Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Horrenbach?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Horrenbach 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 Horrenbach cemetery?

At the Horrenbach 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 Horrenbach should be notified of the death?

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

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

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Hanni Bühler-Berger

83 years15 January 2020Horrenbach, BE

Andreas Burri-Rufener

68 years20 August 2020Horrenbach, BE

Andreas Fahrni-Gerber

90 years5 April 2021Horrenbach, BE

Rosalie Müller-Graf

85 years16 December 2021Horrenbach, BE

Gottfried Fuss-Zbären

89 years5 June 2023Horrenbach, BE

Katja Gerber-Schneider

78 years15 July 2023Horrenbach, BE

Karl Reusser-Aeschlimann

74 years10 January 2024Horrenbach, BE

Mario Schmid-Martin

79 years14 August 2024Horrenbach, BE

Fritz Abraham Oehrli-Sigrist

78 years2 April 2019Horrenbach, BE

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Funeral homes - Horrenbach

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Zweisimmen, BEInformative profile

Thomas Rubin AG Bestattungsdienst

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Schranz Beat GmbH

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What to do in case of death in Horrenbach?

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

Horrenbach-Buchen is served by Zivilstandskreis Oberland-West for civil registration matters in canton BE.

Legal Procedures

Contact Zivilstandskreis Oberland-West at Scheibenstrasse 3, 3600 Thun, by phone at +41 31 635 43 00, or by email at za.ow.zbd@be.ch for death declaration procedures.

Zivilstandskreis Oberland-West

+41 31 635 43 00

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Horrenbach manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Brucheren (Brucheren, 3616 Schwarzenegg).

Friedhof Brucheren (Brucheren, 3616 Schwarzenegg)
Friedhof Brucheren is the main cemetery serving Horrenbach, located at Brucheren, 3616 Schwarzenegg. It offers inhumation, cremation, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.
Urnenfriedhof bei der Kirche Schwarzenegg (Egg 4, 3616 Schwarzenegg)
Urnenfriedhof bei der Kirche Schwarzenegg in Horrenbach is located at Egg 4, 3616 Schwarzenegg and offers cremation and columbarium sepulture types. The cemetery does not have an on-site crematorium.