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SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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| Sales | $ 230,081 | $ 227,478 | $ 225,545 | $ 217,213 | $ 239,815 | $ 231,511 | $ 220,151 | $ 207,344 | $ 900,317 | $ 898,821 | $ 821,829 |
| Gross profit | 86,159 | 87,709 | 84,707 | 77,995 | 91,858 | 91,944 | 88,113 | 79,745 | 336,570 | 351,660 | 323,387 |
| Operating profit | 21,852 | 27,513 | 25,287 | 18,925 | 32,984 | 35,081 | 28,485 | 21,966 | 93,577 | 118,516 | 116,581 |
| Net income attributable to Matthews shareholders | $ 12,975 | $ 16,325 | $ 15,258 | $ 11,285 | $ 20,696 | $ 21,875 | $ 16,587 | $ 13,214 | $ 55,843 | $ 72,372 | $ 69,057 |
| Earnings per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.47 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.54 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.45 | $ 1.98 | $ 2.46 | $ 2.31 |
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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