Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Bévilard?

On Funere.com , you can view all real-time updated obituaries and funeral notices for Bévilard . 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 Bévilard?

In the event of a death in Bévilard, immediately contact 144 or a local doctor for the medical confirmation of death. Next, you must contact a funeral home operating in Bévilard 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 Bévilard?

The average cost of a funeral in Bévilard 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 Bévilard cemetery?

At the Bévilard 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 Bévilard should be notified of the death?

The death must be reported within 48 hours to the Civil Registry Office of Bévilard (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 Bévilard

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

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Nestor Praz

67 years7 July 2026Bévilard, Valbirse, BE

Walter Ziehli

80 years27 May 2026Bévilard, Valbirse, BE

Private ceremony

Jeanne Philipona-Baechler

93 years9 May 2026Bévilard, Valbirse, BE

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Funeral homes - Bévilard

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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 Bévilard?

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 Bévilard

Bévilard residents must declare deaths to the Office de l'état civil du Jura bernois within 48 hours of occurrence.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Bévilard are declared to the Office de l'état civil du Jura bernois. The announcement must be made within 48 hours. The office is located at Rue de la Préfecture 2c, 2608 Courtelary. Contact the office by phone at +41 31 635 41 30 or by email at ec.jb.secn@be.ch.

Office de l'état civil du Jura bernois

+41 31 635 41 30

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Bévilard manages several cemeteries. The main one is Cimetière de Valbirse (Rue du Temple 2, 2735 Bévilard).

Cimetière de Valbirse (Rue du Temple 2, 2735 Bévilard)
Cimetière de Valbirse is the main cemetery in Bévilard, located at Rue du Temple 2, 2735 Bévilard, Suisse. It offers inhumation, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.
Cimetière de Valbirse (Suisse)
Cimetière de Valbirse is the main cemetery serving Valbirse, located in Bévilard, Suisse. The cemetery offers inhumation as a sepulture type and does not have a crematorium.