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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Lenk im Simmental 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 Lenk im Simmental cemetery?

At the Lenk im Simmental 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 Lenk im Simmental should be notified of the death?

The death must be reported within 48 hours to the Civil Registry Office of Lenk im Simmental (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 Lenk im Simmental

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

Where

Bern
Bernese Oberland
Lenk im Simmental

Earlier

· 13 notices

Ursula Fuchs-Aegerter

76 years13 July 2026Lenk im Simmental, BE

Ceremony on Friday 24 July at 12:30

Albert Wampfler-Hänni

77 years28 June 2026Lenk im Simmental, BE

Emil Trachsel-Kobler

88 years2 November 2025Lenk im Simmental, BE

Rosa Schletti

94 years15 September 2023Lenk im Simmental, BE

Elsa Schmid-Reinhard

92 years16 December 2023Lenk im Simmental, BE

Hans Samuel Rieder-Schiffer

92 years17 March 2024Lenk im Simmental, BE

Johanna Maria Adank Füten

90 years5 April 2024Lenk im Simmental, BE

Hansruedi Räz

91 years30 April 2024Lenk im Simmental, BE

Arnold Schletti-Eberle

69 years14 September 2024Lenk im Simmental, BE

Marie Gafner-Gobeli

90 years13 October 2024Lenk im Simmental, BE

Lotti Schopfer-Obi

81 years30 November 2024Lenk im Simmental, BE

Paul Rohrer

81 years10 January 2025Lenk im Simmental, BE

Ernst Rieder-Kuhnen

84 years21 April 2025Lenk im Simmental, BE

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Funeral homes - Lenk im Simmental

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Zweisimmen, BEInformative profile

Aurora das andere Bestattungsunternehmen AG

Sigriswil, BEInformative profile

Thomas Rubin AG Bestattungsdienst

Thun, BEInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Lenk im Simmental?

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 Lenk im Simmental

Lenk im Simmental residents must report deaths to the Zivilstandsamt Oberland West, the civil registry office serving the commune.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Lenk im Simmental are registered through the Zivilstandsamt Oberland West. 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 to initiate the death declaration process.

Zivilstandsamt Oberland West

+41 31 635 43 00

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Lenk is the main cemetery in Lenk im Simmental, located at Rawilstrasse 3, 3775 Lenk. It offers inhumation, cremation, family tombs, columbarium, and memorial garden sepulture types.