What to do in case of a sudden death in Gros-de-Vaud?

In the event of a death in Gros-de-Vaud , 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 Gros-de-Vaud region?

On Funere.com , you can check daily all obituaries and funeral notices for Gros-de-Vaud . 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 Gros-de-Vaud?

The average price for a funeral in Gros-de-Vaud 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 Gros-de-Vaud?

In Gros-de-Vaud , 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 Gros-de-Vaud?

For the official notification in Gros-de-Vaud , 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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Emile Gobalet

95 years27 February 2026Chavornay, VD

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Jacqueline Krattinger

79 yearsGoumoens-la-Ville, VD

Private ceremony

Michelle Malzac Mulquin

Echallens, VD

Private ceremony

Yvonne Pittet

86 years13 February 2026Essertines-sur-Yverdon, VD

Private ceremony

Jean-Paul Estoppey

90 years19 February 2026Mézières VD, VD

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Jean-Jaques Jaton

92 years13 February 2026Essertines-sur-Yverdon, VD

Private ceremony

Aloïs Randin

93 years18 February 2026Corcelles-sur-Chavornay, VD

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Gabrielle Berzin Neuenschwander

83 years10 February 2026Thierrens, VD

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Jean-Marc Leuba

83 years12 February 2026Cugy VD, VD

Private ceremony

Alexandre Laurent

79 years11 February 2026Fey, VD

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Sandra Balsiger

53 years8 February 2026Les Cullayes, VD

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Valjeanne Paxton-Brodeur

89 years4 February 2026Dommartin, VD

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Yvette Magnin Carrard

98 years30 January 2026Goumoens-la-Ville, VD

Private ceremony

Jean-Claude Emery

89 years3 February 2026Echallens, VD

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Marinette Martin Pidoux

88 years3 February 2026Cugy VD, VD

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Jean-François Thevenaz

69 years30 January 2026Bottens, VD

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André Aguet

85 years2 February 2026Bottens, VD

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Philippe Vuilleumier

88 years31 January 2026Froideville, VD

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Nelly Jost Badoux

94 years31 January 2026Poliez-Pittet, VD

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Fabrice Cappello

58 years25 January 2026Mézières VD, VD

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Funeral homes - Gros-de-Vaud

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Pompes funèbres Générales SA

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Cassar Pompes Funèbres SA

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Pompes funèbres Manfred Fischer Sàrl

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What to do in case of death in the Gros-de-Vaud 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 Gros-de-Vaud region

List of the deceased in the rural heart of the canton, the Gros-de-Vaud. Consult notices from Echallens and the surrounding agricultural municipalities north of Lausanne.

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From Echallens to Bercher, we collect funeral notifications from this central region.