94 years · 1 November 2026 · Grindelwald, BE
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Danksagung Jedes liebe Wort und jedes Zeichen der Anteilnahme sind für uns in unserer Trauer um Jacob ein Licht der Hoffnung. Jacob Caflisch 31. Oktober 1943 – 17. Juli 2026 Wir möchten uns herzlich für alle geschriebenen und gesprochenen Worte in Erinnerung an Jacob und die lieben Wünsche für unsere Zukunft bedanken. Ebenso bedanken wir uns für die schönen Blumen und Spenden als Zeichen der Wertschätzung. Vielen herzlichen Dank an alle, die seine Lebensfreude, seine Zugewandtheit und seinen Humor über all die Lebensjahre mit ihm geteilt haben. Vielen herzlichen Dank an alle, die ihn in schwierigen Zeiten und in den unterschiedlichen Phasen seiner Krankheit unterstützt und begleitet haben. Vielen herzlichen Dank an alle, die trotz grosser Hitze gemeinsam mit uns auf dem Friedhof Schwarzenegg Abschied genommen haben. Mit all den tief berührenden Momenten, die wir erfahren durften, gehen wir gemeinsam mit euch, voller Hoffnung und in liebevoller Erinnerung an Jacob, in die Zukunft. Eriz, im Oktober 2026 Erika, Claudia, Marietta und Reto, mit Angehörigen
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1. Contact the doctor
First 2 hoursIf the death occurs at home, immediately contact the family doctor or the 144 emergency service for the official confirmation of death and the issuance of the medical certificate (essential for all further steps).
2. Choose a funeral home
Organise transport and the first wishes of the deceased.
3. Inform loved ones and the potential employer
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On this page, you can browse the obituaries and funeral notices published in the Canton of Bern. The listings are updated daily and come from official sources, local funeral homes and family submissions.
Each notice includes key information: name, age, date and place of death, funeral details and, where available, the option to leave a condolence message.
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Below are the most recent obituaries published in the main municipalities of the canton, including Bern, Biel/Bienne, Thun, Köniz, Steffisburg and throughout the Bern region. Notices are displayed from newest to oldest and remain accessible after the funeral date, offering a lasting digital archive.
This page gathers all funeral notices published in the Canton of Bern, updated daily. If you’re looking for a specific person, you can use the search bar, filter by date of death or select a municipality from the list.
Updates include both new notices and changes related to ceremony details, allowing you to stay informed about funeral publications in your region.
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