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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Suzanne Bühlmann

77 years10 December 2025Mézières VD, VD

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Jean-Pierre Daeppen

88 years30 November 2025Poliez-Pittet, VD

Private ceremony

Jadwiga Wasilewska - Lelewski

82 years3 December 2025Echallens, VD

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Matthieu Meige

33 years2 December 2025Sugnens, VD

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Jadwiga Wasilewska Lelewski

82 years3 December 2025Echallens, VD

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Daniel Herren

81 years2025Goumoens-la-Ville, VD

Private ceremony

Iolanda Lupi Giuliacci

96 years1 December 2025Chavornay, VD

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Daniel Herren

81 years2025Echallens, VD

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Anne Christeler-Delacretaz

89 years2025Bettens, VD

Private ceremony

Jacqueline Dupuis Vernez

89 years28 November 2025Chavornay, VD

Private ceremony

Anne Christeler Delacretaz

89 yearsBioley-Orjulaz, VD

Private ceremony

Philippe Eiselé

61 years27 November 2025Bottens, VD

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Liliane Léger

87 years24 November 2025Echallens, VD

Private ceremony

Jacqueline Salquin Martin

73 years21 November 2025Cugy VD, VD

Private ceremony

Claudine Bron

95 years21 November 2025Bercher, VD

Funeral has already taken place

Giuseppina Grognuz Scapin

87 years21 November 2025Poliez-Pittet, VD

Funeral has already taken place

Gustave Thevenaz

82 years14 November 2025Poliez-Pittet, VD

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Hélène Rohrer Chevalley

96 years12 November 2025Thierrens, VD

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Pascal Pittet

72 years11 November 2025Les Cullayes, VD

Funeral has already taken place

Jean-François Malherbe

83 years12 November 2025Chavornay, VD

Funeral has already taken place

Cities in the Gros-de-Vaud region

Assens Bercher Bettens Bioley-Orjulaz Bottens Boulens

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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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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.