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What should I do immediately after a death in Gettnau?

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

The average cost of a funeral in Gettnau 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 Gettnau cemetery?

At the Gettnau 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 Gettnau should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Gettnau and the surrounding R. Willisau / Hinterland area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Leo Frey-Wermelinger

81 years2 July 2026Gettnau, Willisau, LU

Adolf Schwegler-Roos

88 years18 July 2019Gettnau, Willisau, LU

Ueli Binggeli-Wittwer

70 years12 October 2019Gettnau, Willisau, LU

Franz Arnet-Stutz

94 years30 August 2020Gettnau, Willisau, LU

Maria Stöckli-Meier

75 years2 January 2021Gettnau, Willisau, LU

Hans Arnet-Krummenacher

88 years10 December 2021Gettnau, Willisau, LU

Hans Zihlmann-Wüest

78 years5 October 2022Gettnau, Willisau, LU

Heidi Arnet-Krummenacher

82 years17 December 2022Gettnau, Willisau, LU

Alfons Arnet-Frank

80 years9 May 2023Gettnau, Willisau, LU

Paul Andreas Brugger-Dos Santos Nogueira

66 years17 February 2024Gettnau, Willisau, LU

Franz Achermann-Sommer

80 years30 May 2024Gettnau, Willisau, LU

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Funeral homes - Gettnau

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Bestattungen Hauser AG

Willisau, LUInformative profile

Jöri Bestattungen GmbH

Egolzwil, LUInformative profile

Alfred Jost Bestattungsinstitut GmbH

Reiden, LUInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Gettnau?

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 Regionales Zivilstandsamt Willisau (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Gettnau

Gettnau residents must declare deaths to the Regionales Zivilstandsamt Willisau within 48 hours of occurrence.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Gettnau are registered through the Regionales Zivilstandsamt Willisau. The declaration must be made within 48 hours. The office is located at Schlossstrasse 5, 6130 Willisau. Contact the office by phone at +41 41 972 71 91 or by email at zivilstandsamt@willisau.ch.

Regionales Zivilstandsamt Willisau

+41 41 972 71 91

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Gettnau manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Gettnau (Kirchweg, 6142 Gettnau).

Friedhof Gettnau (Kirchweg, 6142 Gettnau)
Friedhof Gettnau is the main cemetery in Gettnau, located at Kirchweg, 6142 Gettnau. It offers inhumation, cremation, and family tomb (tombe familiale) sepulture types.
Friedhof Willisau (Friedhofstrasse, 6130 Willisau)
Friedhof Willisau is the main cemetery in Willisau, located at Friedhofstrasse, 6130 Willisau. It offers inhumation, cremation, columbarium, jardin souvenir, and tombe familiale sepulture types.