Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Metzerlen?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Metzerlen 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 Metzerlen cemetery?

At the Metzerlen 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 Metzerlen should be notified of the death?

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

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

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Solothurn
Metzerlen

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· 11 notices

Ernst Josef Oser

74 years2025Metzerlen, SO

Alice Schumacher-Bloch

88 years5 April 2022Metzerlen, SO

Martina Erb-Gloor

53 years9 May 2022Metzerlen, SO

Bruno Eduard Meier-Jermann

67 years2022Metzerlen, SO

Kaspar Egli

82 years17 January 2023Metzerlen, SO

Nina Jessica Spiess

26 years13 April 2023Metzerlen, SO

Maria Elisabeth Meier

89 years2023Metzerlen, SO

Annemarie Marthe Gschwind-Hofmann

88 years2024Metzerlen, SO

Monika Meier-Hägeli

80 years20 January 2024Metzerlen, SO

Margrit Husistein-Hofer

90 years28 January 2024Metzerlen, SO

Andreas Schaub

57 years2025Metzerlen, SO

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Funeral homes - Metzerlen

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Pozvek AG

Grenchen, SOInformative profile

Pally Bestattungen

Meltingen, SOInformative profile

Bestattungen Wagner

Egerkingen, SOInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Metzerlen?

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

Metzerlen-Mariastein residents must declare deaths to the Zivilstandsamt Dorneck-Thierstein within the required timeframe.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Metzerlen-Mariastein are registered through the Zivilstandsamt Dorneck-Thierstein. The office is located at Amthausstrasse 7, 4143 Dornach. A death must be announced within 48 hours. Contact the office at +41 61 704 71 00 for further guidance on the declaration process.

Zivilstandsamt Dorneck-Thierstein

+41 61 704 71 00

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Metzerlen-Mariastein is the main cemetery in Metzerlen-Mariastein, located at Kirchweg, 4116 Metzerlen-Mariastein. It offers inhumation, cremation, and columbarium services, with no on-site crematorium.