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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 Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Document Type 10-Q
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2
Amendment Flag false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 31,728,614