Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Oberbalm?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Oberbalm 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 Oberbalm cemetery?

At the Oberbalm 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 Oberbalm should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Oberbalm and the surrounding Bern / Mittelland area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Margrit Aegerter-Scheuner

63 years11 April 2026Oberbalm, BE

Otto Wyss-Rudolf

85 years31 October 2019Oberbalm, BE

Hans Rudolf Riesen

91 years25 December 2019Oberbalm, BE

Katharina Enzen-Aeschlimann

82 years7 January 2021Oberbalm, BE

Hanna Spycher Blatter

81 years20 April 2022Oberbalm, BE

Sämu Hugi

52 years16 January 2023Oberbalm, BE

Walter Mühlemann-Rösti

79 years6 April 2023Oberbalm, BE

Walter Guggisberg-Hostettler

82 years29 June 2023Oberbalm, BE

Jacqueline Marie Fehlmann Dupont

59 years3 July 2023Oberbalm, BE

Elisabeth Hubacher-Schori

73 years4 November 2023Oberbalm, BE

Ursula Bogatzki

55 years14 August 2024Oberbalm, BE

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Funeral homes - Oberbalm

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What to do in case of death in Oberbalm?

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 Bern-Mittelland (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Oberbalm

In Oberbalm, deaths must be declared to the Zivilstandsamt Bern-Mittelland within 48 hours of occurrence.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Oberbalm are reported to the Zivilstandsamt Bern-Mittelland, the civil registry office serving the region. The announcement must be made within 48 hours. The office is located at Laupenstrasse 18A, 3008 Bern. Contact the office by telephone at +41 31 635 42 00 or by email at za.bm.zbd@be.ch.

Zivilstandsamt Bern-Mittelland

+41 31 635 42 00

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Oberbalm manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Untertürli (Untertürli, 3096 Oberbalm).

Friedhof Untertürli (Untertürli, 3096 Oberbalm)
Friedhof Untertürli is the main cemetery in Oberbalm, located at Untertürli, 3096 Oberbalm. It offers inhumation, cremation, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.
Friedhof bei der Kirche (Kirchrain, 3096 Oberbalm)
Friedhof bei der Kirche in Oberbalm is located at Kirchrain, 3096 Oberbalm. The cemetery offers cremation and jardin souvenir sepulture types.