Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Fontaines NE?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Fontaines NE 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 Fontaines NE cemetery?

At the Fontaines NE 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 Fontaines NE should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Fontaines NE and the surrounding Val-de-Ruz area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Alida Zannin

92 years5 July 2026Fontaines NE, Val-de-Ruz, NE

Damien Chèvre

71 years9 June 2026Fontaines NE, Val-de-Ruz, NE

Private ceremony

Madeleine Micheline Piémontési

86 years18 May 2026Fontaines NE, Val-de-Ruz, NE

Rosemarie Perrin Vauthier

85 years4 February 2026Fontaines NE, Val-de-Ruz, NE

Alain Vonlanthen

79 years27 December 2024Fontaines NE, Val-de-Ruz, NE

Marcelle Andrée Barizzi Jaggi

96 years2 February 2025Fontaines NE, Val-de-Ruz, NE

Marguerite Rothenbühler Schneiter

94 years2 March 2025Fontaines NE, Val-de-Ruz, NE

Rosina Jeanneret-Grosjean Biglia

98 years13 April 2025Fontaines NE, Val-de-Ruz, NE

Evelyne Vuillemin Jacot

78 years16 April 2025Fontaines NE, Val-de-Ruz, NE

Francesco Cotroneo

87 years2025Fontaines NE, Val-de-Ruz, NE

Frédéric Cuche

96 years21 May 2025Fontaines NE, Val-de-Ruz, NE

Primo Campestrin

91 years4 August 2025Fontaines NE, Val-de-Ruz, NE

Gérald Bernasconi

94 years8 August 2025Fontaines NE, Val-de-Ruz, NE

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Funeral homes - Fontaines NE

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Pompes Funèbres Hauptmann

Cernier, Val-de-Ruz, NEInformative profile

Pompes Funèbres Burgat

St-Aubin-Sauges, NEInformative profile

Pompes funèbres Ghielmetti

Neuchâtel, NEInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Fontaines NE?

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 de l'arrondissement du Val-de-Ruz (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Fontaines NE

To declare a death in Fontaines, contact the Office de l'état civil de l'arrondissement du Val-de-Ruz within the required timeframe.

Legal Procedures

Deaths must be announced to the Office de l'état civil de l'arrondissement du Val-de-Ruz within 48 hours. The office is located at Epervier 6, 2053 Cernier. You can reach them by phone at +41 32 886 56 23.

Office de l'état civil de l'arrondissement du Val-de-Ruz

+41 32 886 56 23

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Fontaines NE manages several cemeteries. The main one is Cimetière de Fontaines (Rue de l'Industrie, 2046 Fontaines NE).

Cimetière de Fontaines (Rue de l'Industrie, 2046 Fontaines NE)
Cimetière de Fontaines is the main cemetery in Fontaines NE, located at Rue de l'Industrie, 2046 Fontaines, Suisse. It offers inhumation as a sepulture type and does not have a crematorium.
Cimetière de Cernier (Rue Guillaume Farel, 2053 Cernier)
Cimetière de Cernier is the main cemetery in Val-de-Ruz, located at Rue Guillaume Farel, 2053 Cernier. It offers inhumation, cremation, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.
Cimetière de Coffrane (Rue de la Saule 18, 2207 Coffrane)
Cimetière de Coffrane is located in Val-de-Ruz at Rue de la Saule 18, 2207 Coffrane. The cemetery offers inhumation, cremation, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.
Cimetière des Hauts-Geneveys (Route de la Jonchère 2-14, 2208 Les Hauts-Geneveys)
Cimetière des Hauts-Geneveys is located in Val-de-Ruz at Route de la Jonchère 2-14, 2208 Les Hauts-Geneveys. The cemetery offers inhumation and cremation services.
Cimetière de Boudevilliers (Sous l'Eglise, 2047)
Cimetière de Boudevilliers is a cemetery in Val-de-Ruz located at Sous l'Eglise, 2047 Boudevilliers. It offers inhumation and cremation services.
Cimetière de Dombresson (Chemin de l'Église 1, 2056 Dombresson)
Cimetière de Dombresson is located in Val-de-Ruz at Chemin de l'Église 1, 2056 Dombresson. The cemetery offers inhumation, cremation, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.
Cimetière d'Engollon (Rue de l'Eglise, 2063 Engollon)
Cimetière d'Engollon is located in Val-de-Ruz at Rue de l'Eglise, 2063 Engollon. The cemetery offers inhumation and cremation services.