What to do in case of a sudden death in Biel/Bienne / Seeland?

In the event of a death in Biel/Bienne / Seeland , 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 Biel/Bienne / Seeland region?

On Funere.com , you can check daily all obituaries and funeral notices for Biel/Bienne / Seeland . 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 Biel/Bienne / Seeland?

The average price for a funeral in Biel/Bienne / Seeland 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 Biel/Bienne / Seeland?

In Biel/Bienne / Seeland , 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 Biel/Bienne / Seeland?

For the official notification in Biel/Bienne / Seeland , 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 Biel/Bienne / Seeland

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

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Yesterday

· 2 notices

Ulrich Andreas Bieri

81 years1 May 2026Hagneck, BE

Private ceremony

Martin Wüthrich

72 years4 May 2026Orpund, BE

Private ceremony

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· 775 notices

Marlise Richard-Meyer

80 years2 May 2026Brügg BE, BE

Private ceremony

Fernand Moulin

95 years26 April 2026Hagneck, BE

Private ceremony

Nuria Voisard Pares

83 years30 April 2026Biel/Bienne, BE

Private ceremony

Martin Salvisberg

60 years27 April 2026Biel/Bienne, BE

Private ceremony

Martin Fahrni

65 years16 April 2026Walperswil, BE

Funeral has already taken place

Heinz Waeny-Röthlisberger

89 years19 April 2026Ins, BE

Funeral has already taken place

Christine Jacqueline Wälti

80 years27 April 2026Kerzers, BE

Jörg Burri

71 years2026Brügg BE, BE

Private ceremony

Ursula Beate Rischer

72 years20 April 2026Biel/Bienne, BE

Private ceremony

Simone Racine Sandoz

85 years21 April 2026Gals, BE

Private ceremony

Otto Affolter

88 years18 April 2026Biel/Bienne, BE

Private ceremony

Hans Hirt

90 years15 April 2026Biel/Bienne, BE

Private ceremony

Erwin Hert

79 years15 April 2026Studen BE, BE

Private ceremony

Hermann Fehr-Tobler

84 years18 April 2026Biel/Bienne, BE

Ceremony on Monday 11 May at 14:00

Frieda Dubacher Thomet

79 years11 April 2026Utzigen, BE

Private ceremony

Doris Weibel-Berger

71 years12 April 2026Bühl b. Aarberg, BE

Private ceremony

Sonja Wüthrich-Aeschlimann

89 years12 April 2026Biel/Bienne, BE

Private ceremony

Denise Carmen Canal Hunziker

76 years13 April 2026Bellmund, BE

Private ceremony

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Funeral homes - Biel/Bienne / Seeland

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Geiser | von Aesch Bestattungen

Brügg BE, BEInformative profile

Storz Bestattung | Pompes Funèbres

Biel/Bienne, BEInformative profile

Richner AG Bestattungen

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What to do in case of death in the Biel/Bienne / Seeland 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.
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Frequently asked questions in the Biel/Bienne / Seeland region

A section to remember those lost in the bilingual region of Biel/Bienne and the Seeland. Consult obituaries from the city, Lyss, Aarberg, and the lakeside municipalities. A service respectful of the diverse linguistic communities.