Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Earnings Per Share Attributable to Matthews' Shareholders (Details)

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Earnings Per Share Attributable to Matthews' Shareholders (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Mar. 31, 2016
Mar. 31, 2017
Mar. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]        
Net income attributable to Matthews shareholders $ 14,920 $ 14,357 $ 24,008 $ 18,971
Weighted-average shares outstanding [Abstract]        
Basic shares (in shares) 32,283 33,005 32,247 32,970
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares) 286 197 333 250
Diluted shares (in shares) 32,569 33,202 32,580 33,220