Guides and resources
News, advice, and insights on funeral planning and funeral services
Mistakes to avoid when choosing a funeral home
Choosing a funeral home is a delicate decision often made in haste and under emotional strain. Certain common mistakes can lead to unexpected costs, unsuitable services or disappointments. This guide identifies the most common pitfalls and gives you the keys to avoiding them.
Why choose a local funeral home: advantages and limitations
When faced with a death, should you choose a local funeral home or a large national group? Each option has advantages and limitations depending on your needs and priorities. This guide compares both approaches to help you make an informed choice.
The top 10 most asked questions about death (and their answers)
Death raises universal questions that transcend cultures and generations. This article gathers the 10 most frequently asked questions about death and provides clear, factual and accessible answers to better understand this inevitable passage of human existence.
Funeral home quotes: how to read, understand and compare offers
Receiving a funeral home quote can be unsettling when you don't know what to look for. This guide helps you decipher each expense item, identify hidden costs and effectively compare multiple offers to make the most informed choice possible.
Death and the metaverse: myth or tomorrow's reality?
The metaverse opens new perspectives for honouring the memory of the deceased: virtual ceremonies, posthumous avatars and immersive memorials. Between technological innovation and ethical questions, these digital universes are transforming our relationship with grief and commemoration.
The rise of personalised ceremonies: towards the end of traditional funerals?
Funeral ceremonies are evolving: more and more families are choosing personalised celebrations that reflect the personality of the deceased rather than codified traditional funerals. Between secular ceremonies, alternative venues and bespoke rituals, discover how this trend is transforming the way we honour our departed loved ones.
Artificial intelligence and grief: what role for AI in supporting families?
Artificial intelligence is gradually transforming the funeral sector and grief support. From posthumous messages to emotional support chatbots and interactive memorials, AI raises as many hopes as ethical questions about our relationship with death and memory.
The future of funerals: what trends for the next 20 years?
The funeral sector is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. Between digitalisation, ecological awareness and the search for meaning, tomorrow's funerals will be radically different from today's. Discover the trends that will shape the next 20 years.
Death insurance: how it works and what does it cover?
Death insurance financially protects your loved ones by paying out a capital sum upon your passing. In Switzerland, several types of contracts exist, with specific conditions, amounts and tax implications. Understanding how they work enables you to make an informed choice suited to your situation.
What financial assistance is available after a death in Switzerland?
After a death in Switzerland, several forms of financial assistance exist to support families: AHV pensions, 2nd pillar benefits, cantonal allowances and private insurance. Knowing about these schemes and the procedures to follow helps secure the financial situation of loved ones at an already difficult time.
Hidden funeral costs: how to anticipate and avoid them
Funerals often hide additional costs that increase the final bill. Certificates, municipal taxes, transport or services not included: these unforeseen costs can destabilise an already substantial budget. This guide helps you identify these hidden expenses and anticipate them to control your funeral budget.
The perception of death in major religions and philosophies
Since time immemorial, death has questioned humanity and shaped spiritual beliefs. Major religions and philosophies offer varied answers about what awaits human beings after their last breath. Discover how these traditions still influence our relationship with death and our funeral practices today.