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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Font 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 Font cemetery?

At the Font 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 Font should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Font and the surrounding Fribourg Broye area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Jacqueline Grandchamp-Cusin

73 years17 July 2026Font, Estavayer, FR

Published by Pompes funèbres Générales SA

Liliane Gentizon-Rosselet

87 years23 May 2026Font, Estavayer, FR

Bernard Chanez

74 years13 September 2025Font, Estavayer, FR

Private ceremony

Published by Pompes Funèbres Alain Dafflon

Georges Brasey

82 years5 March 2025Font, Estavayer, FR

Published by Pompes Funèbres Alain Dafflon

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Funeral homes - Font

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Pompes funèbres Périsset SA

Estavayer-le-Lac, Estavayer, FRInformative profile

Pompes Funèbres Alain DafflonPartner

Estavayer-le-Lac, Estavayer, FROpen 24/7

+41 26 663 36 00

Pompes funèbres Murith SA

Fribourg, FRInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Font?

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 du canton de Fribourg (bureau de la Broye) (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Font

Font is served by the Office de l'état civil du canton de Fribourg (bureau de la Broye) for civil registration matters.

Legal Procedures

To declare a death in Font, contact the Office de l'état civil du canton de Fribourg (bureau de la Broye) at Chemin du Donjon 1, 1470 Estavayer-le-Lac. You may reach them by phone at +41 26 305 14 17 or by email at office.etatcivil@fr.ch.

Office de l'état civil du canton de Fribourg (bureau de la Broye)

+41 26 305 14 17

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Font manages several cemeteries. The main one is Cimetière d'Estavayer-le-Lac (Route d'Yverdon, 1470 Estavayer-le-Lac).

Cimetière d'Estavayer-le-Lac (Route d'Yverdon, 1470 Estavayer-le-Lac)
Cimetière d'Estavayer-le-Lac is located in Estavayer at Route d'Yverdon, 1470 Estavayer-le-Lac. The cemetery offers inhumation, cremation, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.
Cimetière de Font (Chemin du Château 2-3, 1473 Font)
Cimetière de Font is located in Font at Chemin du Château 2-3, 1473 Font. The cemetery offers inhumation, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.
Cimetière de Bussy (Route des Baudèzes 4, 1474 Châbles FR)
Cimetière de Bussy serves Estavayer and is located at Route des Baudèzes 4, 1474 Bussy. The cemetery offers inhumation, cremation, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.