Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Frieswil?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Frieswil 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 Frieswil cemetery?

At the Frieswil 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 Frieswil should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Frieswil and the surrounding Bern / Mittelland area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Hermann Stucker

83 years11 August 2026Frieswil, Seedorf, BE

Private ceremony

Marguerite Küenzi-Beuchat

94 years25 December 2013Frieswil, Seedorf, BE

Rolf Kellerhals-Stewart

82 years24 August 2016Frieswil, Seedorf, BE

Ernst Huguenin

77 years17 April 2016Frieswil, Seedorf, BE

Hans Joder-Danz

78 years6 March 2017Frieswil, Seedorf, BE

Fritz Zbinden-Müller

71 years31 July 2018Frieswil, Seedorf, BE

Heidi Holzer-Brönnimann

83 years7 December 2021Frieswil, Seedorf, BE

Ernst Herren-Zwygart

80 years16 May 2022Frieswil, Seedorf, BE

Kurt Sorgen

79 years17 November 2022Frieswil, Seedorf, BE

Andreas Josef Schmid

71 years7 May 2024Frieswil, Seedorf, BE

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Funeral homes - Frieswil

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What to do in case of death in Frieswil?

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 Zivilstandsamt Seeland (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Frieswil

Frieswil is served by the Zivilstandsamt Seeland for civil registration matters, including death declarations.

Legal Procedures

Death declarations for Frieswil must be announced to the 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.

Zivilstandsamt Seeland

+41 31 635 43 70

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Frieswil manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Detligen (Bühlstrasse 2, 3036 Detligen).

Friedhof Detligen (Bühlstrasse 2, 3036 Detligen)
Friedhof Detligen serves Frieswil and is located at Bühlstrasse 2, 3036 Detligen. The cemetery offers inhumation and cremation services.
Friedhof Seedorf (Bernstrasse 86, 3267 Seedorf BE)
Friedhof Seedorf in Seedorf is located at Bernstrasse 86, 3267 Seedorf. The cemetery offers inhumation, cremation, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.

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