SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details) - Class A common stock - $ / shares |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
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| Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||
| Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 |
| Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 |
| Matthews Stock Repurchase Program | ||
| Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||
| Shares authorized for repurchase (in shares) | 5,000,000 | |
| Shares remaining for repurchase (in shares) | 1,816,146 |
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