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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Oberhofen 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 Oberhofen cemetery?

At the Oberhofen 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 Oberhofen should be notified of the death?

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

Notices published in the municipality of Oberhofen and the surrounding Thun area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Bern
Thun
Oberhofen

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· 4 notices

Lore Anneliese Berger-Abberger

95 years26 March 2026Goldiwil (Thun), Oberhofen, BE

Albert Grünig

89 years3 March 2026Goldiwil (Thun), Oberhofen, BE

Andrea Hänni Bucher

58 years27 February 2026Goldiwil (Thun), Oberhofen, BE

Peter Baumann

76 years7 December 2025Goldiwil (Thun), Oberhofen, BE

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Sublocalities in Oberhofen

Goldiwil (Thun)

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Funeral homes - Oberhofen

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Pompes Funèbres HauptmannPartner

St-Imier, BEOpen 24/7

+41 32 566 10 66

Daniel Lochbrunner Bestattungen & Thanatologie

Spiez, BEInformative profile

Storz Bestattung | Pompes Funèbres

Biel/Bienne, BEInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Oberhofen?

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 Oberhofen

In Oberhofen am Thunersee, deaths are declared to the Zivilstandsamt Oberland West, within 48 hours.

Legal Procedures

The death is to be announced to the Zivilstandsamt Oberland West within 48 hours. Office: Zivilstandsamt Oberland West, Scheibenstrasse 3, 3600 Thun. Phone: +41 31 635 43 00. Email: za.ow.zbd@be.ch.

Zivilstandsamt Oberland West

+41 31 635 43 00

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Hilterfingen is a cemetery in Oberhofen, located at Schneckenbühlstrasse, 3653 Oberhofen am Thunersee. Sepulture types available are inhumation, cremation, columbarium and jardin_souvenir.

Frequently asked questions in Oberhofen

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