Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Lotzwil?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Lotzwil 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 Lotzwil cemetery?

At the Lotzwil 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 Lotzwil should be notified of the death?

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

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

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Herbert Wälchli-Graber

76 years7 March 2026Lotzwil, BE

Marie Brüllhardt-Sailer

94 years12 February 2026Lotzwil, BE

Verena Ess-Schild

85 years28 November 2025Lotzwil, BE

Herbert Rohde-Küttel

88 years12 October 2024Lotzwil, BE

Marlen Pia Flury

58 years23 October 2024Lotzwil, BE

Hans Steiner-Seiler

90 years26 November 2024Lotzwil, BE

Karl Meier-Hug

96 years21 January 2025Lotzwil, BE

Max Schär

83 years18 May 2025Lotzwil, BE

Rudolf Siegenthaler-Sutter

99 years6 June 2025Lotzwil, BE

Margrit Leuenberger-Bernhard

85 years17 June 2025Lotzwil, BE

Heidi Greub-Trösch

88 years17 July 2025Lotzwil, BE

Edith Waldmann-Hünig

92 years25 July 2025Lotzwil, BE

Hans Greub-Müller

72 years8 August 2025Lotzwil, BE

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Funeral homes - Lotzwil

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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 Lotzwil?

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 Oberaargau (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Lotzwil

In Lotzwil, deaths must be declared to the Zivilstandsamt Oberaargau within 48 hours of occurrence.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Lotzwil are handled by the Zivilstandsamt Oberaargau, the civil registry office serving the region. The death must be announced within 48 hours. The office is located at Melchnaustrasse 28, 4900 Langenthal. You can reach them by phone at +41 31 635 42 70 or by email at za.oa.zbd@be.ch.

Zivilstandsamt Oberaargau

+41 31 635 42 70

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Lotzwil is the main cemetery in Lotzwil, located at Kirchgasse 1, 4932 Lotzwil. It offers inhumation, cremation, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.