Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Bellelay?

On Funere.com , you can view all real-time updated obituaries and funeral notices for Bellelay . Our platform keeps you informed about local ceremonies and helps you discover where to publish an obituary in Switzerland to reach family and friends in the most efficient and respectful way.

What should I do immediately after a death in Bellelay?

In the event of a death in Bellelay, immediately contact 144 or a local doctor for the medical confirmation of death. Next, you must contact a funeral home operating in Bellelay to arrange the service. Check our full guide on what to do immediately after a death: first steps .

How much does a funeral cost in Bellelay?

The average cost of a funeral in Bellelay starts at approximately 5,000 CHF, but varies based on local cemetery fees and selected services. Many municipalities offer reduced rates for residents; for a full overview, read how much a death costs in Switzerland: all expected fees .

What burial options are available at the Bellelay cemetery?

At the Bellelay cemetery, you can choose between cremation (selected by 80% of Swiss families) and traditional burial. Each municipality has specific regulations for scattering ashes or using niches. If you're undecided, read our comparison on cremation or burial: how to choose the right option .

Which office in Bellelay should be notified of the death?

The death must be reported within 48 hours to the Civil Registry Office of Bellelay (or the relevant district office). You will need to present the medical death certificate and the deceased's ID. Find the complete checklist at administrative formalities after a death: documents not to forget .

Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Bellelay

All notices published in the municipality of Bellelay and the surrounding Bernese Jura area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Annemarie Cosandey Dummermuth

86 years4 December 2025Bellelay, BE

Sylvia Rebmann

67 years6 June 2019Bellelay, BE

Hans-Peter Zbinden

59 years26 December 2011Bellelay, BE

Josiane Meyer-Langel

71 years18 October 2012Bellelay, BE

Chantal Kuhnen-Rebetez

61 years1 October 2013Bellelay, BE

Etienne Frutiger

54 years27 May 2014Bellelay, BE

Pierino Virano

89 years4 November 2016Bellelay, BE

Eugénie Rebmann Carnal

87 years13 February 2017Bellelay, BE

Jones Charpié

73 years28 July 2017Bellelay, BE

Jean-Pierre Evalet

74 years13 December 2018Bellelay, BE

Rodolphe Bühler

85 years13 July 2024Bellelay, BE

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Funeral homes - Bellelay

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François Vorpe SA

Tavannes, BEInformative profile

Pompes Funèbres Hauptmann

Mont-Crosin, BEInformative profile

Pompes funèbres Weber & Grau

Le Landeron, BEInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Bellelay?

An interactive checklist to guide you through the first administrative and personal steps.

1. Contact the doctor
First 2 hours
If 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
Before any public announcement, it is essential to personally inform the family, close friends, and any potential employer of the deceased.
4. Official notification to the Civil Registry Office
Must be done at Office de l'état civil du Jura bernois (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Bellelay

Bellelay residents must declare deaths through the Office de l'état civil du Jura bernois, the civil registry office serving the region.

Legal Procedures

To declare a death in Bellelay, contact the Office de l'état civil du Jura bernois at +41 31 635 41 30 or ec.jb.secn@be.ch. The office is located at Rue de la Préfecture 2c, 2608 Courtelary.

Office de l'état civil du Jura bernois

+41 31 635 41 30

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Bellelay manages several cemeteries. The main one is Cimetière du Fuet (Le Fuet, 2712 Le Fuet).

Cimetière du Fuet (Le Fuet, 2712 Le Fuet)
Cimetière du Fuet is the main cemetery serving Bellelay, located at Le Fuet, 2712 Saicourt. It offers inhumation and jardin souvenir sepulture types, with no crematorium on site.
Cimetière de Bellelay (Sous Béroie, 2713 Bellelay)
Cimetière de Bellelay is located in Bellelay at Sous Béroie, 2713 Bellelay, Saicourt. The cemetery offers inhumation as a sepulture type and does not have a crematorium.