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Funeral services — Companies in funeral services in German-speaking Switzerland

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Funeral services — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland

German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 248 active companies in funeral services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 31.2%, with 131 new companies registered, and 72 companies liquidated.

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  • 131 new companies
  • 72 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Funeral services — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Funeral services in German-speaking Switzerland.

Funeral services — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 131 companies in funeral services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 59 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 125th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 131 new companies
  • 248 active companies
  • ** year to date

Funeral services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 10 companies in funeral services were incorporated. In that same period, 11 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.4% contraction in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 10 new companies
  • 11 liquidated companies
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Funeral services — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland

The most common company size for Funeral services in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 93% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 6% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 1% Medium (50-249 emp.)

Funeral services — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 248 companies in funeral services, most are active in Funeral and related activities (248). 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
248

Companies in funeral services in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (35%), followed by "Limited" (26%) and "Other" (21%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 35% Limited Liability Company
  • 26% Limited
  • 21% Other
  • 18% Sole proprietorship

Funeral services — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-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
8700 Küsnacht ZH
20/07/2026
3007 Bern
21/05/2026
3063 Ittigen
01/05/2026
6370 Oberdorf NW
20/03/2026
4917 Melchnau
18/03/2026
9203 Niederwil SG
10/02/2026
6331 Hünenberg
03/02/2026
4058 Basel
30/10/2025
3175 Flamatt
28/10/2025
7023 Haldenstein
02/10/2025

Funeral services — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-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
3250 Lyss
23/06/2026
3627 Heimberg
06/05/2026
6030 Ebikon
12/03/2026
9000 St. Gallen
09/01/2026
4450 Sissach
09/01/2026
3315 Bätterkinden
18/11/2025
4142 Münchenstein
03/10/2025

Funeral services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 6 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
Other change
07/08/2026
Change of company name, Change of purpose
14/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
10/07/2026
Other change
03/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
01/07/2026
Other change
25/06/2026

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