Prepare the body: washing, dressing, any care, coffining. Confirm date/time/venue (ceremony, cemetery/crematorium, reception room). Organise transport, pallbearers, access/parking. Check/obtain communal permits (grave opening, cremation, scattering). For burial: grave type (row/concession), plot, depth. For cremation: permit if required; choose urn and place of interment. Provide a condolence book (paper/online). Plan support for vulnerable guests (transport, accessibility). Finalise budget & quotes. Centralise all confirmations (emails, permits, slips). Order name plate/engraving for urn/coffin (lead times). Create a seating/placement plan (family, seniors, PRM). Plan recording/streaming (privacy & consent). Prepare a weather plan (tents, umbrellas, heating/ventilation). Manage flower logistics (transport, redistribution after service). Day-of kit: tissues, water, badges, pens, printed orders. Photo display/slideshow (with family consent). Set up a charity collection instead of flowers (optional). Check on-site burial documents (grave opening, receipts). Fine-tune timings between chapel and cemetery. Brief all helpers (roles, timings, contact).

Choose/order flowers (wreaths, sprays, petals, décor). Finalise music, readings, speeches; write the order of service. Print programmes / booklets (if desired). Publish notice/obituary & send announcements. Book reception room & catering for the wake. Verify accessibility (PRM, sound, seating). Provide simple signage (wayfinding, welcome). Assign roles for the day (welcome, readings, photos, coordination). Plan symbolic gestures (candles, petals, keepsakes).

Hold the service; proceed with burial/cremation. Collect the cremation certificate (if applicable) and receipts. Manage the wake/reception; return keys, clean the venue. Centralise and check all invoices (funeral home, commune, crematorium, flowers, printing, music, catering). Send thank-you notes (cards/messages).

Secure the home (change locks if needed, alarm, inform neighbours). Inventory sensitive items (jewellery, papers, art, vehicles). Start the list of contracts/subscriptions to cancel/transfer. Contact a notary/estate authority (will opening, inventory). Return any rented medical equipment (bed, oxygen) via insurer/supplier. Hand in unused medicines to a pharmacy for safe disposal. Check relatives’ travel insurance (cancellations/refunds). Save photos & condolence messages (shared, protected folder). Note learnings for future commemorations. Update the notice/obituary (thanks, information). Return any rented gear (PA/chairs) and recover deposits. Check charity donations status. Archive orders of service/programmes (memory/evidence).

Notify all insurers: health (KVG/LAMal), accident (UVG/LAA), life 3a/3b, household/LI, auto, travel, supplemental. BVG/LPP: apply for survivors’ pension/capital per plan rules. AHV/IV (AVS/AI): check eligibility for survivors’ pensions (spouse/children). Confirm beneficiaries in life/3a/3b policies; prepare claim files. Collect IBANs and required documents for payouts. KVG/LAMal: coverage end, refund of prepaid premiums, return the card.

Inform all banks: account blocking per rules, asset inventory, safe deposit boxes, powers of attorney. Obtain/initiate the certificate of inheritance (cantonal authority). Centralise debts/obligations (loans, leasing, cards). Inventory assets (accounts, securities, insurance values, movables, real estate). Safe deposit box: organise access and inventory.

Tenancy: terminate/transfer (notice, move-out, deposit). Record meter readings (power/gas/water) and inform utilities. Internet, phone, TV/SERAFE: cancel/transfer. Set up Swiss Post mail forwarding. Vehicles: insurer, Road Traffic Office (SAN/StVA) (plates), sale/transfer. Household/liability insurance: adjust/close; building insurance if homeowner. If homeowner: inform mortgage bank and check vacancy coverage. Specific suppliers (heating oil, wood, chimney sweep): inform/cancel.

List all online accounts (email, social, cloud, subscriptions). Request memorialisation or closure of social accounts. Disable unnecessary 2FA/devices (within legal bounds). Cancel/transfer subscriptions (newspapers, platforms, clubs, gym). Notify the residents’ registry office to update household records. Notify SERAFE (radio/TV fee). Arrange mail forwarding & update mailbox name. Manage the phone number (transfer/cancel) & voicemail. Public transport passes: GA/AG, Half-Fare, regional (pro-rata refunds where possible). Cancel parking permits / communal cards. Non-Swiss survivor: inform the migration office about the permit. Inherited firearms: contact the cantonal weapons office (keep/transfer). Business/company: inform the Commercial Register and partners. Medical records: request necessary copies (legal framework). Cancel clubs/magazine subscriptions. Regulated items (art/firearms): check permits for storage/sale/export.

Prepare the final tax return (income, accounts, deductions). Handle any inheritance tax (varies by canton/relationship). Progress the estate procedure (inventory, pay debts, distribution). Finalise BVG/AHV/insurer payouts (decisions, payments). Obtain and archive tax certificates. Foreign assets: apostille/legalisation, local procedures. Update survivors’ financial plan & their insurances.

Order headstone/inscription (timelines, permits). Arrange grave maintenance (family/provider/commune). Check concession duration (renewal if needed). Plan commemorations (anniversary, services, family gatherings).

Close remaining accounts & services. Archive key documents long-term (certificates, decisions, etc.). Finalise asset realisation (sale/donation of furniture, vehicles, art). Prepare a final budget summary (costs vs received benefits). Continue psychological support if helpful. Real estate: land registry mutation, review mortgage. Vehicles: transfer of ownership or deregistration at the Road Traffic Office. Manage memorial profiles & secure digital archives. Long-term archiving: scanning, safe deposit, Swiss cloud.

Check any cremation permit and timelines. Choose the urn and place of deposit (columbarium, grave, authorised scattering, home if permitted). Respect rules for ash scattering (waters, mountains, public spaces). Request/archive the cremation certificate.

Engage specialised funeral directors for repatriation. Contact the consulate/embassy (export/import paperwork). Organise international transport (body/ashes) under health & customs rules. On arrival: complete Swiss formalities (civil registry, cemetery/crematorium).

Follow police/forensic guidance; no transfer without clearance. Obtain the official report for insurers/authorities. Inform the accident insurer (UVG/LAA) and employer (if occupational accident).

Work with the hospital’s specialist team (rituals, keepsakes, support). Check specific civil registry formalities (by gestational age/birth). Arrange specialised psychological support (parents/siblings).

For rapid burial traditions (e.g., Jewish/Muslim): coordinate immediately with commune & funeral home. Organise ritual care with the community (ablutions, vigil).

Ensure pet care (family/neighbour/shelter). Update pet registers (e.g., AMICUS/ANIS), vet follow-up. Property security: vacancy coverage, occasional guarding.

Create an account inventory (email, social, cloud). Set auto-replies/forwarding (within legal limits). Close/transfer digital subscriptions.

Consolidate all invoices/receipts (funeral, commune, flowers, catering). Check for financial assistance (commune, foundations, supplemental insurance). Keep a budget sheet (costs vs benefits received).

Business: liability, VAT, payroll, AHV/AVS; inform the Commercial Register. Inherited firearms: contact the cantonal weapons office (keep/transfer/deactivate). Body donation to science: contact the university (conditions/timelines/transport). Cultural goods: obtain export permits if moving abroad. Dual nationality / foreign assets: multilingual certificates, apostille/legalisation.