Basic (in dollars per share)   $ 0   $ (0.03)    
Diluted (in dollars per share)   $ (0.01)   $ (0.03)    
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]            
Net income   $ (222)   $ (690)    
Changes in deferred taxes       (442)    
Net cash provided by operating activities       (1,132)    
Net change in cash and cash equivalents       $ (1,132)    
[1] Certain other reclassification adjustments are also reflected in the previously reported amounts to conform to the current period's presentation. These reclassification adjustments are not material to the prior year presentation.