EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

(1) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-270254) pertaining to the Amended and Restated 2019 Director Fee Plan of Matthews International Corporation,

(2) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-264584) pertaining to the Amended and Restated 2017 Equity Incentive Plan of Matthews International Corporation,

(3) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-231192) pertaining to the 2017 Equity Incentive Plan and 2019 Director Fee Plan of Matthews International Corporation,

(4) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-194456) pertaining to the 2014 Director Fee Plan of Matthews International Corporation,

(5) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-190366) pertaining to the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan of Matthews International Corporation,

(6) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-157132) pertaining to the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan of Matthews International Corporation,

(7) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-131496) pertaining to the 1994 Director Fee Plan of Matthews International Corporation,

(8) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-83731) pertaining to the 1992 Stock Incentive Plan of Matthews International Corporation,

(9) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 033-57793) pertaining to the 1992 Stock Incentive Plan of Matthews International Corporation,

(10) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 033-57795)