Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Detligen

All notices published in the municipality of Detligen and the surrounding Biel/Bienne / Seeland area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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85 years · 15 September 2024 · Detligen, BE

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What to do in case of death in Detligen?

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

  1. 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. 2. Choose a funeral home

    Organise transport and the first wishes of the deceased.

  3. 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. 4. Official notification to the Civil Registry Office

    Must be done at Zivilstandsamt Seeland (within 48 hours).

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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Detligen

Radelfingen residents must report deaths to the Zivilstandsamt Seeland, the civil registry office serving the region.

Legal Procedures

Deaths must be announced to Zivilstandsamt Seeland within 48 hours. The office is located at Seevorstadt 105, 2502 Biel/Bienne. Contact the office by phone at +41 31 635 43 70 or by email at za.sl.zbd@be.ch for further guidance on the declaration process.

Zivilstandsamt Seeland
+41 31 635 43 70

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Detligen manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Detligen (Bühlstrasse, 3036 Detligen).

  • Friedhof Detligen (Bühlstrasse, 3036 Detligen)

    Friedhof Detligen is located at Bühlstrasse, 3036 Detligen and offers inhumation and cremation services. The cemetery does not have an on-site crematorium.

  • Friedhof Radelfingen (Kirchweg, 3271 Radelfingen b. Aarberg)

    Friedhof Radelfingen serves Detligen and is located at Kirchweg, 3271 Radelfingen. The cemetery offers inhumation and cremation services.

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