Cremation in Switzerland

Switzerland has the highest cremation rate in Europe, and the number of cremations has tripled in the last thirty years. More than 80% of society already chooses body cremation.

There are currently about 30 crematoria in Switzerland. Each of them provides several options related to cremation and funeral ceremonies.

Formal requirements for cremation in Switzerland

To have a deceased person's body cremated, a complete set of documents must be submitted:

Declaration of will from the deceased or their relatives
Death certificate
Identity document of the deceased
Instructions for the crematorium on what should happen to the ashes;
Information about implants possessed by the deceased

Cremation procedure in Switzerland

Depending on the wishes and aspirations of the deceased, the urn with ashes is stored or deposited in a cemetery, columbarium or memorial garden.

Some regions in Switzerland offer free cremation for their residents.

The cremation process takes an average of 1.5 - 2 hours. The time depends on the weight of the deceased and the material the coffin is made of (wooden, ecological).

The price of cremation in Switzerland

The price of cremation in Switzerland:

body collection
handling all necessary formalities (documents from the office, consular clearance)
arranging all necessary translations
cremation

wooden cremation coffin
basic urn
delivery of the urn to the destination specified by you

The total price for cremation and transport in the case of Switzerland is:

10,800 - 13,000 PLN

If you would like to use our services, please contact us at +48 608-135-247 to discuss details and prepare a complete cost estimate.