Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Gunten?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Gunten 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 Gunten cemetery?

At the Gunten 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 Gunten should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Gunten and the surrounding Bernese Oberland area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Esther Bieri Schüpbach

75 years30 January 2026Gunten, Sigriswil, BE

Wilhelmine Hodel Rohrer

101 years9 November 2025Gunten, Sigriswil, BE

Walter von Gunten

78 years9 January 2021Gunten, Sigriswil, BE

Walter Amstutz-Stucki

78 years14 July 2021Gunten, Sigriswil, BE

Otto Güntlisberger-Rupp

80 years20 September 2021Gunten, Sigriswil, BE

Marianne Stocker-Grunder

87 years12 August 2022Gunten, Sigriswil, BE

Leonie Mumenthaler-Beerli

95 years30 January 2023Gunten, Sigriswil, BE

Beat Loretz

62 years18 June 2023Gunten, Sigriswil, BE

Susanna Nelli Iseli Moser

72 years10 January 2024Gunten, Sigriswil, BE

Werner Berger

85 years6 June 2024Gunten, Sigriswil, BE

Willy Sigrist-Imboden

82 years21 November 2020Gunten, Sigriswil, BE

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Funeral homes - Gunten

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Zweisimmen, BEInformative profile

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Thomas Rubin AG Bestattungsdienst

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What to do in case of death in Gunten?

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 Oberland West (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Gunten

Gunten residents must declare a death to the Zivilstandsamt Oberland West, the civil registry office serving the commune.

Legal Procedures

The death must be announced to Zivilstandsamt Oberland West within 48 hours. The office is located at Scheibenstrasse 3, 3600 Thun. Contact the office by telephone at +41 31 635 43 00 or by email at za.ow.zbd@be.ch.

Zivilstandsamt Oberland West

+41 31 635 43 00

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Gunten manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Sigriswil (Kirchstrasse, 3655 Sigriswil).

Friedhof Sigriswil (Kirchstrasse, 3655 Sigriswil)
Friedhof Sigriswil serves Gunten and is located at Kirchstrasse, 3655 Sigriswil. The cemetery offers inhumation and cremation services.
Friedhof Sigriswil (3655 Sigriswil)
Friedhof Sigriswil is the main cemetery in Sigriswil, located at 3655 Sigriswil. It offers inhumation and cremation services, though it does not have an on-site crematorium.
Friedhof Merligen (3658 Merligen)
Friedhof Merligen is a cemetery in Gunten, located at 3658 Merligen. It offers inhumation and cremation services.
Friedhof Merligen (3658 Merligen)
Friedhof Merligen is a cemetery in Sigriswil located at 3658 Merligen. It offers inhumation and cremation services.