Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Colombier VD

Notices published in the municipality of Colombier VD and the surrounding La Côte - Morges area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Germain Perretten
79 years · 11 June 2026 · Colombier VD, VD ·
Acknowledgement

Très touchée par les nombreux témoignages de sympathie et d'affection qui lui ont été adressés lors de sa douloureuse épreuve et dans l'impossibilité de répondre personnellement à chacun, la famille de Germain Perretten remercie du fond du cœur toutes les personnes qui l'ont entourée et soutenue par leur présence, leurs messages et leur exprime sa sincère et profonde gratitude. Colombier, juillet 2026

Published by Pompes funèbres Générales SA

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What to do in case of death in Colombier VD?

An interactive checklist to guide you through the first administrative and personal steps.

  1. 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. 2. Choose a funeral home

    Organise transport and the first wishes of the deceased.

  3. 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. 4. Official notification to the Civil Registry Office

    Must be done at Etat civil du canton de Vaud (within 48 hours).

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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Colombier VD

Colombier VD residents must report deaths to the Etat civil du canton de Vaud, the official civil registry office for the canton.

Legal Procedures

To declare a death in Colombier VD, contact the Etat civil du canton de Vaud at Avenue de Sévelin 46, 1014 Lausanne. You may reach them by phone at +41 21 557 07 07 or by email at etat.civil@vd.ch.

Etat civil du canton de Vaud
+41 21 557 07 07

Cemetery and resting place

Cimetière de Colombier in Colombier VD is located at Route de l'Affiaz, 1114 Colombier, Echichens. The cemetery offers inhumation, cremation, and columbarium services.

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