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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Grossaffoltern 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 Grossaffoltern cemetery?

At the Grossaffoltern 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 Grossaffoltern should be notified of the death?

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

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

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Veronika Gürtler Grob

58 years1 July 2026Grossaffoltern, BE

Ceremony on Thursday 27 August at 11:00

Martin Bigler

53 years26 May 2026Grossaffoltern, BE

Stefan Eidam

52 years1 September 2025Grossaffoltern, BE

Marianna Amsler-Sommer

18 August 2025Grossaffoltern, BE

Johanna von Aesch-Muralt

97 years15 July 2024Grossaffoltern, BE

Oswald Hochuli

70 years20 July 2024Grossaffoltern, BE

Walter Arnold Brand-Burri

89 years25 October 2024Grossaffoltern, BE

Lonny Weibel-Moser

91 years25 October 2024Grossaffoltern, BE

Max Meuter-Gäumann

93 years21 December 2024Grossaffoltern, BE

Benz Friedrich-Salvisberg

85 years4 January 2025Grossaffoltern, BE

Peter Wyss

86 years26 January 2025Grossaffoltern, BE

Elisabeth Loder-Gerber

82 years9 February 2025Grossaffoltern, BE

Lotti Pfeiffer-Zwygart

86 years17 March 2025Grossaffoltern, BE

Walter Scheidegger

80 years23 June 2025Grossaffoltern, BE

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Funeral homes - Grossaffoltern

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Aurora das andere Bestattungsunternehmen AG

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Geiser | von Aesch Bestattungen

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What to do in case of death in Grossaffoltern?

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 Grossaffoltern

Grossaffoltern residents must report deaths to the Zivilstandsamt Seeland within 48 hours of occurrence.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Grossaffoltern are handled by the Zivilstandsamt Seeland. The announcement must be made within 48 hours. The office is located at Villa Rockhall III, Seevorstadt 105, 2502 Biel. Contact the office by telephone at +41 31 635 43 70 to report a death or for further information.

Zivilstandsamt Seeland

+41 31 635 43 70

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Grossaffoltern is located at Büünegasse 10, 3257 Grossaffoltern and serves as the main cemetery for the commune. The cemetery offers inhumation and cremation services.