Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Saanenmöser

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

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76 years · 11 July 2026 · Saanenmöser, Saanen, BE
Ceremony on Friday 21 August at 12:00

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What to do in case of death in Saanenmöser?

An interactive checklist to guide you through the first administrative and personal steps.

  1. 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. 2. Choose a funeral home

    Organise transport and the first wishes of the deceased.

  3. 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. 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 Saanenmöser

Saanen residents must declare deaths to the Zivilstandsamt Oberland West, the civil registry office serving the commune.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Saanen are registered through the Zivilstandsamt Oberland West. The office is located at Scheibenstrasse 3, 3600 Thun. Contact the office by phone at +41 31 635 43 00 or by email at za.ow.zbd@be.ch for specific procedural requirements and guidance.

Zivilstandsamt Oberland West
+41 31 635 43 00

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Saanenmöser manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Saanen (Kirchstrasse, 3792 Saanen).

  • Friedhof Saanen (Kirchstrasse, 3792 Saanen)

    Friedhof Saanen in Saanenmöser is located at Kirchstrasse, 3792 Saanen and offers inhumation, cremation, and jardin souvenir sepulture types. The cemetery does not have an on-site crematorium.

  • Friedhof Saanen (Chilchgasse, 3792 Saanen)

    Friedhof Saanen is the main cemetery in Saanen, located at Chilchgasse, 3792 Saanen. It offers inhumation, cremation, family tombs, and columbarium services.

  • Friedhof Abländschen (Abländschen, 3792 Saanen)

    Friedhof Abländschen is a cemetery in Saanenmöser located at Abländschen, 3792 Saanen. It offers inhumation as a sepulture type and does not have a crematorium.

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