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What should I do immediately after a death in Schangnau?

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

The average cost of a funeral in Schangnau 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 Schangnau cemetery?

At the Schangnau 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 Schangnau should be notified of the death?

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

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What to do in case of death in Schangnau?

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

Schangnau residents declare deaths through the Zivilstandsamt Emmental, the civil registry office serving the Emmental region in canton Bern.

Legal Procedures

To declare a death in Schangnau, contact Zivilstandsamt Emmental at +41 31 635 41 50 or za.et.zbd@be.ch. The office is located at Marktstrasse 7, 3550 Langnau im Emmental.

Zivilstandsamt Emmental

+41 31 635 41 50

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Schangnau is the main cemetery in Schangnau, located at Dorfstrasse, 6197 Schangnau. It offers inhumation, cremation, and columbarium services.