81 years · 6 November 2025 · Utzigen, Vechigen, BE ·
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Find obituaries and funeral notices in the main locations of Biel/Bienne / Seeland. Service updated daily for the Biel/Bienne / Seeland community and surroundings.
Publish an obituary for free
In the Canton of Bern, a notice in a printed newspaper is a paid service, depending on the newspaper and format. On Funere.com, you can publish for free: announcements, condolences, and memories, all in one place dedicated to remembrance.
An interactive checklist to guide you through the first administrative and personal steps.
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
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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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.
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