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What should I do immediately after a death in Lurtigen?

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

The average cost of a funeral in Lurtigen 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 Lurtigen cemetery?

At the Lurtigen 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 Lurtigen should be notified of the death?

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

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What to do in case of death in Lurtigen?

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 (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Lurtigen

Lurtigen is served by the Office de l'état civil du canton de Fribourg for vital records and death declarations.

Legal Procedures

To declare a death in Lurtigen, contact the Office de l'état civil du canton de Fribourg at +41 26 305 14 17 or office.etatcivil@fr.ch. The office is located at Rue de l'Abbé-Bovet 14, 1701 Fribourg.

Office de l'état civil du canton de Fribourg

+41 26 305 14 17

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Lurtigen is the main cemetery in Lurtigen, located at Lurtigen, 3215 Murten. It offers inhumation as a sepulture type and does not have a crematorium.