Funeral services — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 247 active companies in funeral services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 30.7%, with 132 new companies registered, and 74 companies liquidated.
- 132 new companies
- 74 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, 132 companies in funeral services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 58 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Funeral services:
Canton of Vaud (86), Canton of Bern (78), and Canton of Ticino (59).
Companies in funeral services are the 125th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 132 new companies
- 247 active companies
- ** year to date
Funeral services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 11 companies in funeral services were incorporated. In that same period, 13 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.8% contraction in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 11 new companies
- 13 liquidated companies
- * month to date
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.
- Size distribution
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93% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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6% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Funeral services — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 247 companies in funeral services, most are active in
Funeral and related activities (247).
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
247
Companies in funeral services in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (34%), followed by "Limited" (26%) and "Other" (21%).
- Legal forms
- 34% 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
6370 Oberdorf NW
20/03/2026
9203 Niederwil SG
10/02/2026
6331 Hünenberg
03/02/2026
Funeral services — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in funeral services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
3172 Niederwangen bei Bern
18/08/2026
9000 St. Gallen
09/01/2026
Funeral services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 9 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 company name, Change of purpose
14/07/2026