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Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP
Entity Central Index Key 0000063296
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-30
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers No
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 33,008,132
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2
Document Type 10-Q
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2016