Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Hellsau?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Hellsau 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 Hellsau cemetery?

At the Hellsau 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 Hellsau should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Hellsau and the surrounding Emmental / Oberaargau area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Willy Meister

83 years6 August 2019Hellsau, BE

Rolf Schärer

75 years17 March 2020Hellsau, BE

Willy Luder-Lüdi

81 years12 February 2022Hellsau, BE

Hansueli Sommer-Kummer

79 years21 August 2023Hellsau, BE

Franz Unger

81 years18 December 2023Hellsau, BE

Markus Kiener

83 years26 June 2024Hellsau, BE

Otto Wälchli-Vögeli

59 years29 September 2024Hellsau, BE

Walter Kaderli

84 years31 December 2024Hellsau, BE

Verena Stucki-Aebi

98 years9 January 2025Hellsau, BE

Ruth Bütikofer-Meister

84 years1 July 2025Hellsau, BE

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Funeral homes - Hellsau

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Bestattungen Christa & Michael Roth

Langnau im Emmental, BEInformative profile

Lumen Bestattungsdienst

Wynau, BEInformative profile

Graf Schreinerei AG Huttwil

Huttwil, BEInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Hellsau?

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 Emmental (within 72 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Hellsau

Hellsau, located in canton BE, handles death declarations through the Zivilstandsamt Emmental office.

Legal Procedures

Death declarations in Hellsau must be announced to the Zivilstandsamt Emmental within 72 hours. The office is located at Marktstrasse 7, 3550 Langnau im Emmental. Contact the office by phone at +41 31 635 41 50 or by email at za.et.zbd@be.ch for further information or to submit the declaration.

Zivilstandsamt Emmental

+41 31 635 41 50

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Koppigen serves Hellsau and is located at Hauptstrasse 3, 3425 Koppigen. The cemetery offers inhumation, cremation, and columbarium services.