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What should I do immediately after a death in Chavannes-sous-Orsonnens?

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

The average cost of a funeral in Chavannes-sous-Orsonnens 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 Chavannes-sous-Orsonnens cemetery?

At the Chavannes-sous-Orsonnens 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 Chavannes-sous-Orsonnens should be notified of the death?

The death must be reported within 48 hours to the Civil Registry Office of Chavannes-sous-Orsonnens (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 Chavannes-sous-Orsonnens

All notices published in the municipality of Chavannes-sous-Orsonnens and the surrounding Region of Glâne area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Fribourg
Region of Glâne
Chavannes-sous-Orsonnens

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· 2 notices

Jeanne Modoux-Papaux Papaux

94 years20 March 2026Chavannes-sous-Orsonnens, FR

Private ceremony

Marie-Claude Moullet-Menoud Menoud

73 years1 October 2025Chavannes-sous-Orsonnens, FR

Private ceremony

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Funeral homes - Chavannes-sous-Orsonnens

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Ruffieux & Fils Pompes Funèbres

Romont FR, FRInformative profile

Pompes funèbres Murith SA

Fribourg, FRInformative profile

PF Ruffieux SA

Bulle, FRInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Chavannes-sous-Orsonnens?

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 Office de l'état civil de la Glâne (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Chavannes-sous-Orsonnens

Chavannes-sous-Orsonnens residents must declare deaths to the Office de l'état civil de la Glâne, the civil registry office serving the commune.

Legal Procedures

Deaths must be reported to the Office de l'état civil de la Glâne. The office is located at Rue du Château 112, 1680 Romont. Contact the office by telephone at +41 26 305 14 17 or by email at office.etatcivil@fr.ch.

Office de l'état civil de la Glâne

+41 26 305 14 17

Cemetery and resting place

Cimetière d'Orsonnens serves Chavannes-sous-Orsonnens and is located in Orsonnens, Villorsonnens, Fribourg, Suisse. The cemetery offers inhumation and does not have a crematorium.