Matthews International Corporation Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

LONG-TERM DEBT - Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) - Interest Rate Swaps - Designated as Hedging Instrument - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total derivatives	$ 3,959	$ (5,834)
Other current assets
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Assets derivatives	1,098	43
Other assets
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Assets derivatives	2,892	150
Other current liabilities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Liability derivatives	(7)	(1,529)
Other liabilities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Liability derivatives	$ (24)	$ (4,498)