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LONG-TERM DEBT, Long-term Debt Instruments (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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| Aggregate maturities of long-term debt, including short-term borrowings and capital leases [Abstract] | ||
| 2014 | $ 22,614 | |
| 2015 | 34,785 | |
| 2016 | 5,032 | |
| 2017 | 1,623 | |
| 2018 | 306,365 | |
| Thereafter | 3,263 | |
| Total debt and capital lease obligations | $ 373,682 | $ 319,714 |
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Matthews International S.p.A [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Weighted-average interest rate on outstanding borrowings (in hundredths) | 3.16% | 3.08% |
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt maturing within the next twelve months following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. Also includes short-term borrowings and contractually required rental payments on leases meeting the criteria for capitalization, due within one year of the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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Amount of long-term debt maturing in year three following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed of determinable prices and dates. Also includes contractually required rental payments on leases meeting the criteria for capitalization, due within the third year from the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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Amount of long-term debt maturing in year two following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. Also includes contractually required rental payments on leases meeting the criteria for capitalization, due within the second year from the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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Amount of long-term debt maturities after year five following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed of determinable prices and dates. Also includes contractually required rental payments due on leases meeting the criteria for capitalization, after the fifth year from the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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Amount of long-term debt maturing in year five following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed of determinable prices and dates. Also includes contractually required rental payments on leases meeting the criteria for capitalization, due within the fifth year from the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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Amount of long-term debt maturing in year four following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed of determinable prices and dates. Also includes contractually required rental payments on leases meeting the criteria for capitalization, due within the fourth year from the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all debt, including all short-term borrowings, long-term debt, and capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Weighted average interest rate of debt outstanding. No definition available.
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