What to do in case of a sudden death in Chablais?

In the event of a death in Chablais , the first priority is to contact 144 or a doctor for the medical confirmation of death. Once the certificate is issued, it is essential to contact a local funeral home. See our guide on what to do immediately after a death: first steps .

Where to find updated funeral notices for the Chablais region?

On Funere.com , you can check daily all obituaries and funeral notices for Chablais . Our platform aggregates local ceremony information to help you pay your final respects. Find out more on where to publish an obituary in Switzerland to reach the entire region.

How much does it cost to organize a funeral in Chablais?

The average price for a funeral in Chablais ranges from 5,000 CHF to 12,000 CHF. Costs vary based on the municipality and the choice between cremation and burial. For a precise estimate of regional fees, read how much a death costs in Switzerland: all expected fees .

What are the most common burial traditions in Chablais?

In Chablais , cremation is the most widespread practice, following the 80% national Swiss trend. However, traditional burial remains an available choice at regional cemeteries. To help you decide, check our comparison on cremation or burial: how to choose the right option .

Which documents are needed to report a death in Chablais?

For the official notification in Chablais , the medical death certificate and the deceased's identity documents are required. The report must be made to the regional Civil Registry Office. Find the full checklist at administrative formalities after a death: documents not to forget .

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Frank Waldmann

64 years1 March 2025Villeneuve VD, VD

Private ceremony

Christiane Balmer Buzzi

70 years2 April 2025Villeneuve VD, VD

Private ceremony

Jean-Claude Tornier

92 years16 June 2025Villeneuve VD, VD

Private ceremony

Fernand Hanhardt

79 years6 July 2025Villeneuve VD, VD

Private ceremony

Manfred Köhler

82 years30 July 2025Villeneuve VD, VD

Private ceremony

Cities in the Chablais region

Aigle Arveyes Bex Chesières Chessel Corbeyrier

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Funeral homes - Chablais

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Cassar Pompes Funèbres SA

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Grandi Pompes Funèbres

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Amiguet Pompes Funèbres Sàrl

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What to do in case of death in the Chablais region?

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
The death must be officially reported to the Civil Registry Office of the place of death within 48 hours. This procedure is required to obtain burial or cremation permits.
5. Publish the obituary for free on Funere.com
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Frequently asked questions in the Chablais region

Find the list of the deceased in the Vaud Chablais. Consult death notices from Aigle, Bex, Ollon, and alpine resorts like Villars and Leysin. The service aggregates notifications for the entire region at the foot of the Alps.

Coverage
From the Rhone plain to the side valleys, we cover all municipalities in the Aigle district.