Funeral services — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 193 active companies in funeral services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 52.0%, with 114 new companies registered, and 48 companies liquidated.
- 114 new companies
- 48 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Funeral services — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Funeral services in French-speaking Switzerland.
Funeral services — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 114 companies in funeral services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 66 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Funeral services:
Canton of Vaud (88), Canton of Bern (79), and Canton of Ticino (59).
Companies in funeral services are the 106th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 114 new companies
- 193 active companies
- ** year to date
Funeral services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 30 companies in funeral services were incorporated. In that same period, 12 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 10.3% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 30 new companies
- 12 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Funeral services — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Funeral services in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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92% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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8% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Unknown
Funeral services — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 193 companies in funeral services, most are active in
Funeral and related activities (193).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Funeral services
Nb of legal entities
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Funeral and related activities
193
Companies in funeral services in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (31%), followed by "Other" (30%) and "Limited Liability Company" (27%).
- Legal forms
- 31% Limited
- 30% Other
- 27% Limited Liability Company
- 12% Sole proprietorship
Funeral services — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in funeral services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
10/07/2026
1040 Echallens
08/04/2026
Funeral services — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in funeral services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1752 Villars-sur-Glâne
05/08/2026
1955 St-Pierre-de-Clages
10/07/2026
2350 Saignelégier
23/06/2026
1844 Villeneuve VD
02/03/2026
1610 Oron-la-Ville
02/03/2026
Funeral services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 4 companies in funeral services have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of domicile
29/07/2026
Change of purpose
30/06/2026