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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Gempen 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 Gempen cemetery?

At the Gempen 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 Gempen should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Gempen. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Solothurn
Gempen

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Martin Josef Ehrsam-Schafer

Anniversary1st year

77 years24 June 2025Gempen, SO

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Funeral homes - Gempen

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Pozvek AG

Grenchen, SOInformative profile

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What to do in case of death in Gempen?

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 Kreis Dorneck-Thierstein (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Gempen

Gempen residents must declare a death to the Zivilstandsamt Kreis Dorneck-Thierstein within the required timeframe.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Gempen are registered through the Zivilstandsamt Kreis Dorneck-Thierstein. The announcement must be made within 48 hours. The office is located at Amthausstrasse 7, 4143 Dornach. Contact the office by phone at +41 61 704 71 00 or by email at za.dt@vd.so.ch for further guidance on the declaration process.

Zivilstandsamt Kreis Dorneck-Thierstein

+41 61 704 71 00

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Gempen is located at Friedhofweg, 4145 Gempen and offers inhumation, cremation, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types. The cemetery does not have an on-site crematorium.