Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Marsens

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

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87 years · 22 May 2026 · Vuippens, Marsens, FR ·
Acknowledgement

Vous ne m'avez pas perdu. Je suis seulement parti avant vous, et je vous aimerai du haut du ciel comme je vous ai aimés sur cette terre. Profondément émue par vos témoignages de sympathie, d'affection et d'amitié reçus lors du décès de Monsieur Norbert Goumaz, sa famille vous remercie très sincèrement de votre présence, de vos prières, de vos offrandes de messes, de vos dons, de vos messages réconfortants et de vos envois de fleurs. Elle vous prie de trouver ici l'expression de sa vive gratitude et de sa profonde reconnaissance. Un merci particulier s'adresse à la direction et au personnel du Home de la vallée de l'Intyamon, à Villars-sous-Mont, au Chœur mixte de Vuippens et à son organiste, à la société de musique Les Armaillis d'Echarlens, à l'abbé Vincent Lathion, ainsi qu'aux Pompes funèbres Ruffieux, à Bulle.

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Publish an obituary for free

In the Canton of Fribourg, a notice in a printed newspaper is a paid service, depending on the newspaper and format. On Funere.com, you can publish for free: announcements, condolences, and memories, all in one place dedicated to remembrance.

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What to do in case of death in Marsens?

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).

  5. 5. Publish the obituary for free on Funere.com

    You don't have to face this moment alone. On Funere.com, you can publish a funeral announcement for free in just a few minutes, informing the community and allowing others to send messages of condolence.

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

Marsens is served by the Office de l'état civil du canton de Fribourg for death declarations and civil registration matters.

Legal Procedures

Death must be announced to the Office de l'état civil du canton de Fribourg within 48 hours. The office is located at Rue de l'Abbé-Bovet 14, 1700 Fribourg. Contact the office by phone at +41 26 305 14 17 or by email at sainec@fr.ch to complete the declaration.

Office de l'état civil du canton de Fribourg
+41 26 305 14 17

Cemetery and resting place

Cimetière de Vuippens is the main cemetery serving Marsens, located at Vuippens, 1633 Marsens. The cemetery offers inhumation services.

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