Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Gumefens

Notices published in the municipality of Gumefens and the surrounding Gruyère R. area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Bernard Stemmelen
92 years · 25 August 2026 · Gumefens, Pont-en-Ogoz, FR ·
Acknowledgement

Remerciements Profondément touchée par les nombreuses marques de sympathie et d'affection qui lui ont été témoignées lors de son deuil, la famille de Monsieur Bernard STEMMELEN vous remercie très sincèrement de la part que vous avez prise à sa douloureuse épreuve et du réconfort que vous lui avez apporté par votre présence, vos prières, vos messages et vos dons. Elle vous prie de trouver ici l'expression de sa profonde reconnaissance. La messe de trentième sera célébrée le dimanche 1er novembre 2026, à 10 h 30, en l'église du Christ-Roi, à Fribourg.

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What to do in case of death in Gumefens?

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 Office de l'état civil du canton de Fribourg (within 48 hours).

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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Gumefens

Gumefens residents must report deaths to the Office de l'état civil du canton de Fribourg, the official civil registry office for the canton.

Legal Procedures

Deaths must be declared to the Office de l'état civil du canton de Fribourg. The office is located at Rue de l'Abbé-Bovet 14, 1701 Fribourg. You can contact the office 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
+41 26 305 14 17

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Gumefens manages several cemeteries. The main one is Cimetière de Pont-en-Ogoz (Route du Lac, 1643 Gumefens).

  • Cimetière de Pont-en-Ogoz (Route du Lac, 1643 Gumefens)

    Cimetière de Pont-en-Ogoz is the main cemetery in Gumefens, located at Route du Lac, 1643 Gumefens. It offers inhumation and jardin souvenir sepulture types, and does not have a crematorium.

  • Cimetière de Pont-en-Ogoz (Route du Lac, 1643 Gumefens)

    Cimetière de Pont-en-Ogoz is the main cemetery serving Pont-en-Ogoz, located at Route du Lac, 1643 Gumefels. It offers inhumation and jardin souvenir sepulture types.

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