Funeral types and personal forms
A farewell that suits the person
The funeral type and burial follow personal wishes, religious beliefs, budget and local requirements. We show what is possible and what fits together.
Cremation
In a cremation, the deceased person is cremated in a crematorium. The ashes are then placed in an urn.
Which burial or storage options are possible depends on the chosen location and applicable rules. We clarify these questions with you.
- Cremation
- Choose an urn
- Clarify the burial place
- Observe cemetery regulations
Burial, natural burial and crypt
In a burial, the coffin is interred in a cemetery. The responsible municipality regulates the resting period, grave type and other conditions.
Natural burials include various forms of urn burial outside traditional grave fields. The location and process must comply with local rules.
Crypt burials are found mainly in Ticino, French-speaking Switzerland, monasteries and abroad. We clarify the respective requirements.
New forms of remembrance
Depending on the process, a small amount of hair or ashes can be transformed into memorial pearls, gemstones or diamonds. We explain providers, the process and requirements before you decide.
Sea burials allow for a ceremony on the water. Relatives can also create notices, thank-you messages or a memorial page through todesanzeigenonline.ch.
- Pearl
- Gemstone
- Diamond
- Sea burial
- Online memorial page
Choose a coffin and urn personally
The material, design and price of coffins and urns vary considerably. We show a suitable selection and explain which models fit the funeral type and budget.
- Coffins and urns
- Materials
- Design
- Prices
- Fit with the funeral type
