Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Wangenried?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Wangenried 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 Wangenried cemetery?

At the Wangenried 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 Wangenried should be notified of the death?

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

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

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Walter Gygax-Urben

76 years3 June 2019Wangenried, BE

Robert Känzig-Lanz

73 years31 March 2021Wangenried, BE

Fritz Walter Müller-Stalder

82 years15 August 2021Wangenried, BE

Hans Leuenberger

82 years16 March 2022Wangenried, BE

Kathrin Arn

81 years13 December 2022Wangenried, BE

Ursula Gygax-Obi

81 years8 May 2023Wangenried, BE

Fritz Meyer-Müller

85 years19 August 2024Wangenried, BE

Wilhelm Käser-Meyer

90 years26 September 2024Wangenried, BE

Alice Günther-Berger

89 years12 November 2024Wangenried, BE

Werner Meyer-Lehmann

81 years31 January 2025Wangenried, BE

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Funeral homes - Wangenried

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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 Wangenried?

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 Wangenried

Wangenried residents must report a death to the Zivilstandsamt Oberaargau, the civil registry office serving the commune.

Legal Procedures

To declare a death in Wangenried, contact Zivilstandsamt Oberaargau at +41 31 635 42 70 or za.oa.zbd@be.ch. The office is located at Melchnaustrasse 28, 4900 Langenthal.

Zivilstandsamt Oberaargau

+41 31 635 42 70

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Wangen an der Aare is the main cemetery in Wangenried, located at Friedhofstrasse 9, 3380 Wangen an der Aare. It offers inhumation, cremation, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.