Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Orzens?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Orzens 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 Orzens cemetery?

At the Orzens 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 Orzens should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Orzens and the surrounding Gros-de-Vaud area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Michel Guichard

92 years21 May 2026Orzens, VD

Published by Pompes funèbres François Schneiter et fils

Simone Meystre-Favre

98 years28 April 2026Orzens, VD

Pierre Guichard

87 years17 April 2015Orzens, VD

Emile Silvain Burla-Cosendai

83 years26 December 2016Orzens, VD

Walo Günthart

79 years17 January 2017Orzens, VD

Pierre-François Lavanchy

61 years5 October 2018Orzens, VD

Pierre Mermoud

87 years29 December 2018Orzens, VD

Georgette Wagnière Roy

96 years24 October 2020Orzens, VD

Roger Wagnière

94 years28 April 2021Orzens, VD

André Gonin

76 years27 January 2024Orzens, VD

Gilbert Henri Burkhard

90 years3 June 2024Orzens, VD

Yvette Chevalley-Brot

90 years23 October 2024Orzens, VD

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Funeral homes - Orzens

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Pompes funèbres Générales SAPartner

Echallens, VDOpen 24/7

+41 21 882 20 22

Cassar Pompes Funèbres SA

Echallens, VDInformative profile

Pompes funèbres Manfred Fischer Sàrl

Chavornay, VDInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Orzens?

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 État civil du canton de Vaud (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Orzens

Orzens is served by the État civil du canton de Vaud for death declarations and civil registry matters.

Legal Procedures

Death must be announced to the État civil du canton de Vaud within 48 hours. The office is located at Avenue de Sévelin 46, 1014 Lausanne. Contact the office by phone at +41 21 557 07 07 or by email at etat.civil@vd.ch for guidance on completing the declaration.

État civil du canton de Vaud

+41 21 557 07 07

Cemetery and resting place

Cimetière d'Orzens is located at Rue du Four, 1413 Orzens and offers inhumation and columbarium sepulture types. The cemetery does not have a crematorium on site.