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

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

The average cost of a funeral in 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 Orsonnens cemetery?

At the 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 Orsonnens should be notified of the death?

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

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

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Yesterday

· 1 notices

Margrit Hertig Hausch

90 years18 September 2026Orsonnens, Villorsonnens, FR

Ceremony on Thursday 24 September at 14:30

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· 2 notices

Michel Richoz

75 years16 August 2026Orsonnens, Villorsonnens, FR

Published by Ruffieux & Fils Pompes Funèbres - Monuments

Simone-Adrienne Dickmann Bard

84 years25 January 2026Orsonnens, Villorsonnens, FR

Private ceremony

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Funeral homes - Orsonnens

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Ruffieux & Fils Pompes Funèbres - Monuments Partner

Romont FR, FROpen 24/7

+41 26 652 90 20

PF Ruffieux SA

Bulle, FRInformative profile

Pompes funèbres Murith SA

Fribourg, FRInformative profile

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

Orsonnens residents must declare deaths to the Office de l'état civil du canton de Fribourg within the required timeframe.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Orsonnens are declared to the Office de l'état civil du canton de Fribourg (Civil Registry Office of the Canton of Fribourg). The announcement must be made within 48 hours. The office is located at Rue de l'Abbé-Bovet 14, 1701 Fribourg. Contact the office by phone at +41 26 305 14 17 or by email at office.etatcivil@fr.ch for further information or to complete the declaration.

Office de l'état civil du canton de Fribourg

+41 26 305 14 17

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Orsonnens manages several cemeteries. The main one is Cimetière d'Orsonnens (Orsonnens, 1694 Villarsiviriaux).

Cimetière d'Orsonnens (Orsonnens, 1694 Villarsiviriaux)
Cimetière d'Orsonnens is located at Orsonnens, 1694 Villorsonnens and serves the commune of Orsonnens. The cemetery offers inhumation, cremation, and columbarium services.
Cimetière d'Orsonnens (Orsonnens, 1694 Villorsonnens)
Cimetière d'Orsonnens is the main cemetery in Villorsonnens, located at Orsonnens, 1694 Villorsonnens. It offers inhumation, cremation, and columbarium services.
Cimetière de Villarsiviriaux (Villarsiviriaux, 1694 Villorsonnens)
Cimetière de Villarsiviriaux is a cemetery in Villorsonnens located at Villarsiviriaux, 1694 Villorsonnens. The cemetery offers inhumation services and does not have a crematorium.

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