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Amount of after tax unrealized gain (loss) related to the increase or decrease in fair value of interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments, which was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income to the extent that the cash flow hedge was determined to be effective.

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Weighted average interest rate of debt outstanding.

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The estimated net amount of unrealized gains or losses on interest rate cash flow hedges as of the balance sheet date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months.

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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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LONG-TERM DEBT - Narrative (Details) £ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
LONG-TERM DEBT - Narrative (Details) £ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017 GBP (£)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017 EUR (€)	Nov. 30, 2016 EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2016 EUR (€)	Apr. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on fair value of interest rate swaps, before tax	$ 3,959,000		$ 5,834,000
Unrealized gain (loss) on fair value of interest rate swaps, after tax	2,415,000		3,559,000
Unrealized gain (loss) expected to be recognized over the next 12 months	666,000
Other debt	1,032,000		$ 4,579,000
Contested letter of credit	11,325,000
Other current assets
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contested letter of credit	11,477,000	£ 8,570
Securitization facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum amount of borrowings available	115,000,000
Outstanding borrowings	$ 95,825,000
Debt instrument term (in years)	2 years	2 years
Interest rate (as a percent)	1.98%			1.98%
Securitization facility \| LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable interest rate (as a percent)	0.75%	0.75%
Securitization facility \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee (as a percent)	0.25%	0.25%
Securitization facility \| Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee (as a percent)	0.35%	0.35%
Other Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted-average interest rate on outstanding borrowings (as a percent)	5.04%		3.31%	5.04%		3.31%
Senior Notes \| Matthews Europe GmbH & Co. KG
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted-average interest rate on outstanding borrowings (as a percent)	1.40%			1.40%
Debt issued	$ 17,719,000				€ 15,000,000
Portion of debt bearing fixed interest \| €					€ 5,000,000
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)					1.40%
Revolving credit facilities \| Domestic Credit Facility Amendment Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted-average interest rate on outstanding borrowings (as a percent)	3.01%		2.59%	3.01%		2.59%
Revolving Credit Facility \| Revolving credit facilities \| LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate on borrowings (as a percent)	1.75%			1.75%
Revolving Credit Facility \| Revolving credit facilities \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Annual commitment fee range on unused portion	0.15%	0.15%
Revolving Credit Facility \| Revolving credit facilities \| Minimum \| LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate on borrowings, based on leverage ratio	0.75%	0.75%
Revolving Credit Facility \| Revolving credit facilities \| Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Annual commitment fee range on unused portion	0.25%	0.25%
Revolving Credit Facility \| Revolving credit facilities \| Maximum \| LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate on borrowings, based on leverage ratio	2.00%	2.00%
Revolving Credit Facility \| Revolving credit facilities \| Domestic Credit Facility Amendment Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum amount of borrowings available							$ 900,000,000
Outstanding borrowings	$ 525,000,000		$ 608,000,000
Senior secured term loan \| Revolving credit facilities \| Domestic Credit Facility Amendment Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum amount of borrowings available							$ 250,000,000
Principal payment due in one year (as a percent)	5.00%	5.00%
Principal payment in year two (as a percent)	7.50%	7.50%
Principal payment years three through five (as a percent)	10.00%	10.00%
Outstanding borrowings	$ 232,479,000		246,449,000
Standby Letters of Credit \| Revolving credit facilities \| Domestic Credit Facility Amendment Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum amount of borrowings available	35,000,000
Foreign Line of Credit \| Credit Facility With European Bank
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum amount of borrowings available	41,345,000			€ 35,000,000.0
Outstanding borrowings	$ 26,126,000		0	€ 22,100,000
Weighted-average interest rate on outstanding borrowings (as a percent)	1.75%			1.75%
Lines of Credit with Italian Banks \| Matthews International S.p.A
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum amount of borrowings available	$ 13,384,000			€ 11,300,000.0
Outstanding borrowings	$ 4,735,000		$ 5,801,000	€ 4,000,000		€ 5,200,000
Weighted-average interest rate on outstanding borrowings (as a percent)	2.20%		1.80%	2.20%		1.80%
Long-term Debt	$ 3,079,000		$ 3,538,000	€ 2,600,000		€ 3,200,000