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, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]    
Net income attributable to Matthews shareholders $ 9,088 $ 4,614
Weighted-average shares outstanding [Abstract]    
Basic shares (in shares) 32,250 32,946
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares) 198 249
Diluted shares (in shares) 32,448 33,195