What to do in case of a sudden death in Bernese Jura?

In the event of a death in Bernese Jura , the first priority is to contact 144 or a doctor for the medical confirmation of death. Once the certificate is issued, it is essential to contact a local funeral home. See our guide on what to do immediately after a death: first steps .

Where to find updated funeral notices for the Bernese Jura region?

On Funere.com , you can check daily all obituaries and funeral notices for Bernese Jura . Our platform aggregates local ceremony information to help you pay your final respects. Find out more on where to publish an obituary in Switzerland to reach the entire region.

How much does it cost to organize a funeral in Bernese Jura?

The average price for a funeral in Bernese Jura ranges from 5,000 CHF to 12,000 CHF. Costs vary based on the municipality and the choice between cremation and burial. For a precise estimate of regional fees, read how much a death costs in Switzerland: all expected fees .

What are the most common burial traditions in Bernese Jura?

In Bernese Jura , cremation is the most widespread practice, following the 80% national Swiss trend. However, traditional burial remains an available choice at regional cemeteries. To help you decide, check our comparison on cremation or burial: how to choose the right option .

Which documents are needed to report a death in Bernese Jura?

For the official notification in Bernese Jura , the medical death certificate and the deceased's identity documents are required. The report must be made to the regional Civil Registry Office. Find the full checklist at administrative formalities after a death: documents not to forget .

Today's deaths, obituaries and tributes Bernese Jura

All today's obituaries and death notices, Saturday 9 May. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Marguerite Cattin-Rohrbach

80 years2 May 2026Mont-Crosin, BE

Private ceremony

Jean-Louis Jabas

76 years3 May 2026Crémines, BE

Private ceremony

Marie-Louise Chételat-Mitschler

88 years28 April 2026Moutier, BE

Private ceremony

Claude Eichenberger

72 years28 April 2026Moutier, BE

Private ceremony

Blandine Angehrn Schott

89 years28 April 2026La Tanne, BE

Private ceremony

Arnold Seiler

83 years2026Crémines, BE

Private ceremony

Georges Péquignot

92 years24 April 2026Reconvilier, BE

Private ceremony

Willy Waecker

76 years26 April 2026Montagne-de-Courtelary, BE

Private ceremony

Laurent Mathey

60 years23 April 2026La Tanne, BE

Private ceremony

Stéphane Membrez

66 years23 April 2026Moutier, BE

Private ceremony

Roland Duc

75 years2026Le Landeron, BE

Private ceremony

Walter Hurni

87 years20 April 2026La Neuveville, BE

Private ceremony

Jean-Pierre Weber

60 years23 April 2026La Tanne, BE

Private ceremony

Rino Venaruzzo

86 years20 April 2026Moutier, BE

Private ceremony

Bluette Ganguin-Steiner

99 years15 April 2026Grandval, BE

Private ceremony

Rocco Perla

87 years20 April 2026Malleray, BE

Private ceremony

Jimmy Perret

93 years20 April 2026Mont-Crosin, BE

Private ceremony

Jean Maître

86 years18 April 2026Moutier, BE

Private ceremony

François Kohli

81 years13 April 2026Les Reussilles, BE

Private ceremony

Paul Boegli

85 years11 April 2026Moutier, BE

Private ceremony

Cities in the Bernese Jura region

Bellelay Belprahon Bévilard Champoz Corcelles BE Corgémont

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Publish an obituary for free

Traditional paid obituary listings in the Canton of Bern often add a significant financial burden to funeral expenses. On Funere.com, you can publish for free: announcements, condolences, and memories, all in one place dedicated to remembrance.

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Funeral homes - Bernese Jura

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Pompes funèbres Weber & Grau

Le Landeron, BEInformative profile

Niggli Pompes Funèbres SA

Mont-Crosin, BEInformative profile

François Vorpe SA

Tavannes, BEInformative profile

What to do in case of death in the Bernese Jura region?

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
The death must be officially reported to the Civil Registry Office of the place of death within 48 hours. This procedure is required to obtain burial or cremation permits.
5. Publish the obituary for free on Funere.com
You don't have to face this moment alone. On Funere.com, you can publish a funeral announcement for free in just a few minutes, informing the community and allowing others to send messages of condolence.
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Frequently asked questions in the Bernese Jura region

In this section, we honor the memory of the deceased in the French-speaking region of the Bernese Jura. Consult notices from Moutier, Saint-Imier, Tramelan, and Tavannes. A reference point for the canton's French-speaking community.