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
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]    
Net income attributable to Matthews shareholders $ 3,097 $ 35,180
Weighted-average shares outstanding [Abstract]    
Basic shares 31,604 31,738
Effect of dilutive securities 130 132
Diluted shares 31,734 31,870
Antidilutive securities excluded from dilution calculation (in shares) 0 0